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Senior Resource Committee Meeting

Does your business interact with or market/serve the senior citizen community in our area? Plan to participate in the next meeting of the new Senior Resource Committee and interact with businesses involved with the senior community.
Co-Chair: Mary Ferguson, The Birches
Co-Chair: Shelly Lindsey, Cordia Senior Residence

Senior Resource Committee
Friday, May 3, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM
Westmont Centre Conference Room, 1 South Cass Avenue or via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Dial in by Phone: 1-312-626-6799

Meeting Agenda

I. Introductions, Agenda Additions & Meeting Minutes Approval
A. Introduce yourself and your business - what is a good lead for you?
B. Any additions to the Meeting Agenda
C. Motion to Approve Draft March Meeting Minutes
D. Presentation by Julianne Rizzo, Oasis Senior Advisor (meeting host)

II. Old Business
A. Recap of the Senior Health Fair on April 25^th from 5pm to 6:30pm from 5pm to 7pm at Westmont Park District
B. Participation Options for August Senior Expo in Oakbrook Terrace
C. Senior Resource Committee Expo at Mayslake Village/Darien Sportsplex & Additional Upcoming Senior Focused Events
D. Updates on Dementia Friendly Westmont
E. Recap of the Westmont Senior of the Year Award Presentation
F. Social Media Cross-Support & Business Reviews Update
G. Any additional old business to address?

III. New Business

Any additional new business to address?

IV. Upcoming Event Updates
A. Business After Hours at Salt Creek Ballet on May 8^th at 5:00pm
B. Ribbon Cutting at Net Games Grand Opening on May 9^th at Noon
C. Westmont Community Golf Classic on June 14^th at Noon at Twin Lakes Golf Club

V. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location
The next SRC meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 7^th at 8:00am at Cordia Senior Living.

Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, April 5, 2024 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: Jen Martin, BRIA Health Services of Westmont

Draft Meeting Minutes

1. Attendees: Mary Ferguson, Shelly Lindsay, Gaye Wagner, Julianne Rizzo, Catie Cassity, Larry Forssberg, Mark Davis, Dan Rattery, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon, Au D., Karen Spencer, Sarah Behrens, Joanne Rancic, Nora Hernandez, Clare Nawrocki. Jen Marten, Alyssa Vejendia, Sheri Kupres, Mani Rao, Alice Krampits, John Christiansen

2. Introductions, Agenda Additions & Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
A. Introductions were made by attendees.
B. Host Introductions: Jen Martin, BRIA Health Services of Westmont
C. Approval of March Meeting Minutes

3. Old Business:

A. Recap of SRG Business After Hours, March 6 at Downers Grover Township Center:

64 attendees, lots of mingling but not sure if we’ve generated any new members from the event. Chamber is still working the list
Too many deserts but overall, not a lot of leftovers
All were in favor of doing again next year
Collected a shopping cart full of food items for Fishes Food Pantry – next year start collections early so we can make a bigger impact
Great raffle items

B. The Senior Health Fair at Westmont Park District is set for Thursday, April 25th from 5pm – 6:30pm and on Friday, April 26th from 8:30am – 11am. Similar set up as last year.

Mark provided flyers for everyone to distribute to their lists.
22 exhibitors signed up so far
Waiting for a response from the Westmont Police Department – Mary Ferguson to follow-up with them
Mark will invite the IL Treasury
Larry will provide Mark a new email so People’s Resource can be invited
SRG members to advertise that the Secretary of State’s Mobile Unit to increase traffic to them as well as to the Fair overall
Mark will send an email to all exhibitors with logistics
Julianne will send an email to SRG members about food and other items to bring
Shelly from Cordia will blow up balloons and will transport them to the fair, BRIA to help with transportation of balloons if needed
SRG members to help man the Downers Grove Township table as they have a conflict and can’t be there
Set up at 3pm on Thursday, can leave items overnight
Need folks to stay and help clean up at the end of the fair on Friday

C. Dementia Friendly: A list of all the memory cafés in the area is being put together. Karen asked that we promote these as attendance at some are low but improving.

Support groups being run by Karin Knutson from Burgess Square are going well.

D. Please continue to rate and review each other’s businesses

4. New Business:
A. Mayslake Community Fair for Mayslake residents only

Larry to set up a conference call with Mary, Shelly and Mayslake ED to discuss timing of this, September has been discussed
It had been discussed previously doing the expo on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in the morning, 8:30 or 9am – 11 or 11:30. Bring donuts/coffee to entice residents to come

B. Gaye asked for women to participate in the Women in Business Golf Outing on June 14th, would like to get some 4-somes together from the SRG.

Don’t need to know how to golf, it’s more of a social event than a serious golf event
Play best ball at Twin Lakes par 3 golf course
Could arrange to get a golf lesson and/or some practice time prior to the event
More info coming about sponsorship opportunities

C. Mary Ferguson would like to do more dementia training of staff and service organizations including Rotary Club and other organizations. If you know of someone she could reach out to, let her know.

5.Upcoming Event Updates

Senior Fair at the Community House in Hinsdale, April 16 9a-noon.
Mayslake is having its Spring Gala on Saturday, April 27. Tickets are $100pp, tables of 10. Burgess Square is getting a table. Larry will send out an email about this.
Westmont Community awards dinner on April 29th at 6:00pm at the Hilton Oak Brook
Mary and Shelly to present award to the winner, Jeanne Pantke
SRG members will cover the cost of 2 tickets for Jeanne and a guest, Westmont Chamber to front the cost and members will pay $10-$20 at next meeting.
Larry to send out an email to SRG to see who wants to participate
Senior Expo in Oak Brook Terrace at Drury Lane, August – let group know if you want to participate. Two years ago, had 3 tables and took turns manning the table. There is an additional cost to participate.
Shelly mentioned that attendees are from all over and not all local to our area.
Participation in August for Senior Expo at Darien Sportsplex – decide if you want to participate in this event. Cost depends on how many SRC vendors want to participate.
Equitable Financial hosting ‘Women’s Financial Empowerment on Thursday May 9, 4:30-6:00pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook
Westmont Family Fun Fest on May 11 – proceeds go to local scholarships. There will be games for kids, food. No cost for entry, cost for food only
Pets in the Park coming in September at Ty Warner Park

6. Next Meeting Dates and Locations
•       May 3, Westmont Chamber Office hosted by Julianne Rizzo
•       June 7, Cordia Senior Living, 865 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
•       NO MEETING JULY

Motion to Adjourn at 9:00am by Mary and seconded by Dan, all approved

Respectfully Submitted by

Sheri Kupres and Catie Cassity

The purpose of this committee is to promote chamber businesses/organizations whose products, services and resources are for senior citizens and their families. This committee will also keep like minded businesses informed on local resources that can be useful to them and to share business leads.

Date and Time

Friday May 3, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Meeting convenes at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am on the first Friday of the month (except on holidays).

Location

Westmont Centre, One South Cass Avenue in the first floor conference room. Virtual participation is also available to members via Zoom.
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Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254
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1 South Cass Avenue Westmont IL 60559

Fees/Admission

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Members are free to participate in the Senior Resource Committee. Non-Members should contact the Chamber Office for additional information.

Contact Information

Larry Forssberg
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