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: Dan Rattary, Seniors Helping Seniors
Co-Chair: John Christian, ARC Physical Therapy

Refreshments will be provided by The Birches

Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, September 2 2022 at 8:00 AM
The Birches 215 55th Street, Clarendon Hills

Meeting Agenda

I. Introductions, Agenda Additions

A. Introduce yourself and your business - what is a good lead for you?

B. Any additions to the Meeting Agenda

II. New Business

A. Presentation by The Birches

B. Dementia Friendly Westmont Updates and Action Plans

C. Proposed 2023 SRC Scope of Work

D. Any additional new business to address?

III. Old Business

A. Recap of the August Senior Expo

IV. Upcoming Event Updates

V. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location

Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, August 5, 2022 8:00-9:00 AM
Downers Grove Township at 4341 Saratoga Avenue, Downers Grove
Draft Meeting Minutes

Attendance: Alison Clemens, John Christianson, Larry Forssberg, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon, Au D., Gaye Wagner, Mary Ferguson, Dan Rattery, Shelly Lindsay, Mark Davis, Kate Anthony, Karen Spencer

1. Introductions, Agenda Additions & Approval of Minutes

All Attendees introduced themselves
Agenda Additions: Discussion on additional positions within the committee such as Recruit Chair and Social Media Chair
No July minutes.

2. New Business

A. Downers Grove Township (DGT):

Karen Spencer, Senior Service Coordinator-Karen’s primary role is outreach, social services, and programing for the DGT Senior’s.
Karen updated the SRC on the different benefits of the DGT such as DuPage Sr. Citizen Council, Meals on Wheels (Community Dining to begin at the DGT Center on September 13, 2022)
Karen is developing a robust program for the DGT Senior Center which includes computer training class(PRC), Senior Survival series sponsored by FFDGTS and classes through partnerships with libraries and park districts.
The SRC Committee was invited to attend the DGT SAC committee meeting on September 12, 2022 from 1:30-3:00

B. Dementia Friendly Westmont:

Mary Ferguson: Mary spoke on several aspects of having a Dementia Friendly Westmont such as Library Presentations, Citizens Police Academy, November is Illinois Dementia friendly month, creating a sub-committee of the chamber for Dementia Friendly Community and marketing via brochures for the village

C. Spring Expo 2023 and 2023 Scope of work & Calendar: Discuss in September due to time restraints.

D. 2022 August Senior Lifestyle Expo confirmed attendees: Bank Financial, Burgess Square, Cordia Assisted Living, Seniors Helping Seniors, Oasis

E. New Business: Get Involved in SRC
Suggestions: Referral Person/Tracking Referrals, Business to Business, Recruitment Chair, Social Media Chair

3. Old Business

The Expo will be going virtual, waiting for details. No payment has been made.

4. Upcoming Events

The goal of the Business Raffle is to assist the businesses in Westmont. Total raised to date is $5000, raffle tickets worth $4500 will be sold until June 17, 2020 with the winner selected on June 18, 2020

5. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location

The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2022 at The Birches

Adjournment: 9:11 A.M.

Respectfully Submitted:

Gaye Wagner

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 Sep 2, 2022
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

The Birches
215 55^th Street
Clarendon Hills. IL

Meeting Participation via Zoom is Available
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
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Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254
Passcode: 188763
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Direct Phone Dial (Audio Only): +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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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