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 Assisted Living & Memory Care
Co-Chair: Shelly Lindsey, Cordia Senior Residence

Senior Resource Committee
Friday, February 2, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM
Downers Grove Township Center at 4341 Saratoga Avenue or via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09
Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Dial in by Phone: 1-312-626-6799

Draft 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
C. Approval of January Meeting Minutes
D. Presentation by Downers Grove Township (host location)

II. Old Business
A. Advance Action Plan for the Business After Hours – Confirmed for March 6th at Downers Grove Township Center
B. Confirm Plans for Senior Health Fair on April 25^th from 5pm to 6:30pm from 5pm to 7pm at Westmont Park District
C. Confirm Plans for Senior Health Fair on April 26^th from 8:30 am to 11am at Westmont Park District
D. SRC Brochure Update Schedule
E. Participation plans in August Senior Expo in Oakbrook Terrace/Mayslake Village/Other Events
F. Updates on Dementia Friendly Westmont
G. Any additional new business to address?

III. New Business
A. Is there any old business to address?

IV. Upcoming Event Updates
A. February 21^st Membership Open House at 5:00pm at Westmont Centre
B. Westmont Restaurant Week on February 22 through March 3^rd
C. Awards Program Nominations due on March 1^st to WCCTB
D. Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo on March 27^th at 10:00am at the Hilton
E. Westmont Community Awards Diner on April 29^th at 6:00pm at the Hilton

V. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location
The next SRC meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 1^st at 8:00am at TBD.

Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, January 5,2024 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: Equitable Advisors; Oak Brook, IL

Draft Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Mary Ferguson, Shelly Lindsay, Gaye Wagner, Julianne Rizzo, Catie Cassity, Larry Forssberg, Mark Davis, John Christiansen, Dan Rattery, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon, Au D., Karen Spencer, Sarah Behrens, Tracy Halumha, Joanne Rancic, Nora Hernandez

1. Introductions, Agenda Additions & Minutes
A. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.
B. Introductions were made by attendees.
C.  Host Introductions: Equitable Advisors, Oak Brook
D. Approval of December Meeting Minutes: No minutes were provided to approve
E. Additions to the Agenda: Request to review and update the online directory by end of February       , update Linked-in, FB, Website and google. Send updates to Alyssa Vejendla at alyssa@clemens-enterprises.com

2. Old Business
A. Dementia Friendly Westmont Updates: Mary mentioned that attendees are maxing out at 12 in Westmont. The DG Township is not well attended. Karen asked for committee members to encourage people to participate. There is a time change now to 11-12pm. The support groups typically have 6-8 attendees. The library programs are going well. Awaiting on Photo’s to be released. Mary stated they turned out beautiful, showcasing area residents aging in place. Clarendon Hills location is going to try Bingo in April.

B. 2024 Scope of Work Finalized

SRG Senior Expo scheduled for Thursday, 4/25/2024, 5-6:30 and Friday, 4/26/2024 8:30-11@the Westmont Park District. The Expo Committee is Julanne Rizzo, Mark Davis, Mary Ferguson, and Alison Clemens. John Christiansen and Karen Spencer were added to the committee. Mark updated the flyer for the expo. Stated hat last year's event total attendees were approximately 125. Mentioned other organizations to be or get involved for increased attendance and exposure.
SRG Business After Hour event is March 6, 2024, 5-6:30 will have a St. Patrick’s theme, committee co-chairs are Shelly Lindsay, Karen Spencer, Shelly Lindsay, and Mark Davis. Karen, Sarah & Catie met. Everything is very similar to last year's event. The township will provide tablecloths & a few smaller tables & chairs. Members agreed to provide a $25.00 raffle donation. Larry to provide baskets & highboy tables. Chairs of committee to do introductions & raffles. Committee members to decide on food & non-alcoholic beverages at February meeting. Asked that committee members and those attending provide nonperishable items for the FISH Pantry as it will also be on the invite flyer. Committee members are asked to please arrive by 4:15pm for an additional set up with their own personal items & ensure we as a committee are all set. The flyer is to be emailed out for distribution. Asked that the mayor give suggestions to new members about the SRG as well. John will provide bags for attendees. Suggested that only items in the bags are the SRG brochure then attendees can put what they want in the bags instead of duplicating items. Conversation was brought up regarding future purchase of SRG bags for events.
Additional Discussions: Mini Expo at Mayslake.
Dr. Nancy Condon asked for everyone to please review each other’s FB page, Google reviews, etc. It was asked that everyone please try to do it before the next meeting.

C. Discussed attendance at other Senior exp’s - Dan state that he will bring information to the next meeting. Brought up agreement of the July 31 Darien Sports Plex expo.

3. New Business
A. Senior of the Year Award Review Team: Nancy Congden, Mark Davis, Sheri Kupres comprise the review team. The Senior must be 65 or older, involved in the community and reside in Westmont.
B. Karen Spencer is looking for help with assessments for supportive living- it was suggested that they utilize the care manager from their Medicaid plan for help.

4. Upcoming Event Updates:
A. Chamber open house 2/21 5pm- 6:30pm at Chamber
B. Westmont Restaurant Week 2/22-3/3

5. Next Meeting Date, Time Location
The next SRC meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2024; Downers Grove Township
Motion to Adjourn by 9:06 A.M, All Approved.

Respectfully Submitted by

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 Feb 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST

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

Location

The February Senior Resource Committee meeting is being held at:
Downers Grove Township Center
4141 Saratoga Avenue
Downers Grove, IK 60515
Virtual participation is available via this Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09

Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Dial in by Phone: 1-312-626-6799

4331 Saratoga Avenue Downers Grove IL 60515

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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