Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, January 6, 2023
8:00-9:00 AM
Draft Meeting Minutes__________________________
Attendees: John Christiansen, Gaye Wagner, Julianne Rizzo, Catie Cassity, Mike Hensley Larry Forssberg, Dan Rattary, Allison Clemens, Shelly Lindsey, Mary Ferguson, Mark Davis
Call to order: 8:18 a.m.
Introductions were made and Shelly Lindsey, Director of Community Relations from Cordia Senior Residence in Westmont gave a detailed presentation of the community as a breakfast host for the meeting.
The December 2, 2022 meeting minutes were approved by all attending members.
New Business Discussed:
Dementia Friendly Westmont update Mary Ferguson:
Burgess Square Training at Burgess Square and an in-person support group is being formed by Karin Knudsen and Carmen at Westmont Library is forming a support group. A documentary on Dementia is being presented at the Library 1/18@1:00. Drew Lazaro is presenting Effective Communication
2023 SRC Scope of Work:
SRC Hosted After Hour March 8, 2023 5:00-6:30 at Downers Grove Township Community Center
The date of the event was changed from March 15 to March 8 to accommodate the DGT Center schedule. All SRC members are asked to promote the event through their media sources. It was agreed that the members would supply appetizers. The following members volunteered to contribute to the event: Mike Hensley=appetizers, Shelly=sweets, Gaye=sparkling water. The flyer was updated by group discussion.
Senior Expo May 4th, 2023 5-7:00 at Westmont Park District: Set-up Thursday, 2:00-5:00, panel discussion 5:45-6:30
Senior Expo Mary 5th, 2023 8:30-11 at Westmont Park District-Speakers, only two members responded to speak at the expo one was Kim from Clutter Box who is not an “active” SRC member and Rick on CBD has not attended the committee for the required guidelines to be considered an active member.
Old Business: Larry Forssberg gave an update on Chamber business and events.
Next Meeting Date, Time and Location:
February 3, 2023 at Downers Grove Township
March 3, 2023 Allison Clemens Business Office
April 7, 2023 Westmont Chamber Office hosted by Dan Rattary
May=no meeting
Adjournment: 9:23 A.M
Respectfully Submitted:
Gaye Wagner