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, September 6, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM
Westmont Centre Community Room, 1 South Cass 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
Friday, September 6, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM
Westmont Centre Community Room, 1 South Cass 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
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 June Draft Meeting Minutes
D. Presentation by Home Helpers Hinsdale (our meeting host)
II. Old Business
A. Planning Discussion - SRC Expo at Mayslake Village – November 17, 2024
B. Updates on Dementia Friendly Westmont
C. Social Media Cross-Support & Business Reviews Update
D. Any additional old business to address?
III. New Business
A. Meeting Hosts for First Quarter 2025
B. Upcoming Community Event Participation/Business Promotion
C. SRG Members participate in educational presentations.
D. 2025 Scope of Work Discussion
E. New Chamber President
F. Any additional new business to address?
IV. Upcoming Event Updates
Activity listing attached with the agenda packet
V. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location
The next SRC meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 8:00am October outing with the Westmont Fire Department.
Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, June 7, 2024, 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: Cordia Senior Living
Draft Meeting Minutes
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, June 7, 2024, 8:00-9:00 AM
Location: Cordia Senior Living
Draft Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Mary Ferguson, Shelly Lindsey, Larry Forssberg, Julianne Rizzo, Catie Cassity, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon, Au D., Nora Hernandez, Clare Nawrocki, Sheri Kupres, Alyssa Vejendia, Melissa Pociask, Dr. Dana Shannon, Kerry Quirin, Bea Wolfe, Dan Rattary, Mark Davis, Brian Steinberg, Gaye Wagner,Tracy Hamelka, Carol Magpayo, Lisa Lacey, Nora Zolan, Cyrion Moore
- Introductions, Agenda Additions & Minutes
A. Introductions were made by attendees. Along with many new attendees to chamber and new SRG members
B. Host Introductions: In Home Caregivers of Illinois
C. Approval of June Meeting Minutes without change
2. Old Business
A. Darien Expo on July 31st from 9:30am – 2pm. at the Sportsplex
- Feedback from participants is that the expo was too long
- There was good traffic in the morning but then it fell off
- For the cost, it was still worth it to get our names out to the community
- Larry gave Mayslake dates of September 26, October 17, 24 or November 7th to choose from.
- We are recommending 9a-11a, waiting to hear back from Mayslake
- Memory Cafes going well, getting assistance from SRG members
- May be doing some art focused activities at the Westmont Library, asking Jim Gunther to take pictures again
- List to be used as a referral resource for SRG members
- Also use for SRG members to support and review each other’s businesses
- Larry also recommended looking at your listing on the Westmont Chamber website to add in/update links to website or social media
3. New Business
A. Westmont Park District Fall Program Sponsorship opportunities – Contact Alice Krampits if you are interested in sponsoring a program or placing an ad in the newsletter. Alice’s information will be included in the SRG directory that Larry will be sending out.
B. Scarecrow event in October – have your business decorate a scarecrow and submit for voting, an easy way to get involved in Westmont community events, increase visibility in community at no cost
C. Discuss at August meeting having SRG members participate in educational seminars at local libraries and other venues to improve relationships with communities we serve
D. Some ideas that were discussed:
- Partner with each other to speak to the community/senior family members to educate them/not sell to them about services available
- Create a list of topics that the SRC can provide to share with libraries
4. Upcoming Event Updates
- Dementia programming will start up again in September at local libraries. These events are for families/communities, not for agency/facility staff
- October outing with the Westmont Fire Department
- December, Frosty & Friends parade. Free to have vehicle in the parade, 45 minutes
- Consider joining the Westmont Women in Business Council
5. Next Meeting Dates and Locations
- September 6: sponsored by Home Helpers Hinsdale at the Westmont Chamber
- October 4: sponsored by At Home with You at the Westmont Chamber
- November 1: sponsored by Burgess Square at Burgess Square
- December 6: sponsored by Clarendon Vision at the Westmont Chamber
Motion to Adjourn at 9:03am by Mary & Nancy and approved by all.
Respectfully Submitted by Catie Cassity & Sheri Kupres
Date and Time
Friday Sep 6, 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 Center (One South Cass Ave.) lower level or via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09
Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254
Passcode: 188763
Phone: +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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