Tuesday, January 31, 2012

December 5, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Monument Community Partnership
SENIOR ACTION TEAM
December 5, 2011

Present: Sgt. Jeff Crump Concord Police, Mary Lou Laubscher, Wes Laubscher, Vicky Lizarraga, Sally Smith, Maxine McCormick, Delores Leon, Peter Givens, Susan Lawson, Sally Smith, Dave Pitman, Joanna Marie Sees, Arlene Phillips, Harold Blair, Jean Fadavi, Hilda Giminez-Paglia

Announcements
  • Large Community Room Space on Monument Blvd. Probably will not be available
  • Keller House closed 12-23 through 1-3.
  • Dave has assembled our web page: www.monumentcommunity.org
Community Reports
  • Bruce Lyon requests volunteers on Tuesday and /Thursday afternoons 3-5 p.m. For his teens in the GGI Program.
  • Public and Environmental Health Advisor Committee is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bruce, David and Mary Lou are members of PEHAB.
  • Metropolitan Transportation Commission will hold an invitational Focus Group here
  • MTC has Clipper Cards available now which will take the place of Senior Discount Cards.
  • The men's MCP. HOPE anti violence program is off to a good start.
  • The Monument Community Outreach Program that Vicky heads up won the top project of this year for John Muir.
  • Hilda facilitates a breakfast group every Monday.
  • Arleen coordinates Senior Programs across the County for John Muir Health
Southern District Commander Concord Police, Jeff Crump
Jeff grew up in Concord.
Tips:
  • Keep an eye on empty houses in your neighborhood. They are often are broken into .Recycling copper is a problem
  • Senior Scams are abundant – beware of phone solicitors
  • Holiday hot spots for theft- unattended homes, vehicles, public places
  • Lock car doors. Keep presents out of site. Best in car trunk.
  • New Vietnamese residents do not trust our police
  • Lock doors and windows- use poles so windows don't slide
  • When salesmen knock on door have them stay outside until you call their company for verification.
  • Follow your own intuition on calling for help
  • If there is any question don't open door
  • Solicitors need business license and health license (food)
  • Offer to call if request is made. Don't let unfamiliar persons inside. Take mobile phone out to them
  • Take cell phone when walking trails – also take a friend
  • Sgt. Rus Norris has information on homeless camps.
  • Emergency line is 671-3333
  • 911 is just for fire and medical emergencies
  • Take a friend when you go shopping
  • Don't take a lot of cash. Shop early daylight hours
  • Park close as possible to store
  • A well lit up house discourages theft
  • Medi-Elerts are good
  • Volunteers in Police will watch your house when you are away
  • In housing complexes keep a record of dates when neighbors are out of line-Helps police to see record of infractions
  • Several homeless camps in area. Most homeless have untreated mental health problems.
  • New MCP Safe streets program good!
  • Sgt. Crump's phone: 671-5069.
Next Steps.
  • Look for East Bay places our Seniors could visit. Many do not leave their immediate environment.
  • Have Happy Holidays.
Future SAT Meetings
  • 1-9-12 Kathy Renfrow – MCP's HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Grant
    Up date on MCP Activities for the Year
    Set SAT Goals for 2012
  • 2-6- 12 Alaayne Balke _ Senior Needs/ Opportunities from younger eyes
  • 3-5- 12 Joanna Marie - Where to Go – What to Do in area
What we liked:
  • Speaker with police point of view
  • Information on local trails our new 3 ½ mile trail included
  • Information on hidden homeless in Concord
Improve by–
Having more local seniors attending

Next Senior Action Team meeting – January 9, 2011 9:30 am. Keller House, 1760 Clayton Rd, Concord
Mission Statement - The Monument Community Senior Action Team represents seniors ages 55+. We actively promote activities to meet senior needs resulting in an improved quality of life for all. We are Young in heart and Rich in experience.

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