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Commission on Aging Meeting - Minutes Tuesday, September 13, 2016 4:00 — 5:30 PM Dales Senior Center - 3936 Chestnut St. Riverside, 92501 Call to Order: 4:03 pm Pledge of Allegiance: Guest Introductions: Michaela Reid — Student at La Sierra University shared that she enjoys sharing her musical talents with those that have dementia. Brianna Fierro - (Police Service Rep.) Shared the YANA program (you are not alone) this program is administered through the police dept. Commissioners in attendance: Sandy Tarmo, Cheryl Tavaglione, Bob Reeves, Michelle Hesse, Bud Fish, Julie Brown - Tartaglino, Vicki Broach and Shari Fleischman Commissioners Absent: Krista Dixon (excused) Approval of Minutes: Bud Fish 1s' and Julie Tartaelino 2nd all others agreed. Bob Reeves - abstained (not present at the July meeting). Bob Reeves — shared that this was his last meeting - he's moving out of state. Sandy Tarmo — thanked commissioner Reeves for his service to the community. Bud Fish — suggested better prizes at next year's Senior Day event (no candy bars). Vicki Broach — suggested focusing only on the Awards Portion only Sandy Tarmo — suggested promoting on the city channel (GTV - Government Television). Shari Fleishman — discussed the purpose of the Boat Float Event — introduced Caryn Marsella and the proposed involvement the Riverside Art Museum will have in creating the floatable boats. This event is to recognize those who are ill and those who have passed away, as well as acknowledging family members. 200 floatable boats will be launched into the water. Two groups will be assisting in making the boats this year (Purple city taskforce and Meridian senior living). Riv. Art Museum donating paper goods to make boats. Michelle Hesse (commissioner) — offered to create a Facebook page for the Commission. Sandy Tarmo — asked if the commission had any new business to discuss. Meeting Adjourned @ 5:00 pm