January 2018 Lunch Menu

Rainier Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes 12/18/2017

Board Meeting started at 1:30 PM on 12/18/17

Board Members Attending:

George Johnson

Linda Johnson

Teena Scott

Betty Howells

Thela Stepp

Board Members Absent:

Dave England

Shirley England
Olive Vincent

Members Present:

Joy Goldman

Angela Denman

Heinz Denman

Nadine Witlock

The agenda was read by everyone.  George Johnson moved to approve the agenda.  Linda Johnson

Seconded the motion.  The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

The minutes for the previous meeting were read by everyone.  Thela Step moved to approve the
minutes.  George Johnson seconded the motion.  The minutes of the previous meeting were
unanimously approved as distributed.  

Treasurer's Report:  

Betty Howells submitted the Treasurer’s Report for the last month.  Details of the savings and
checking accounts were discussed in detail.  

Communication: 

Olive Vincent gave her verbal resignation as Vice President the Board of Directors for the Senior Center of Rainier.  Joy Goldman mailed a letter of Resignation, dated October 7, 2017 to Rosemary Sanders, who turned it over to us after she returned from vacation in December.  Both resignations are accepted and noted.  Olive wants to remain on the Board of Directors, but just not in a leadership role.

Joy Goldman will be having her daughter's memorial at the Senior Center on January 24th, starting at 2 PM.

Open Issues:

Vote taken on new board members for 2018.  Unanimously passed.  

Board of Directors:

Co-Chair:  Thela Stepp

Co-Chair:  Teena Scott

Treasurer:  Betty Howells

Secretary/Co-Treasurer:  Linda Johnson

Members at Large:  

Dave England

Shirley England

George Johnson

Banking: We’ve moved all funds from the bank in Olympia to Twin Star Credit Union in Yelm.

It's much more convenient. There is $35.00 left in the old account, which Betty will ask them

to mail a final check to the Senior Center.

501-c3: Subcommittee formed by Thela and Linda to work on 501-c3. They will meet 12/19/17 to

work on reinstatement.

Status of Property Insurance:  Paid.  Policy mailed out today and is retro to application in November.

Property Taxes:  Due in April

New Business:

Put events into the calendar with the menu.

Old Business was tabled until next meeting.

1. Install Doors - back room and front to create storage areas for Rummage Sale & Christmas Bazaar items.
2. Build Sign - Purchase Marque Letters
3. Door Sign - letting people know that the entrance is on the side of the building
4. Order checks from the bank
5. Re-key the PO Box because we need 2 keys.  We only have one.
6. Open side door to the storage room.  Close off the door into the eating area.

Meeting was adjourned at 2:38 PM

Paleo Energy Muffin Recipe

Alice and Angela gave me this recipe for Paleo Energy Muffins to share on the blog with our members.  These muffins are wonderful!

Save the Date: December 9, 2017

The Rainier Senior Center is having their Christmas Cookie Exchange on December 9th at 1 PM.  There is no charge, but bring one non-perishable food item for the food bank and 5 dozen homemade cookies.  The will have a "white elephant gift exchange" also.   Please bring a give under $10.00, if you want to participate in the gift exchange.  

The Rainier Senior Center is open for Lunch Monday & Wednesday from 11 - 1.  Lunch is served at Noon.

108 Michigan Ave S

Rainier, WA

(360) 446-2258

The Rainier Emergency Food Center is having their annual Christmas Silent Auction.  They have some small gift baskets that can be purchased for $5.00, as well as many, many wonderful gifts and gift baskets in their Silent Auction area.  Wonderful gifts!

All proceeds go to supporting our food bank. The Rainier Emergency Food Center is open from 9:30 - Noon, Wednesday & Saturday and serves over 200 families every week. They're the largest food bank in Thurston County.  

11318 Vail Cutoff Road
Rainier WA
(360) 280-7326

"The Heart of the Community."

RSC Board Meeting Minutes November 27, 2017

Board Meeting started at 1:30 PM on 11/27/17

Attending:
George & Linda Johnson
Teena Scott
Betty Howells
Thela Stepp

Absent:
Dave & Shirley England
Rosemary Sanders

New Business:

1. Install Doors - back room and front to create storage areas for Rummage Sale & Christmas Bazaar items.
2. Build Sign - Purchase Marque Letters
3. Door Sign - letting people know that the entrance is on the side of the building
4. Order checks from the bank
5. Re-key the PO Box because we need 2 keys.  We only have one.
6. Open side door to the storage room.  Close off the door into the eating area.

Nominations for Board Chairs:

Chair:  Thela Stepp

Co-Chair:  Teena Scott

Secretary:  Linda Johnson

Treasurer:  Betty Howells

Members at Large:  Dave & Shirley England, Rosemary Sanders

Old Business:  

1. Checking account in Yelm, Betty will move the balance from Olympia account and close that account.
2. Insurance change is complete - Mutual Life
3. 501-c3 paperwork updated.
4. Property Tax - Due in April
5. We earned $1216.00 from our Christmas Bazaar, so far.  There were some sales today.
6. We are having a Cookie Exchange on December 9th at 1 PM, along with a white elephant gift exchange and donations of one can of food to the Senior Center Food Bank for our members.
7. We received donations for our Rummage Sale this spring from an estate sale.  
8. The Rainier Emergency Food Center is donating 2 turkeys to the Senior Center this week.

Next Meeting will be December 19th.

Treasurer's Report will be in December due to the bank change.  

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PRESENTATION

Kristin Guizzetti, Supervisor for Adult Protective Service, will be making a presentation at the Rainier Senior Center on December 11th starting at 10:30 AM.  Her presentation will be about 1 hour long.  She will answer questions or concerns about the services that Adult Protective Services provide.

Adult Protective Services receives and investigates reports of allegations of abuse, abandonment, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults living in the community and in facilities. ... Abuse prevention tips and suggestions. Read current laws that protect vulnerable adults in Washington State.

APS will take the report and investigate if APS has jurisdiction and the adult is considered a vulnerable adult.

(https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/who-vulnerable-adult)

An APS investigator will:

• conduct a home visit, usually unannounced;
• interview other individuals who may have information about the situation; and
• offer protective services if the investigator determines abuse has occurred.

Depending upon the situation, law enforcement may also be called upon to investigate.

If abuse is confirmed, APS works closely with others in the community to ensure the health and safety of the vulnerable adult. This may include such things as having a case manager work with the vulnerable adult to determine what care services are needed and helping him/her get those services, emergency shelter, food, medical care, counseling, help moving if it is necessary and follow up to ensure the adult is safe.

On the legal front, APS may report the alleged abuser to law enforcement, help get an emergency protective order, an injunction to allow access to an alleged victim or referral for legal assistance. In extreme cases, APS may work with the Attorney General’s office to appoint a guardian.

It is important to understand the vulnerable adult has the right to make his/her choices. A vulnerable adult who has been abused has the right to refuse any or all interventions or change his/her mind and withdraw consent to any assistance from APS at any time.

Call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276*) if you: suspect abuse or neglect of a child suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult Call 9-1-1 if a child or adult is in an ... People with hearing loss who have specialized telecommunication devices can call 866-363-4276 (End Harm) through Washington Relay Service.

December 2017 Lunch Menu