Minutes of ESCOTA General Meetings

Minutes from the May 8, 2008 General Membership Meeting

Date of Meeting: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Presentation: Emergency Planning for Pets
Speaker: Aaron Belisle, Office of Emergency Management, City of New York

Reeva Mager called the meeting to order at 3:35pm and welcomed the group. There were approximately 35 members present.

Ms. Mager thanked our host, Amy Loewenberg, Director of Senior Services of the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center, for hosting today’s meeting and providing refreshments. Ms Loewenberg informed the group of the extensive services Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center provides from school children to the elderly.

Announcements:

Barbara Friesner reminded the group that, in order to get their announcements and/or job postings into the meeting minutes, to please send any announcements and/or job postings to her via email (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) any time prior to the meeting but no later than 12n on the Friday following each meeting.

Barbara Friesner announced that her 8-week program “How To Be Your Own Generational Coach” will be starting on May 20. To sign up, please go to agewiseliving.com/shop-gencoach.htm.

Barbara Friesner also announced the publication of her new book, The Ultimate Caregiver’s Survival Guide. You can get more information at agewiseliving.com/shop-gencoachwkbook.htm.

SPOP announced a new Bereavement Support Groups for adults of all ages who have recently lost a spouse or partner are forming. Ten sessions, no fee. For information or to register, please call Barbara Danish 212-787-7120, extension 520.

From Ken Onaitis: The Jewish Home Life Care’s Professional Education Center will host 'Aging in Place and Dementia Special Care Units Conference,' Friday, May 30, 2008, 8:30am-1:30pm. A panel of speakers from the fields of gerontology and healthcare will discuss the merits of both specialized dementia units and integrated care. This program will be hosted at UJA Federation of New York (130 East 59th Street, New York NY 10022). Final Registration Fee: $35. Continuing Education Credits will be provided. Pending approval for: Administrator, Nursing, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, & Physical Therapy Credit. To register and view the full program agenda online at: http://www.lifecareinstitute.org/public/ViewAgenda.cfm?Event_ID=78. For more information please call Patrice Gordon at 212-870-4763 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) is pleased to announce Free Seniors Day, a special initiative to welcome older adults to participate in free admission, guided visits to the galleries, film screenings, and a 10% discount on selected items at the Shop and Café on the first Monday of each month. RMA is open from 11am–5pm on Mondays. Admission for seniors is ordinarily $7. The museum offers free admission to all visitors on Friday evenings, 7–10pm. Reservations for group visits are recommended, and private tours of the galleries can be arranged by calling Group Visits at 212-620-5000, ext. 345 or by e-mailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Doris Astor, Associate Director of Educational Services at Dorot, announced a new Dorot program – "To Your Health" – an interactive teleconferencing program for older adults, providing information on health and wellness topics and offering support groups for chronic illness. Experts in their field lead each 50-minute phone session, to encourage discussion and provide vital information relevant to seniors today. Each session is interactive with participants encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences and concerns. No special phone equipment is needed. To get a free coupon and learn more about participating in this accessible program, call 212-769-2850 or 877-819-9147.

Job Listings:

SENIOR PLANNER CONSULTANT, Weill Cornell Medical College, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology: Part-Time. Qualifications: Knowledge of and experience with geriatrics and elder abuse preferred. A graduate degree in law, social work, public health, public policy, or a related field. To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to: Risa Breckman, Weill Cornell Medical College, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 525 East 68th street, Box 39, New York, NY 10065. E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); fax: 212-746-4448. No telephone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

From Ken Onaitis: Director, Case Management Unit. Active, thriving and innovative community based agency working with older adults, seeks individual with experience working with this population and knowledge of DFTA case management regulations and reporting requirements. MSW with at least 2 years case management experience. Bi-Lingual English/Spanish preferred. Director of Case Management Unit oversees all aspects of the program. Please send resume with cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or fax to: 212-0879-9864. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Presentation:

Ms. Mager introduced Aaron Belisle of the Office of Emergency Management for the City of New York who spoke about emergency planning for pets. For more information and to get a variety of free pamphlets, please go to http://www.NYC.OEM.gov.

Next Meeting:

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 3-5pm
Location: To Be Announced
Presentation: To Be Announced
Speaker: To Be Announced

Respectfully submitted by Barbara E. Friesner, Secretary

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