Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee Embraces Community Engagement

The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee convened to discuss a range of topics aimed at enhancing the lives of the community’s senior residents. Key issues included revising meeting times, sponsoring events, budget considerations, and engaging with local nonprofits. The committee showed a commitment to community engagement through active discussions about increasing participation and the potential for themed Bingo events, such as one highlighting Hispanic heritage during October.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing sponsorship for upcoming events. A particular point of interest was a request from a nonprofit organization to sponsor an event. The committee was initially divided on whether to allow the organization to sponsor the event for free, considering their limited budget. After some deliberation, a committee member stepped forward to sponsor the organization, thereby ensuring their participation in the event. This decision underscored the committee’s support for local services and their recognition of the value such organizations bring to the senior community.

The committee also debated the logistical aspects of sponsoring events themselves, particularly in instances where potential sponsors could not meet the budget requirements. They ultimately resolved to sponsor an event to maintain the established budget.

Another topic that captured the committee’s attention was the idea of introducing themed events to enhance community participation. There was a healthy debate over the appropriateness and potential impact of a Hispanic heritage theme for an upcoming Bingo event. While some members had reservations about the introduction of a new theme, others supported the idea, highlighting its cultural significance and the opportunity for community engagement. The committee agreed to consider the themed event.

The meeting schedule itself was a topic of review, with the committee deciding to change the meeting time to 6:30 PM on Wednesdays to better accommodate active members. This change was made after considering the impact on other activities, such as Bingo, and the availability of committee members.

In terms of community outreach, the committee discussed the success of previous events, including the positive feedback on the food provided and the adequacy of the portions. Members sought to build on this success by calling for increased participation in the organization and execution of future events.

Financial matters were also a part of the discussions. The committee approved a motion to allocate additional funds for gifts and shirts for Bingo events.

The possibility of organizing field trips for the elderly, such as movie outings including popcorn and drinks, was also considered. The committee deliberated on the logistics, such as date availability and budget allocations.

During the meeting, the importance of volunteer deployment for hurricane preparation was emphasized, with the committee stressing the need for a thorough screening process.

The budget for the Elderly Affairs Committee was another focal point, with the decision to maintain the previous year’s budget. Additionally, the committee discussed ordering new shirts for the committee.

The committee was reminded about the quorum requirements and the importance of adhering to the Sunshine Rule, which governs the openness and transparency of public meetings. A motion was made and seconded to bring a copy of the rule to the next meeting.

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Mayor:
Manny Cid
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