LGBTT Seniors Housing Notes at SAGE – December 8, 2014
Attendees: Larry Jewell, Thais McKee, Michael Phair, Jan Schmitz, Robert Smith, Eric Story
Regrets: Julian Daly, Mickey Wilson
- Welcome –
- Survey
Update – As of Nov 21st, 2 focus groups of 5 were completed and will look for a 3rd. More surveys have been received. Results are being prepared.
Funding Report – is required by end of the month. Michael will prepare.
- Symposium Location
Thais and Eric discussed two possible locations. The symposium will be held at SAGE on Feb 24, 2015
Funding has been secured from Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council. It is possible that ECF could top up.
- Symposium (Draft Budget)
Total Grant – $9,000. Michael discussed options.
Speaker 1,200
Survey paper 1,000
Food 1,600
Coordinator ?
Promotion/PR ?
Miscellaneous 250
- Symposium (organization)
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE (PROPOSED)
8:30-9am Opening
Purpose of the day
Who we are
Overview/agenda for the symposium
9-9:45am Guest Speaker
9:50-10:30am Summary and Analysis of the Survey
10:45–Noon Discussion of Survey Results
Areas of interest for next steps
Noon–12:45pm LUNCH
12:45-1:45pm Groups
Discussion and priorities
1:45-2:30pm Reports/Priorities/Conclusion
Marie Robertson is enthusiast to come as the guest speaker. Billeting a possibility if budget is tight.
Thais will provide contact information for a possible coordinator. Michael, Larry and Eric will follow up.
The group discussed many format options.
The movie screening will be saved for another event.
- Other
Merry Christmas
- Next Meeting – Monday January 12, 2014 at Sage at 4:00pm. Doors locked at 3:59pm.
Notes prepared by Jan Schmitz