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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday,September 10, 1998 -Elder Hostel Chairperson Walsh spoke regarding his elder hostel experience. -San Mateo County Courts Community Input Meetings Chairperson Walsh advised the Commissioners of upcoming San Mateo County Courts Community Focus Group meetings. ITEM 2 - WORKPLAN UPDATES -Economic Development Luncheon Chairperson Walsh and Commissioner Harrison reported on the successful luncheon program held on September 1 at Caffe Amore. There were 38 people in attendance presenting a broad cross section of the community. The Commissioners discussed having another luncheon before Thanksgiving and asked for ideas on guest speakers for the event. Possible speakers included Congresswoman Anna Eshoo; Ted Fang, publisher of the Independent Newspapers; and Jerry Fuchs, columnist for the Independent Newspapers. Other suggestions included having name badges to identify Commissioners, name tags for the guests, and having the Commission members spread themselves out among the guests. Commissioner Walsh suggested the March luncheon be held at Lathrop House and a tour of the new Historical Museum to follow. Commissioner Nobles shared an editorial from the Sacramento Bee regarding elderly abuse. The subject will be considered under Item 3. Oath of Office Janet Borgens was sworn in by Superintendent Centeno. ITEM 3 - 98-99 WORK PLAN AND UPCOMING JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Superintendent Centeno announced the joint study session with the City Council would be held on Monday, September 14 at 7:30pm in the City Council Chambers. She reviewed the study session process with the Commissioners and announced the facilitator for the event would be Cecil Reeves from the San Mateo County Office of Education. The Commissioners will be asked to identify upcoming issues, share work plans, get guidance from the Council and share ideas for improving effectiveness. The Commissioners reviewed the draft work plan for FY98-99 and made changes or revisions as follows: Economic Development Add a statement to include creased involvement of the Neighborhood Associations and religious communities. Health Care Add issue of local doctors pulling out of Heath Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) and the potential impact on the senior population. Add publicity on what constitutes elder abuse and follow-up and support available.