The 2026 Activity Coordinating Committee Team:
Mike Frey, Chairman
Chick Lowry
Ken Main
Dennis Mierzwa
ACC Committee Status Meeting – 06/01/26
+ Ken reached out to Carl Meyer regarding an assistant chairman for his puzzle activity…no one has stepped forward.
+ Mike to check with Ray de Wit regarding the number of participants in his activity and if he would like to make a presentation at and upcoming Luncheon
+ Changes to the ACC committee in 2027:
– Dennis to take the lead of this committee in 2027
– Ray de Wit to take Ken’s place
– Mike and Chick to stay on the committee
+ June AC luncheon presenters:
– Bill Adler to present his proposed activity “Share Your Hobby”
– Tom DiGrande to discuss the need for more volunteer participation in the Community Outreach Activity
+ Glenn Breslin of Branch 146 is planning to step down as Chairman of the Multi-branch Travel Activity. We await news about his replacement.
+ Glenn Gilman to be asked to present his SIRs Single Dine Out activity at the July luncheon.
+ We discussed how our branch handles liability for our SIR activities (such as pickleball, hikers and travel). We decided our State insurance covers this risk.
+ Using AI was discussed and we look forward to hearing about how AC’s can use this tool at Derek Southern’s zoom meeting scheduled for Friday 6/12 starting @ 8:30 am.
ACC April 27, 2026 Meeting Notes:
+ Our activities list is up to date. Chick to send latest version (April) to the ACC team
+ Rich Knowles is updating the new member application form so the activity names are consistent and up to date. Mike will ask Rich to keep the ACC apprised on his progress.
+We are waiting for the State SIR to propose a recommendation as to how to proceed with the new photo policy.
+ Mike to ask Thom Watkins to be our AC speaker for May to discuss the Fall ‘y’all event. Either Glenn Gilman (singles) or Ray deWit (Mixer) will be our June AC presenter
+ Mike to check on the luncheon activity table set up, as needed.
Notes from ACC monthly zoom meeting on 3/23/26
+ David Bushnell’s new activity called ” Local Classical Music” is approved and is included with the “opera in the theater” activity. Website is updated accordingly.
+ Chick to verify if the shared “stamp and coin” activity (from Br171) is still active.
+ Mike to reach out to Tom Hodgson to confirm he will present his “writing your life story” activity at the April luncheon
+ Mike, Ken (& Dennis?) to check on the location of the activity tables at our luncheons to ensure they meet AC needs. These locations may change depending on buffet or non-buffet food service.
+ Mike and Dennis are members of the new Photo Committee, which is in progress.
ACC Status Meeting – February 2026
+ We reviewed/compared our activities to the State SIR approved Activities and agreed our activities are in compliance (including Woodworking and Car enthusiasts)
+ WE discussed the results of the Activity chairman’s breakfast at length. Here are some of our findings and agreements going forward:
– We should Help AC’s connect DIRECTLY to an AC of another nearby branch, as needed
– The BEC should keep activity tables @ luncheons in easily accessible/visible locations, if possible
– Can BEC help negotiate Banquet and Golf costs @ Boundary Oak Golf Course
– There was a discussion about liability of giving/receiving rides from members (Also serving alcohol). Needs to be addressed to the BEC
– Rocco’s was mentioned as a SIR friendly activity meeting place
– It was recommended we advertise our activities at senior center bulletin boards & the “nutshell” magazine
+ Dennis agreed to contact David Bushnell as a luncheon speaker in March (to present his new activity).
Several other AC’s were mentioned as possible future activity luncheon speakers, TBC…
(Glen Gilman, Ray deWit & Tom Hodgson)
+ New member notifications process is working well with orientation emails being sent from membership.
+ Other topics discussed…
– Will Membership get back to sending out short (1 para) summaries of new members to the entire Branch Membership?
- Need to get back to having the Big Sir/Little SIR and/or other BEC members attend funeral services of deceased members?
+ Regarding Microsoft’s continuing to support Access…is this an issue for the Branch’s database support and reporting processes
Updated 05/05/2026 MLF
