Emerson Gardens: Our Savior’s Lutheran Housing Corp.

Thank You from the Board

The Board members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Housing Corporation extend a grateful “thank you” to the Sunday School children for their hand-made Christmas cards to the 30 residents of Emerson Gardens. The seniors were delighted. They also greatly appreciated the $20 King Soopers gift cards made possible by donations from Our Savior’s members. Thank you! Karleen Schofield

Highlights from the OSL Housing Corp. Board of Directors Meeting November 16, 2011

The board members present: Karleen Schofield, President; Doug Wheeler, Vice President; Karen May, Secretary-Treasurer; Twyla Boe; Grace Halmi; Jay Harrison; Jan Wright, Emerson Gardens’ Manager; Teri Whelan, Executive Director of Senior Housing Options (SHO) – the company that manages Emerson Gardens. Adam John Hayworth, New Director of Compliance of HUD training and policy (SHO) was also present.

Business: SHO is working with the Denver Fire Department to write a procedure for fire and evacuation drills in senor apartment houses.
The Board approved funding 2 major projects for Emerson Gardens in 2012
1 – Replacement of the Otis elevator.
2- Installation of a fire sprinkler system (In 1990, the city building code did not require one.) To help pay for the projects a modest rent increase will become effective mid 2012 and an attempt will be made to secure grant funds.

Teri Whelan presented the 2012 budget for Emerson Gardens. It was unanimously accepted by the Board Plans for Emerson gardens Residents holiday celebration included the distribution of 1) handmade Christmas cards made by Our Savior’s Sunday School children 2) $20 King Soopers gift cards and 3) the new church brochure to remind residents of our services and ministries. These items were hand – delivered to each residents’ apartment on Dec. 8 by Karleen and Jan, along with a greeting from Our Savior’s congregation. (Each resident expressed great appreciation for the gifts.)

A Christmas party and potluck dinner was planned by the residents for December 14, 2011. Board members are invited.

Karleen thanked Twyla Boe, Curt Furness and Doug Wheeler for their service on the Board as their terms end in January 2012 after new members are elected during the annual congregational meeting at Our Savior’s. The new Board will gather in February 2012 for the review of the Emerson Gardens 2011 Audit.

Karen May, Secretary

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Emerson Gardens needs volunteers:
Help is needed with a resident BBQ (fry hamburgers), to host a coffee hour, take guests to a movie or a ride to the doctor's office, etc. Also, residents would like to have a big screen TV on which to watch DVD movies. Any help is greatly appreciated!