Agenda 05/25/2021 Item #16H 2 (Proclamation - Naples Senior Center Appreciation)05/25/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, In January, 2021, Naples Senior Center President/CEO, Dr. Jaclynn
Faffer met with Commissioner Penny Taylor and explained that seniors
were having a tremendous challenge accessing the COVID-19 vaccine in
our community. Dr. Faffer shared that seniors, particularly those age
80 and older, had difficulty with the technology needed to secure an
appointment with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH); and
WHEREAS, further discussions among Commissioner Taylor, Senator Kathleen
Passidomo, Dr. Faffer, and Kimberly Kossler, Administrator and Health
Officer, Department of Health-Collier, led to the establishment of a
pilot program whereby the Naples Senior Center would be given a link
to register 100 seniors for the vaccine. The pilot program was a
success and the Naples Senior Center continued the partnership with
the FDOH until April 16, 2021, when saturation was reached; and
WHEREAS, once it became known that the Naples Senior Center was securing
vaccine appointments for seniors, gated communities, and civic groups,
local hospitals began referring seniors to the Naples Senior Center.
When the number of incoming calls exceeded capacity, additional phone
lines were added. The Naples Senior Center staff and volunteers
worked evenings and weekends to answer calls. Everyone who called
and left a message received a return call from an individual who not
only registered him/her for the vaccine, but provided words of support
and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, the Naples Senior Center contracted with a home health care company
to provide transportation to more than 100 seniors who could not
otherwise get to the vaccination site; and
WHEREAS, through the diligent efforts of staff and volunteers at the Naples
Senior Center, 7,400 seniors obtained a vaccine appointment, including
six seniors over the age of 100, and more than 700 veterans;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, recognizes and expresses deep appreciation for
the tireless efforts of the leadership, staff, and volunteers of the
Naples Senior Center who exceeded expectations, demonstrated
efficiency and compassion, and assisted thousands of local seniors in
obtaining COVID-19 vaccine appointments during this global pandemic.
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of May, 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.2
Doc ID: 15948
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the leadership, staff, and volunteers of the Naples
Senior Center for helping thousands of local seniors obtain COVID-19 vaccine appointments during this
global pandemic. To be accepted by Dr. Jaclynn Faffer. (Commissioner Taylor's request)
Meeting Date: 05/25/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/17/2021 5:14 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
05/17/2021 5:14 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 05/18/2021 6:42 AM
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review Completed 05/18/2021 10:10 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/25/2021 9:00 AM
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