Senior Citizens Advisory Council (SCAC)

The Senior Citizens Advisory Council (SCAC) advises the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office on Aging on matters affecting senior citizens in Orange County. The council consists of forty volunteer citizens, including local elected officials, representatives of health care and supportive service provider organizations, persons with leadership experience, and the general public. The Council has three standing committees - Wellbeing Reimagined, Housing and Transportation, and Senior Citizens Engagement - and an Executive Committee. 

How to Get Involved:  The public is invited to attend SCAC meetings and committee meetings. For more information on meeting dates and times, please call (714) 480-2801. If you are interested in joining SCAC or one of its committees, you may download an application.

2023 SCAC Committee Meeting Schedule

General Meeting

Date Agendas (available in .pdf) and Meeting Items Audio (available in .mp3)

January 13, 2023

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February 10, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now
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April 14, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now
May 12, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now

Executive Committee

Date Agendas (available in .pdf) and Meeting Items Audio (available in .mp3)

January 27, 2023

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February 24, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now 
March 24, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now 
April 28, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now
May 26, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now

Wellbeing Reimagined (formerly Health & Nutrition)- addresses health and nutrition issues impacting older adults 

Date Agendas (available in .pdf) and Meeting Items Audio (available in .mp3)

January 18, 2023

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February 15, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now
March 15, 2023 View Agenda No  Recording Available
April 19, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now
May 17, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now

Housing & Transportation - addresses the housing and transportation needs of older adults in Orange County.

Date Agendas (available in .pdf) and Meeting Items Audio (available in .mp3)

January 12, 2023

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February 9, 2023

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March 9, 2023 View Agenda  No Recording Available
April 13, 2023  View Agenda  Listen Now
May 11, 2023  Notice of Cancellation  No Recording Available

Senior Citizens Engagement (formerly Legislative) - researches and tracks legislation affecting older adults.

Date Agendas (available in .pdf) and Meeting Items Audio (available in .mp3)

January 23, 2023

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February 3, 2023

  • Special Meeting
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February 27, 2023 View Agenda Listen Now 

March 20, 2023

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April 17, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now
May 15, 2023 View Agenda  Listen Now

Executive Board Members & Committee Chairs

Gene Hernandez Chair  
Meredith Chillemi  Vice Chair  
Dave Tetzlaff Secretary (Temporary)  
Barbara Sloate Member-At-Large  
Sandy Stang Member-At-Large  
VACANT Member-At-Large  
Elaine Gennawey Past Chair  
Rachel Owens Chair Wellbeing Reimagined
Crystal Miles Chair Housing / Transportation
John Pointer Stand-In Chair Senior Citizens Engagement