HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - 01/26/2012Senior Companion Program (SCP) Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday January 26, 2012 4:00 p.m.
Lindale Senior Center
3135 Swantner Dr., Corpus Christi, TX
MAY 19 2012
CITY SECRETA OFFICE
Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to speak during
the meeting. A recording is made of the proceedings. You must first identify
yourself by name and address. Then state your point as briefly as possible
when addressing the committee. Presentations will be limited to three (3)
minutes.
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is requested to contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (361) 826-
3147 at least 48 hours in advance so that the appropriate arrangements can
be made.
Minutes
I. Call to Order- Meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m. by
Monica Rodriguez.
II. Roll Call of Members - Members present: Marie Partington,
Shirley Selz, Shirley Tipton, Isabel Odeh, Monica Rodriguez,
Martha Wilde and Debbie Crites and Stephen Isenhour, visitor
from Legacy Hospice.
III. Approvals of Minutes- Minutes were approved with correction
of adding Apolonia Cantu to the roll call of members for
previous meeting and correction of spelling of Martha Wild's
last name. Shirley Selz motioned and Shirley Tipton seconded
motion.
IV. Actions on Absent Members- Apolonia Cantu was absent and
excused.
V. Public Comment: No Public Comment
Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee from
responding and discussing your comments at length. The law
only authorizes them to do the following:
1. Make a statement of factual information,
2. Recite an existing policy in response to the inquiry; or
3. Advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an
agenda at a later date.
4. Discuss ways about fundraising for the Program.
VI. Beyond the Call of Duty and Companion of the Year Awards -
Award went to Joe Nesmith.
VII. Christmas Party- There was a couple of Senior Companions
who were not happy with the food that was served at dinner, the
cost for bringing a guest, nor the location. Seniors voted to have
party with only the Senior Companions.
VIII. Surveys- Martha Wild motioned to allow third parties, such a
RSVP to call on and complete surveys to provide consistency
and objectiveness. Isabel Odeh seconded motion.
IX. Plans for Recognition Event- Broadmore Center are still
suggested as place to hold event in order to keep costs down.
Date of event will be on May 31, 2012
X. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action:
1. Stephen Isenhour would like to become a member of the
Senior Companion Advisory Board. Bio has already been
turned in. mer
XI. Agenda for Next Meeting -
1. Update on status for completing surveys.
2. Updates on Recognition Event plans and costs from Central
Kitchen.
3. Update on Ordinance to increase members from 7 to 9.
XII. Meeting was adjourned at 4 :5 0 p.m. by Monica Rodriguez