HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - 04/23/2014 Senior Companion Program (SCP)Advisory Committee RECO'EIVED
Regular Meeting
April 23,2014 MAY 2 9 2014
Lindale Recreation Center
3133 Swantner CiTY SECRETARYS 0
Corpus Christi,TX
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at approximately 4:10 p.m.
Roll Call of Members: Members present: Tami Longino, Isabel Odeh,Shirley Tipton, Brian
Rosas,Shirley Selz, and Monica Rodriguez. Members absent: -0-. Staff present: Debbie Crites.
Non-Member attendees:Sherry DuBois.
Approval of Minutes: March 27, 2014 minutes were presented. A motion was made and
seconded (Selz/Odeh)to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Public Comment: Members of the audience were provided an opportunity to speak during the
meeting. They were advised to identify themselves first by stating their name and address.
They were 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 and existing policy in response to the inquiry; or
3. Advise the citizen that this subject will be places on an agenda at a later date,
4. Discuss ways about fundraising for the program.
There were no public comments.
New Business for Discussion and Possible Action:
Update on Grant—Debbie Crites informed the committee that the CNCS continuation grant has
been submitted prior to the deadline of April 22.
Annual Picnic May 7, 2014: Ms. Crites reported on the success of the Annual Picnic. She stated
that approximately 160 RSVP and SCP volunteers attended. She explained that everyone had a
great time and she believes this is the volunteer's favorite event.
Health Fun Fair: Ms.Crites reported this event also went very well. The event was used to
provide health information. The volunteers participated in fun events which taught them how
the simplest things can provide exercise.
Recognition Event—Ms. Crites announced the Annual Recognition Event is scheduled for June
26, 2014 from 4:00—7:00. It will once again be held at Lindale Senior Center with the Central
Kitchen providing the meal at a discount price.
Beyond the Call of u / anion of the Year—Ms. Crites announced that the nomination
forms for both awards will be distributed to the clients and their family members. Nominations
of those who did not win the first and second quarter will be presented so they can also be
considered for the third and fourth quarters. She will contact Felipa Wilmot at the Area Agency
on ageing to see if she will once again chair the committee that selects the Companion of the
Year.
Fund Raising Event—Ms. Crites explained a fundraising event that both she and Ericka
Maldonado attended in Taft,Texas. She said that groups of people get together and decorate a
table based on a book of their choice. The event is a luncheon held on a Saturday. The tables
are judged based on different categories. Awards are presented to the winners. The event has
been very successful for them. She asked the committee if they would be interested in
conducting such an event. They said they would and instructed Ms. Crites to proceed with a
proposal for the city to review.
Items for next agenda:
Recognition Event—June 26,4-7 p.m. Lin ale Senior Center
Companion of the Year
Beyond the Call of Duty Awards
Fundraiser
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:10 p.m.
Minutes written by Debbie Crites: