HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - 03/16/2015 Senior Companion Program (SCP) Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2015
Sidbury House
1609 N. Chaparral
Corpus Christi,TX 78401
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Roll Call of Members: Members present: Tami Longino, Isabel Odeh, Shirley Selz, and Sherry
DuBois, Shirley Tipton. Members absent: none. Staff present: Debbie Crites. Non-Member
attendees: Veronica Suniga.
Approval of Minutes: No minutes were presented
New Business for Discussion and Possible Action:
Committee Appointments— Debbie Crites announced that the recommendation to appoint
Veronica Suniga to the SCP Advisory Committee will go before the City Council on March 24.
She also stated that if Veronica Marcello can get her bio completed and submitted on line to
the City Secretary's office they will take her recommendation on the 24th also. A motion was
made and seconded (Odeh/Tipton) to recommend Veronica Marcello to be appointed to the
SCP Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service -- Ms. Crites announced that the proclamation
will be read at the City Council meeting on March 3151. She stated that all of the SCP volunteers
will be notified to attend the presentation. She also stated that Ben Alamprese, our grant
officer from CNCS in Austin will also be attending the presentation. She explained that the
Mayor has committed to be a SCP/RSVP volunteer for one hour on April 7th from 9-10 a.m.
Three City Council members have also signed up to participate the week of the 7th. A press
release has already been drafted.
Beyond the Call of Duty Award—A discussion was held regarding the votes for the 151 and 2nd
quarters. It was decided that Maria Armadillo would be the 151 quarter and Lena Young is the
winner of the 2nd quarter. Debbie Crites was asked to call Ms. Knox to verify the nomination for
Christine Head.
Spring Picnic— Debbie Crites announced that the Spring Picnic is scheduled in the courtyard of
Heritage Park on May 281h. A RSVP volunteer will cook hamburgers and hotdogs. We will once
again ask Roy Tipton to be our entertainment. Ms. Crites pointed out that she can no longer
pay for any type of entertainment with grant funds. Therefore, she will find another resource.
Recognition Event— Debbie Crites announced the Recognition Event is scheduled for June 251h
at Lindale Senior Center. Isabel Odeh suggested that we get the companions to write down
something they had done in the early years and then have the entire tables guess which
companion did whatever was read. Shirley Selz mentioned there are several ways to play the
game. We will set the rules at the next meeting.
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.
Next Meeting—The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 12 to discuss
fundraiser and the SCP Committee meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. May 4, 2015.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Minutes written by Debbie Crites