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Senior Companion Program (SCP) Advisory Committee OCT 0 4 2011
Regular Meeting
Thursday August 25, 2011 4:00 p.m. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Lindale Senior Center
3135 Swantner Dr., Corpus Christi, TX
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.
Any person who plans to attend this meeting and may need accommodation
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 Tipton, Apolonia Cantu, Isabel Odeh, Shirley Selz,
Monica Rodriguez, Martha Wilde and Debbie Crites.
III. Approval of Minutes- Minutes were approved and motioned by
Shirley Selz, and seconded by Apolonia Cantu. Shirley Selz
approved and motioned amended minutes and Apolonia Cantu
seconded amended minutes.
IV. Actions on Absent Members- Monica Rodriguez were excused
from previous meeting.
V. Public Comment: No Public Comment
Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee from
SCANNED
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. Results of Board Position- Member, Martha Wi]de were
approved prior to her coming to meeting. Martha expressed in
order to further our services, explore options to back to old or
look into new initiatives.
VII. Recognition Event:
Event is scheduled for June 1, 2012. Location for event is to be
determined.
VIII. Christmas Party- Tuesday., December 20, 2011. Discussed
Lindale being a possible location, seats 100 people. Also
mentioned possibility of drawing names, sharing gifts and
enjoying recognition. Party does not want to be shared with. •
other programs. Time is still in negotiations, 3-7p.
IX. Committee members motioned that Monica Rodriguez and
Isabel Odeh act as Mistresses of Ceremony for the Recognition
Event. Motion seconded by Apolonia Cantu.
X. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action:
1. Advisory Board Members terms are expiring June 16, 2011.
XI. Agenda for Next Meeting-
1. Discuss and choose awardees for "Call of Duty" and
"Companion of the Year" awards.
2. Updates on Recognition Event plans and costs.
XII. Meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. by Monica Rodriguez