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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - 02/01/1994 • - MINUTES - SENIOR COMPANION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 1 , 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: See attached attendance roster. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Alicia Ruiz moved and seconded by Mary Johnson that the minutes of January 6 , 1994 be approved with the corrections noted: Motion carried. DIRECTOR' S REPORT: There was no superintendent' s report due to the absence of Cecilia Martinez . COORDINATOR' S REPORT: Ms . Garcia reviewed the January Placement report. The volunteer stations have played a very important role in helping to maintain 20 hour assignments for the Companions . The Biannual Project Progress Report was reviewed by Ms . Garcia. Alicia Ruiz moved and seconded by Diana Bazan to approve the report for submission. Ms . Garcia provided an update to the Committee concerning the RTA' s Token Distribution Program. She met with Carol Scott, a representative from the RTA to discuss eligibility for our program. Ms . Scott informed Ms . Garcia that SCP met all the required eligibility criteria. An application would need to be completed and submitted to the RTA office by January 25 , 1994 . Ms . Garcia phoned all Committee members toadvise them of the situation. She received approval to proceed with the application. The application was submitted and approved by the RTA. The program will receive tokens starting in February ' 94 . Diana Bazan moved and Pat Hendricks seconded to approve the application as submitted to the RTA. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: RECOGNITION COMMITTEE: The Recognition Committee provided a budget and gave a summary of events to occur for the recognition. The theme for this year will be "Wish Upon A Star" . Mary Johnson moved and Cindy Hawkins seconded to approve the Recognition Budget for ' 94 . Ms . Ruiz, the Committee Chair asked the members to solicit donations for the recognition. Anyone interested in assisting with this project needs to meet with her after the meeting. VOLUNTEER/ STATION RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE: Committee reportedthat the members will be conducting presentations at various sites . Staff will be accompanying them in order to enroll potential volunteers . This will enhance our recruitment efforts . The first presentation will be held at Zavala Senior Center. on February. 7 , 1994 . The Committee will also be reviewing the speakers bureau outline. The outline will be made available to all Committee SCANNED i members who wish to make presentations . NEW BUSINESS: Ms . Neely asked for-volunteers -to participate in the new subcommittee, Planning Committee. The purpose of the Committee is help staff develop a 3 - 5 year budget and goals for the program. This will allow the Advisory Committee and staff to plan for program needs and expansion. Pat Hendricks and Janet Neely asked to be appointed to this Committee. Ms . Garcia will contact those Committee members who were absent to see if they would be interested in joining the Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Cindyleft b Hawkins Delia A una nominatedShe has graciously fill' the vacancy that was Y accepted. Her term will expire on June 30, 1994 . Alicia Ruiz moved and Diana Bazan seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.