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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
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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.