HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - 04/06/1993 MINUTES
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 6, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Diana Bell , Trinidad Benavides , Elda Castillo, Alicia
Guzman , Gail Hanson , Mary Johnson, Tommie Martinez, Janet Neely, and
Alicia Ruiz
Meeting was called to order by Janet.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tommie moved and Alicia Guzman seconded the motion
that the March minutes be approved as printed. , Motion carried .
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER: Janet introduced Cindy Hawkins.
ATTENDANCE: The Committee excused Diana' s and Elda' s absences from the
March meeting. The Committee granted Janie permission to write Mr. Hart
a letter confirming his resignation .
COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Janie reported that the number of Companions
placed remains stable with last month ' s . Although the Coastal Bend AIDS
Foundation and Lords of Life Lutheran Church have no clients presently,
both Shave renewed their MOU . The City Manager has approved the addition
of four Committee members and several applications have been received
from people representing a diverse cross-section of the community.
EVALUATION AND POLICY: This sub-committee will schedule a meeting to
amend the By-Laws to reflect the additional Advisory Committee members.
RECOGNITION AND FUNDRAISING: Alicia Ruiz reported that Recognition plans
are proceeding . Rehabilitation Hospital , in addition to helping fund the
Recognition, would like to help in other ways during the year. Janie
mentioned that several volunteer stations plan to donate their proceeds
from. the Special Olympics ticket sales to the Program. She also noted
that volunteer stations are giving a small gift to those volunteers
working- under their supervision. In connection with fundraisi-ng,-- Janie—
mentioned that plans for the fall barbeque are still progressing.
PUBLICITY: Janet appointed Gail to serve on this committee. Plans are
underway for Park and Recreation Department to produce a program for the
Public Access Channel , including the Senior. Companion Program.
NEW BUSINESS: Janie reviewed the ACTION Grant Renewal Application.
Alicia Ruiz moved and Diana seconded the motion that the Committee
endorse the Application. Motion carried.
Janet appointed Diana, Gail , and Mr. Benavides to nominate a slate of
officers for 1993-94.
Diana moved and Tommie seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Mary Ruth Johnson, Secretary
File: SCPAPR93(FC)