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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 , 64.444/ 4r'‘ 52?-44-4-"t— S CAN N ED Mary Ruth Johnson, Secretary File: SCPAPR93(FC)