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MINUTES
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 2 , 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Diana Bell , Trinidad Benavides., Elda Castillo, Alicia
Guzman , Gail Hanson, 'Mary Johnson, Janet Neely, and Alicia Ruiz
Meeting was called to order by Janet.
Swearing in of New Committee Member: Gail Hanson was sworn in as a new
Committee member by Saundra Koenning.
Approval of Minutes: Alicia Guzman moved and, Trinidad seconded the motion
that minutes of the January .5 meeting be approved as printed. Motion
carried.
Attendance: Janet Neely asked that her absence from the January meeting be
excused. Through secret ballot the Committee approved her request.
Coordinator's Report: Janie noted that placement of Companions is holding
at the maximum rate. She gave the Committee a preview of changes proposed
by the RTA which will affect transportation costs. She also called
attention to the Committee's annual report addressed- to the mayor and city
council members and a draft of the July 1-December 31 Project Work Plan.
Due to time constraints, Alicia moved and Elda seconded the motion that the
report be tabled until next month. Motion carried.
Evaluation and Policy: Mary distributed a draft of the Annual Evaluation
summary and asked members to consider it for action in the March meeting.
Recognition and Fundraising: Janie discussed plans for the annual
Recognition ceremonies, including the proposed budget. Diana moved and .
Trinidad seconded the motion that the budget be approved . Janie also
called attention to the opportunity for the Committee to participate in
Texas Special Olympics' Nike South Texas Open by selling raffle tickets at
$2. 00 each. By selling 200 tickets or more, SCP will be given $. 75 per
ticket. Diana moved and Elda seconded the motion that the Committee
participate. Motion carried.
Recruitment and Publicity: Janie reported that the Senior Companion
Program has been highlighted in the Volunteer Center Newsletter.
Volunteer Center 1993 Star Award: Through secret ballot, members were
asked to nominate one person from this Committee who has contributed
outstanding service during 1992 . Janie volunteered to tabulate results.
Adjournment: Diana moved and Trinidad seconded the motion that the meeting
be adjourned. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ruth Johnson, Secretary
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File: SCPFEB93(FC)