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RSVP ADVISORY COMMITTEE JAN Q 20i2
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2011 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
The meeting was called to order at 3:10 pm by Tony Lopez, RSVP Advisory Committee
Chair. A quorum of members was present.
Roll Call
Roll call was conducted and members present were Tony Lopez, Betty McDonel, Maggie
Ramsey, Jennifer Larivey. Committee Members not present were Herlinda Escobar-
Cantu and Arthur Carrillo.
Approval of Minutes (for January 6, 2011)
No minutes. Meeting was cancelled for January 6, 2011.
Overview of RSVP: Sylvia Tryon Oliver, RSVP Program Director gave a report of
program events and operations. There are 600 active volunteers but many will be
terminated along with several volunteer stations. To remain an active volunteer one can
serve as many hours but at least one hour per month needs to be recorded to remain an
active volunteer. Volunteer hours are turned into our office monthly by the volunteer
stations. RSVP volunteers are recognized throughout the year with quarterly birthday
parties, Mardi Gras party, end of summer picnic and a Christmas party.
New Business: Three new members were appointed to RSVP Advisory Committee:
Jennifer Larivey, Arthur Carrillo, and Herlinda Escobar-Cantu. Donna Kinney, an RSVP
Volunteer, was a guest at this meeting. She is interested in applying for the Volunteer
vacant position.
Old Business: The by-laws will be reviewed along with program planning and
establishing a sub-committee.
Upcoming Events: National Volunteer Week is April 10-16. During the April 12, 2011
City Council meeting the 90+volunteers will be recognized. The Texas State Senior
Corps Conference will be held on April 26-28, 2011 at the Omni Hotel. Sylvia informed
the committee that giveaways are needed to fill 100 event bags for the attendees, and
asked each member to see what they can contribute. A Meet and Greet will be held on
April 27, 2011 at Executive Surf Club hosted by RSVP, Senior Companion Program and
Foster Grandparents. On May 12, 2011, the 10th Annual Senior Corp Recognition
Banquet will be held at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center. Reservations are now being made
for the next casino bus trip to L'Auberge De Lac, May 18-20, 2011.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Tony Lopez moved and Betty McDonel seconded to
adjourn the meeting.
SCANNED