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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD OCTOBER 6, 1994
The October 6, 1994 meeting of the Senior Community Services Advisory
Committee was called to order by Elsa Ciminelli, Chairperson.
MEMBERS PRESENT: See attached roster.
EE—OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Fouts, E. Gonzalez, M. Medina, J.F.
Walker, and 0. Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by H. Fennessy and seconded by A.
Williams that the minutes of September 1, 1994 be approved as submitted.
The motion was unanimously approved.
ATTENDANCE ROSTER: Ms. Ciminelli read the letter of resignation from
Marvena Jones. The absence of A. Crieghton and K. Gonzalez will remain
as recorded for the month of September.
It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by M. Hays that we excuse A.
Williams absence for the month of September due to illness. The motion
was unanimously approved.
It was moved by H. Fennessy and seconded by M. Hays to delay any
appointments until the Committee has a chance to review the resumes
submitted.
STAFF REPORT: Ms. Munoz gave a brief update on the following:
1. ADA construction improvements are underway at the Lindale,
Broadmoor, and Greenwood Senior Centers.
2. The Zavala Ribbon Cutting Committee met and discussed the details
for the ceremony which is unofficially set for November 18, 1994.
3. The Oveal Williams Senior Center is in the process of selecting a
committee for their ribbon cutting ceremony.
4. The Christmas Dinner date has been set for Friday, December 9, 1994
at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center.
5. We recently received a donation of $725.00 from the Lindale Site
Council for the PA System. We have also received a donation from
NARFE of $700.00. Other organizations and groups that meet at
Lindale will be contacted to see if they will also sponsor the PA
System project.
6. The Corpus Christi Police Officers Association has adopted the
Zavala Senior Center. They made a $300.00 donation to establish an
emergency food assistance project.
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7. RTA will now be handling the assessments on client eligibility for
Care B services. They will be training SCS staff on the recent
changes.
8. The Committee reviewed a copy of the year to date report from
Supportive Services.
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM UPDATE: Ms. Garcia reported that the program
is serving 89 clients with 48 companions. She also reported that one of
her volunteer stations, Alzheimer's Association, is going through a
major financial crisis. Ms. Garcia strongly promoted the Memory Walk on
November 12, 1994 in hopes to raise sufficient funds to keep the
Alzheimer's Association open.
EI-OFFICIO REPORTS: Each ex-officio officer gave a brief update on
special projects and center activities.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ms. Williams reported that the fashion show will
be an early Spring or Fall show.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. October Menus: It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by E. Gonzalez
to accept the menus for October as submitted. The motion was
unanimously approved. Ms. Pollakis reported that fish will be back on
the menu in the Spring.
B. Board Luncheon: The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, October
20, 1994 at the Washington Senior Center at 11:15 a.m. .
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Hays announced that in November the United States
Navy is commissioning the ship, USS Chief, in honor of all petty chief
officers. The ceremony will be held in North Virginia and Ms. Hays has
been invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by E. Alba to adjourn
the meeting.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEMBER'S ATTENDANCE RECORD
1994
MEMBER'S REAPPOINTMENT TERMS JFMAM JJASOND
ELI ABRAMS 12-26-95 * * * E * * * = * A
ELVA ALBA 12-26-94 * E * * * * * _ * *
CARMEN ARRIAS 12-26-95 = * *
ELSA CIMINELLI 12-26-95 * * * * * * A = * *
DIANA COLIN 12-26-95 E * * A A RESIGNED
AILEEN CREIGHTON 12-26-94 * A * * * * * = A *
JOHN DUNN 12-26-94 * * * * * * * = * *
HELENE FENNESSY 12-26-94 E * * * * * A = * *
GLORIA E. GARZA 12-26-95 * * * * * * * _ * A
ELVA GONZALEZ 12-26-94 * * * * * * * = * *
KELLY GONZALEZ 12-26-95 * * * A * * A = A *
MARJORIE HAYS 12-26-95 * E * * * * E = * *
MARVENA JONES 12-26-94 * * * A * E A = A RESIGNED
ESTHER OLIVER 12-26-94 E * * * * * * = * A
ANNIE POLDRAK 12-26-95 * * * * * = * *
MAXINE RESER 12-26-95 * * * * * = * *
ALICIA WILLIAMS 12-26-94 A * E * A * * = E * RESIGNED
A - Absent
* - Present
E - Excused Absence
U - Unexcused Absence
_ - No Meeting
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