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SENIOR CORPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 4th, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 3:07pm by Joann Lerma
Roll Call:
Present Members: Joann Lerma, Gary Burger, Silvia Facundo
SCP Liaison: Jeannine Leal
RSVP Liaison: Ericka Maldonado, Angel Martinez
Absent Members: Stephanie Brown, Betsy Miller
• October minutes -Motion to approve minutes by Gary Burger, and second by Silvia Facundo
Old Business:
• RSVP update- volunteers stations are still closed due to Covid 19-, only 4 volunteer stations are active CCIA, Drug and
Alcohol Council, USS Lexington, and Coastal Bend Food Bank. RSVP is reaching out to volunteers, emails, phone, mail
• SCP update-out in the community working with the families of the companions, taking all safety precautions considering Covid
and SCP working with the vulnerable population. SCP talked about extension for stipends for the senior companion program.
Holiday gift update, SCP reached out to HEB about gift cards for companions.
New Business:
• Joann suggested Business cards and name tags for Advisory Board. This would allow a better connection with AmeriCorps
Senior Advisory Board and the community. Gary and Silvia agreed the suggestion is needed. No vote was taken.
RSVP and SCP will look at budget for items suggested by board.
• Gary spoke about volunteers with the VA clinic and test sites that were taking place in Laredo. VA clinic is mo ving buildings
• Round table discussion on Covid and its effects seen with family and coworkers, precautions to take, and safety measures to
follow.
Items to be Placed on next Agenda:
• Program updates
• Holiday gift updates
• Budget updates for business cards and name tags
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Gary Burger and seconded by Silvia Facundo at 3:37pm