HomeMy WebLinkAboutRSVP Minutes 06-12-2018THE RUNNINGWATER DRAW RSVP
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 12, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Sally Phillips Gary Stennett Irma Shackelford
Carol Schulz Bobbye Dennis Twyla Woodring
Alice Rey Norvene Owen
Emma Herring
*The meeting was called to order by President Gary Stennett. Gary gave the prayer.
*Volunteer of the Month is Raymond Naron.
* Minutes of the May 8th meeting were approved.
*Irma gave the financial report for April.
*"My Dad Reads to Me" has made two trips to the prison and recorded 15 dads reading
to 26 children with 62 books shipped.
*The June Birthday Recortion will be on June 13th at McDonald's.
*Irma reported that the 2" year of the 3 year federal grant will end on June 341' with
reporting due by the end of July. The state grant is now open and will be due by July 6t'.
*Operation Serve/city wide cleanup will be June 3o'h. RSVP will partner with the
Plainview 4-H to clean up the hike and bike trail.
*All community gardener plots have been filled and are doing well.
*RSVP gave cards with a US flag pin for Memorial Day to the 75 retired veterans in
nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes.
*RSVP has surveyed recipients of Meals on Wheels and senior centers' home delivery as
part of a grant requirement. A total of 223 were delivered with 140 received back_
*Irma announced this year will mark the 45th anniversary for RSVP and asked for ideas
on themes, designs, etc for the banquet.
*RSVP plans to participate in the Red, White and Moo Parade on July 4th.
*Irma plans to attend the National Senior Corps Conference in Washington, DC on July
16-18.
*Lunch Bunch will meet on June 2e.
*Gary reported on plans for the 10h Annual Golf Tournament to be on Saturday,
Augustl lth.
*The next meeting will be July 10, 2018.
*Twyla reported a total of 345 volunteers with 226 serving 5414 hours.
* Ballots for Volunteer of the Month were distributed.
*Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Schulz, Secretary 61