July 2009 Meeting Minutes

BP Spouses Meeting
MINUTES 07/08/2009 6:00PM LYDIA’S HOUSE
MEETING CALLED BY Natalie E
NOTE TAKER Jennifer R
ATTENDEES Members: Natalie, Jennifer, Natalie D, Lydia, Mary & Erica
Guest: Pat, Patricia, Lupe, Estella, & Valerie
Guest Speakers (BP Spouses Alumni): Mary Jane S. & Denise A.
TOTAL COUNT: 10 Attendees
Agenda topics

OLD BUSINESS
DELIVERY OF FATHER’S DAY GOODIES Various goodies were delivered to both the North and South stations. Thank you to everyone that contributed.
BOWLING NIGHT We had about 14 people plus children attend our first Social Bowling Night. The group agreed that Bowling Night would be a great regular monthly event.
WELCOME COMMITTEE EPBPS does have a Welcome Committee, the goal of the WC is to meet new families and welcome them in person with a gift basket or a dinner. Unfortunately, contact information, and knowing when new families are moving into town, has been hard to come by. If you know of a new BP family moving into Eagle Pass, please pass the information along to the WC. If you have ideas or would like to be apart of the WC, please join in.



NEW BUSINESS
MR. AMADON We discussed having a luncheon or dinner to honor Mr. Amidon. The APIAC of the North Station who will be moving to Yuma, Arizona next month. The celebration will be held July 24 – 26 depending on his & his family’s schedule, at the North station. It will be Pot Luck, so keep an eye on your emails for details. Members voted and 6 out of 6 agreed to purchase a plaque to present to him before he leaves.
SOCIAL NIGHT The group would enjoy another Social Night, and think they should be a monthly event.
SUPER SUMMER SPLASH PARTY July 27 at 7pm at the Eagle Pass Aquatic Center. This Party/ fundraiser will be a great opportunity to meet new people. Border Patrol, Customs, ICE and their families are invited to attend. Details will be posted to the website soon.
Open to Members
Pat B. shared with us information on the Parent and Community Center located on Del Rio Blvd. There are many classes available for FREE, including free childcare while participating in any of the programs. The programs range from Parents helping Parents, Computer Literacy, GED & Fitness Classes. They will also offer Spanish classes if there are 12+ students enrolled. Details will be added to the website soon.
Lydia shared that the EPISD is hiring Substitutes. You can find more information and apply at www.eaglepassisd.net
Natalie D. shared that SouthBound is hiring for a variety of positions. Visit in person, down town Eagle Pass on Main St.
Valerie and her husband received a welcoming gift from Celinda L. when they moved to Eagle Pass. Her and her family were very appreciative for the welcoming gift.
Guest Speakers We had 2 Eagle Pass Border Patrol Spouses Member Alumni speak of their experiences and the importance of a solid support group. These women were brought to Eagle Pass 20+ years ago due to their husband’s jobs with the Border Patrol. Their main message was; even if EP will not be your home forever, it is your home now. Make the most of your situation, be positive and get involved.

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AUG 4TH Mary G.’s House