Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation Governing Board Meeting

Economic Services Corporation Governing Board Meeting
1502 Erskine Street, Lubbock, TX 79403
August 7, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
Agenda-Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: Board Chair
ROLL CALL: Valarie Johnson
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM: *Vote to confirm quorum (OS 2.4, 5.5)

Item #1 - Review and/or Approval of previous board meeting minutes

Item #2 – Reports

  • Board Chair
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Directors Report
  • Financial Report
  • Staff
  • Programmatic Report (OS 5.9)
  • Board Members

  • Item #3 - Discussion Items:

    • Determine continued eligibility of GESC Board of Directors Elected officials and/or appointive remain active in public office and therefore are eligible to continue serving on the Board.
    • Update of RFP for Auditor (contract received)
    • Update of RFP for Software (contract received)
    • Robert Bleisch Founder/CEO BuyorRentHOUSES.com to discuss funding opportunities


    Item #4 – Action Items:

    • Consideration and possible approval of Cost allocation plan OS 8.12
    • Consideration and possible approval of Fiscal Policy and procedure OS 8.10
    • Consideration and possible approval of Organizational Wide Budget OS 8.9
    • Consideration and possible approval of Analysis of Outcome OS 4.4
    • Consideration and possible approval of Procurement Policy OS 8.11
    • Consideration and possible approval of 941 & 990 OS 8.8, 8.6
    • Consideration and possible approval of CSBG Budget
    • Consideration and review of PY 26 CAP OS 4.2,2.1


    Item #5 – Executive Session

    • Executive Disclosure Statement: The Board reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of the meeting to discuss any item listed on this agenda as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including but not necessarily limited to § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), § 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Pty), § 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), § 551.074 (Personnel Matters), § 551.076 (Deliberations regarding security Devices).
    • Property review of real estate from The Powell Group
    • Q&A with representatives of JL Gray property management about VRB properties in Dalhart.
    • Discussion on candidates for elected official board position and decide who will be appointed to be seated.
    • Discussion CSBG reimbursement

    • Item #6 – Return to Open Session

      Item #7 -- Adjourn.

Once we begin accepting walk-ins, we will post the notification on our website and Facebook. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause the community. but should you need a list of other resources that may offer assistance please go to our website gescorp.org.

Helpful links for assistance:

Aunt Bertha- (wide range of assistance)

Love the Hub- (Rent, Utilities, Atmos and Groceries)

South Plains Food Bank- (Food Assistance only)

Q Link Wireless- (cell phone for income qualified)

Wrench-It-Forward- (Assistance for auto repairs)

Housing options- (low income/tax credit housing)

Open Door- (Rent & Gas Assistance)

Government Health Insurance

UMC Blue Card for Lubbock Residence

Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation

Nonprofit Work to Build a Stronger Lubbock Community

Established in 1949 Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation (GESC), headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, is a nonprofit corporation with a root cause focused on growing, educating and supporting agricultural based communities by increasing access to safe and affordable housing, health and education with partners whose mission align with our commitment and passion to serve.

As a producer of agricultural products Texas is second only to California who currently remains first in the nation. As a partner of USDA our organization is one of only (2) two nonprofits in the state which construct affordable housing which promotes a stabilized agricultural workforce thru housing developments.

The staff is fully engaged in year-round efforts to raise awareness, recruit volunteers and promote fundraising to sustain our operations.

Multifamily Division Housing, Volunteer work, Donations and much more!

Through various avenues, Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation is helping to build a strong Lubbock Community

Our mission is to grow, educate and support families living in an agriculture-based community who seek to escape poverty through housing, education and supportive services; one household at a time.

Our goals are to bring practical solutions while inspiring our families to maintain a standard of living they can be proud of and thrive in.

We create inspiring communities with the labor of dedicated volunteers, employees and the generosity of our funders.

Please call our office at 806-744-4416 for more information about how you can show your support.

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    1502 Erskine Street
    Lubbock, TX 79403

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