1502 Erskine Street, Lubbock, TX 79403
March 13,2026 12:00 P.M.
Agenda-Public Board Meeting
CALL TOORDER: Board Chair
ROLL CALL: Eric Hybner
CERTIFICATIONOF QUORUM: *Confirm quorum (OS 2.4, 5.5)
Item #1 - Review and/or Vote approval of previous board meeting minutes
Item #2 - Reports
• Board Chair-NA
• Executive Director
o Executive Directors Report
• Director of Finance
o Financial Report
• Staff
o Programmatic Report (OS 5.9)
Item #3 - Discussion Items:
o 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.
o Introduction of elected official Lala Chavez.
• Item #4 - Action Items:
o Consideration extending the contract term for the VRB properties
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).
• Vacant Board seats
• Audit
• 990 updates-
• Property Issues / Listing (Realtor update)
• Funding/Accounts
• Bylaw Discussion
Item #6 - Return to Open Session
Item #7 -- Adjourn.
How to Apply
• The waitlist opens for the first 50 applicants who sign up in person.
• Sign-ups are held on the first Monday of every month, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or
until the waitlist is full.
• Each applicant may only sign up for their own household.
Required Documents (to apply for waitlist)
• Valid passport
• If you do not have a valid passport, you will need a valid driver's
license/identification card.
Next Steps
• Within two business days, a case worker will contact you to schedule an interview.
• Bring all required documents and your completed application to the interview.
• Missed/late interviews or incomplete documentation will require reapplication the
following month. Interviews cannot be rescheduled.
Safety & Conduct
• No loitering is allowed on premises. Please arrive only during business hours (9:00
am to 3:00 pm).
• Anyone on the property outside these hours will be asked to leave.
• At the opening of business hours GESC Staff will provide instructions and
guidance for the process to line up for the waitlist.
Stay Connected
• Visit our website: http://www.gescorp.org
• Follow us on Facebook: Genesis Thrift and Guadalupe Economic Services
Corporation.
Contact Us
• For questions, call G.E.S.C. at (806) 744-4416, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
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.
The purpose of Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation is to grow, educate and support low-income families and individuals by collaborating with local resources agencies to provide a variety of community services that eliminate barriers and allow community members a pathway to achieve self-sufficiency.
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.
Call Us
Phone Number: 806-744-4416
Fax: 806-744-7940
Hours
Mon: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
Tue: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
Wed: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
Thu: 9:00AM-5:00PM*
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
*the office is open Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm and other times by appointment only