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Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation Governing Board Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation, to be held May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM at GESC building at 1502 Erskine Street, Lubbock TX 79403, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items."
The Board of Directors may discuss, deliberate, and take all appropriate action on any matter listed on this Agenda. Items on this Agenda may be taken out of the order listed. The Board reserves the right to deliberate in closed session pursuant to 551 the Texas Government Code. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on any item. Public comments may be made on any agenda item before or during the body's consideration of the item.
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Guadalupe Economic Services
Corporation, to be held June 5, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at GESC building at 1502 Erskine Street,
Lubbock TX 79403, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items."
The Board of Directors may discuss, deliberate, and take all appropriate action on any matter listed on this Agenda. Items on this Agenda may be taken out of the order listed. The Board reserves the right to deliberate in closed session pursuant to 551 the Texas Government Code. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on any item. Public comments may be made on any agenda item before or during the body's consideration of the item.
1) Call to order and determine quorum (OS 2.4, 5.5)
Eric Hybner, Board President
a. 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.
2) Public Comment & Presentations
3) Consent Agenda:
Eric Hybner, Board President
a. Action Item: Approval of minutes (March 13, 2026 & May 8, 2026)
b. Welcome & seat Sandra Chatham to board
c. Action item: Finalization and review of a public statement for properties
4) Executive Director's Report- Action Item
Tanya Patino, Interim Executive Director
a. Informational: Program Operations
b. Informational: Genesis Thrift
c. Informational: Warehouse
d. Informational: Property Operations
e. Informational: VRB I & VRB II
f. Informational: Programmatic Report (OS 5.9) provided
g. Informational: SBA loan
h. Discussion item: Board insurance
i. Informational: Risk Assessment reported (OS 4.6)
j. Action item: Approve realtor
k. Action Item: By-laws Review & approve vote to accept (OS 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
l. Action Item: Written Succession Plan approval (OS 4.5)
5) Director of Finance Report-Action Item
Christena Gonzales, Director of Finance
a. Comparative Financial Statement May 30, 2026
b. Statement of activity May 30, 2026
6) Executive Session:
Eric Hybner, Board President
a. Discussion Item: Clarify the expectations of the board.
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).
7) Adjournment
Eric Hybner, Board President
Members of the public may raise issues or concerns during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. To
participate, please sign in with the Board Secretary/Executive Director prior to the beginning of the
meeting. Speakers will be called in the order they signed in. When speaking, Public must address all
comments to the board, begin by stating their name and address, and limit their remarks to three minutes
or less.
G.E.S.C. Waitlist Application Process (2026)
Please note: Walk-in interviews are no longer accepted.
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
Helpful links for assistance:
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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
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.
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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
