Our next General Membership Meeting:
October 20, 2025
See you there!
Rio Bank
Corporate Banking Center - McAllen
701 E. Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78501
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Palm Valley Association of Retired School Personnel
General Meeting
September 8, 2025
Rio Bank Headquarters Event Center
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM by Sharon Smith. Opening Ceremonies of invocation and pledges to the flags were said.
Sharon Smith gave her presidential address in which she shared the goals of the TRTA and local organization as outlined in the state’s objectives.
Due to scheduling the guest speaker, Sergio Munoz, was unable to attend.
Minutes from the previous meeting were not presented therefore tabled until the next meeting.
The treasurer’s report was presented by Lazaro Ramirez, Treasurer.
July opening balance was $4594.98
Income $95 and expenses were $62 leaving a balance at end of July of $4627.98
August opening balance was $4627.98
Deposits were $60 for scholarship leaving a balance at end of August of $4687.98
Membership was reminded of the dues for the new year. Dues are $35 for state, and $15 for local dues of which $5 is designated specifically for scholarship as was voted on previously.
Dues can be paid beginning in March for the following year.
Committee reports:
Scholarship:
Hilda De Shazo, Scholarship chair reviewed the goal for 2 scholarships of $1000 each to be given out in May. There was discussion of fundraising options. These included pledges from members, donations from community members, Silent auction, raffle, BBQ, and a Go Fund Me page. The 50/50 will be continued during selected meetings. Melissa, the AMBA representative reminded the group that AMBA has an initiative sponsoring a membership drive luncheon and paying for the annual dues of those signing up for the first year. Hilda and Terri Salinas committee member, shared needing assistance with ideas and encouraged others to join them in committee. They will meet to discuss ideas and present to the board at the next meeting.
Community Volunteer:
Roasalinda Torline, Chair, reviewed the collection of volunteer hours and passed out forms to keep track of hours.
Children’s Book Project:
Kelly Solis reminded the group of the collection of books for distribution to hospitals and schools. She encouraged membership to donate new or lightly used books for distribution.
Under new business, Lazaro Ramirez introduced the new web site and email systems. A QR code was also demonstrated to access the web site.
Sharon Smith presented two community events for the year, Back to school supplies and donations for teachers and a pajama drive to donate to Driscoll Children’s hospital at Christmas time. Possibility of donating the teacher supplies to the School Tools at the Food bank where teachers can go an get free supplies. Everyone was encouraged to bring supplies to the next meeting.
Fund raising ideas for operational funds were presented. Chick Fil A in Palmhurst will be sent a letter to request donations for future raffles.
Sharon shared the new flyers and handouts for membership drive.
The board approved budget for the new year was presented.
For a fun activity, the group played Loteria.
Birthdays for the June through September were recognized.
The next meeting will be held on October 20, not the second Monday due to scheduling conflicts at Rio Bank.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45.