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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> July 11,2022 <br /> THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON TUESDAY: July 11, 2022 virtually <br /> BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Garavaglia, Jamezetta Bedford, Jane Garrett, <br /> Oscar Fleming and Ann Wilkerson <br /> GUEST: None <br /> BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: None. <br /> STAFF PRESENT: Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager; Sharron Hinton, Human Services <br /> Manager; and Crystal Mitchell, Human Services Manager. <br /> I. Call to Order and Introductions <br /> DSS Chair, Pat Garavaglia, called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. <br /> II. Board Comments <br /> None. <br /> III. Public Comments <br /> None. <br /> IV. Agenda Changes <br /> None. <br /> V. Action Items <br /> On a motion by Pat Garavaglia, the Board approved the minutes of June 21, 2022. Jamezetta Bedford <br /> seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. <br /> VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision <br /> 1. Energy Outreach Plan <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker provided an overview of the Energy Outreach Plan for the agency. Access to <br /> this energy funding can be accessed by applying online. She explained any unspent money goes to <br /> assist families who previously applied; the payment goes directly to the energy provider. Lindsey <br /> further explained outreach efforts to include direct mailings to residents ages 65 and up, <br /> communication with childcare centers to target households with children ages birth to 5. The Board <br /> was asked for input on any additional outreach ideas. Pat Garavaglia suggested social media and <br /> the local Spanish radio station. Jamezetta Bedford asked if there is coordination with Department of <br /> Aging. Lindsey explained there is as Sharron Hinton has two social workers located in this <br /> Department. Oscar Fleming suggested outreach through Orange Congregations in Mission, Smart <br /> Start, and El Centro. Lindsey Shewmaker thanked the Board for the feedback and will incorporate <br /> their suggestions into the plan. Jamezetta Bedford made a motion for the Board to accept the plan <br /> pending the above changes being made; Oscar Fleming seconded the motion. The motion carried <br /> without dissent. Board Chair, Pat Garavaglia, will sign off on the finalized plan. <br /> 1 <br />