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that need to be addressed including fees to be charged,job descriptions and training for the driver and dispatcher. Superintendent Hartman recommended that the vehicle not be purchased until we research the entire program and address all the issues regarding the operation of the program. Commissioner Anthony felt the vehicle should be purchased now because the City might withdraw its funding of the maintenance for the vehicle. He read a letter he received from the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Council dated March 1994 regarding their agreement to fund the purchase of the vehicle and the salaries of the driver and dispatcher. -Report on Countywide Meeting Chairperson Lloyd reported that he and Commissioner Anthony attended the countywide transportation meeting recently and spoke about the various issues that were discussed. Commissioner Anthony spoke about the Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) and its purpose in relation to transportation issues. ITEM 2-ELDER ABUSE REPORT Chairperson Lloyd stated he would like to arrange a speaker to address the Commission on this topic at our May meeting. ITEM 3-VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Commissioner Anthony reported that the Volunteer Centers of California will be sponsoring the "Human Race" walk/run to be held on May 13 at Coyote Point. Many seniors from the Veterans Memorial Senior Center participate in the event and collect donations to benefit RSVP. Twenty Five percent of the proceeds will go to Volunteer Centers of California and 75% to RSVP. Chairperson Lloyd announced there will be an RSVP Recognition party on May 6 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Supervisor Griffith announced Volunteer Week will be held April 23-27 and several events are being planned. Chairperson Lloyd stated that many groups usually hold their own volunteer celebration events. Superintendent Hartman asked if lists of volunteers could be developed from each senior organization in order to formulate a master listing of volunteers. Commissioner Newell spoke about the volunteer recognition program held at Little House. Superintendent Hartman suggested that the Senior Affairs Commission be involved in the volunteer recognition events at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center.