SIPOA News

SIPOA Wins "Most Unique Vehicle" in City Christmas Parade

It was a brisk 50 degrees with a slight wind when the Irving Christmas Parade began on December 5th. There was excitement in the air. Christmas Carols were being played and sung and children were scampering to collect candy that was thrown from cars and floats. People were wishing each other Merry Christmas. It was just plain fun! And to top it off, SIPOA won a beautiful plaque for the "Most Unique Vehicle". Prize for Most Unique Vehicle

Kenny Hernandez, the SIPOA Special Events Chairman displays the Most Unique Vehicle Prize.
Kenny Hernandez did an amazing job coordinating this event from locating the tractor to pull the plane, getting the truck and trailer for the float, and gathering the candy, decorations and volunteers. Thanks to all who participated. This is a great way to get the SIPOA name before the public. It is not too early to start thinking about how you might be able to participate in the 4th of July Parade and Flag Caper.

Merry Christmas to All!

SIPOA Members Paying It Forward

SIPOA members have been active in our community. From collecting food for the less fortunate to volunteering to judge a chilli cook-off, our members have been busy.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pastor Robert Corser, who is celebrating 30 years as a pastor in Irving, opened the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with prayer. Marilyn Wilson was recognized as the newest Parks and Recreation Board Member.

Fireman's Chilli Cook-off

James Wallace and Dave Allen volunteered their time to the Irving Fire Department to judge the first annual Chilli Cook-Off at Heritage Park on December 5th. They judged the novice class. They must both have cast iron stomachs.

Donations to Irving Cares

SIPOA collected non-perishable foods at our Public Information Meeting in November and donated them to Irving Cares. SIPOA members, Daryl and Norma Story, work with Irving Cares and accepted the food on their behalf.

Irving Museum Board

Don Wilson was sworn in as the newest Museum Advisory Board member for the City.

Five new board members take office in January

SIPOA Board Members serve a two year term. Each year half (5) of the Board must rotate off to be replaced by five newly elected Board Members. This change takes place each January. At the recent SIPOA Public Information Meeting, eight nominees were announced to the membership. Emails were also sent out with the names of the nominees and phone calls were made to those without email access. The election was November 16th with early voting from November 3rd. The results are in and the following SIPOA Members have been elected to the Board of Directors: Robert Corser, Becky Craig, Roy Getting, Doug Harper and Marilyn Wilson. Roy Getting and Doug Harper were re-elected to there current Board positions. Edna Garcia, Rosann Alexander, and Linda Fisher chose not to run again for their Board positions. We need to thank each of them for their service. If you want to send them a thank you note, send it to board@southirvingpoa.org. You can also send a note of encouragement to Robert Corser, Becky Craig, and Marilyn Wilson at the same email address.