Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and entire Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Team, we are proud to present our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021. Each year presents opportunities and challenges - and Fiscal Year 2021 certainly was not an exception. During the extraordinary year, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services responded to community needs during the coronavirus pandemic. On March 13, 2020, the Center's operational and communication plans were deployed fortifying 24-hour crisis care, retaining vital outpatient locations with skilled skeleton crews, and transitioning our Team to remote work assignments. On March 15, 2020, when Governor Abbott issued the statewide emergency order to isolate to contain the spread of COVID-19, this Team's implementation plan was underway. Our implementation plan contains a phased plan, continually updated by leadership, for our return to normal operations when the environment safely permits us to do so. Our annual report reflects the successful outcome of the intentional planning and concerted efforts of this Team.
Our culture is one that embraces respectful and welcoming care, innovation, collaboration and measurable performance of a committed and talented Team. The services and programs highlighted within our Annual Report are achievements informed through proactive conversations with the persons we serve, community partners and community stakeholders interested in developing healthcare in Central Texas. Each year, in response to the knowledge gained through these conversations and efforts, our Board of Trustees assesses and aligns the direction of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
This annual report underscores our ability to sustain and grow our vital system of care during an exceptional year. As the state and nation respond to the coronavirus and social unrest, we commit our efforts in service to Central Texans. As ever, we thank you for your continued interest, engagement, debate and support allowing us to advance as a system of excellence toward achieving our vision for and lives.
Andrea Richardson, Executive Director
Our Valued Board Members
When the State of Texas committed to designing the 36th community center serving Texans, Hartley Sappington was tapped to take a leading role in the development of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. When the Center was officially formed on September 1, 1997, Hartley Sappington became the Williamson County representative to our Board of Trustees. Over the last 24 years, Hartley represented our Center on the Board of the Texas Council of Community Centers, the Board of the Texas Council Risk Management Fund and in countless meetings with our legislators, local officials and task forces. Over the last 3 years, Hartley Sappington served as the Chair of our Board of Trustees.
We grieve the loss of this Servant Leader who passed on December 4, 2021, and we know we are stronger to have stood on the shoulders of this giant as we reached for the stars.
We will continue to grow the legacy imagined and shaped by Hartley Sappington as we search for a new Williamson County board member.
