RECORDED LIVE AT CONTINENTAL RANCH COMMUNITY CENTER
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Minutes of Meeting Held April 23, 2009
1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:30 AM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-four people were present. Joan read a couple of jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Linda D. and Mary J. were welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Jim: No change in membership. Jim told a few jokes.
4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as amended (Jim had been reported absent last week, but he was present).
5. Treasurer: Walt: Jim reported status: Checking: $814, Cash: $8, Total: $822. (no change).
6. Coordinators Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Colette and Ed with Ruth. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)
6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Agnes was having physical and occupational therapy at home from visiting nurses, otherwise would have been here today. ….. (b) Linda D. was present and doing well with her new knee. ….. (c) Mary J. was present and doing OK. (c) Betty is back at home after her back surgery. She was having a reaction to some pain medicine. .….. Please call if you hear of any health issues.
6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: Frank took 21.5 lbs and $55 from our “kitty” plus a $10 check to the Food Bank.
6.4 Activities: Alice: (Absent – in Hawaii). See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.
7. Old and/or New Business
8. Good of the Group: (a) Ed A. pointed out a discrepancy in the local newspaper about the recent memorial service; it was for Marines, not Soldiers, as reported. ….. (b) Joan T. gave details of a new program called Mature Worker Connection. Sponsored by PCOA (Pima Council on Aging), it may be viewed at http://www.matureworkerconnection.com/. A similar comprehensive and long-standing AARP program may be viewed at http://www.aticente.qwestoffice.net/. Both are free. ….. (c) Ed A. asked for an update of the wheel-chair concern; none was available. It will probably be discussed at the HOA meeting next Wednesday; Jim said he would follow up on it. ….. (d) JoAnn said that there was no hike this week and there will be only one more this season, possibly including a picnic. ….. (e) In a discussion regarding the Picacho Peak lunch, Frank advised us that veterans get into the area free. There will be no battle reenactment this year. ….. (f) Dennis gave details of a ceremonial re-burial of 85 soldiers whose bodies have to be relocated to Sierra Vista Veterans Cemetery. It will be at 10:00 AM on May-16; a large attendance is anticipated. Located off Highway 90, maps will be provided. ….. (g) Linda D. thanked us for the fruit, cards, and calls made during recovery from her knee operation. ….. (h) Lunch at Chuy’s was reported to be good, with some reservations regarding type of service.
9. Adjournment: 10:03 AM.
