Minutes of Meeting Held July 30, 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held July 30, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:32 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-three people were present. She told a story about a Hawaiian salute.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Linda D’s nephew and wife, Don & Sharon, were introduced as was Joan T’s brother, Bud, who was visiting from Florida and trying the dry heat compared with the humid one.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Told stories about Grandma’s love and getting old.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $803, Cash: $32, Total: $835. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Joan & Frank with Barbara B. Next week’s are by Colette & Ed with Shirley. Jan published a schedule of refreshment responsibilities for the next few weeks. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. No calls. (a) Linda said that she took Chuck’s memorial check to Elaine; she had taken her back out and was not very well. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Did not have enough to go to the Food Bank. ….. (b) She collected $280 for the school and $20 for the food bank at Gladys’s party. Two generous checks for the schools were also collected. The school supplies collected at the party were quite substantial too: lots of crayons, pencils, pens and miscellaneous office supplies, plus a large amount of printer paper. ….. (c) After sending e-mails to many sites re coupons for the military, she only had one answer, so she is giving the coupons to that source.

6.4 Activities: Alice B.: See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: The schedule of SCRCR refreshments responsibility was issued.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Alice B. said that twenty-eight people had indicated interest in attending the Big Bands concert at Gaslight Theater in September; payment will be required by the end of August. ….. (b) Gladys was still on cloud nine after her party. She thanked everyone for the good turnout. Many ex-members had been invited and did attend. She mentioned that not all camera fims had been developed yet. Vi mentioned that her son Joe had been worried about Gladys living alone, but he went away assured that she had the support of a good group in SCRCR. Way to go! ….. (d) Betty showed us a picture of Edna with a recipe in the Taste of Home magazine; Edna has been their Field Editor for many years. ….. (e) Ed A. reiterated his concern about the nasty bump in Coachline. He also asked Jim about the progress of painting the ramps; Jim will inquire at the office. ….. (f) Joan M. is a great, grandma. ….. (g) JoAnn told us that water aerobics at Ora Harn Park would continue through August. …… (h) Joan T. quoted from a Florida newspaper about some of the attractions in Tucson. It was also mentioned that AARP magazine said that Tucson was the best retirement place; that magazine is the most-widely published one in the whole of the USA. ….. (i) Jim said that NMC needs volunteers to do many things; one advantage in doing so is the free lunches, reserved parking, and other benefits that they get. ….. (j) Lew mentioned that the Abbett library is having a book sale from 10:00 to 3:00 on Saturday, August 8.

9. Adjournment: 10:12 AM.

Minutes of meeting held July 23, 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held July 23, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-three people were present. She told a story about an old couple’s Bridal Registry.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Here for Gladys’s 80^th birthday, her son Joe was introduced. A whole bunch of returning members were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Related an experience with brake failure on his trailer and similar problems with his car. He also told an Abbot & Costello story about a computer installation.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $803, Cash: $32, Total: $835. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.) All members are paid up to date for the second six fiscal months.

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Susanne & Al with Joan M. Next week’s are by Frank & Joan with Barbara B. (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 present at the meeting, but her muscles are still sore. ….. (b) Vi said that she and Don had visited Elaine and she is not in very good shape. Her son is looking after her for now. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) She had collected 16 pounds to go to the Food Bank. ….. (b) Gladys has asked that no gifts should be provided at her 80^th birthday party but contributions to the school supplies would be welcomed. A list of suggested items was presented. Betty said that if you had no items to give, a donation of cash would be appreciated. ….. (c) Betty remarked that the overseas postage remains the same for the military parcels. She mailed the first collection of coupons to the military.

6.4 Activities: Alice B.: Fourteen went to the lunch at IHOP and had nice meals, brought by a great waiter. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: (a) The collection for Elaine Schwarz, in memory of Chuck, amounted to $125. ….. (b) Joan T. informed us that a schedule of SCRCR refreshments responsibility was being prepared and would be issued soon.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Alice B. mentioned a call she had from Ed D. concerning the Big Bands concert to be held in October. Ed had gone ahead and reserved twenty seats; Alice was going to try for another four. Payment will be required by the end of August. ….. (b) Joan T. gave Magda a series of photos taken at the Marines Memorial, plus a few birthday pictures. Lew got them from Magda and will upload the photos with SCRCR people to our web site; then they will be returned for the SCRCR album. ….. (c) Joan T. said that she had noticed the parking lot had been cleared of broken glass and Betty remarked that the Groundskeepers had done it. …. (d) Magda proudly announced that her son had received his PhD certificate in Mediation and Arbitration. ….. (e) Jim got a tip from Alice B.: Keep your car keys at your bedside and, in case of a house break-in, activate the car horn. It is also a good idea for a disabled person to have it while out in the yard or elsewhere. ….. (f) Sandy brought up the recurring graffiti problem. ….. (g) Agnes thanked members for the cards and calls.

9. Adjournment: 10:09 AM.

Minutes of Meeting held July 16, 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held July 16, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. Joan opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-four people were present. Joan quoted from a newspaper obituary for Charles (Chuck) Schwarz who, with Elaine, had been an SCRCR member since August 2003. Among his many awards, an outstanding one was the Congressional Medal of Honor, which he was awarded for bravery in World War II. One of his buddies was Audie Murphy, the actor.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Herman & Helen become members today.

3. Vice-President: Jim: (Absent).

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $837, Cash: $8, Total: $845. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Bonnie & Edna with Mary M. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Agnes had her out-patient surgery for back fracture and was doing OK, but her muscles were still sore. Last week she also had an intravenous application of Reclast, which is an annual bone-building medication instead of weekly. ….. (b) Joan T. had to go by ambulance to Oro Valley Hospital for a tread-mill stress test and echo-cardiogram, because of chest pains. It proved not to be a heart problem. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Not enough was collected to go to the Food Bank. ….. (b) She encouraged members to help the schools with donations, made up in threes (for the three schools in our area). Also, bring any unused coupons for the military.

6.4 Activities: Alice B. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: (a) A collection for Elaine Schwarz, in memory of Chuck, amounted to $115. ….. (b) Lew said that he would transcribe the newspaper cutting (that Joan had read from), improve its readability quality, and distribute it to e-mail recipients.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Nine went to the Gaslight Theater and had an enjoyable night. There was some discussion about a program coming up in October, called Big Bands Express, which members might be interested in. ….. (b) Vi mentioned that she and Don had dinner at Monkey Business; the food was good and the eating area is remote from the noisy game machines. ….. (c) John Lambert answered a remark by Ed A. regarding a bad patch of road; he said it should be reported to Marana. He discussed improvements to Silverbell landscaping. Bob brought up the subject of broken glass in the parking lot and John said it should be referred to the board, as should the leaky roof mentioned by Magda. John also remarked on the surface of Twin Peaks Road and Silverbell – they will be done over with rubberized asphalt. ….. (d) Magda said that nobody peruses the SCRCR albums that she brings in, but Jorge said he enjoyed them with Bob’s help at identifying older members, who look ten years younger!

9. Adjournment: 10:09 AM.

Minutes of Meeting Held July 9, 2009

Monthly there is a birthday celebration for those that had a birthday during the month. This is a picture of the July birthdays.

Minutes of Meeting Held July 9, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. In Joan’s absence, Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-three people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: (Absent): Welcomed back were: Stan & Suzette, Eva, and Armando. Re-introduced were former visitors Herman & Helen who will probably become members today.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Mentioned that Linda was in the pool with three grandchildren.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $833, Cash: $8, Total: $841. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Magda & Armando with Barbara L. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Elaine S. is not doing very well. ….. (b) Stan was present and walking without a cane. ….. (c) Agnes is going to have out-patient surgery tomorrow. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Twenty-two pounds of food and $50 were donated to the Food Bank. ….. (b) She encouraged members to help the schools with donations. Also, bring any unused coupons for the military.

6.4 Activities: Alice B. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Lily mentioned that the service for driving handicapped people is very good – prompt and courteous. Prospective participants have to sign up ahead of time (once only) to take advantage of the service. ….. (b) Bonnie told us about the bus service to downtown. If using it, call beforehand; schedules change. ….. (c) Alice B. complimented Lynn on the outstanding job she is doing booking reservations, etc. She stated Barbara H. makes a great back-up. ….. (d) Alice mentioned that they had a good time at Pinnacle Peak, although only five showed up, out of the fourteen who had signed up. Ed A. said that was a poor showing and people who cancel out should let a committee member know before the event; it only takes a minute to make a phone call. (e) Edna asked for volunteers to join her as tellers at the HOA election on 27-Oct. Several members volunteered but they must be approved prior to acceptance. ….. (f) Jim led us in singing Happy Birthday to today’s celebrants. ….. (g) Responding to an inquiry from Ed A. about the status of the wheel-chair signs, Jim said that he would take it under advisement.

9. Adjournment: 9:53 AM.

Minutes of Meeting Held July 2, 2009

This is party time. A giant potluck was held. Details are kept secret, because if people realized all the food served, we would have thousands of people at our door.