Minutes of Meeting Held August 27, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:32 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-seven people were present, including John Lambert. She read a few remarks about avoiding a potential car jacking and related some proverbs by children.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Jim, Eva, and Rosemarie were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Membership is fully paid up. He told some humorous stories.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $748, Cash: $27, Total: $775. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Eva, Rosemarie, and Barbara H. Next week’s will be by Suzette and Mary T. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Jim has recovered from his pancreas problem. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Betty took no trip to the Food Bank this week. ….. (b) She reminded us to bring books to her or take them to “A Lot of Storage” for their sale on October-3. She said that line-dancing was being conducted at her church.

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

7. Old and/or New Business: No report.

8. Good of the Group: (a) John Lambert was present and answered a few questions about the letter of inquiry that Lew had e-mailed to Sarah and SCRCR officers. ….. (b) Magda got a letter thanking SCRCR for the aluminum can tabs which she had collected from us for Ronald McDonald House. We had contributed 40 lbs over nine months; she mentioned that over $15,000 had been raised in this manner. She said that 26 lbs can help one needy family. ….. (c) Walt thanked Lew for his input to Sarah, and subsequent response to her questions. He said that the four concerns in the correspondence had been addressed at last night’s board meeting. #1- John Lambert told us that the Facilities Committee has the handicapped entrances painting in the works. #2- The roof has been repaired but not tested in the rain yet. #3- It was agreed that the cabinet locks could be changed. Walt proposed using hasps and 4-letter combination locks. He offered SCRCR to do the labor and the board will pay for the supplies. #4- The bump in the road has been reported; the main conclusion was that as many of us as possible should phone or e-mail Marana Council --- a squeaky wheel gets more attention! ….. (d) On a related subject, Joan M. complained about a sewer bump and the constant parking of a commercial generator on her road. John L. asked her to call Management. John told us of a meeting at Twin Peaks School on Sep-23 at 7:00 PM regarding parking in general. ….. (e) John L. also thanked all who had attended the board meeting especially Edna for taking the BOD minutes. He mentioned that a landscaping RFP had been sent out. Landscaping is done on a 5-section-weekly schedule, which means that a problem can be ongoing for that length of time. Carol spoke up to say that the current landscapers are the best that we have had to date.

9. Adjournment: 10:05 AM.

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 20,2009

Senior Citizens/Retirees of Continental Ranch

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Minutes of Meeting Held August 20, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-seven people were present. She read a blonde joke.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Jeanne’s husband Larry was introduced. An engineer, he had retired from Lockheed Martin on July 31. Prior to that, he had been in the military.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Absent, see 6.2.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $795, Cash: $27, Total: $822. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.) Walt told a story about a belligerent guy and his Seeing Eye dog.

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Jim & Linda with Gladys. Next week’s will be Rosemarie, Eva, and Barbara H. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Jim has been in NMC room 388 since Tuesday with a pancreatic attack; he hopes to be out on Friday. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Betty took 17 lbs and $10 to the Food Bank this week. ….. (b) She reiterated remarks about cards that can be sent to injured military personnel and mentioned that Walgreen’s have flip-flops for sale 9 -- she called them “thongs”.

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

7. Old and/or New Business: No report.

8. Good of the Group: (a) John Lambert being present, Joan T. repeated the fact that three of our cabinets had been opened and SCRCR supplies had been taken. John suggested that a letter be sent to the BOD addressing that and other matters such as Ed A.’s reiteration regarding his concern about the bump on the road on Coachline. Lew will do that, including the roof leak. ….. (b) Sandy asked us to save “Box tops for Education” coupons which can be found on many products. ….. (c) Magda thanked us for the aluminum can tabs which she collects for Ronald McDonald House. ….. (d) It was reported that a new coffee house was opening on Twin Peaks Road. ….. (e) Walt mentioned that he had a projector set up to show some of Alice’s 80^th birthday party. Evidently, Roma Caffe made a good job of their presentation. Showing it on the wall did not provide its best display. ….. (f) Betty requested that we provide her with books that we had read. They will be sold in October as fund raisers for the schools. ….. (g) Barbara H. encouraged us to attend the HOA board meetings; next one is on Wednesday at 7:00 PM. ….. (h) Magda asks for magazines to be taken to the Veterans Hospital and the Urgent Care Center. ….. (i) Alice B. needs the money for the Gaslight Theater show and the Big Band concert by next Thursday. They should be on separate checks.

9. Adjournment: 10:05 AM.

Minutes of Meeting Held August 13, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-eight people were present. She read grandchildren stories.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Barbara K. and her husband were enrolled as new members.

3. Vice-President: Jim: He had discussed finishing the ramp-painting job at the office but was told to refer it to the facilities committee. He told stories about an Indian named Two-Eagles.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $795, Cash: $27, Total: $822. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Alice & Dennis with Margie. Next week’s are by Jim & Linda with Gladys. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. Linda spoke with Elaine S. who sounded good; she alternates visits with her two sons. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Betty took no trip to the Food Bank this week. ….. (b) She received a letter of thanks from the school counselor for our gift of classroom supplies. ….. (c) She displayed cards that can be written on and sent to injured military personnel. She mentioned that even expired gift cards would be honored by many institutions, if submitted by the military.

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

7. Old and/or New Business: No report.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Joan T. mentioned that three of our cabinets had been opened and SCRCR supplies had been taken. She will report it to the board. ….. (b) Ed A. reiterated his concern about the bump on the road on Coachline; nothing has been done about it. It was suggested that Marana should be informed. ….. (c) Joan M. remarked on a scam that is circulating supposedly for the Boys and Girls Club – they do not solicit such funds. The tax reduction fraud scam was also mentioned briefly. ….. (d) It was observed that the leak in the roof above the light fixture was still dripping and, as a precaution, it was decided not to put the lights on in that room.

9. Adjournment: 9:58 AM.

Minutes of Meeting Held August 6, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph: Joan opened the meeting at 9:32 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-six people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Elaine Benn was welcomed back and Barbara Kockle (sp.?) was introduced as a new member.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Told stories about the confessional box and Moose lodge.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $803, Cash: $27, Total: $830. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.) Walt said that the plaque had been returned, modified.

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Colette & Ed with Shirley. Next week’s are by Alice & Dennis with Margie. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. No calls. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Took 23 lbs food plus $35 to the Food Bank. ….. (b) She mailed another batch of coupons for the military but requested that they please be cut out, or she has to do it. ….. (c) She distributed large stationery-type packages to each of the three local schools and they were very appreciative. (c) Joan T. reminded us that we are still collecting supplies 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:

8. Good of the Group: (a) Agnes told us about a telephone scam in which she was asked to donate $20 to buy supplies to be sent to the military. When she asked for a telephone number the person hung up. Magda mentioned another one relating to taxes. …… (b) Barbara H. said that the chef in Phillips’ restaurant was not available on our lunch day of 10-Aug; a show of hands agreed to a postponement. ….. (c) Betty advised us that Casino del Sol is contemplating return of their free gambling inducements. Meanwhile they are serving coffee until 10:00 AM. ….. (d) Gladys cautioned us that if we do not use the twenty-four good seats that we had reserved at Gaslight Theater we face the danger of losing them. Not many have signed up for the next event. ….. (e) Jim noticed that part of the ramp improvement had been done, i.e. painting the entrance. He was told that they had ordered supplies to do some of the other requirements.

9. Adjournment: 9:52 AM.