Minutes of Meeting Held November 19, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. In Joan’s absence, Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. A remark was made that some young students in a Scottsdale classroom were not allowed to say the pledge. Forty-four people were estimated to be present at today’s meeting, including a guest whom Jim introduced (see 7a).

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Colette: Ruby was welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: Told us of humorous answers by children to questions asked at school.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Status: Checking: $1008.41; Cash: $26.35; Total: $1,034.76. Included in this total are some thirty-one payments made for the Christmas party and some dues (total $179). Walt mentioned that he had copies of coordinators duties and SCRCR bylaws for the incoming 2010 officers and their helpers.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan a Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Jim & Linda with Ruth and Jan. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda A. or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Iris has a cancer on her leg. Her daughter was with her for a while but has returned home. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Historian: Magda. Four November birthday photos were on the table for viewing.

6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Delivered sixty-nine pounds of food and $25 to the food bank.

6.5 Activities: Alice B.: Mentioned that the December Gaslight performance will be at 6:00 PM instead of the usual 7:00. For those who want to eat first, plans are to go to the Olive Garden at 4:00. Today’s lunch will be at the Golden Corral. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Group Concerns: (a) David Glicksman, Sun Flower’s Travel Club (SFTC) manager, advised us of an opportunity to go on a reasonably-priced trip to Laughlin on Jan-11, returning Jan-13. The cost is $300 per couple (or two singles) or $230 for a single occupant; it includes the driver’s tip. Two highlights of the trip are an Ozark Jubilee and a cruise on the river. Time is of the essence so, if you are interested in going, call Dave at 579-2741 or e-mail him at glxmn@aol.com. The coach leaves Sunflower at 8:00 AM; a stop will be made for lunch at the Road Kill Inn in Seligman. Make checks out to SFTC. ….. (b) Frank reiterated his remarks about door prizes and asked everyone to sign up for the party so that he can get a count of how many are going to attend. ….. (c) Vi congratulated Carol for being the first to graduate from the T.O.P.S. program. ….. (d) JoAnn has provided a box for Christmas cards. If you want to send cards to members without the cost of stamps, drop them in the box and they will be distributed after the party. Remember that there is only one more meeting (Dec-3) before the party on Dec-9 because of Thanksgiving on Nov-26 (no meeting) and the scheduled meeting of Dec-10 has been canceled. The last remaining meeting of the year will be on Dec-17. (e) JoAnn told us about an eight-mile hike in Saguaro East which six members had enjoyed. She also mentioned that she saw some beautiful puppets in Costco that she thought might become our promised gift to the library. It was pointed out that the library had some reservations about the child-safety and the legality of such gifts. ….. (f) Magda did it again! She won $1,000 on the penny slot machine! She donated $200 to one of her favorite charities. ….. (g) Alice has a Gaslight ticket from a member who could not attend and asked if anyone could use it. …. (h) Edna thanked us for the cards and calls she had received upon the death of her sister.

8. Adjournment: 10:05 a.m.

Minutes of Meeting November 12, 2009

Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. She led the Pledge of Allegiance and read a letter from a Chaplain in Iraq regarding the National Anthem. Forty five people were present.

Introductions: Colette welcomed new members John and Nancy Lambert and welcomed back Joan Marchese and Mary Jensen. We had a request from a member of Marana High School PTO requesting volunteers to help tutor the older children 2:30-3:30. A sign up sheet was left.

Membership: Vice President Jim Alam reported that we have 71 paid members.

Minutes, Last Meeting: Minutes prepared by Lew MacDonald were accepted as printed.

Treasurer: Walt Ross reported $783.41 in checking and $2.35 in cash for a total of $785.76. Walt announced we have 17 paid reservations for the Christmas party.

Refreshments: Linda A reported that refreshments were provided by Lily and Jim and Linda Alam.

Sunshine: Linda D told the group that Edna's sister passed away. Joan M. had fallen at the post office, but is recovering after a trip to the ER.

Philanthropy: Betty delivered 33 pounds of food and $60.00 in checks to the Marana Food Bank. She mentioned that the food bank has a freezer and can hold and distribute frozen foods and meats. The food jar money will be turned in to them in Jan.

Activities: Alice reported 22 had signed up for dinner at the White Stallion. Friday is the casino. Next Thursday is lunch at the Golden Corral. Gaslight tickets will be distributed next week. The new activities committee meets next week. Please submit ideas for future outings and lunches.

Group Concerns (old, new business and good of the group): JoAnn announced the Christmas Card box is ready. Cards will be handed out at the Christmas Party or the meeting after. John Lambert alerted us to a group coming around to put your house number on the curb. DO NOT agree and call the office. This is illegal since they do not have a license for that service. Bo Bolin mentioned that Desert Sun Church is having a horseshoe tournament 12/5, and all are invited to participate. Gladys mentioned that a meeting is being held 11/18 regarding the widening of I-10, and it is also the date of the CRCA board meeting. Walt advised us that census takers would be coming around shortly. Be aware that the only information you need to give them is your name and who lives at your address. Ask for identification before responding.

Adjournment: 10:15 a.m.

Minutes, Last Meeting: compiled by JoAnn Ross, Barbara Herron & Joan Travis-Triumph.

Minutes and Picture of Sending Gifts to Servicemen/women

Getting Ready to Send Package to our Armed Forces OverSeas

Minutes of Meeting Held November 5, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Lew led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-four people were present, including four guests whom Joan introduced (see 7a).

2. Host/Hostess: Ed a Colette: Gary Gustafson (sp?) was introduced as a new member. Rich and Val were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: The membership roster will be updated to show 72 members. He told a Red Neck joke.

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

5. Treasurer: Walt: Status: Checking: $559.41; Cash: $42.35; Total: $601.76. The Papa Murphy collection at the pizza sampling netted $55.75; disbursement will be made later.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

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

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Bo said Betty was OK but sore after her operation; Lew & Agnes’s daughter Nancy was her recovery nurse. ….. (b) Gladys mentioned that Mary J. was temporarily living with her daughter. ….. (b)Joan M. has shingles. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Speaking for Betty, Bo told us that 42 lbs had been delivered to the Food Bank. The recipient soldiers in Afghanistan said that the parcels with toothbrushes and toothpaste arrived just as they were running out of such supplies. One of the soldiers is coming home soon and we hope to have him come and speak to us; he is the son-in-law of Hal & Mary Fritz , former SCRCR members. …… (b) Joan T. relayed Sandy’s thanks for our gifts to special-needs children and she displayed some photos of them. Lew mentioned that they could also be viewed on his SCRCR web site. (P.S. Sandy might tell the kids that Mike Rebro posted the picture of the cake made with magnets on his SCRCR blog site at http://continentalranch.blogspot.com .)…..(c) It was suggested that we might want to contribute monetarily to educational fundraisers. Edna told us that she gives to the Flying Tigers organization and Vi mentioned that theirs go to Arizona Institute for Education.

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

7. Group Concerns: (a) Joan T. introduced HOA Management Committee Covenants Assistant Bill Heady who gave a brief synopsis of his responsibilities. When done, Bill introduced Jocelyn Canovali, the Receptionist and Activities Assistant who told us about her activities. John Lambert (recently re-elected as HOA President) also spoke up and the meeting developed into a discussion about general CRCA interests. Since these subjects are more substantively addressed at the home owners’ meetings Lew suggested that we proceed with SCRCR business, and we did. ….. (b) Jocelyn asked for and received several volunteers to assist in Saturday’s Fall Festival. She thanked Linda A. and others for their assistance in sorting out the horrible mess of records at the Windmill office and asked for more volunteers, which she got. ….. (c) Nominations for 2010 were: President Jim Alam; Host & Hostess Bob and Bonnie Vantrepotte; Vice-President Frank Triumph; Secretary Jeanne Lemieux; Treasurer Walt Ross; Refreshments Linda Alam & Jorge Anda; Sunshine John & Linda DiPalma; Historian Magda Quiros; Philanthropy Betty Bolin; Activities Alice Behnke. A motion passed that these be accepted as the SCRCR officers for 2010, to be inducted at the first meeting of the year. Walt will provide instructions for these offices. ….. (d) Magda proposed that we supply soldier’s parcels semi-annually or more frequently – to be discussed later. ….. (e) JoAnne said that the first hike was enjoyable, about four miles, and Bob went the whole distance with his new knee. Next hike will be to Honey Bee Canyon, an easy one! ….. (f) Alice B. asked for suggestions for eating places and events next quarter or semester. Please e-mail her or give her notes in case she forgets! ….. (g) In response to a question about dinner in White Stallion Ranch, Carol responded that it was a real Dude Ranch, just over the hill on Twin Peaks Road, to which she often invites out-of-town visitors; she enjoys it.

8. Adjournment: 10:24 a.m.