Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 25, 2010

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 25, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim had some announcements to make before any other matters of business.
a.) He welcomed back Don and Hilde Brick and reminded everyone of the baseball game today.
b.)The HOA is still in need of volunteers for the Easter Egg Hunt on Apr. 3rd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. They could also use help in stuffing eggs to be used for the hunt.
c.) Jim and Linda will be gone for the next 3 weeks and Frank will take over in Jim’s place.
d.) Please note an addition to the agenda as Edna informed us of a meeting on Apr. 25th in which the YMCA will discuss possible program venues for Silver Sneakers. Jim encouraged us to support this venture and attend the meeting.
e.) Carol A and Sandy P. were accepted by the HOA to the Finance Committee.
f.) Pool monitors are needed and if anyone is interested, please contact the HOA.
f.) A new veterinary clinic is open on Twin Peaks Rd. and they will be having a grand opening on Mar. 27th. A pet sitter is available if this service is ever needed by any members.
g.) Jim’s solar electrical program is almost complete if anyone would like to stop by and check it out.

2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte introduced guests Cindy Parrish and Sue , (who is Joan M’s sister). Don and Hilde were again welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 73 members.

4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Mar.18th were approved. 41 members were in attendance today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Total money available to us at present is $756.88.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Jan P., Lew and Agnes MacDonald. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Rosemarie F. and Mary Jensen.
b. Sunshine: Linda D.: Kay Peptis is now at home and suffering from cabin fever. Ruth L. is home with her daughter, but she is in need of some assistance from home health care aides. Per Gladys: Janet K. reports that Frank has been withdrawn from all medications. (We have subsequently been notified that Frank Kells has passed away.)
c. Historian: Magda: Thanks to those who gave her the pictures of events, especially the great job done by Jim. She would like to have them labeled with dates and locations. Remember the cameras for future events!
d. Philanthropy: Betty: 37# of food and a check for $20.00 went to the food bank this past week. Boxes for Armed Forces members will go out on the last Thursday of April. Make sure Betty has addresses.
e. Busybody: Gladys: Have Gladys’ phone number handy or in cell phones so that if there is an emergency, she can be reached and make the necessary contacts. Gladys can be reached at 520-292-9228.

6. Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice reports that 2 more people are needed for Carrabbas. Remember the signup sheets, especially for the Gaslight Theater and the Big Band Express as 20 people are needed for each of these activities.

7. Group Concerns:
a.) Joann was present and reported on the condition of her wrist, which is healing nicely. No hikes are planned for the next 2 weeks.
b.) Reminders for the Columbus Park picnic were given and Ed wanted us to know that the Ramada was changed from Ramada #3 to Ramada #1.
c.) Barbara H. wanted us to know about Pleasure Bent Tours that are available. Contact her if you have questions.
d.) Magda needs a camera available for the baseball game.
e.) Dick J. cautioned the group that there is a con artist in the neighborhood who is attempting to sell a stain remover. If approached by him use caution and call the police.
f.) Jim shared some Burma Shave memories.
Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 9:55 AM.

Minutes of Meeting March 18, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim announced that the meeting’s discussion would go directly to the by laws issue. The proposed revision in by laws was discussed and no changes were made. Edna moved that the by laws be accepted and this motion was seconded and carried. (No nays). Next, the issue of duties of the officers and coordinators was discussed. Minor issues were clarified and no changes were made to the proposed duties. Edna moved that the duties of officers and coordinators be accepted. This motion was seconded and carried. (No nays).

2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte had no new guests to introduce.

3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 73 members.

4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Mar. 11th were approved. 33 members were in attendance today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Total money available to us at present is $756.88. Walt also shared with us that Joann fell and fractured her wrist during yesterday’s hike.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Gladys Pope, Tony and Sandy Padilla. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Jan Pekelder, Lew and Agnes MacDonald.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Ruth L is still at La Canada. Linda will try to follow up on her condition. Al L’Heureux is almost finished with the facial surgery he is undergoing.
6.3 Magda : Requests pictures from recent outings.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty was absent and Gladys reminded us of the fact that boxes for Armed Forces members will go out on the last Thursday of April. Make sure Betty has addresses and she will bring a list of the most needed items.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys: Have Gladys’ phone number handy or in cell phones so that if there is an emergency, she can be reached and make the necessary contacts. Gladys can be reached at 520-292-9228.
6.6 Activities: Alice reported that there was a good turnout for the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the brewery. We now have the required number of members signed up for Carrabba’s Restaurant on Tues. Mar. 30th. Sign- up sheets are available for other activities.
6.7 Group Concerns:
a.) Walt reported, in Joann’s absence, that 5 people hiked yesterday at Saguaro East.
b.) Gladys commented on the great pizza which can be grilled outside, from Papa Murphy’s. Frank also contributed that the staff at Papa Murphy’s is ready to bring more samples for us when we indicate that we are interested.
c.) Carol announced that Ed Dubsky would like to have a picnic before his next surgery. The plan is to have it at Columbus Park on Fri. Mar. 26th at 10:00 AM. at Ramada #3. Ed will furnish hot dogs and the rest will be pot luck. Games to follow.
d.) Joan T. reminded us that Saturday, Mar. 20th is Heritage Day for Marana. Starting at 9:00AM there will be a parade, car show, town history exhibit and games for children. This takes place at Marana Middle School.

7. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:20 AM.

Minutes of Meeting 11 March 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim shared some entertaining stories with the group.

2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte had one new guest to introduce: Sharon Jones-Christy. Welcomed back was Janet Knebel, who assured us that she is doing well and then she shared information about Frank Kells .

3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 72 members, 71 of whom are paid up with their dues.

4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Feb.25th were approved. 44 members were in attendance today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total money available to us at present is $769.88.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Joan Marchese; Larry and Jeanne Lemieux. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Tony and Sandy Padilla.

6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Kay Peptis is at home and bored. She is getting physical therapy and doing well. No new reports about Ruth L.

6.3 Magda : Absent – no report.

6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 32# of food and a check for $20.00 went to the Marana Food Bank this past week. Boxes for Armed Forces members will go out on the last Thursday of April. Make sure Betty has addresses and she will bring a list of the most needed items.

6.5 Busybody: Gladys: Have Gladys’ phone number handy or in cell phones so that if there is an emergency, she can be reached and make the necessary contacts. Gladys can be reached at 520-292-9228.

6.6 Activities: Barbara Herron filled in for Alice B. and reported that the new activity schedule through July, 2010, is printed and available. Betty still has one ticket available for the ball game. Checks for the Gaslight Theater production on Apr. 27th are due by Apr. 15th. Much discussion followed re how to celebrate Mother’s Day this year and no decision was made. Feel free to submit further input to the activity committee.

7. Group Concerns: a.) Joann: hiking went well yesterday at Parker Canyon Lake, but it was a long hike. Hiking participants will meet after today’s SCRCR meeting to determine next Wednesday’s destination.
b.) Members from the N.W. YWCA presented information about the Silver Sneaker program. Any volunteers; suggestions, etc. may be submitted to Executive Director Mike Reuwsaat @ 520-229-9001 X 108.
c.) Sandy took box tops for education to Roadrunner school and requested more.
d.) Dennis shared that a Civil War reenactment will take place at Picacho Peak on Saturday, Mar. 13th @ 1:00 PM, followed by a concert
. e.) Mike R. encouraged all to attend The Tucson Festival of Books this Sat. and Sun. starting @ 10 AM. Information may be obtained by googling “Tucson Festival of Books”.
f.) CRCA HOA needs volunteers to assist with the Easter egg hunt on Apr. 3rd – contact Jocelyn.
g.) Barb H. commented on the anniversary of the “Crash of the Osprey” which will be remembered at Marana Airport on Apr. 10th.
h.) Jim called for a meeting of officers after the SCRCR meeting. He also informed us to examine the changes in by laws (which were e-mailed to members) and to submit any comments to him via e-mail (brokenbow2@msn.com). He would like a motion by next meeting to approve the changes and he acknowledged his appreciation of the work done by the by laws committee.
i.) Joan T. brought up the issue of the potential pollution of the aquifer in Marana if a landfill is established over part of it. She encouraged us to write letters; sign petitions, etc., expressing our thoughts on this issue. Janet stressed the effectiveness of letters over petitions.
j.) Betty has tickets for the “Tribute to George Strait” country music special on May 3rd at the Gaslight. They are $19.40 per person – contact her if interested.
k.) Bo will take any hazardous materials anyone may have (including prescription meds.) and dispose of them – contact him for details.

8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:30 AM.

March 4 2010 Meeting at Reid Park Zoo

If you are looking for us on March 4th, you will find us at the zoo.
It is seniors day, which is free, and where seniors are wined and dined by may companys trying to sell us Medicare and other assorted products.
The zoo is a great place anytime. It is big enough for the grand-kids to have fun, but small enough for grandparents to walk around.
Please visit The Reid Park Zoo in downtown Tucson http://www.tucsonzoo.org/