Meeting of May 13, 2010

1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance was estimated at thirty members.
2 Host/Hostess: Carol Altmann, covering for Bob and Bonnie, welcomed back Sharon Jones-Christie, Donna, and Edna.
3 Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 72 members – no change.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: Jeanne and Larry are in the New Orleans area. Lew reported that they would be away for two weeks. The minutes of May 6th were accepted and approved. Please notify the author by e-mail if there are any changes to the agenda or minutes.
5 Treasurer: Walt: After today’s $45 disbursement, the treasury stands at $581.98 checking, $6.22 cash, $588.20 total.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Refreshments this week were provided by Don and Vi with Donna. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Carol and Jorge. Today we have Papa Murphy’s Pizza and birthday cake. We were reminded to sign the cards.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Mary J. is doing OK. Al is going for cataract surgery on the 19th .
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent. Lew collected the photos of the Mothers Day potluck to put on the SCRCR web site.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: Forty pounds of food and $40 went to the food bank this past week. Betty still has one more box for the military: if you have an address, please let her know. Also, please remember the coupons and donation jars!
6.5 Busybody: Gladys: Since Suzanne no longer drives, Gladys said that Al needed a ride. Betty offered to do drive him; Frank said that he would be back-up. Sue and Dick returned home for the season.
7 Activities: Alice B.: See the attached agenda for events. Alice was absent and Barbara H. reminded us of upcoming events. She mentioned that Alice was regretting that she had not taken warmer clothes with her – she is cold! She will be back next week.
8 Group Concerns: a.) On Mother’s Day the potluck at Joan and Frank’s was a great success.
b) Jim advised us that the solar heating on his house was going backward and has a credit of 750 KW.
c) Jim suggested that the new Chicago-style Hot Dog outlet next to Walgreen’s should be asked to provide samples, like Papa Murphy. Betty said coupons were available.
9 Adjournment: With sparse attendance, Jim adjourned the meeting @ 9:50 AM. Papa Murphy supplied various examples of their pizza.

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