Minutes of Meeting of July 29, 2010

1.Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then read thank you notes from Richard L. and Frank T. Jim also notified the group that Agnes had carpal tunnel surgery on Tuesday, July 27th.

2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Frank Triumph and Mollie Joseph.

3.Vice-President: Frank reported that membership remains at 75. He thanked one and all for their well wishes and gave us a run-down of his medical treatment. Frank also gave special thanks to Edna for all of her help.

4.Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. Betty pointed out that in regard to last week’s minutes, the Zostavax (which Gladys said cost $49.00) is contingent on whatever type of health insurance you have. 38 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.

5.Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $573.16.

6.Coordinators’ Reports:
A. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Walt and JoAnn and Elaine Benn. Next week the refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy Lambert, as well as Mary Jensen.
B. Sunshine: Linda D.: Janet Kells was released from the hospital yesterday. She is suffering from pneumonia, but is on the mend. We have already received information about Agnes and Frank. Jan P. is going for a CT scan on Tuesday, Aug, 3rd, due to vertigo which she has been experiencing.
C. Historian: Magda: Nothing new.
D. Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing new.
E. Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
F. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to sign up for the Greek Restaurant, Firebird Restaurant, Wildflower Grill and the Gaslight Theater. There was a good turnout for the Fortune Cookie restaurant (18 members) and the Outback (13 members). Betty again reminded us that Casino Day will be on Friday, Aug. 13th!!

7.Group Concerns: a.) Joan T. brought thank you cards for the troops which Don and Hilde Brick told her were being distributed at Batteries Plus in Arizona Pavilions. These cards will go into boxes for the troops in October.
b.) Barbara H. informed us of the cell phone tower placement being planned at Twin Peaks elementary school. John D. gave a rundown of some of the details concerning this plan, and community concerns for the health and welfare of the children. If you are against it, please show your support by attending the meetings!
c.) Jim congratulated Larry L. on his election to the HOA Board.
d.)Jim also found out some information on the bus trip planned by Sunflower on Oct. 2nd. They are going to a museum in Mesa and there is still room available if anyone is interested.
e.) Magda shared an amusing story about the economy.
f.) Jorge told us that he and Carol went to Mt. Lemmon this past week and it was very cool – 60 degrees F.
8.Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:00 AM.

Minutes of meeting July 22, 2010

1.Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back numerous members who have been gone for awhile.
3.Vice-President: Frank was absent. He has lost a lot of weight but is recuperating well. Membership remains at 75.
4.Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. 39 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5.Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $573.15.
6.Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Tony, Sandy and Gladys. Next week refreshments will be provided by Walt and JoAnn and another member TBD.
2. Sunshine: Linda D.: Janet Kells is in the hospital at TMC, for tests. She is in room 766, bed 1.
3. Historian: Magda: absent.
4. Philanthropy: Betty reported that 32# of food went to the food bank. Coupons were mailed and eyeglasses donated to the Lion’s Club.
5. Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to sign up for the September performance at the Gaslight Theater.
Also, sign- ups are being taken for dinner at the Outback Restaurant on July 28th.
Casino outing will be on Aug. 13th!!
7.Group Concerns: a.) Representatives from Rincon Institute and Saguaro National Park gave a presentation on the Park Neighbor Program, which was very interesting and informative. A BioBlitz will be sponsored by National Geographic at Saguaro National Park in October 2011. Every year a different park is chosen for this event, which encompasses recording species of every sort indigenous to that park. They can always use volunteers and anyone interested should contact Julie Jonsson at 520-647-7388 or e-mail her at rinconinstitute.org.
b.) Gladys informed us of shots for Shingles prevention (Zostavax) being given at Walgreen’s for $49.00.
c.) JoAnn reported that the program in the park on Saturday will be Broadway Tunes.
8.Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:20 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 15, 2010

1.Call to Order: President Jim Alam was absent and treasurer, Walt Ross conducted today’s meeting. The meeting opened at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Elaine Benn.
3.Vice-President: Frank was absent. Joan reported that he is doing much better and hopes to return to SCRCR soon. Joan thanked everyone for their well wishes. Membership remains at 75.
4.Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. 33 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5.Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $573.15.
6.Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Jeanne, Larry and Joan M. Next week the refreshments will be in the hands of Tony, Sandy and Gladys!
2. Sunshine: Linda D.: absent. JoAnn reported that Richard L. is home and doing well.
3. Historian: Magda: Memory books are coming along in fine fashion.
4. Philanthropy: Betty reported that nothing went to the Food Bank this week. Coupons will be mailed out this coming week. Please don’t forget the other donations. Betty says they can use just about anything!
5. Busybody: Gladys thanked everyone who has given her notices of their absences. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda.
Lunch at Luke’s was canceled due to lack of interest.
The Aug. 31st luncheon has been changed to the Wildflower Grill at Ina and Oracle since we will be going to Mt Lemmon for Octoberfest on Sept 25th.
Barbara reported that for that event (Octoberfest), we will carpool @ 10:00AM. There is a parking fee of $3.00 - $5.00 (the amount will be determined before we go). We will be having lunch at the Iron Door – menu options will be determined at a later date.
Don’t forget the Gaslight Theater on Sept 21st - “The Vampire”!!
7.Group Concerns: a.) It’s good to have John Lambert back. He reported that the town of Marana has no plans to landscape along Silverbell Rd. There will be no increase in HOA dues this year.
b.) Gladys suggested that it would be a help for those attending the Concert in the Park performances to carpool. Magda wondered why the shuttles couldn’t be used and John stated that they are county vehicles.
c.) JoAnn shared that on July 24th at 7:30 PM there will be a performance of The Theater in the Park.
d.) Barbara H. cautioned us about having vigilance in our neighborhoods re thefts and vandalism. Joan M. added that thefts and break-ins have taken place via residents’ garages – be sure to close your garage doors!
e.) Dolores H. brought her recipe for the orange jello salad!
8.Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting @ 9:52 AM.

July 8, 2010 Birthdays and Meeting

Every month we celebrate birthdays with a home made cake.

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order @ 9:30AM., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim had a few jokes for us and then he informed the group that he would be absent next week.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back a number of the group members who have been gone.
3. Vice-President: Frank was absent – he is in the hospital. Membership numbers have not changed.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. 35 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $555.14. He reminded everyone to catch up on dues. He also gave us a little mental “exercise”.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
A. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Bob, Bonnie and Don O. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Jeanne, Larry and Joan M.
B. Sunshine: Linda D.: absent. JoAnn reminded everyone that birthdays will be celebrated today. Richard L. is doing much better and should be home within the week. Joan T. reported that Frank has pneumonia and has been running a high fever. He also has a blood condition which has required several blood transfusions. He is presently a patient at NW Medical Ctr. and is in room 362.
C. Historian: Magda: Thanks to everyone for photos and tab tops from soda cans.
D. Philanthropy: Betty reported that 28# of food went to the Food Bank and they are very appreciative of our help.
E. Busybody: Gladys thanked everyone who has given her notices of their absences. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
F. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events: Casino tomorrow and Luke’s for lunch on Wednesday, July 14th. There is a new sign-up sheet for the next Gaslight Theater performance. Please check the agenda for further upcoming events. JoAnn informed us of the Concert in the Park on Saturday. A performance will be given by Amber Norgaard.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Alice had a question re the money donated to Papa Murphy’s. It will remain in our kitty until Anthony has an account set up. b.) Magda read a cute story about “growing older”. c.) Joan T. updated us on the Marana landfill issue. d.) Mike R. reminded us of the free “Second Saturday” which will be Jazz at the Fox Theater.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:03 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 1, 2010 (Shortest meeting Ever)

note: picture at right from previous meeting

1 Call to Order: In Jim's absence, Frank called the meeting to order @ 9:30. Lew led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie. Nothing new to report.
3 Vice-President: A current roster was issued with 75 members.
4 Secretary: Lew sitting in for Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved as printed. 27 members were present today. Please notify the author if there are any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt stated that, after spending $30 for 1,000 checks, our current total in the treasury is $524.16
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Barbara H. and Lynn. Next week's refreshments will be provided by Bonnie and someone else TBD.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Richard L. is back at Life Care Center after an emergency trip to NMC. A visit to an oncologist is scheduled. Linda asked the group for any information about a company called Arcadia.
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty reported that there was no trip to the Food Bank this week. She reiterated her usual request for goods, coupons, glasses, old web phones, etc.
6.5 Busybody: In Gladys's absence, Edna had nothing to report.
6.6 Activities: Alice B. said the Gaslight show was enjoyed by all. Please check the agenda for upcoming events.
7 Group Concerns: a.) Nothing new to discuss.
Adjournment: At 9:40 – only 10 minutes, the shortest ever!