S.C.R.C.R. TIME LINE FOR 2010

Trips, Dinners, Appointments, and Other Noteworthy Events

2010 Officers: Jim Alam -- President; Frank Triumph -- Vice-President; Jeanne Lemieux -- Secretary; Walt Ross – Treasurer. Coordinators: Alice Behnke – Activities; Bob & Bonnie Vantrepotte -- Host & Hostess; Betty Bolin – Philanthropy; Jorge Anda & Linda Alam – Refreshments; John & Linda DiPalma – Sunshine; Magda Quiros – Historian; Gladys Pope assumed the office of Busybody in March.

January 7: 50 present. (1) Adria L was introduced as a new member. (2) Linda Pand Bill & Betty B were guests. (2) Lions Club members gave speeches about a possible chapter for the Marana area.

January 14: 42 Present. (1) Alice & Dennis returned from a visit to China. (2) Mary J. was in hospital after a stroke. (3) Twenty-four signed up for dinner at El Corral.

January 22: (1) Ruth C became a member. (2) Gladys thanked everyone for their concern over her hospitalization. (3) Former member William Taft Abbett died last week. One of his outstanding achievements was donating a million dollars to the library of his name.

January 28: (1) Beverley W and her mother became members. (2) John D. had surgery on his shoulder. (3) Don O. had more surgery than anticipated while in NMC. (4) Kay fell and broke her hip. (5) Edna suggested appointing a single contact for people who are in need of assistance.

February 4: (1) Betty Hess was introduced. (2) Al was having a growth removed from his face. (3) Frank Kells was not doing well in hospital. (4) Barbara Glaser was married and she moved to Idaho.

February 18: 36 present. (1) Agnes was home from the hospital. (2) Kay Peptis and Ruth Lombardo were still in rehab. (3) Seven hiked the Esperanza Trail.

February 25: 42 present. (1) Next week’s meeting was canceled for Zoo Day.

March 11: 44 present. (1) Sharon J was introduced. (2) YMCA members presented their proposed programs.

March 18: 33 present. (1) Changes to the bylaws were discussed and the amended copies were approved by unanimous vote. Jim thanked Edna, Alice K, Lew, and Larry for their help in creating the changes. (2) JoAnn had fallen and fractured her wrist. (3) Ruth is still at La Cañada Care Center. (3) A good turnout at the Brewery enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day.

March 25: 41 present. (1) Cindy P and Sue were introduced. (2) Kay is back at home and Ruth is home with her daughter. (3) Frank Kells passed away.

April 1: 32 present. (1) $115 was collected in memory of Frank K. (2) Ed had his hip surgery and is doing well. (2) Bo’s surprise party will be this afternoon.

April 8: 32 present. (1) An additional $20 was collected for Janet.

April 15: 36 present. (1) Kay, Al, and Joan M. were welcomed back. (2) Agnes was home after another trip to ER because of convulsions and dizziness.

April 29: 33 present. (1) Ed is doing well after his surgery. Ruth L. is at Faithful Heart care facility.

May 6: 34 present. (1) Six boxes were mailed to the Armed Forces.

May 13: 30 present. (1) Papa Murphy provided pizzas. (2) Al is going for cataract surgery. (3) Sue and Dick returned home for the season. (3) The potluck at Frank & Joan’s was a great success. (4) Jim is getting a credit return for his solar heating.

May 20: 27 present. (1) A thank-you card from the Flying Tigers II was read. (2) Al’s operation was a great success. (3) Agnes had a severe reaction to medication. (4) A requirement for income tax return for small organizations was read.

May 27: 36 present. (1) Walt expanded on the IRS requirements for 501-C7 organizations. (2) Jim congratulated the efficiency of the recent Silverbell construction.

June 3: 34 present. (1) Margie and Roy G were introduced as potential members. (2) Jim has shingles. (3) 14 are going to the winery.

June 10: 41 present. (1) Eva V was introduced. (2) Richard L. was in NMC with severe back pains.

June 17: 42 present. (1) Dolores H and Molly J were introduced. Eva Vi became a member. (2) Grumpy’s are gone; welcome Jimmy’s.

June 24: 33 present. (1) Carol back from Alaska. (2) Dolores and Molly became members. (2) Richard now in Life Care Center and undergoing therapy.

July 1: 27 present. (1) Rich was back in Life Care Center after another spell in NMC. (2) Lots of people were missing and the meeting was adjourned after 10 minutes – a record!

July 8: 35 present. (1) Frank is in NMC with pneumonia.

July 15: 33 present. (1) Frank doing much better. (2) John L. reported that there will be no increase in HOA dues this year.

July 22: 39 present. (1) Janet was in TMC for tests. (2) Rincon Institute and Saguaro Park gave a presentation of the Park Neighbor Program.

July 29: (1) Agnes had carpal tunnel syndrome operation. (2) Janet was on the mend. (3) Jan P. was going for a CT scan for vertigo. (3) 18 went to Fortune Cookie for lunch and 13 went to the Outback for dinner. (4) Larry was elected to the HOA board.

August 5: 33 present. (1) The Andersons dropped in for a visit. (2) Don V. had pneumonia. (3) Janet is in assisted living residence. (2) The proposed Marana dump was discussed.

August 12: 39 present. (1) Arnie and Bea A joined the club. (2) Don V. was in La Canada for therapy.

August 19: (1) Barbara L. advised us that Rich was being removed from life support and a moment of silence was observed. (This was corrected later; it was Rich’s sister and she died. Barbara was distraught.)

August 26: 33 present. (1) Joyce G was introduced. (2) Don O. had hernia surgery. (3) A Sunflower outing was discussed.

September 2: 30 present. (1) Joyce G became a member. (2) A Sunflower representative gave details of their trip to Mesa.

September 9: 37 present. (1) 12 attended the Christopher Columbus Park picnic in 94 degree weather. (2) Joan M. asked for prayers on behalf of her granddaughter who is suffering from Myasthenia Gravis.

September 16: 33 present. (1) Rich L. doing OK at home. (2) Don was present after having knee surgery on Monday. (3) Jeanne took over roster duties from Lew.

September 23: 41 present. Membership is now 78. (1) Gladys asked members to provide emergency contact data.

September 30: 41 present. (1) Mount Lemmon Oktoberfest was enjoyed by a few members. (2) Edna asked for and got six volunteers for ballot counting.

October 7: 45 present. (1) Shirley thanked us for the cards and well-wishes she received on occasion of her mother’s death. (2) Agnes being absent, Lew remarked that today was their 60^th anniversary.

October 14: 39 present: (1) Dick informed us of free dinners to veterans on November 11.

October 21: 42 present: (1) John Lambert and Larry Lemieux were elected to the HOA board. (2) 53% of members present today met the quorum requirements. Members unanimously elected to the SCRCR offices were: President - Jim; VP - Frank; Treasurer - Walt; Secretary - Jeanne; Host & Hostess – Alice K and Dennis; Refreshments - Val and Elaine; Supplies – Lind A; Sunshine – John and Linda D; Activities – Carol: Philanthropy – Betty; Busybody – JoAnn; Historian – Magda. (2) Disney on Ice was a success. (3) Alice K is taking over membership responsibilities.

October 28: 51 present. (1) Frank & Bobby M were introduced. (2) Charles I a former member is suffering from ALS disease. (3) Packing of military boxes took place. (4) About 30 are going to lunch at Tohono Chul. (5) Joan & Frank returned from China.

November 4: 39 present, membership 80. (1) Joan & Paul Bach joined. Barbara & John Crandall were introduced. (Barbara was former member B. Glazer.) (2) Iris’ mother passed away at the age of 106.

November 11: 43 present. (1) Wonder & Loring J joined and were introduced. (2) Magda has given a total of 92 lbs of pop-can tabs to Ronald MacDonald House. (3) Twin Peaks Road opens to the public on Nov-19. (3) Gladys mentioned that her son in Afghanistan distributed our military boxes and they were greatly appreciated.

November 18: 48 present. (1) Barbara & John C were welcomed and joined the club. (2) Barbara & Frank (?) from Sunflower were welcomed as guests. (2) Arnie had been hospitalized for pneumonia. (3) Ex-member Don Scholnick passed away some weeks ago. (4) Fifteen had lunch at Carabas. (5) John L. appointed Jim in charge of a committee to investigate placing a U.S. flag in the Windmill area. (6) Thanksgiving next week so there will be no meeting!

December 2: 50 present. (1) Colette was rushed to NMC for a new hip. (2) Barbara H. is having difficulty getting around after surgery. (3) Jim appointed Dick, Rich, and Lew to an ad hoc flag committee to be commenced in the New Year.

December 9: 46 present. (1) In view of the continued low turn-out for the Christmas party, Vi questioned whether we should have the same arrangement in future years. A show of hands convinced us to continue as is, and Edna was free to acquire the makings of the center pieces, which will be made by our crafts group. (2) Another show of hands was taken to see how many members would come to play games next week (no meeting). Enough said that they would. (3) Nine people hiked in Catalina State Park. (4) Christmas cards were distributed at the Christmas party and the remainder will be available next week. (5) Frank announced that he had enough gifts to be given to each attendee as door prize at the party and also to those members who had contributed toys even though they were not going to the party.

December 16: (1) No meeting, but about twenty members socialized and played games. (2) Next meeting will be held on January 6, 2001.

Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 27, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
A guest from Sunflower, Dave Glicksman, informed us of a mystery trip that will take place April 1st through the 3rd. It is a 3 day, 2 night trip, the details of which cannot be shared. It’s a mystery! The cost is $495 per couple and $395 for singles. A deposit of $195 is required and final payment is due by Mar. 2nd. Arrangements may be made and more information obtained at the “sales table” in Sunflower which is open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No introductions this week. A welcome back went out to Mike R., Jorge, John and Nancy L.
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 81 members. Frank shared a very funny story with the group.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 48 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1027.12.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Val, Richard and Ruth C. Next week Alice, Dennis and Mary M. will be in charge of feeding the group!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Mary J. is currently at Health South and doing well. Lily will have her evaluation for returning home this week. Linda D. is doing well after her surgery.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food went to the food bank. Glasses went to the Lions Club.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Emergency contact information is still needed for a few more members. She would also like cell phone numbers and these will be confidential unless otherwise designated.
7. Activities: Carol A.: Please check the agenda for upcoming activities.
a.) Six members attended the picnic. It started out rather chilly but warmed up as the morning progressed. Jorge will be in charge of the Columbus Park picnic in March.
b.) 29 members are signed up for the Mystery Theatre. Please submit your payments of $38.19. Car pool arrangements will be announced.
c.) Remember to sign up for the Mini-museum.
d.) Super Bowl time will be around 4:00 pm but Carol will be at the Native New Yorker at 3:00 pm.
d1.) 7 members have signed up for the Arizona Opry.
e.) Gaslight Theatre event has 36 people signed up. Dinner will be at 5:00 pm at Macayo’s. Car pool will be arranged.
f.) Ice hockey tickets are sold – 13 members will be attending.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim announced that the Flag committee is making progress. Plans will be submitted to the HOA Study Session on Feb. 10th @ 7:00pm. If the plans are approved then a campaign will be underway to sell memorial bricks for the monument. Hopefully, this project will be completed by Memorial Day.
b.) The Christmas Party committee agreed to keep the party at the ELKS Club this year. A motion was made, votes taken and this passed. Some modifications were made in the form of having a D.J., menu changes, earlier start time and coordinated rides. Dick J. encouraged everyone to start now with asking friends who might like to attend, rather than wait until later in the year. Jim suggested “dance cards” might be in order so that everyone who wants to gets a chance to dance!
c.) Mike R. has brochures for the upcoming Gem show.
d.) Frank has discount cards for IHOP.
e.) JoAnn reported that 6 people hiked this week and it seemed easier than last week’s hike. A meeting after the SCRCR meeting will determine the next 4 weeks of hiking. The plan is to have 2 levels of difficulty for each hike.
f.) Joan T. announced a new outreach on the part of the Girl Scouts and their cookie sales. For those who don’t want to keep the cookies for themselves, they may be donated to the USO. GS will take care of the mailing. A GS cookie chairman will be present next week.
g.) Val suggested an album with member pictures and names to facilitate each member knowing who’s who.
h.) John L. announced that 100 new “stackable” chairs have been purchased for the Community Center. New security cameras are in place which have high definition and should help to reduce the vandalism taking place, especially at Windmill Park. New fences will be going up around the pools which are 6 ½ ft high. Check the next newsletter for more information on vandalism and penalties. Three monuments have been finished and the remaining monuments will all be upgraded, including lighting on the main monument on Twin Peaks.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 20, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed.

2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No introductions this week. Magda was welcomed back after a 3 week vacation.

3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 81 members.

4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 46 members were present today.

5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $894.47.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Jeanne, Larry and Joan M. Next week refreshments will be in the hands of Val, Richard and Ruth C.

b) Sunshine: Linda D: Mary Jensen had another fall and is presently still in the E.R. of NW Hospital. Don O. is home and doing well. He thanks everybody for the cards and calls. Barbara H. is still experiencing quite a bit of pain.

c) Historian: Magda: No official report. She had a great vacation!

d) Philanthropy: Betty: 16# of food went to the food bank. Betty reminded us to collect those small toiletry items for the military. She would like to ship another box out in April.

e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new reports. Joann has no emergency contact information on 12 members. She will be contacting those members to try and obtain the information.

7. Activities: Carol A.: Please check the agenda for upcoming activities.

a.) Joan T. went into some detail on the facilities at the Crossroads Park for the upcoming picnic which will be on Jan. 24th at 9:30 AM. There are plenty of outlets for crockpots. Carol said that if you want to arrive early for the picnic, bring your own coffee and she will have donuts.

b.) The after meeting luncheon today will be at the I-Hop.

c.) The Mystery Comedy Theater is located at 4637 E. Broadway, near Swan. Dick J. said that you cannot see it from the road because it is in the back of the VFW hall.

d.) All tickets have been sold for the football pool.

e.) The deadline for notification to the Arizona Opry on the number of people attending is Feb. 16th.

f.) Alice B. has 4 more tickets for the Gaslight Theater. They are $14.65 per person and the money is due by Feb. 10th.

g.) Dick J. will arrange tickets for the Ice Cats hockey game on Sat. Feb. 26th. They are $11.00 per person. Please contact him TODAY if you are interested in attending. People will meet at the Cushing Street Bar at 5:30 PM. If you buy appetizers there, parking for the game is free of charge.

8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn reported that the hike yesterday was changed to Linda Vista in the Catalinas. It involved a lot of climbing. It had an elevation gain of 300 ft. but it seemed like more than that. Next week’s hike will be to the Douglas Springs Trail and then on to Ernie’s Falls. This has a 1200 ft elevation gain and is 6 miles long.

b.) Jim announced that the flag committee is making progress. Dick J. obtained information re memorial bricks which would run about $20.00 to $30.00 each. The estimate currently is that the entire project would cost about $9,000. A plan needs to be submitted to the HOA board.

c.) The committee to discuss next year’s Christmas Party will meet today after the SCRCR meeting. Frank will make reservations at the ELKS club for next year as a precautionary measure. d.) Jeanne reported that she received an e-mail from Charles Iverson. He misses Tucson and seems to be doing pretty good.

e.) Bo makes trips to the hazardous waste disposal facility and if anyone needs to get rid of any hazardous waste, please contact him. Bo also mentioned that his son will be deployed into combat for the second time and prayers would be greatly appreciated.

F.) Joan M. heard from Eldon C. who wanted to say a hello to the group.

9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 A

Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 13, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then requested a moment of silence to commemorate the people involved in the tragic shootings of Jan. 8th, here in Tucson
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No introductions this week. Many members who have been absent were welcomed back today. Alice also wanted members to know that if they use cell phones rather than land lines those numbers will be listed as home phone and as cell phone numbers on the roster.
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 81 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 55 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $519.03. Walt gave us a yearly breakdown of expenses as follows: cakes $360.00; baskets $195.00; kitchen supplies $224.00; park deposit for picnic $20.00; postage etc. $152.80; misc $30.96. The Christmas party expenses were as follows: ELKS $250.00; dinner $677.96; decorations $123.78; band $350.00; programs, tickets etc. $59.96, for a total of $1451.74. $828.00 was raised for the party and $623.74 came from the treasury. We had a grand total of $1546.56 in expenditures for the year and income from dues was $1756.00
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Tony, Sandy and Gladys. Next week refreshments will be provided by Jeanne, Larry and Joan M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Linda is back from her knee surgery and wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes. She received no calls about other members. Betty stated that Don O. has been released from Health South and that Lilly is still in La Canada with a broken heel and ankle. She is wearing a boot and will be there for awhile yet.
c) Historian: Magda: Absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 28# of food and a $20.00 check went to the food bank this past week. Year end totals on the donations are as follows: postage $278.96; 10 envelopes of coupons; 1038 lbs. of food; $477.00 in checks and $350. 59 in cash. Betty has a sign- up sheet for anyone who needs name badges. She suggested fines of 25 cents for each person each time they forget to wear their badge, with the proceeds going to the food bank. A motion was made and seconded and then a vote was taken and this motion was voted down.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new reports, but JoAnn would like to remind those who haven’t given her their emergency contact information to please do so.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a new agenda is out this week. The picnic scheduled for Jan. 31st has been rescheduled to Jan. 24th. Hockey games will not be scheduled on the agenda since there is a conflict with the last day of hockey and the Arizona Opry. Get your Opry tickets ASAP. Tickets will be $30.00 each if there aren’t at least 20 people attending the Opry. Sign up folders are available for all of the activities for this first quarter. The Mini Museum involves quite a bit of walking but there are places to rest. Lunch after that event will be somewhere in the neighborhood. Carol would also like to know if anyone has other ideas for the food at the picnics – pot luck or pizza, etc. Suggestions are encouraged.
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn reported that 6 people hiked yesterday. Next week’s hike will be to Tanque Verde Falls at Reddington Pass. It is 4-5 miles long and the steep area will be bypassed.
b.) Jim announced that the flag committee will meet for a short while after the SCRCR meeting. c.) JoAnn also announced that all the Christmas cards have been distributed.
d.) Janet K. expressed the pride she has in this group at the way things are being run.
e.) Jim began a discussion on plans and ideas for next year’s Christmas Party. Input was received by the entire group and it was decided to form a committee to work further on this issue. The committee will consist of the following members: Dick J., Ed and Colette, Joan T., John D., Vi, Gladys, Frank and Richard R. Ideas from today’s meeting will be typed up and distributed to them.
f.) A vote was taken and passed for Frank to lock in a date for next year’s party at the ELKS and also for a band. These arrangements can always be canceled if other arrangements are made. Frank will check into nearby hotels and motels as other location options for the party.
g.) Carol reminded everyone about the football pool. There are 16 squares remaining.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:50

Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 6, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Installation of officers took place. Jim wished everyone a Happy New Year and then he shared some jokes with us.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No introductions this week. Alice wanted everyone to know that there is a new roster to be checked over. Also, she is posting a telephone list and if anyone wants their cell phone numbers on it to please contact her.
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 81 members. He notified us that we received a thank you for the toys at Christmas from the Marana Unified School District.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 39 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $207.91.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Lew, Agnes and Jan. Elaine distributed lists of upcoming dates and who would be responsible for refreshments on those dates. Next week the honor falls to Tony, Sandy and Gladys.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Joan T filled in for Linda who is recovering nicely from knee surgery. Don O. is at Health South after taking a bad fall. Lilly O. fell and broke her leg 2 days before Christmas. She is currently recovering at La Canada Care Center, Room 315 and the phone number is 877xxxxx. Paul and Joan B couldn’t make today’s meeting as they are suffering from the flu.
c) Historian: Magda: Absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food and some checks went to the food bank. She will give a year-end total of donations ASAP. The number of people being assisted by the food bank has doubled this past year (from 1,000 to 2,000 people).
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new reports, but JoAnn would like more information from members who are not here year round. Please contact her re any contact information as this would be helpful.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a new agenda will be out soon, meanwhile these are the highlights:
A. A picnic has been scheduled for Jan. 31st at the Crossroads park (9:30 AM – potluck).
B.The Mystery Theater is on the agenda for Feb. 4th and this includes the dinner and the play for $35.00 each. If 10 or more people sign up, there is a $3.00 per person discount.
C.Superbowl is on Feb. 6th at the Native New Yorker. Signup sheets for activities are available as well as a folder for any suggestions.
D.Ice Cats hockey is Feb. 25th-26th and
E.the Arizona Opry is Saturday Feb. 26th ($27.00 each for a full meal and the show).
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn reported that next week’s hike will be at Brown Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park. It is 5.8 miles round trip with slight elevation gain.
b.) A flyer was sent to SCRCR from the Christian Youth Theater re Senior Appreciation Days. There will be a showing at the Fox Theater of Oklahoma on Mar. 17th at 9:30 AM for $5.00 each.
C.) Jim announced that the IRS has made changes to the tax write offs for solar installations – any questions, please contact Jim.
d.) Jim also stated that there has been an offer from a member of Sunflower re a regulation size dartboard. He will check it out and report back on whether we might be able to use it.
e.) As for the flagpole project, Jim has received a lot of input and members who have volunteered to assist him on this are: Richard R., Frank T., Dick J., and of course, Jim.
f.) Next week we will discuss the plans for next year’s Christmas party and whether or not to continue to use the ELKS. If any members would prefer other arrangements, please be prepared to offer suggestions.
g.) Mike R. reminded us that this is 2nd Saturday downtown at the Fox Theater.
h.) Bo reminded volunteers that there will be an appreciation luncheon on Jan. 29th – contact Jocelyn at HOA management for details. He also wanted anybody interested in hiking shoes by “Shape-ups” to be aware that they are not necessarily beneficial. Bo also announced that he will be sponsoring a garage sale, the proceeds of which will be distributed to his church and the food back. Please contact Bo for details on this.
i.) Richard R. announced that the football pool is open. Squares are $1.00 and there is a limit of 3 squares to each person.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM