Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 24, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance and then shared some stories.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: Three new members were announced: Susan D, who introduced herself and shared some personal information. Another couple – Jean and Pete M have joined but are unable to attend meetings.
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 83 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Mar. 17th were approved and accepted. 46 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1223.52.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Magda and Don O. Next week, Jim, Linda and Edna will be in charge of refreshments.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes is seeing a gastroenterologist today for her ongoing medical problems. Lew is receiving physical therapy for back problems. Magda informed us that her husband is suffering from shingles.
c) Historian: Magda: No new information.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No trip to the Food Bank last week. Donations for the military and any addresses you may have are needed by the end of April.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Most contact information has been submitted. Notify JoAnn of any changes. Alice K. stated that due to the number of changes and additions in membership, new rosters will be going out.
7. Activities: Carol A. (absent today): The pot luck picnic date has been changed from Mar. 28th to Apr. 14th. No new agenda has been submitted as yet, but please see attached agenda for some events which were brought up in this discussion. New agenda should be out next week.
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn - This week’s hike was a good one for both groups. Next week there will also be two groups going to Picacho Peak State Park. Group #1 will go to the top which is a 5 ½ mile hike and known to be very exhausting. Group #2 will take an easier route of about 4 miles with little elevation gain. There is a charge of $7.00 per car of 4 individuals with another $3.00 for each additional person.
b.) Magda wanted to remind us all to keep our military in our prayers (as well as the AZ Wildcats who are playing tonight!).
c.) Mike R. mentioned a couple of events going on downtown, such as the cycle 5 mile loop and a water event. He did not have exact information so if anyone is interested, please contact Mike. d.) Vi wanted everyone to know that Don is now equipped with great hearing aids.
e.) Jim told us that after last week’s meeting he went to the HOA management people to inform them of our change in plans re the SCRCR meeting on Apr.14th. He was informed that the rental of the Community Center was canceled so therefore, the entire building is now available. After a group discussion, it was decided to leave everything as is. No formal meeting on April 14th and the pot luck picnic will take place at Columbus Park instead. Bring your chairs, cushions etc. – no alcohol.
f.) Due to the fact that some of our SCRCR members will be participating in line dancing at the picnic for seniors hosted by the City of Marana next Thursday, Mar.31st @ 10:00AM, there will be a change in the SCRCR meeting scheduled for that day. The group will meet earlier – at 9:00AM and will terminate by 9:30 AM, thereby allowing the members who are participants to leave in ample time, as well as any members attending the picnic.
g.) Molly wrapped up the meeting with a very funny joke.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:08AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 17, 2011 (ST. Partricks Day)

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance and then shared some basketball trivia.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: Welcome back to all who have been missing! Three new members were announced: Tressie S, Dorothy G and Ruth K
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 79 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: An amendment to last week’s minutes: paragraph 8, item f. – the vote was not unanimous. There were 2 nay votes. Pursuant to the amendment the minutes of Feb. 24th were approved and accepted. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1205.12.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Sue, Dick and Barb H. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Magda and Don O.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Donna St. J had foot surgery in February. Mary J. had her pacemaker relocated and she would love to have contact with SCRCR members. She can be reached at telephone number 744-xxxx. Joan M.’s surgery is moved up to Mar.28th. Lynn L. will not be attending future SCRCR meetings due to health reasons.
c) Historian: Magda: Absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food and a $20.00 check went to the Food Bank last week. Donations for the military and any addresses you may have are needed by the end of April.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: People have been e-mailing and calling JoAnn if they will be out of town. New members were made aware of the emergency contact information requested.
7. Activities:
A. Carol A.: The pot luck picnic date has been changed from Mar. 28th to Apr. 14th. (See group concerns.) It will be held in Ramada #1 at Columbus Park.
B.The next Gaslight Theatre performance will be on April 20th. Alice needs 20 people and at present there are only 9 members signed up.
C. Remember the Memorial Service (honoring the 19 Marines lost on April 8, 2000) at the Marana Regional Airport on Apr. 9th at 10:00AM.
D. The activities committee will meet on Mar.21st to plan activities for the remainder of the year.
E. It was decided that arrangements for dinners and lunches will not exceed a distance of 15-20 miles.
8. Group Concerns:
a.) JoAnn - This week’s hike was a little tougher than expected and part of the problem was the temperature of 87 degrees! Next week the hiking group will meet at 8:00 AM and again split up into two difficulty levels. They will be going to Catalina State Park. The first group will go to Romero Pools – a 5 mile distance with elevation gain of 1000 ft. The second group will go to Canyon Loop - a distance of 2.3 miles with elevation gain of 100 ft. and then this group will go to the Ruins which will be another 0.7 miles.
b.) Dick J. gave us a rundown on their New Orleans trip with Val and Richard which lasted 10 days and was a lot of fun!
c.) The group discussed activities at Marana parks: a picnic at Crossroads Park on Mar. 31st from 10:00 AM – 1:00PM for seniors, with food and entertainment; movie night on Sat. Mar.19th @ 7:00 PM at Dove Mtn. Park, featuring Casablanca; Bluegrass, arts and crafts at Crossroads Park on Apr.9th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
d.) Jim announced that at the HOA work session he turned the flagpole project over to the HOA, but made it known that the SCRCR would be happy to assist if needed.
e.)The HOA has the opportunity to rent the Community Center building out for the entire week of Apr.11th. We would still be able to use the back half of the building for the SCRCR meeting. Alice K. suggested moving the Christopher Columbus pot luck picnic to that Thursday (Apr.14th) instead of Mar.28th. This was moved and seconded and passed by vote.
f.) Sue Rainey reminded everyone that the SCRCR Who’s Who Album is ready to go to print but several members have not had their pictures taken as yet. This needs to be wrapped up by next Thursday’s meeting. Dick offered to make house calls for those who cannot make it to the meeting for pictures. The following members have not had pictures taken: Arnie & Bea A; Paul & Joan B; Don & Hilde B; Ruth C; John &Barbara C; Rosemarie F; Delores H; Iris J; Mary J; Janet K; Rich & Barbara L; Adria L; Armando Q and Margie W.
g.) Walt announced that he has submitted the necessary paperwork for our 501C (7) status (non-profit).
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:20AM.

Monthly Birthday Celebration & Meeting of March 10, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes and stories followed.
Vicky from the HOA activities committee was present and she asked for members of the SCRCR to help with the CRCA Easter Egg Hunt on Apr. 23rd. There will be many activities requiring supervision/assistance. A signup sheet was passed around for those who thought that they might be able to participate in this event.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: Linda D. took over as Hostess this morning and she introduced two guests – Tressie S, and Dorothy G, who shared information about themselves and indicated that they are interested in joining our group. Guests of Jim and Linda (Carol and Gary) were also present.
3. Vice-President: Frank: We now have 80 members. Frank shared a funny story with the group.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Feb. 24th were approved and accepted. 43 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1149.12.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: Refreshments today were provided by Carol A. and Jorge. Next week’s refreshments to be re-arranged.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Birthdays are celebrated today. Agnes is ill with stomach problems. Ruth C. is having some balance issues and will be undergoing tests today. Iris will be having a hip replacement in 2 weeks. Don O. reported that he saw Mary J. at the Fountains and she is doing okay. Joan M. to have throat surgery on Apr. 5th.
c) Historian: Magda: Absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 24# of food went to the Food Bank two weeks ago. Donations will go to the military soon. Small toys for distribution to children would be appreciated. Remember the donation jars! Janet K. reminded us about glasses, sunglasses, hearing aids, etc. for The Lion’s Club.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Please e-mail JoAnn if you will be gone for any length of time. The HOA office has been made aware that JoAnn has emergency contact information for most of the seniors.
7. Activities: Carol A.: Carol thanked Betty for her help with the baseball outing. She then gave a rundown of the past activities and how many attended. A question was raised about the Oklahoma production listed in the agenda for Mar. 16th, but there was no forthcoming information on that. Jorge will handle the pot luck picnic on Mar. 28th.
The next Gaslight Theatre performance will be on April 20th. Alice B. needs 20 people to sign up so that the discount will be in effect. Cost is $14.65 per person. Carol is still open to activity suggestions from the group.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring the 19 Marines lost on April 8, 2000 at the Marana Regional Airport. This will take place on Apr. 9th at 10:00AM. Please check the agenda for more details on upcoming activities.
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn - This week’s hike was divided into 2 groups and Jorge reported that the tougher hike was very tough. Next week the hike will be to Thunderbird Trail-four mile loop with elevation gain of 500 feet. There will be just the one group.
b.) Mike R. shared that this weekend is Second Saturday. He also reminded us of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and, on Saturday and Sunday, the Festival of Books. Contact Mike for more information.
c.) Dennis F. stated that this weekend is also the Civil War reenactment at Picacho Peak. Many booths and much entertainment will be available. Contact Dennis for more information.
d.) Edna is celebrating her 80th birthday and her children were present at today’s meeting to celebrate with her.
e.) SCRCR received a thank you note for donations from The Flying Tigers, which is a Special Education Group at Marana High School.
f.) Jim updated the group on the situation with the flag project. Apparently, the project was taken off the HOA agenda and postponed until next month. Jim would like to turn this project over to anyone who might be interested. A suggestion was made that perhaps it should be directed to the HOA Landscape Committee with assistance from SCRCR if necessary. A motion was made to this effect and seconded. A vote was then taken and this was passed by a majority of members present.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:20AM.