Minutes of Meeting of Apr. 28, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: absent. Bob and Bonnie welcomed back Shirley M.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt reported that we now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Apr. 21st were approved and accepted. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $1237.90.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Elaine and Val: absent. Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Donna S. and Mike R. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Nancy and John L. and Joyce G.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Barb H. was taken to the hospital by Alice B due to severe back pain. She will be undergoing tests. Lynn L. is having trouble adjusting to the 24/7 oxygen she is on.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. She needs photos of the last couple of events.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 29 # of food and a $20.00 check went to the Food Bank last week. Boxes will be packed today for shipment to military personnel.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: no new report.
7. Activities: Carol A. IHOP will be the place for the AGAM luncheon today at 12:15 PM. The Farmer’s Market on May 6th will be from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Bub’s Grub will be the place for lunch afterward. Please check the agenda for upcoming activities.
8. Group Concerns: a.) JoAnn reported that yesterday’s hike was the last of the season and was a little tougher than expected. Beautiful scenery and lots of interesting people were encountered. Next hiking season will start in Oct. or Nov., depending on the weather. If anyone wants to be notified on hike info, please contact JoAnn.
b.) Susan gave us detailed information on the orange DNR forms. These have to be filled out with the assistance of your doctor and once you have one, it needs to be prominently displayed in your home. These directives are primarily for people with terminal illness or the very elderly who have no interest in any medical heroics to prolong life. More information can be found on the following websites: Arizona Dept of Health – www.azdhs.gov and Office of the AZ Attorney General – www.azag.gov.
c.) Larry wanted to thank the seniors for their assistance at the Easter Egg Hunt, but since Jocelyn (from HOA management) was present, she was kind enough to thank everybody herself!
d.) Jim informed us that phone cards are available for free for military personnel. Contact him for further information.
e.) Mike R. wanted to thank the members who assist with setting up the Community Center room every week before the meeting. He gave us a rundown of some activities this week/weekend downtown. Art Museum on Monday – free; Sunday – free activities for children; Folk Festival with Mariachis this weekend downtown; Children’s Museum free on Saturday. For more info, please contact Mike.
f.) Nancy reported that plantings along Twin Peaks are still being uprooted and stolen. If anyone sees any of this activity, please report it.
g.) Dick J. wanted us all to remember victims of the recent tornadoes in our prayers.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM.