Minutes of Meeting of July 28, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with some entertaining quips. Jim and Linda will be gone for the next two weeks as they will be on a tour of Ireland!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice were absent. Bonnie and Bob welcomed back Elaine B., Linda A., and Barb H. We had a visitor who is thinking about joining our group: Mary Lou S. who attended today’s meeting with her daughter-in-law.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 86 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of July 21, 2011 were approved and accepted. A correction needs to be made re the Tumacacori Nat’l Park event. This location is near the Desert Diamond Casino rather than Del Sol. 34 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $833.74. Nine members have not paid dues for this 6 month period as yet.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Jim, Linda and Mary M. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Don, Hilde and Shirley M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Mary J. is back in hospital with pneumonia but she will be going to Life Care today. Linda will check on the location of Mary’s room. Joan M. took a fall and landed right on her face. (ouch!) She is quite bruised up but her son from Illinois is staying with her and assisting her. Vi and Don are doing well but they had doctors appointments today.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 29# of food went to the Food Bank this past week and coupons were mailed. Betty also read a thank you letter from a member of the Air Force expressing how much the written letters to the troops means to them. Betty and Bo are involved in this venture through their church group ”Faith in Action” and if anyone is interested in taking part in this, contact Bo. You may opt to write to an individual soldier or write in general and the letter will be distributed. No envelope or postage required. Gladys also mentioned that her son reported that donations to the military should consist primarily of personal hygiene products. These are the items that they need the most.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: JoAnn thanked Gladys for covering for her while they were gone.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at New Town Asian Buffet.
b.) Jorge reported that 6 people attended the Pima Air and Space Museum. Walt gave details on the excursion and it appears that those who attended really enjoyed it!
c.) Please check the agenda for other upcoming outings.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim explained how the military personnel use shaving cream and Silly String in tactics – very interesting.
b.) Jeanne wanted to know if SCRCR still has the capacity for members who do not live in Continental Ranch, so that we may accommodate Mike R. to continue as a member if he so desires. Walt assured us that this is possible. We all want you to stay on, Mike!
c.) JoAnn brought up the issue of the memorial plaque for deceased SCRCR members because the current one is filling up, sadly. Everyone agreed that Charles Iverson’s name should be added. Walt will check into price and availability of another plaque to match the one we currently have.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM.

note: photo copied from http://flagstaffphoto.blogspot.com/

Minutes of Meeting of July 21, 2011

The photograph at the left shows two members enjoying a recent outing at the Tucson Museum of Miniatures.

Minutes of meeting

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with some entertaining quips. Jim also shared that while he was at Lake Powell, he noticed how rapidly the water level is rising – good news!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice were absent – they are in Austria! Bonnie and Bob welcomed back Eva, Al and Suzanne, Iris and Bo. We have a new member: Barbara P. Two guests attended and introduced themselves: Bruce and Maggie C.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of July 14, 2011 were approved and accepted. 41 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Larry, Jeanne and Joan M. Next week refreshments will be handled by Jim, Linda and Mary M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Eva Vigh has returned to the group and is feeling better!
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new to report. She thanked Margie W. for bringing her tab tops and explained (for the benefit of new members and guests) the purpose of collecting these for Ronald McDonald House.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 66# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. Please remember the donations. Around the end of October or beginning of November, she will be packing boxes for the military again. Jim said that he has heard that the military personnel are requesting shaving cream, silly putty and powdered chalk – for tactics. Betty told us all to remember school supplies and Sandy reminded us about the labels for education.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: absent. Gladys is currently in charge.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Bubby’s.
b.) Jorge reported that 6 people are signed up to go to the Pima Air and Space Museum and he can provide transportation. If anyone else is interested, please contact Jorge.
c.) The King Tut event on Aug. 14th will consist of a speaker and a tour. The tour will take approximately one hour.
d.) 2 people are interested in going to the Luau but there are still no drivers. If any drivers are interested in attending, please contact Carol.
e.) Bubb’s Grub is located at 16010 N. Oracle Rd.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim has an electric 3 wheeler scooter that he is willing to give to anyone interested, otherwise he will advertise it on Craig’s List.
b.) Bo has a set of patio furniture available at a good price. It consists of a glass table, 4 chairs and 2 barstools. Contact him if interested. Proceeds will be divided between the church he attends and the Food Bank.
c.) Mike R. may be leaving our group due to the fact that he is selling his home in Continental Ranch. It was mentioned that we would like him to stay and perhaps he could be an honorary member.
d.) Magda reminded the group to bring in books and magazines. These are free to SCRCR members and those that aren’t taken go to hospitals and Urgent Care.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.

Upcoming SCRCR Events

Wednesdays: TOPS (take-off-pounds-sensibly) group meets weekly at the center at 10:00 AM. Thursdays: Regular SCRCR meeting at 9:00 AM in the center, unless preempted below.
Fri. Aug. 5: Carrabbas Luncheon @ 12:00 PM. (20 members needed.) Car pool @ 11:30 AM.
Thurs. Aug. 11: Birthdays.
Fri. Aug.12: Casino.
Sun. Aug. 14: Rialto Arts and Antiquities – King Tut Exhibit, includes lecture. 3:00 PM. Car pool @ 2:00PM.
Sat. Aug. 20: Luau with Ernie Menehune @ 5:00PM. Car Pool @ 4:00PM.
Fri. Aug. 26: Bubb’s Grub Dinner @ 5:00 PM. Car pool at 4:00 PM.
Fri. Sept. 2: Steak Out Dinner @ 5:00 PM. Car Pool @ 4:00 PM.
Thurs. Sept. 8: Birthdays.
Fri. Sept. 9: Casino.
Fri. Sept 23: Tumacacori National Park. Lunch next to the park or Desert Diamond Casino (Exit Pima mine Rd) @ 10:30 AM. Car pool
@ 9:00 AM.
Thurs. Sept. 29: Gaslight Theatre. Dinner TBA @ 5:00 PM. Car pool @ 4:00PM.

Group Concerns: Hiking Group – Hiking is discontinued until next season.
AGAM Lunches: Thursdays following games and meeting. 12:15 PM at local restaurants. Adjourn for Games: Please help with stacking of chairs and tables before leaving. Thank you!

Minutes of Meeting of July 14, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim is absent so Frank opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with a pretty good joke!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice were absent – they are in Austria! Bonnie and Bob reported that we have no guests or new members but they welcomed back Mary T., Suzette and Stan, Magda and Frank T.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of July 7, 2011 were approved and accepted. 37 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: reported that the total is $833.43 in the treasury.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Tony and Sandy, along with the birthday cake by Edna. Next week refreshments will be provided by Larry, Jeanne and Joan M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: JoAnn covered for Linda who had to leave the meeting. Eva V. has pneumonia. Bo is recuperating well. We have 4 birthdays to celebrate today.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new to report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No trip to the Food Bank this past week. Please remember the donations.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Walt and JoAnn will be out of town from Sunday to Friday and Gladys will cover for JoAnn during that time.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at La Olla.
b.) Carol asked for input re future pot luck meals and whether we wanted them directly after the meetings. The majority of responses indicated that that works best for most members, so we will have pot luck brunches!
c.)The Gaslight Theatre is tonight and 2 tickets are available. Dinner will be at Macayo’s @ 5:00 PM.
d.) Jorge will be coordinating the trip to Pima Air and Space Museum. Carol stressed the need to arrive early as there are no pre-assigned seats. Lunch will be at The Flight Deck Restaurant.
e.) More people are needed for Carrabbas and by announcing this at the meeting, Vi managed to get the number required, which was 20.
f.) 3 members are signed up for the luau but we have no drivers. Anyone interested in attending the luau on Aug. 20th should contact Carol. Tickets for the luau are available at the HOA office. g.) Another event has been scheduled for August. On Aug. 26th, dinner will be at Bubb’s Grub at 5:00 PM – you know- the restaurant with the great Walleye Pike!
8. Group Concerns: a.) Larry shared the nightmare story of having a broken main sewer pipe and how the situation was resolved – much to the relief of both Larry and Jeanne. Pima County fixed it at no cost to them.
b.) Magda told a cute story about seniors finding a lot of money (a joke of course!).
9. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM .

Minutes of Meeting of July 7, 2011

1. Call to Order : Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Lew started the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim
and Linda will be away at Lake Powell next week.
2. Host/Hostess : Dennis and Alice: Joan T’s granddaughter was introduced. Welcomed back
were Janet, Ruth C., and Dottie, Mary Jensen’s daughter.
3. Vice-President : Frank absent. We have 85 members.
4. Secretary : Jeanne: June 30 minutes were accepted as presented. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer : Walt: reported that the total in the treasury is $833.43. Membership fees for the rest
of year 2011 are now due. Walt read a Jeffersonian summary of that President’s achievements.
6. Coordinators’ Reports :
a) Refreshments : Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Lew & Agnes with Don O.
Next week refreshments will be provided by Sandy & Tony (birthday cake will be there too).
b) Sunshine : Linda D: a) Frank had to return to NMC for a blood transfusion. He is in room 332.
b) Linda A. and Agnes were absent, both being unwell.
c) Historian : Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy : Betty: Reminded us of donating to the Food Bank and collecting coupons, etc.
She will find a place for anything suitable that you wish to donate to the Military and/or other
agencies.
e) Busybody : JoAnn: Remember to call or e-mail JoAnn if you will be gone for any length of
time.
7. Activities : Carol A. a.) Carol reported that 22 had a good meal at The Native New Yorker.
b.) 21 went to the Ringling Circus on Saturday; Shirley gave a report on that.
c.) Alice B. distributed
Gaslight theatre tickets. Dinner will be at Macayo’s. She has extra tickets for anyone who would like
to acquire them. d.) 20 people are needed for the lunch at Carrabbas, on Aug. 5th, so please sign up.
e.) The King Tut Exhibit and lecture at the Rialto will cost $9.00 each (actually $10.00 but for every 10
tickets sold there will be a free one, thereby resulting in a net cost of $9.00 each). Parking will be
free. f.) As told previously by Frank: The date for the Christmas party is officially changed to Dec.
14th. We members will be providing the desserts.
8. Group Concerns : a.) Jeanne and Larry’s absence is due to a major break at the street end of
the sewer system to their house. They were to be at a meeting with Town Council to determine
responsibility.
b) Lew received a thank-you note from Val for photos forwarded from Suzette. Val
extends her best wishes to the whole SCRCR group.
9. Adjournment : After a short session, Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM for potluck
brunch.

Minutes of Meeting of June 30, 2011

The picture has nothing to do with this meeting, but it was a holiday earlier this year. Guess which holiday!

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then announced that he and Linda will have an open house on July 4th from noon to ???. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Alams by tomorrow (Friday).
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: One new member: Betty L. Welcomed back was: Jorge. We had 2 guests today.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 85 members and then he shared a joke with us.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of June 23, 2011 were approved and accepted. 42 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: reported that the total is $785.43 in the treasury. Checks were written to the ELKS club and to Ruth C.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Vi and Don and Tressie S. Next week refreshments will be provided by Lew, Agnes and Don O.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: No calls from any members. Linda carried a check to Ruth C. who thanked us all very much. Due to the many changes she is experiencing, she may or may not be returning to the group.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food and a check for $50.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Please remember the donations.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to call or e-mail JoAnn if you will be gone for any length of time. It was reaffirmed with the HOA office that she has emergency contact information.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at The Native New Yorker.
b.) Don’t forget the Circus on Saturday. Carol reports that the group has good seats. Parking will cost $6.00 per vehicle.
c.) Alice B. will have the Gaslight theatre tickets next week. Dinner will be at Macayo’s.
d.) 20 people are needed for the lunch at Carrabbas, on Aug. 5th, so please sign up.
e.) The King Tut Exhibit and lecture at the Rialto will cost $9.00 each (actually $10.00 but for every 10 tickets sold there will be a free one, thereby resulting in a net cost of $9.00 each). Parking will be free.
f.) Per Frank: The date for the Christmas party is officially changed to Dec. 14th. We members will be providing the desserts.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Susan reported that she and her husband went to Kitt Peak and the show was very good. Driving down the mountain involved using parking lights for the first mile and traveling at about 10 mph. After that, headlights are permitted.
b.) Alice K. let us all know that Marana is allowing fireworks.
c.) Jim closed the meeting with a couple of more jokes. He also cautioned us about a new car theft technique in which tin cans are tied to the back of a car. Usually the driver then leaves the car running to check out the noise, at which time the thief hops into the car and drives off with not only the vehicle but all of the driver’s personal belongings as well. The driver never sees the thief and therefore cannot identify them.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM .