Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 15, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim made an announcement that he and Linda will have a Christmas Eve Day Open House from 12:00 PM to ???. Jim also read a Merry Christmas note from Janet K. who is in Hawaii!
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis were absent but there were no guests or visitors today.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Dec.8, 2011 were approved and accepted. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $508.02.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Vi, Don and Magda. Thank you! Betty to determine refreshments for next meeting on Jan. 5, 2012!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Betty is doing okay recovering from her surgery. She starts physical therapy on 12/20. Bo has bronchitis. Lou M is suffering from blood clots in his lung and leg.
c) Historian: Magda: Requested pictures of the Christmas party and thanked Don B. for carrying the centerpieces from her house to the party.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: Absent. Jorge will hold onto any donations in Betty’s absence.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new report. JoAnn and Walt will be gone over Christmas but they can be contacted by cell phone.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. a.) Joyce G. thanked those who submitted suggestions for activities.
b.) Biosphere event is canceled due to lack of interest. The Cattleman’s Café Breakfast on 12/31 is still a “go”.
c.) Joyce presented a few upcoming events which are listed in the events section of the agenda. On 12/27 we will tour Continental Ranch to see the Christmas lights, with coffee afterward। Joyce has a signup sheet for this। If you’ve missed it and are interested in the details, please contact Joyce। There is also a signup sheet for those interested in doing some local walking rather than hiking
On Jan. 20, 2012 a trip to Chantilly Tea Room is planned at 3:30 PM. and cost is $15.75 per person.
d.) JoAnn announced that this coming Wednesday the hike will be King’s Canyon Trail to Gould Mine, which is a total of 3-4 miles and little elevation. There will be no subsequent hike until after the first of the year.
e.) AGAM lunches will also start back up after Jan. 1st.
8. Group Concerns: a.) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th.
b.) The new flag pole is up and the flag raising ceremony was poorly attended. The Boy Scouts and Brownies who were there were delightful and they enjoyed the cookies afterward. Left over cookies went to the Fire Dept. Magda expressed her disappointment at the lack of young adults at the flag raising ceremony.
C.) Susan D. mentioned that she and her husband, Gene, had a bobcat at their front door and in their yard!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:02AM.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 8, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed guests LaNeta and Gordon who are here from North Dakota! Also welcomed was Suzette’s husband, Stan!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Dec.1, 2011 were approved and accepted. 56 members attended again today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $870.66. We have 83 members. 31 people have signed up to attend the SCRCR Christmas Party and we need more – please! Ex-member Jordan Mann has passed away and Walt suggested placing his name on our plaque.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Don O. and Susan D. and birthday cake. Next week: Vi, Don and Magda. Thank you!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Betty has surgery today on a torn rotator cuff. Mary J. is in assisted living and has a new address: Mary J, c/o Dottie G, 13210 N Pioneer Wy, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Carol A. is still battling a case of gout. Sign birthday cards today!
c) Historian: Magda: Described her role as historian for any new members present and then shared a very funny joke!.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: Absent. Jorge will hold onto any donations in Betty’s absence.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. a.) JoAnn informed us that the hike to Saguaro East went well and Jorge added that for once there were more men than women. Next week’s hike will be King’s Canyon Trail Head and will go about 4 miles to Gould’s Mine. b.) Joyce G. shared information about the first meeting of the new activities committee and passed around sheets for the perusal of members to indicate what they would be interested in. She will have signup sheets for those interested in seeing the Christmas lights in Continental Ranch. A signup sheet will also be available for those interested in doing some local walks. Be sure to check the events for remaining activities this year
8. Group Concerns: a।) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th. b.)More people are needed for signups to the annual Christmas Party. Several thoughts were exchanged as to why more people haven’t expressed an interest. Linda A. suggested that she could make arrangements for those who need rides or who might need to leave earlier than most. Nancy and John L. offered two tickets for anyone who can’t afford the cost of the Christmas Party tickets. Joan needs to borrow tablecloths for 70 inch round tables. Magda has boxes of Christmas party decorations and the programs that need to be picked up and Don B. volunteered to do that. If you are interested in attending this event, Joan T needs to know by Monday latest (Dec. 12th). c.) Nancy L. reminded us of the flag raising at the Community Center on Dec. 10th at 10:00AM. Hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be served afterward. Edna put out a call to those who volunteered to bring cookies – don’t forget – she knows who you are! d.) If anyone has toys for the children and can’t make the Christmas party, please call Jorge to pick them up. e.) After this next hike, there will be no other hikes scheduled until Jan. 4th. f.) John L. gave the group some information about the potential graveling of Silverbell Rd. g.) Jim left us with a little story about “Christmas lights”.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:15AM.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed guests LaNeta and Gordon who are here from North Dakota! Also welcomed was Suzette’s husband, Stan!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Dec.1, 2011 were approved and accepted. 56 members attended again today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $870.66. We have 83 members. 31 people have signed up to attend the SCRCR Christmas Party and we need more – please! Ex-member Jordan Mann has passed away and Walt suggested placing his name on our plaque.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Don O. and Susan D. and birthday cake. Next week: Vi, Don and Magda. Thank you!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Betty has surgery today on a torn rotator cuff. Mary J. is in assisted living and has a new address: Mary J, c/o Dottie G, 13210 N Pioneer Wy, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Carol A. is still battling a case of gout. Sign birthday cards today!
c) Historian: Magda: Described her role as historian for any new members present and then shared a very funny joke!.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: Absent. Jorge will hold onto any donations in Betty’s absence.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. a.) JoAnn informed us that the hike to Saguaro East went well and Jorge added that for once there were more men than women. Next week’s hike will be King’s Canyon Trail Head and will go about 4 miles to Gould’s Mine. b.) Joyce G. shared information about the first meeting of the new activities committee and passed around sheets for the perusal of members to indicate what they would be interested in. She will have signup sheets for those interested in seeing the Christmas lights in Continental Ranch. A signup sheet will also be available for those interested in doing some local walks. Be sure to check the events for remaining activities this year
8. Group Concerns: a।) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th. b.)More people are needed for signups to the annual Christmas Party. Several thoughts were exchanged as to why more people haven’t expressed an interest. Linda A. suggested that she could make arrangements for those who need rides or who might need to leave earlier than most. Nancy and John L. offered two tickets for anyone who can’t afford the cost of the Christmas Party tickets. Joan needs to borrow tablecloths for 70 inch round tables. Magda has boxes of Christmas party decorations and the programs that need to be picked up and Don B. volunteered to do that. If you are interested in attending this event, Joan T needs to know by Monday latest (Dec. 12th). c.) Nancy L. reminded us of the flag raising at the Community Center on Dec. 10th at 10:00AM. Hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be served afterward. Edna put out a call to those who volunteered to bring cookies – don’t forget – she knows who you are! d.) If anyone has toys for the children and can’t make the Christmas party, please call Jorge to pick them up. e.) After this next hike, there will be no other hikes scheduled until Jan. 4th. f.) John L. gave the group some information about the potential graveling of Silverbell Rd. g.) Jim left us with a little story about “Christmas lights”.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:15AM.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 1, 2011
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed a guest, Phyllis, who is Donna S. sister. Joan M. is back with us as is Barbara P!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Nov. 17, 2011 were approved and accepted. 56 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $364.66.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Donna and Barbara P. Next week: Don O. and Susan D. and birthday cake. Thank you!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Carol A. is not feeling well and will be visiting her doctor. Other members have been in touch with her to make sure she is not in need of anything at present. Please contact Linda if you know of any information re the health and well being of any of our members.
c)Historian: Magda: nothing new at present.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 16# of food and a check for $140.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Betty will be gone for a couple of weeks and Jorge and Bonnie will be in charge of the donations.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Thanks to Linda D. for covering in JoAnn’s absence.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent.
a.)Sue reminded us of The Messiah performance – please see EVENTS for details.
b.) JoAnn informed us that the next hike will be at Saguaro East which will cover approximately 4 miles. Since there are many diverging trails the hike can be longer for those who desire.
c.) Jim announced that the Activities Committee will have new members for the upcoming year: Joyce G., Tressie S., Dorothy B., Linda D. (and Jeanne L. will fill in as/if needed). Jorge remains our “pinch hitter”.
8. Group Concerns: a.) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th.
b.) Val is taking pictures of new members for the Who’s Who book after this meeting. Sue suggested that SCRCR pick up any additional costs for this project since Val and Richard have covered the costs so far.
c.) JoAnn reminded us that the Christmas card box is in place for members who want to send cards to other members. No postage involved with this method!
d.) Joyce would like suggestions from SCRCR members for upcoming activities. She will provide cards and suggestions can be turned in to her.
e.) John L. announced the “adopt a family” program is in place. Check at the office for details. He also informed us that the Town of Marana plans to construct a multi-use path along Twin Peaks between Coachline and Safeway. This path will affect the landscape along that area and he is opposed to this. Any action on it is pending. Also, John informed the group of the new tree plantings at Windmill Park to beautify the area and make it shadier and more appealing to those who use the park.
f.) The official flag raising at the site of the new flag pole at the Community Center will take place at 10:00 AM on Dec. 10th.
g.) Walt has the tickets for the SCRCR Christmas Party and they are $24.00 each. Barbara L. will not be able to attend due to Richard’s health.
h.) Dave F. visited us from Sunflower re the upcoming Laughlin trip. He left flyers with information and sign up details. The deadline to contact him is Wed. Dec. 7th.
i.) Dick J. stressed the need to provide toys for the children even if we can’t make it to the Christmas Party. In Dick’s words: “this is Frank’s Christmas and let’s do more!”
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00AM.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed a guest, Phyllis, who is Donna S. sister. Joan M. is back with us as is Barbara P!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Nov. 17, 2011 were approved and accepted. 56 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $364.66.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Donna and Barbara P. Next week: Don O. and Susan D. and birthday cake. Thank you!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Carol A. is not feeling well and will be visiting her doctor. Other members have been in touch with her to make sure she is not in need of anything at present. Please contact Linda if you know of any information re the health and well being of any of our members.
c)Historian: Magda: nothing new at present.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 16# of food and a check for $140.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Betty will be gone for a couple of weeks and Jorge and Bonnie will be in charge of the donations.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Thanks to Linda D. for covering in JoAnn’s absence.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent.
a.)Sue reminded us of The Messiah performance – please see EVENTS for details.
b.) JoAnn informed us that the next hike will be at Saguaro East which will cover approximately 4 miles. Since there are many diverging trails the hike can be longer for those who desire.
c.) Jim announced that the Activities Committee will have new members for the upcoming year: Joyce G., Tressie S., Dorothy B., Linda D. (and Jeanne L. will fill in as/if needed). Jorge remains our “pinch hitter”.
8. Group Concerns: a.) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th.
b.) Val is taking pictures of new members for the Who’s Who book after this meeting. Sue suggested that SCRCR pick up any additional costs for this project since Val and Richard have covered the costs so far.
c.) JoAnn reminded us that the Christmas card box is in place for members who want to send cards to other members. No postage involved with this method!
d.) Joyce would like suggestions from SCRCR members for upcoming activities. She will provide cards and suggestions can be turned in to her.
e.) John L. announced the “adopt a family” program is in place. Check at the office for details. He also informed us that the Town of Marana plans to construct a multi-use path along Twin Peaks between Coachline and Safeway. This path will affect the landscape along that area and he is opposed to this. Any action on it is pending. Also, John informed the group of the new tree plantings at Windmill Park to beautify the area and make it shadier and more appealing to those who use the park.
f.) The official flag raising at the site of the new flag pole at the Community Center will take place at 10:00 AM on Dec. 10th.
g.) Walt has the tickets for the SCRCR Christmas Party and they are $24.00 each. Barbara L. will not be able to attend due to Richard’s health.
h.) Dave F. visited us from Sunflower re the upcoming Laughlin trip. He left flyers with information and sign up details. The deadline to contact him is Wed. Dec. 7th.
i.) Dick J. stressed the need to provide toys for the children even if we can’t make it to the Christmas Party. In Dick’s words: “this is Frank’s Christmas and let’s do more!”
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00AM.
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