Minutes of Meeting of May 17, 2012

Up! Up! and Away!

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by some jokes and stories. Jim asked Bo to share some personal information about himself as he is one the birthday celebrants this month. Bo’s story was VERY interesting!!
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: A big welcome back went out to Edna who has returned from vacation.
3. Vice-President: Joan: We have 82 SCRCR members. Joan read a funny poem titled Ah, Arizona, from Tucson Living magazine.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 38 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of May 10 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury and petty cash is now $1252.65. No change since last week.


6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Betty: Today: Jan P., Kay P. and Gladys P. Next week: JoAnn, Walt and Mary Lou S. Great job folks! Thank you very much.
b. Sunshine: Linda D: Sandy told us that a.) Joan M. is moving to assisted living at The Fountains. Her room number is 119. Sandy will let us know anything further. She and Don O. both say that Joan is looking very good! Lew reported that Agnes has finally gained a little weight – about 5#. Good news!
c. Historian: Magda: No new report.
d. Philanthropy: Betty. 48 POUNDS OF FOOD WENT TO THE FOOD BANK THIS WEEK. Also, glasses and phones were donated.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes.

• a) The Mother’s Day Brunch was attended by 6 people and it was very good. Everyone had a great time.
•  b.) The AGAM lunch today is at Jerry Bob’s. 
• c.) For Wyatt Earp Days, please meet at the Community Center @ 9:00AM. 
• d.) Signup sheets are out for Gaslight Theatre performances. So far, only 7 have signed up for the upcoming performance.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group):

• a.) Jim reminded us of the Gathering of Remembrance today which was mentioned in the previous minutes of May 10th. 
• b.) Walt encouraged everyone to attend the BOD meeting tonight at 6:30PM. 
• c.) Magda informed us that we have 2 bobcats roaming the neighborhood and she saw one of them in her backyard. 
• d.) Edna reported that a streaker was spotted running down Twin Peaks last night around 8:00 PM. 
• e.) After a lot of laughs re the tie-in of the last two items, Jim closed the meeting with another entertaining story and Sandy pointed out the importance of laughter re our health. Magda thanked everyone for the humor shown in this group.

9. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00AM.

                                              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.
Sat. May 26: Wyatt Earp Days in Tombstone. Car pool @ 9:00AM – please meet at the Community Center.
Wed. May 30: Harvest Restaurant @ 5:00 PM. Car pool @ 4:30PM.
Wed. June 6: Kartschner Caverns. Tickets need to be purchased there one hour before the tour (1:00PM). The tour will be at 2:00PM. Please contact Joyce if you need a ride.
Fri. June 8: Casino.
Mon. June 11: The Gallery for lunch. Car pool @ 11:30AM. Lunch@ 12:00PM.
Thurs. June 14: Birthdays.
Sun. June 17: Father’s Day Brunch at Bisbee Breakfast Club. Car pool @ 11:30AM. Brunch @ 12:00PM.
Fri. June 22: International Wildlife Museum. Car pool @ 11:00AM. Lunch at Mosaic Café @ 11:30AM. Museum @ 1:00PM