Minutes of Meeting of July 26, 2012

Minutes of Meeting of July 26, 2012

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then entertained us with some very funny stories.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Welcome back to Adria L. and Joan T. Also a welcome to a visitor – Woody Smith.
3. Vice-President: Joan: 83 members currently. Joan is back for one week and then will head off to Chicago again. She informed us that she had her first motorcycle ride!
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 41 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of July 19 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now $1193.20.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Jim, Linda and Carol A. Next week: Alice B., Mary T. and Suzette. Thank you!
b. Sunshine: Linda D: No report. Per Betty: Kay P. will have hip surgery on Aug.8.
c. Historian: Magda: absent.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: No food to Food Bank but Betty will be going this coming week. A school supply box will be available for donations. In late October or early November, we will start collecting for military donations so be on the lookout for anything useful and give Betty any addresses you have.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No news.
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. Betty still has tickets for the Gaslight theatre performance scheduled for Aug. 21st. The Christmas Gaslight performance will be on 12/4/2012 @ 6:00PM.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Jan P. informed us of a concert being given by the Southern AZ Mixed Chorus at Ascension Lutheran Church on 7/27/2012 @ 7:00PM. This is free but donations of food or money are welcome – come early! b.) JoAnn told us of the Wine Festival at Sonoita Winery on Aug. 5 and 6 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Cost is $15.00 per person and lunch is being catered at an additional cost of $9.00. This event includes wine tasting, grape stomp and wagon ride. c.) Jim shared with us a serious article on the benefits of drinking water and then he followed that with Redneck jokes. d.) Lou M. shared several great jokes with us too!
9. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 19, 2012

Minutes of Meeting of July 19, 2012

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a couple of very funny stories and some interesting trivia.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: No new members or visitors.
3. Vice-President: Joan: absent.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 38 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of July 12 were approved and accepted.
5.  Treasurer:Walt: The total in the treasury is now $1224.77. Remember the dues!
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Ed, Colette and Susan D. Next week: Jim, Linda and Carol A. Thank you!
b. Sunshine: Linda D: absent
c. Historian: Magda: Pictures needed from the last birthday celebration.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: 48# of food and a check for $100.00 to Food Bank. Peanut butter and canned fruit are needed. Vi asked about school supplies and if anyone wants to donate these, Betty will deliver them.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No news.
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. a.) Sonoita Winery trip was a success and 11 members attended. b.)Betty still has tickets for the Gaslight theatre performance scheduled for Aug. 21st.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Barbara H. reminded us of the Nominating Committee meeting. b.)Barbara L. informed us that the car wash (formerly Capins) located near The Native New Yorker is offering a senior discount on Wednesdays for $5.00. There may be an issue with the hours that this service is available since Don O. went on Wednesday @ 5PM and he said the car wash was closed. c.) Magda wanted us all to be aware that there is still a very large bobcat (possibly two of them) in the area. Don’t leave your pets outside unattended. Also, don’t leave food and water (for pets) outside. Bo suggested closing off doggie doors at night. D.) Bo also gave us a medical hint about arthritis caused cysts in the area of finger joints – don’t drain them since this leaves a portal for bacteria.
9. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 9:59AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 12, 2012

1.       Call to Order:   Jim (absent): Walt opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a couple of very funny stories.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Alice and Dennis: No new members or visitors.

3.       Vice-President:  Joan:  absent.

4.       Secretary:  Jeanne: 43 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of July 5 were approved and accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Walt: The total in the treasury is now $1221.77. 

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.     Refreshments:  Today: Alice and Dennis. Next week: Ed, Colette and Susan D. Thank you!

b.     Sunshine:  Linda D:  Linda has received no calls. Carol (Jorge’s wife) is still undergoing more tests.

c.      Historian:  Magda: absent.

d.     Philanthropy: Betty: Trip to Food Bank scheduled for next week. Remember peanut butter and canned fruit are much needed right now.

e.     Busybody: JoAnn: No news.

7.        Activities:  Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. a.) Don’t forget the trip to Sonoita Winery on Wednesday. Be sure to call Joyce if you have signed up and are unable to attend. b.) Several members seem interested in attending a demonstration of the Waste Management recyclable facility. Joyce will see about having this arranged for an outing probably in Sept. or Oct. since it is an outdoor facility. c.) The Casino group is leaving at 8:45-9:00AM these days and car pooling from the Community Center (the second Friday of each month).

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Birthday celebrants who were present (Suzette and Gladys) shared personal stories and information about themselves – which the group always enjoys! b.) Alice B. gave a “thumbs up” endorsement of the new restaurant – The Station- at Wade Rd and Silverbell. c.) JoAnn let us know about the bluegrass concert in the park on Saturday @ 7:00PM. d.) Lily raised an issue concerning young people who are soliciting in the neighborhoods for money to go to camp. Be advised that this may be a scam to collect money for other reasons (?).

9.       Adjournment: Walt: The meeting was adjourned at 9:56AM.