Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 15, 2012

Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 15, 2012

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of Colette D. Jim announced that Ed is requesting no gifts, flowers, etc. but a collection will be taken up for Colette’s special requests. Ed announced that a memorial service will be held for Colette at the Redemptorist Renewal Center/ Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church at 7101 Picture Rocks Rd. on 12/6/12. Ed expressed his thanks to all for the cards, visits, calls, prayers, concerns – for “everything”. Since Colette’s service will take place on a Thursday, we will have a short meeting preceding the services. Bring the Christmas toys for the children to the meeting – unwrapped. Jim read a thank you note from Lou M. who sounds like he is doing very well!
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Welcome back to Ed, of course, as well as Gordon and LaNeta, Al and Susanne, Joan Mc., Sue and Dick, Hilde! Val will be taking pictures of members for the Who’s Who book after the meeting.
3. Vice-President: Joan: We now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 41 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of Nov. 8 were approved and accepted. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now $640.56. We are awaiting the return of our deposit on the wagons from the canceled wagon ride event at Christmas time.
5. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Al, Susanne and Magda. For Nov. 29th: Vi, Don and Tressie S. Thank you!
b. Sunshine: Linda D: a.) Linda is absent due to a downturn in her daughter’s health. She will be in New York for an undetermined length of time. Tressi S. has volunteered to take over the Sunshine committee. b.) As we all are aware, we have lost our dear friend and fellow member, Colette. c.) No new update on Bo’s condition.
c. Historian: Magda: Thanks, especially to Lew M. for the pictures. Magda then entertained us with a very funny story.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations. Susan D. has envelope for coupons. Alice B. will take food donations to the Food Bank. Jorge thanked the anonymous member who donated $100.00 to the Food Bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No report.
6. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.) Tubac Balloon Festival: Nobody attended. b.)Alice B. will distribute tickets for the Gaslight theatre on Nov. 29th. c.) So far, 3 members are going to Kartchner Caverns. d.) Be sure to sign up for the Christmas Party which will take place on Dec. 11 at Taste of Texas which is at Thornydale and Cortaro Farms Rd. – in the same strip mall as the Basha’s store. We will meet at 5:00 PM and dinner will be at 6:00PM.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) JoAnn reports that the next hike on Nov.28 will be at the David Yetman Trail head – Camino de Oeste. This will be a 4 mile round trip hike. b.) JoAnn will be handling Christmas Cards again this year for the group. Try to have them in alphabetical order and secured with a rubber band or such. c.) Alice B. brought up the issue of the monthly casino outing. It was decided that this would be canceled until Betty’s return. D.) Edna reminded us of the Homeowners meeting tonight @ 6:45 PM. e.) Jeanne will send out e-mails requesting a head count for the luncheon following Colette’s memorial service – please respond. Those who do not respond or who do not have e-mail service will be contacted by phone by Gladys. f.) No SCRCR meeting next week – it’s Thanksgiving!
8. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:13AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 8, 2012

Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 8, 2012

1.       Call to Order:   Jim: absent. Joan T. opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Alice and Dennis: Visitors: Carol and Gary from Iowa (family of Jim and Linda A.). Welcome back went out to Stan, Suzette, Mary T., Don, Vi and Magda.

3.       Vice-President:  Joan: Joan is moving back to continental Ranch. We now have 85 members.

4.       Secretary:  Jeanne: 39 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of Oct.25 were approved and accepted, (as there was no formal meeting last week).

5.       Treasurer:  Walt: The total in the treasury is now $708.22.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Refreshments:  Today: Suzette and Mary T. Next week: Al, Susanne and Magda. Thank you!

b.      Sunshine:  Linda D: a.) Colette appears to be somewhat better this week but still having good days interspersed with bad days. Ed thanks us for cards, flowers, etc. and requests that we continue to pray for Colette. b.) Lew reports that Agnes is having no seizures but still has G-I problems and will be having an MRI. c.) Jeanne reports that Sandy P. is having back problems. Lou M. is home and seems to be doing well. d.) Jeanne also got notice from Donna S. that Dan has a problem with carpal tunnel and a clot in his leg. e.) No further news re Bo but Betty can be reached at her e-mail address.

c.       Historian:  Magda: Explained to newcomers about her position as historian and about collecting tab tops for Ronald McDonald House as well as magazines for Urgent Care facility.

d.      Philanthropy: Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations. Susan D. has envelope for coupons.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn: An explanation of the purpose of the Busybody was given for our newcomers.

7.       Activities:  Joyce G.:  Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.) Tubac Balloon Festival: Notify Joyce if you are driving or need a ride. Per Magda, the weather should be lousy! b.) For those going to Kartchner Caverns on Nov. 30^th, be sure to get your tickets online for the 11:45 AM tour. The website is azstateparks.com. c.) The Wagon Ride to see the Christmas lights is canceled. We will be going by car instead. d.) Dennis gave a summary of the music which will be performed at the upcoming SASO concert. e.) JoAnn reported that the Wednesday hike went well. Next week the hikers will go to the petroglyph path behind the Redemptorist Renewal Center on Picture Rocks Rd. No hike on the day before Thanksgiving. f.) Kudos and applause went out to the activities committee for the hard work performed this past year.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Joan T. reminded people about the photos for the SCRCR Who’s Who book. b.) Birthday celebrants Jorge, Bob V. and Dorothy B. shared personal information about themselves – thank you! c.) Don V. shared a joke with the group. d.) JoAnn gave info about a walking group which meets behind the library on Wednesday from 9:15- 9:45AM. This is part of the Marana Seniors and membership is required at the cost of $40.00 per year. Details on line. e.) Linda D. told us how to assist people on the east coast who are suffering deprivation from Hurricane Sandy. World Care collects used/new blankets, clothing, etc. and delivers the items directly to those in need. There is a drop off/collection site at “A Family Discount Storage” on 4320 W. Ina. f.) Lew M. has had several losses this past month (death of a sister, niece and then a grandson who is suffering from a severe head injury)! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. g.) Walt says everything is in place for the Christmas party. We will have individual table of about 6-8 people each.

9.       Adjournment: Joan: The meeting was adjourned at 10:17AM.