Minutes of Meeting of November 14, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of  November 14, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reminder: Lily’s church will have their jewelry sale next week. Yes, there will be baklava. Bring in your baby pictures for Walt.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. – Don, our visitor from last week, has joined. Val & Rich, Dick & Sue, Jon & Barbara George & Carol , Gordon & LaNeta , and Joan M. returned.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 96 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 58 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $34.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Agnes M. will have surgery next week. Mary M is still in rehab. Barbara R. will have her hip surgery on Dec 7th.
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time. Donna S, brought in a huge bag of tabs. d. Philanthropy: Mike T.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – Next week’s hike is in Sabino Canyon to Seven Falls. Joan reminded everyone about our box for Christmas cards for members. She suggested that you put your name on the back of the envelope in case it cannot be delivered. We are again going to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in the Marana School District. Walt suggested that we bring them to the Dec 5th meeting to allow time to distribute. There are a lot of toys collected for the younger children, but not much for older ones. It was suggested that gift cards to Walmart, Target, etc. would be a good choice. Val reminded us of the annual Messiah Sing In on the first Monday in Dec. She will bring in more info next week.
f. Activities: Alice B. – The produce at the Arizona greenhouses will not be ready for tour next week, so the tour has been postponed until February.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): . Rock N” Java will move on Jan. 31st. So we will have to find a new location. Jim A. is chairing a committee to find a new location.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.
.Bill Kazaros an insurance rep for Medicare programs. He answered a lot of questions. He clarified the difference between Medicare Advantage and Supplementary Insurance programs. More information can be obtained on his web site, MITucson.con.
The Rock N’ Java is sponsoring the The Diamonds Vocal Band featuring Mel Rivers, formally from three Drifters on Dec.7th at 8:00 pm.. If you like music from this era, it would be nice show of appreciation for their hospitality.

Minutes of Meeting of November 7, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of November 7, 2013 

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Walt reminded everyone to sign up for the Christmas party. A minimum of 35 is needed. According to the sign up sheet, we have exceeded the minimum. Walt suggested that we hold a contest to identify members from their baby pictures. No details were decided. Since there will not be a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2, the installation of officers will take place on Thursday Jan. 9. We will then have our pizza party and then the birthday cake to celebrate the January birthdays.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. – We had one guest, Don.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 45 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $34.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Betty B. send a message that she misses everyone, but is still not up to
attending. Bob V. had surgery on his varicose veins.
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and
only has about half of what she had last year at this time.
d. Philanthropy: Mike T. – Delivered 24 lbs. and $8.00.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – If you borrow any of the puzzles, bring them back when you are finished with
them, so that others can use them. Next weeks hike is in Pima Canyon.
f. Activities: Alice B. – The money,$18.00, for the gaslight is due on Thursday. Nov. 14. Alice reminded
everyone that if they need to make changes to any activities, that they are participating in, must be
made through the Activities Chairperson. In many cases there are requirements or restrictions that
you would not be aware of.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): .
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40

Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lou asked for nomination for Member of the Year. Lilly was on TV highlighting her new church. Lou also modeled his award winning hat that he designed.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. - Dori and John are back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 56 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $25.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Mary Mooney had her hip surgery on Wednesday. Joan Marchese has moved to Illinois. Her new address is: 1515 Barrington Road #613, Hoffman Estates, Ill. 60169 - 847-519-2212
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time.
d. Philanthropy: Mike T. - No delivery this week
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. - She is still missing some contact information.
f. Activities: Alice B. - Because of the early showtime, there will be no group dinner before the Great American Theater on Friday. Dennis gave us a brief description of this week’s concert which will include several coral pieces.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Dick J. - reminded us that this was the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to do what you can to support the cause. Larry will conduct a computer course next meeting.
8. Election Results:
President Lou Marchetti
V-President Dorothy Bruce
Treasurer Carol Altman
Secretary Barbara Romo
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

After the meeting, Gladys Miller from the Pima council on Aging gave us information on various programs and services available to us. She complimented our group for our attitude, energy and concern for others.
We should consider this quite a compliment, since her main activity is working with groups similar to ours.