Minutes of Meeting of Feb 06. , 2014

Minutes of Meeting of Feb 06. , 2014

1.       Call to Order:   The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM by Lou M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.       Lou M. asked that the replacing of chairs and tables not be left to only a few.  Three tables should be left up after games.  The meeting room, kitchen and restrooms must be left clean as found.  Everyone helping will make the task easier for all.   

3.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L.: Welcomed guest/returning member Helen White.  Alice B’s daughter Debbie and son-in-law Mike said they understand, after visiting our last meeting, why Alice doesn’t want to move to Colorado. 

4.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.  We have 98 members.

5.       Secretary: Barbara R.  The minutes were approved as corrected.  Attendance was 50. 

6.       Treasurer:  Carol A: The total in the treasury is now $1,478.

7.    Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Refreshments: Coffee and pastry are now a personal choice to bring and enjoy.

b.      Sunshine:  Sandy P.  Scheduled back surgery for Betty B. is Feb 12 at North West Hosp.  Medication adjustment may help ease Bo’s depression.  Ed D. is driving, may be able to come to next meeting.  Eva V. is still very weak.  Stan S. is awaiting results from CTScan.  He and Suzette, missing us, will get to a meeting when able.  Please notify Sandy if you know of anyone who is ill or needs assistance.

c.       Historian:  Magda Q thanked members for the can tabs. Keep them coming.  They will be sent in March.  She asked also that we take pictures for the photo album .

d.       Philanthropy:  John Z. no report.

e.       Busybody:  Meeting at Point of Grace parking lot, Jim A. led the 5 mile hike Wed. Feb. 5^th on Romero Pools Trail in Catalina State Park.  Next week JoAnn will lead a beautiful 5 mile hike along Madera Creek in Madera Canyon.  Expect a 600 ft. elevation gain.

f.        Activities: 1.) The next Gaslight performance will be on Feb. 13th.  Please let Alice know if there are birthdays or anniversaries being celebrated.  2.)  Barbara L. noted that members signing up for activities need to notify organizers if unable to attend.  Barbara will try to arrange another tour with Dr. Rorback before the U of A Greenhouse comes down in April.  Fresh tomatoes and peppers are available for sale on these tours. 3.) Jane B. reminded us of the Estate Planning presentation Mar. 27 by local attorney Kathy Cleere.     

8.    Group Concerns/Good of the Group):  a.) Jim reported there are new scams afoot.  One involves use of commercial copy machines and the loss of personal info. b.) BobV. was asked to put together presentations on the history of SCRCR.  c.) Magda will bring Album #1 for viewing next week. d.) Issues are rising concerning our new meeting place. Two scheduling conflicts have arisen prior to our first meeting; there is no storage space for our flag or meeting paraphernalia.  Members find the acoustics poor and lighting too bright.  Rental will be paid monthly.

9.    Adjournment:  Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:20AM.