Thursday, March 27, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of March 27, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of March 27, 2014
1.       Call to Order:  The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM by Lou M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. 
2.       Host/Hostess:  Barbara L. & Susan D. Guests welcomed were Iles daughter Staci , Barbara R’s son-in-law Dan,  Mary Ann from upstate NY, and Continental Ranch residents George and Julie.
3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B. absent 
4.       Secretary:  Barbara R.  The corrected minutes of March 20, 2014 were approved.  Attendance was 66.
5.       Treasurer:   Carol A.  The total in the treasury remains the same as last week, $1,831.
6.       Co ordinators’ Reports:
a.       Refreshments:  Coffee and tea are $1.00 per cup.  Pastries are $1.00 each.
b.       Sunshine:  Stan S. is feeling better each day.  He is walking the dog again.  Just short distances but that’s a big improvement in itself.   He feels this new treatment is working. Vi and Don V. are adjusting to their new home (the pent house).  They are still not quite settled in.  Joan M has been quite ill from a fall.  She also developed pneumonia and a blood clot in her lung and another in her leg.  She has improved now and is in rehab.  Her address is Joan Marchese, 1515 Barrington Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 601e69.  Please notify Sandy if you know of anyone who is ill or needs assistance.
c.        Historian: Magda  Q.  Absent
d.       Philanthropy:  John Z   Nothing to report.
e.        Busybody:  Don’t forget to update emergency info with JoAnn.     
Our hiking team has logged one hundred and eleven (111) miles so far this year.  The next hike is planned for the Wild Burro Trail.  Expect a 370 foot elevation.
f.         Activities:        Alice F-K reported for Joyce reviewing current and future activities listed in our minutes. 
     
7.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  a.) Val R. delivered page 9 for our ‘S.C.R.C.R. Who’s Who‘ album for everybody.  She is reworking some pagesShe has asked that in two weeks we bring our ‘Who’s Who’ album to meeting.  b.)  Iles reminded us about the Monster Truck Race (otherwise known as the Tournament of Destruction) happening this Sat., Mar.29th, at the Rodeo Grounds, 6th Ave. at Irvington.  Gates open for the Pit Party from 5pm to 6pm.  At 7pm the Show opens with our National Anthem.  Tickets are $15 at the ticket office or $13 at Merles Automotive.  For $5 more you can snag a ride in a Monster Truck.  Meet some of our SCRCR members at the ticket office at 6pm or call Iles cell, (520)404-5224, to see where they are sitting in the stands.  c.)  Jane B introduced Kathy Cleere, local attorney, who presented very interesting information regarding Estate Planning.  It was well received with questions asked and answered.  Materials were distributed if contact with her is desired.  d.)  Jorge presented a golf trophy to Val R. for her recent ‘Hole in One’ on the course.


8.       Adjournment:  Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15AM.