Sunday, April 6, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of April 03, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of April 03, 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.  We all were delighted to welcome back members Eva V. (looking very well) and Donna St. John with her guest Euginia.  Welcomed also were Iles daughter Millie and her best friend Jake.
3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B. reported membership stands at 95.  
4.       Secretary:  Barbara R.  The corrected minutes of March 27, 2014 were approved.  Attendance was 65.
5.       Treasurer:   Carol A.  The total in the treasury $1,637
6.       Co ordinators’ Reports:
a.       Refreshments:  Coffee and tea are $1.00 per cup.  Pastries are $1.00 each.
b.       Sunshine:  Stan S. is hanging in there.  He and Suzette send their love to all.  Vi and Don V.  are still settling in their new home.  Shirley M. was touched by the card we sent to her and thanks all who signed it.  Agnes M. is due to be moved to a room closer to the elevator so that she can enjoy hot meals.  Betty B is not feeling so well right now because of a bad cold but there is good news.  Her doctor is pleased with the healing progress in her back, also her leg is getting stronger.  Bo B. His doctors are prescribing meds to help him with his depression.    Please notify Sandy if you know of anyone who is ill or needs assistance.
c.        Historian: Magda Q.  brought several very large bags of can tabs so we can see what we have collected.  She will deliver to them to The Ronald McDonald House collection site next week.
d.       Philanthropy:  John Z . reported delivery of 40 pounds of food and $5.00 cash.  A motion was received from the floor and passed unanimously to donate $200.00 to the Marana Food Bank. 
e.        Busybody:  Don’t forget to update emergency info with JoAnn.    
On Apr 2nd our hikers took on the Dove Mountain Trail. It began with the Lower Javelina Trail continuing on the West Lower Javelina Loop to the line shack.  Returning they completed the 4 mile hike with the East Lower Javelina loop.
f.         Activities:        Dorie Z. reported for Joyce who is attending her ill mother. She gave times for a couple current activities listed on page 2 in our minutes.  
     
7.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
 a.) Val R.  has asked that we bring our ‘Who’s Who’ album to meeting this coming Thursday, April 10, 2014.  We will each update our own copy.  b.) April birthdays will be celebrated at our Apr. 10th meeting. c.) Dick J. reported the Committee looking into the Honorary Membership matter found no need to change the By Laws at this time.  Those granted Honorary Membership currently are Janet Kells, Don and Vi Vosberg, Kay Peptis  d.) Darice Johnson, representative from Marana Community Center/Community Room brought information regarding their Senior program.  The offerings are many and membership is $40.00 per year.


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