Minutes of Meeting of Aug 14, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of Aug 14, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcome back to Alice B.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 101 active members and 3 inactive members. Revisions of by-laws and job descriptions will be coming up. The Election committee is waiting until we have a few more members back for the winter season.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: (absent) but she reported that the total in the treasury is unchanged and currently. at $1268.00. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P. (absent): Jim A. reported that Ed D.’s problem is a muscle related issue and he requires rest at this point.
3. Historian: Magda: (absent)
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: 20# of food, $20.00 cash and a check for $40.00 went to the Marana Food Bank.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: Gladys will be covering in JoAnn’s absence next week.
6. Activities: Joyce: a.) A tentative Fall schedule is out (see agenda) – more copies of it will be available at next week’s meeting. More will be added to it as time and space permit. b.) Joyce asked for suggestions and received a few which she will look into.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Jim will be gone for 6 weeks and needs someone to handle the transport of the game materials – preferably someone who stays and plays. b.) Alice B. expressed thanks for all the well wishes and offers of assistance. She also noted that she is the "caretaker" of several Items such as walkers, wheelchairs, etc. which belong to the seniors. If anyone is in need of items such as these, please contact her. c.) August birthdays were celebrated today. d.) If anyone is in need of a name badge, please contact Larry L.
8. Thought of the Day: Jennette T. left us with a couple of interesting "thoughts of the day". 
9. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM.

PLEASE NOTE

We are an active group of congenial senior citizens and retirees who meet at 9:00 AM on most Thursdays at The Station Pub and Grill at Wade and Silverbell in Marana, Arizona. The group has been in continuous existence since 1994. Priopr to January 2013 we met at the Continental Ranch Community Center. The Association Board of Directors changed the use policy of the community center to include a $40.00 fee for each weekly meeting. With our small operating budget we were unable to continue meeting there. Rock N Java hosted our meetings until their business closed.   Now our home is The Station.

Minutes of Meeting of Aug 7, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of Aug 7, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcome back went out to all the members who have been missing for a while.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 104 members. New rosters will be coming out again next week.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is currently at $1268.00. Four members were dropped who are not current on their dues.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: a.) Don S. is doing well after having neck surgery. b.) Ed D. was in hospital for tests regarding back pain but it appears that his situation is under control. c.) Jeanne gave an update on Alice B.’s condition and the group requested a signup sheet to assist Alice in traveling to and from radiation treatment appointments. As soon as Jeanne knows the schedule, she will make up a signup sheet.
3. Historian: Magda: Thanks went to Walt and Larry for pictures of Gladys’ birthday party for the memory book.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: 16# of food, $16.00 and a check for $20.00 went to the Marana Food Bank.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: Please keep all contact information current. JoAnn also gave an update on the hiking. Yvonne C. will be organizing the hikes this coming season. Yvonne introduced herself to the new members and stated that she would be happy to accept any assistance in arranging the hikes.
7. Activities: Joyce: a.) The activities group met and arranged a schedule for the Fall season. This information should be available next week. b.) Joyce expressed concern about the number of members who sign up and don’t show for activities. This adversely affects primarily the lunches and dinners since restaurants make special efforts to accommodate our group. More discussion will follow as to how to correct this situation but the group strongly urged that members be considerate and responsible. If you can’t attend an activity, please contact Joyce!!! c.) Jeanne announced that Alice B. will no longer be handling the Gaslight Theatre arrangements. Linda A. will take over this activity but since she will be gone in September, Joyce will cover the next performance. Signup sheet is available and the money will be due by Sept. 11^th.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Jim encouraged members to stay after the games to have lunch at The Station since they have been so accommodating to us in allowing the use of their facility for our meetings. b.) Betty thanked those who have donated to the church fund for the homeless and she will continue collections for about 2 more weeks. c.) Rose M. informed the group about the Rummage Sale for the Marana High School Band Boosters. This takes place on Sat. Aug. 9th from 6:00AM to Noon at the Community Center on Coachline Blvd. Cash donations as well as donations of bikes, books, electronics, furniture, clothing, etc. are welcome. Since they will be paying for the use of the facility, please consider dropping by with a cash donation if you have no other items to donate. Thank you!
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy left us with an interesting "thought of the day". 
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 31, 2014

                                                                  

Minutes of Meeting of July 31, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Alice K., Hilde, Adria, Frank and Bobby were welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 104 members. Larry gave us an update on the roster corrections and availability. He also reminded us of the upcoming elections in October.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Absent
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P. (absent): Nancy gave us an update on Jeannie M.’s condition as well as Lew’s recent move to The Fountains.
3. Historian: Magda: Request made for pictures of Gladys’ birthday party for the memory book.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: No report.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: Requested contact information for "snow birds" who have a second residence for part of the year.
7. Activities: Joyce: Signup sheets are available through August for upcoming lunches and dinners. Some changes have been made so please check the agenda. Joyce will be setting up a meeting with the committee to arrange activities for the Fall schedule.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) JoAnn R. mentioned the concert in the park coming up on Saturday. This is a free event but bring your chairs and blankets. b.) Betty reminded us of the church sponsored "collection for the homeless" which should continue for approximately one more month. c.) Magda shared with the group that today is the 49^{th anniversary of her marriage to Armando – YEAH!!!!}
9. Thought of the Day: Walt closed out the meeting with another joke in place of Sandy’s thought for the day.
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Alice K., Hilde, Adria, Frank and Bobby were welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 104 members. Larry gave us an update on the roster corrections and availability. He also reminded us of the upcoming elections in October.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 36 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Absent
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P. (absent): Nancy gave us an update on Jeannie M.’s condition as well as Lew’s recent move to The Fountains.
3. Historian: Magda: Request made for pictures of Gladys’ birthday party for the memory book.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: No report.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: Requested contact information for "snow birds" who have a second residence for part of the year.
7. Activities: Joyce: Signup sheets are available through August for upcoming lunches and dinners. Some changes have been made so please check the agenda. Joyce will be setting up a meeting with the committee to arrange activities for the Fall schedule.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) JoAnn R. mentioned the concert in the park coming up on Saturday. This is a free event but bring your chairs and blankets. b.) Betty reminded us of the church sponsored "collection for the homeless" which should continue for approximately one more month. c.) Magda shared with the group that today is the 49^{th anniversary of her marriage to Armando – YEAH!!!!}
9. Thought of the Day: Walt closed out the meeting with another joke in place of Sandy’s thought for the day.
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.