Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 13, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 13, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then again shared some great jokes and a very inspirational story.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcome back to those who have been gone for a while.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 105 members. A new roster was sent out this morning. More hard copies will be available at the next meeting. If other members would print out a few copies for distribution, that would be much appreciated.
4. Secretary: Jeanne L.: Minutes of 10/30/14 were approved and accepted. There was no meeting last week. 52 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount remains at $750.00. The final tally for the 20^{th Anniversary Celebration was $452.00. Tickets are available for the Great American Playhouse performance and payments are needed today.}
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each. A tip jar is now available for the staff of the Station.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: a.) Edna is back today and doing well. b.) Stan S. has had bad news about the cancer in his lung and will have to undergo more extensive chemotherapy. Please keep Stan and Suzette in your prayers!
3. Historian: Magda: (absent).
4. Philanthropy: Mike T: (absent).
5. Busybody: JoAnn: any changes in emergency information, please report to JoAnn.
7. Activities: Joyce: a.)Updates on the upcoming activities may be found in the agenda. b.) Six members have yet to pay for the ice hockey tickets. c.) 50 members have signed up for the Christmas Party – more would be appreciated. d.) Bring Christmas gifts for children to the meeting on Dec. 2nd. e.) Joyce will check into procedure for donating items/gifts to veterans at the VA Hospital in place of sending boxes overseas. f.) The Mormon Light Tour may be changed to Dec. 8th if those attending are agreeable. g.) Arizona Inn cannot accommodate the 40 people who have signed up so that luncheon will be changed to The Gallery. h.) For the Trolley trip, be sure to be on the 3:20 PM bus at the Mercado St. Augustine in order to be at Pizzeria Bianco by 4:00PM. Questions – please contact Joyce.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.)Walt will put together the Anniversary Celebration book and pass it on to Magda. b.) Hiking went well yesterday. Next week the group will do the Linda Vista Loop. There is a possibility that there will be no hiking for two weeks after that. A decision will be made next week. c.) JoAnn will have the box ready for Christmas cards at next week’s meeting. d.) Dennis gave information about the Fox Theatre 75th Anniversary of Tucson Studios. The film titled "Arizona" will be shown at 2:00 pm on Nov. 23rd. Cost is $5.00 each for seniors. e.) Iles presented information about a scam which is being promoted by a local business, namely Precision Toyota in which they represent an auto inspection as if it were a state requirement. If anybody hears about other things like this happening please report it to the group. f.) November birthdays are celebrated today.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P. left us with a couple of interesting "thoughts of the day".
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 30, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 30, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcome back to those who have been gone for a while. New members Cecilia and Barbara D. were introduced.
3. Vice-President: Larry L. (absent): We now have 105 members. Larry also mentioned the need for donated computers. If you have one, please contact Armando Q. or larry L.
4. Secretary: Jeanne L.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 53 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount remains at $750.00.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each. A tip jar is now available for the staff of the Station.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: No reports of any ill members again this week!
3. Historian: Magda: To continue as historian for another year since Helen W. is unable to take over this position. Revisions will be made in the method of handling the historical information of the group. Magda will be gone for a while so please remember to attend the meeting if you have a birthday coming up this month.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: total amount for the Food Bank this month was 45 lbs. of food and $203.00.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: any changes in emergency information, please report to JoAnn.
7. Activities: Joyce : a.)Thanks to all who helped with the anniversary celebration! b.)Please check the agenda for upcoming activities and be sure to sign the signup sheets for anything you are interested in. c.)Ice hockey on either Feb. 21 or 22, depending on best seats available. Cost is $20.00 each. d.) Pot luck next Thursday at Crossroads Park in place of the usual meeting. Bring coffee and chairs. e.) Dick J. pointed out that several local restaurants are opening soon and to please patronize them. f.) Yvonne C. reported that 11 people hiked the wild Burro Trail yesterday and another short hike will take place next Wednesday. Meet at 8:00AM in front of Point of Grace on Twin Peaks.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Rose M. informed us of the book sale on Saturday Nov. 1^{st  from 9am to 4pm at Wheeler Taft Abbott Sr. library}
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P. left us with a couple of interesting "thoughts of the day".
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 AM.