Saturday, November 1, 2014

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. 1st  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.