Meeting March 11, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles W. opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Shared some jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported one new member, Bruce. Janet Kells was in attendance today. Today is Birthday celebrations (please sign cards).
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have tentatively 111 members (some members still catching up). 52 members in attendance.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes of 03/05/2015 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol was absent: Iles provided treasurer report. Current balance is $2226. More dues payments still pending.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: purchased numerous birthday cards and 2 get well cards.
c. Historian: Magda: mailing the pop top tabs for Ronald McDonald House today. She thanked all and asked that we all keep drinking for the next collection.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: no report this week.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: No changes this week.
7. Activities: Rose M.: Book sale at the library on Saturday was canceled, upcoming Rillito Race Track,St. Patrick’s Day dinner. AMARG Boneyard Tour @ Pima Air Museum (must pay ASAP to reserve tickets. Gas Light Theatre in April. See Signup sheets. Further details on next page). Many positive comments were made about the Marana Police/K-9 unit tour. It is suggested we do it again when the police are up to it.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Jim A. stated the Town of Marana police could use volunteers. b.) Hiking club had their picnic yesterday with 24 attending. c.) Joyce G. presented useful information from Pima Council on Aging. Their publication Never Too Late is a wealth of information on support groups, caregiving , activities and much, much more. To join/subscribe Mail application to : Pima Council on Aging , 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson AZ 85710 or go to www.pcoa.org/membership-center/. Further questions see Joyce. d.) free tax prep available at the Library for seniors.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with a quote.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
