Minutes of Meeting of Feb.25, 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 Arnie Anderson brought his daughter in law Kathleen as a guest. We had another mystery guest known as Bruce. Susan announced her old house is for sale. Barb will be undergoing same day surgery tomorrow. Goodbye gall bladder.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 111 members, 50 members in attendance.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes of 02/019/2015 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: provided detailed treasurer report. Current balance is $1986. There are checks to be deposited (waiting on last minute dues payment due end of month. ($24.00 per member).
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: Stan Stein is taking it day by day and enjoys receiving cards. Janet Kells is back home and doing better. Richard Blehm has had a long bout of flu.
c. Historian: Magda: absent today.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: no report this week.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: If there are any changes in a member’s emergency information or if you are going to be out of town for an extended period of time. Gladys noted she has received a good response.
7. Activities: Rose M.: Upcoming activities include Senior Safari Day at Reid Zoo, Rillito Race Track, Police station tour, Toy show, and St. Patrick’s Day dinner. AMARG Boneyard Tour @ Pima Air Museum (must pay ASAP to reserve tickets. Next Gas Light Theatre is in April. See Signup sheets. Further details on next page).
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) It was decided that a meeting will be held 3/5 (next week) for those that will not be going to the Sr. Day at the Zoo. b.) Yvonne reported on hike at Wasson Peak. There was a long and short version. 15 hikers attended. Some were greeted by a Rattler on the way back. Hikers will be having their own picnic on 3/11/15. Bring your own lunch at Silverbell Lake. Future hikes will be contingent on weather. See Yvonne’s blog. c.) some members made note to be on the alert for people approaching homeowners for home repairs. These individuals are aggressive and do not take no for an answer. It is felt these individuals are scammers and we should be on guard. d.) Several members took up on suggestion to “cowboy up” today in spirit of the Rodeo. Showing off our cowboy hats, boots, shirts and belts.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with a quote about friendship.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
