Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 5, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles W. opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Shared some jokes and a hissy tongue twister.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported no new members. Barb thanked all for the basket she received.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 111 members, 38 members in attendance.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes of 02/26/2015 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: provided treasurer report. Current balance is $1986. There are still checks to be deposited (waiting on last minute dues payments due today. ($24.00 per member). To date 93 have paid. 5 members are no fee (residing at assisted living) and 14 have not paid. Larry will be contacting those for a last chance to bring membership up to date .
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: was unable to attend but left update with Larry as follows: Lily broke her fibula and was in N.W. Hospital. She is now in Rm 1164 at LifeCare Center across street from NW. Saturday is her birthday. Cards/visits welcome. Lew advised us that Kay Peptis is back at the Fountains now (good news). Nancy delivered baskets.
c. Historian: Magda: ready to send the pop top tabs for Ronald McDonald House. She brought in a huge bag. 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.: 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, Marana Founders Day- Bus tour, book sale at the library on Saturday, Rillito Race Track,St. Patrick’s Day dinner. AMARG Boneyard Tour @ Pima Air Museum (must pay ASAP to reserve tickets. Gas Light Theatre is in April. See Signup sheets. Further details on next page).
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Members commented again to be on the lookout for unsolicited individuals coming around offering home repairs. Some are real and some are scammers. If in doubt check it out before letting someone into your home. b.) Jim A. reported on the hike to Madera Canyon (6 miles). All hikers past and present will have a picnic on 3/11/15. Bring your own lunch at Silverbell Lake. c.) Edna mentioned her use of a driving school for a fee to obtain a speedy license renewal to avoid long DMV lines. Others suggested requesting Senior/Disabled status at motor vehicle. This will get you to prompt service. d.) Rose reminded all volunteers are always needed at the Library.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with a quote.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
