Minutes of Meeting of January 28, 2016
1. Call to Order: Larry called the meeting to order @ 9:30 in Iles’ absence and we did the Pledge. Larry thanked us all again for his well deserved plaque.
2. Hostesses: Barb and Susan welcomed back a few folks we hadn’t seen in awhile and those new folks that were introduced last week indeed have become new members J
3. Vice-President:Larry reports we now have 114 members with 55 in attendance today.
4. Secretary: Minutes approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol reports our balance is $834.00. Dues are due now.
6. Coordinators Reports
a. Refreshments: Coffee is $2.00 with free refills and pastries are $1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Sandy read a thank you card received from Kay Peptis’ family, also that Joan Travis Triumph is recuperating from a broken hip and doing well. Don O. seems to be doing OK.
c. Historian: Magda received a whole great big bunch of tabs and thanked everyone. They really do help the Ronald McDonald House and you can go on-line to their web-site and it will tell you exactly what is done with them and how much they contribute to helping folks.
d. Philanthropy: Jim took over about 154 pounds of citrus to the food bank and they were very happy to get that. They are happy for any citrus you can bring them.
e. Busybody: Nothing new to report.
f. Activities: See list below of upcoming events. If there is something you want put on the agenda, please see Rose. Rose gave the floor to Barb L. to explain about the upcoming visit to the University’s hydroponic gardens.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Cheryl W. advised that her church packed up and shipped over 230,000 pounds of food for the Feed the Hungry drive. They surpassed their goal! Good job!!!
8. Thought for the Day: Sandy had a great thought for the day and a cute joke.
9. Adjournment: Larry adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM.
