Minutes of Meeting of April 7, 2016
1. Call to Order: Iles: Iles called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30. He then turned the mike over to Paul Bach who informed us that his dear wife Joan passed away yesterday. He invited us to a celebration of her life this coming Sunday. We then had a couple of moments of silence for Joan as well as our Jeanne who was undergoing surgery this morning.
Iles then introduced Dr. Thai who gave a very informative talk on cardiology and the great ground-breaking strides they are making. Lots of new and exciting treatments out there for us IF we can get insurance to pay for it!
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb introduced two guests Pedro and Maria and we hope they join us. Barb also reminded us to love one another as we never know what the next moment will bring. Good idea Barb!
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: Larry wasn’t here but we have 107 members and 47 attended today.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: No Carol today so no report but we know the money is safe.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee is $2.00 and refills are free. Pastries are still $1.00 each and fruit is $1.00
b. Sunshine: Sandy P. and Alice K.: Sandy says that Susan is improving every day as is Dorothy G., let’s get those prayers working in overtime for all our girls!! Jeanne will need our prayers as well for her complete recovery.
c. Historian: Magda: No report.
d. Philanthropy: No report.
e. Busybody: Elaine H.: Elaine just wanted everyone to know she got rid of her house line and only uses her cell phone number which is 520.579.8994.
f. Activities: Rose M. and Colleen T.: a.) Sign-up sheets for activities are available on the bar. b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose or Colleen know.
1 Tuesday, April 12th: Dinner @ Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant @ 5:30 PM. Giuseppe’s is located @ 6060 North Oracle near Rudisill. The reservation has been made for 20.
2 Thursday, April 21st: This will be our picnic/talent show beginning at 9:00 at Crossroads Park which is next to the Abbett Library at Cortaro and Silverbell. Cheryl Walker is coordinating the talent show for us – thanks Cheryl. Everyone please bring something to eat or drink to share. This will be a lot of fun. J
3 Tuesday, April 26th: Gaslight – “The Rise of the Sheik” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00. Cost $16.00. PLEASE NOTE – Linda needs the money for this by next Thursday, April 14th. Also this will be the last one until July.
4 Saturday, May 7th: Kentucky Derby Day @ Oldfather Inn @ 4080 W. Ina Road. We need to have someone there at 1:30 to secure tables for us and the race starts at 3:30 PM. There is also a “crazy hat” contest which should be added hilarity. Reservation made there for 20.
5 Sunday, May 8th: Mother’s Day lunch @ Tohono Chul Park – time to be determined. Sign-up sheet
6 Tuesday, May 17th: We will be starting our every other month “Tuesday Night Fish Fry”. This way it won’t be as crowded as Friday nights and Amy and Clint have kindly offered to give us the Friday night reduced prices on Tuesdays. Just another reason we love Amy and Clint!! J
7 Saturday, June 4th: The Gaslight Music Hall in ORO VALLEY – Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas – 50’s rock and roll and it’s really a great show according to some of our members who have seen it before.
8 Sunday, June 19th: Father’s Day lunch @ Tohono Chul Park – time to be determined. Sign-up sheet.
9 Joyce has researched what sounds like a wonderful group trip to Copper Canyon in Mexico. Cost is $1,575.00 per person which includes EVERYTHING! Joyce will have a sign-up sheet soon with more information.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Iles wanted to remind everyone that April 20th is National Weed day – most excellent, groovy J
8. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy had a great thought for the day and a cute joke.
9. Adjournment: Iles ended the meeting at 10:17 AM.
