Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of March 31, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of March 31, 2016
  1. Call to Order:   Iles: Iles called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am followed by a great joke. 
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L. and Susan D.:  Both girls missing today.  Susan still recuperating and Barb had an issue at home.
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.:  Larry wasn’t here but we have 107 members and 45 attended today.
  4. Secretary:  Kristi G.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
  5. Treasurer:  Carol:  We have $2,820.00 in the bank.   As Carol put it so succinctly “we’re loaded” J
  6. Coordinators’ Reports:
    1. 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 but it’s going to take some time.  We miss you Susan!  Also, Jeanne’s surgery is next Thursday April 7th.  Larry has assured us he will keep us posted on her progress.  Dorothy G. continues to recuperate and is home.  Let’s get those prayers working in overtime for all our girls!!
c.       Historian:  Magda:  No Magda and Armando again today L.
    1. Philanthropy:  John reports that we sent 68 pounds of citrus and other miscellaneous goods to the food bank as well as $11.00.
e.      Busybody:  Elaine H.:  Nothing to report.
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.

·         April 7th:  Dr. Thai from NW Hospital a cardiologist will speak with us.
·         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.
·         Thursday, April 21st:  This will be our picnic/talent show beginning at 9:30 at Crossroads Park which is next to the Abbett Library at Cortaro and Silverbell.  Cheryl Walker has kindly offered to coordinate the talent show for us – thanks Cheryl “Woo Hoo”.  Everyone please bring a dish to share.  This will be a lot of fun. J 
·         Tuesday, April 26th:  Gaslight – “The Rise of the Sheik” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00. Cost $16.00.  See Linda or Bea if you would like to go.
·         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.
·         There is a SIGN UP SHEET for those interested in going to Casino Del Sol for lunch and gambling.  We will need to carpool.
·         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
·         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 next week with more information.

7.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group:    Colleen asked if anyone would be interested in going to the Gaslight in Oro Valley and there is a lot of interest in that. Colleen will check it out and get back to us with more info.
8.       Thought of the Day:  Sandy P.:  Sandy had a great thought for the day and a cute joke.
  1. Adjournment:   Iles ended the meeting at 10:26.