Minutes of Meeting for July 21, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for July 21, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Larry L., started this session at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance and Paul B. led us in singing God Bless America.  Larry followed up with some funny thoughts to ponder.

2.        Host/Hostess:  Barb L., happy to see everyone and that we had 48 in attendance today.  Again, very good for the middle of summer.

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:  114 SCRCR members total.

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for July 14, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   No report today.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   No report – everyone is well.

b.       Historian:  Magda:  Thanked everyone once again for the pull tabs from cans for the Ronald McDonald House.  She told us that Barbara R. should be returning at the end of August or early September.  She was also going to call Adria whom we haven’t seen in quite a while unfortunately.

c.       Philanthropy: Walt R.:  Taking around $70.00 plus food to the Marana Food Bank today.

d.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  Just a reminder to all new folks to get her their emergency contact information.

e.       Activities:  Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:   In light of what’s going on in the world today, Magda had a wonderful idea to honor our remarkable Marana Police Department with a “thank-you” basket of fruit and food-stuffs.  To that end we will collect fresh fruit, cookies, cakes, health/power bars, things the Officers can take with them in the car and eat easily, on AUGUST 4^TH.  This is the only day we will be collecting as we will package it up and take it right to the police departments.  Magda will get thank you cards and she and Kristi and anyone else who wants to, will take it to the two police locations - Ina Road and Marana Road.

8.       Thought of the Day: Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with an awesome ending joke as always.

9.       Adjournment: Larry L.:  The meeting was adjourned at10:07 AM.

Upcoming SCRCR Events as of July 21, 2016 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES 

Ø  Wed., July 27th 7 p.m. – Gaslight Theater – “The Revengers” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00 PM. 

Ø  Thurs., July 28^th, 5 pm – Dinner @ Cheesecake Factory-60 W. Wetmore-Tucson Mall.  Reservation for 20.

Ø Tues., August 16^th – Tour of HF Coors Pottery located @ 1600 S. Cherrybell in Tucson.  You must be there by 9:45 am as tour begins promptly @10:00 am.  Cost is $10.00 per person, prepaid confirmation required at least 2 weeks in advance.  This is a one hour tour and everyone must wear closed toed shoes, since the tour will start in the factory.  If any of you have breathing difficulties, it is suggested you bring a mask to wear in the factory part of the tour.  NOTE:  NEED MONEY BY NEXT MEETING, THURSDAY, JULY 28^TH PLEASE AND THANK YOU.

Ø  Mon., August 22^nd – Lunch @ 11:00 am @ Shlomo & Vito’s Deli @ 2870 E. Skyline Drive at noon.  Reservation for 16.

Ø  Thurs., August 25th @ 5 p.m. - Dinner @ P. F. Chang’s @ 1805 E. River Road.  Reservations for 14.

Ø  Sun., September 11^th or Sun., September 25^th – Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum @ 3975 N. Miller Av.  Awaiting confirmation.

Minutes of Meeting for July 14, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for July 14, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Iles started this session at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance and Paul B. led us in singing God Bless America. Iles followed up with some great jokes and then introduced the “Birthday Kids”.   As always, Edna did a spectacular job on the birthday cake!!  Thank you Edna!!!  Iles also reminded us about the $2.00 for coffee (with free refills) and $1.00 for each pastry or fruit.

2.        Host/Hostess:  Barb L. welcomed back Suzette and Mary (founding members) who haven’t been here in a while and also welcomed back Rosemary and Margaret.  We had 49 in attendance today.  Pretty good for the middle of summer!

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:  114 SCRCR members total.

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for July 7, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We have $2,385.00 in the bank.   So far this year we have given the Marana Food Bank $496.00 and 325# of foodstuffs.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   No report – all is well.

b.       Historian:  Magda:  Thanked everyone once again for the pull tabs from cans for the Ronald McDonald House and also wanted to remind everyone of “Where Are They Now” and to let her know about any past members or folks who can’t make the meetings anymore.  She saw Betty and Betty told her she misses us but she has been taking care of Beau.

c.       Philanthropy: Jim A.:  No report.

d.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

e.       Activities:  Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).                                                                                                                                          

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Kristi again brought in the applications for the Citizens Police Academy which starts September 7^th, as well as applications for the “Ride-Along” program. 

 Sandy P. wanted to remind all the new members that she and Tony have 3 walkers and 2 wheelchairs should anyone need one.

8.       Thought of the Day: Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with an awesome ending joke that had everyone laughing!

9.       Adjournment: Iles W.:  The meeting was adjourned around 10:00 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for July 7, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for July 7, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Iles started this session at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance and the group sang God Bless America. Iles followed up with some great jokes. 

2.        Host/Hostess:  Barb L. welcomed our newest members Margaret and Shawn as well as Shirley who has come back to us and to those who haven’t been here in awhile.   We had 47 in attendance today which is awesome for being the middle of summer.

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:  113 SCRCR members total.

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for June 30, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We have $2,377.00 in the bank.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:  Susan is still recovering albeit not as quickly as we’d all love to see her happy, smiling face back here!  We miss you Susan, very much!!!  Carol is doing very well and Janet Kels is back home in her apartment and doing OK.   Let’s remember everyone in our prayers.

b.      Historian:  Magda:  Thanked everyone once again for the pull tabs from cans for the Ronald McDonald House and also wanted to remind everyone of “Where Are They Now” and to let her know about any past members or folks who can’t make the meetings anymore.

c.       Philanthropy: Walt R.  Walt took $63.00 to the food bank.

d.      Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

e.       Activities:  Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).                                                                                                                                

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Kristi again brought in the applications for the Citizens Police Academy which starts September 7^th, as well as applications for the “Ride-Along” program. 

 Sandy P. wanted to remind all the new members that she and Tony have 3 walkers and 2 wheelchairs should anyone need one.

8.       Thought of the Day: Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with a great joke as always.

9.       Adjournment: Iles W.:  The meeting was adjourned around 10:01 AM.

Upcoming SCRCR Events as of July 7, 2016 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES 

Ø  Tues., July 19th - Fish Fry @ The Station. 5 p.m.  Reservation for 30.

Ø  Wed., July 27th 7 p.m. – Gaslight Theater – “The Revengers” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00 PM. 

Ø  Thurs., July 28^th, 5 pm – Dinner @ Cheesecake Factory-60 W. Wetmore-Tucson Mall.  Reservation for 20.

Ø  Tues., August 16^th – Tour of HF Coors Pottery located @ 1600 S. Cherrybell in Tucson.  You must be there by 9:45 am as tour begins promptly @10:00 am.  Cost is $10.00 per person, prepaid confirmation required at least 2 weeks in advance.  This is a one hour tour and everyone must wear closed toed shoes, since the tour will start in the factory.  If any of you have breathing difficulties, it is suggested you bring a mask to wear in the factory part of the tour.

Ø  Mon., August 22^nd – Lunch @ Shlomo & Vito’s Deli @ 2870 E. Skyline Drive at noon.  Reservation for 16.

Ø  Thurs., August 25th @ 5 p.m. - Dinner @ P. F. Chang’s @ 1805 E. River Road.  Reservations for 14.

 

Minutes of Meeting for June 30, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for June 30, 2016

1.       Call to Order:   Iles started this session at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance and the group sang God Bless America. Iles followed up with some great jokes.  Iles reminded everyone of the cost of the coffee ($2.00 with free refills) and fruit and pastries ($1.00 each).  Also, the fact that we pay The Station $50.00 a week to meet there and with all the snowbirds gone, we don’t usually make the $50.00 which we then have to take out of our treasury. So please remember to “ante up” J

2.        Host/Hostess:  Barb L. welcomed two more new possible members – Margaret and Shawn.   We had 31 in attendance today.

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:  111 SCRCR members total.

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for June 23, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.       Treasurer:  Carol A.:   No Carol today, so no report.

6.      Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:  Susan is still recovering albeit not as quickly as we’d all love to see her happy, smiling face back here!  We miss you Susan, very much!!!  Carol is doing well after her procedure.  

b.      Historian:  Magda:  Thanked everyone once again for the pull tabs from cans for the Ronald McDonald House and also wanted to remind everyone of  “Where Are They Now” and to let her know about any past members or folks who can’t make the meetings anymore.

c.       Philanthropy: Walt R.  Walt will take what’s been collected to the food bank.

d.      Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report but did say that after not making a couple of meetings due to doctor appointments, she realized how much she missed the group and the laughter when not here.  I think we can all identify with that – one morning a week where we can forget all worries, problems, whatever and just enjoy being together.

e.       Activities:  Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).                                                                                                                                

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Kristi again brought in the applications for the Citizens Police Academy which starts September 7^th, as well as applications for the “Ride-Along” program.  Also a reminder to everyone that not only does Magda collect the pull tabs from cans, but she also collects towels, blankets, etc., for Project Hope which saves cats from being out on the street or euthanized.  Joey L. also collects the grocery bags, towels, pillows, and blankets for the Pima County Animal Shelter.  Sandy P. collects the “Boxtops for Education” that you will find on boxes, soup cans, etc.  Julie S. collects the little hotel/motel size bottles of shampoos, conditioners, lotions, soaps, etc. for those less fortunate, as well as the front part of Christmas cards and Greeting cards for another worthy charity who’s name escapes me at the moment, sorry.  I know someone will tell me what it is……please J

8.       Thought of the Day: Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with a great joke.

9.       Adjournment: Iles W.:  The meeting was adjourned around 10ish.

Upcoming SCRCR Events as of June 30, 2016 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

Ø  Mon, July 11TH – 12 noon lunch @ The Parish. 6453 N. Oracle.  Reservation for 10.

Ø  Tues., July 19TH - Fish Fry @ The Station. 5 p.m.  Reservation for 30.

Ø  Wed., July 27th 7 p.m. – Gaslight Theater – “The Revengers” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00 PM.  PLEASE NOTE:  Need your payment by July 7^th.

Ø  Thurs., July 28^th, 5 pm – Dinner @ Cheesecake Factory-60 W. Wetmore-Tucson Mall.  Reservation for 20.

Ø  Tues., August 16^th – Tour of HF Coors Pottery located @ 1600 S. Cherrybell in Tucson.  You must be there by 9:45 am as tour begins promptly @10:00 am.  Cost is $10.00 per person, prepaid confirmation required at least 2 weeks in advance.  This is a one hour tour and everyone must wear closed toed shoes, since the tour will start in the factory.  If any of you have breathing difficulties, it is suggested you bring a mask to wear in the factory part of the tour.

Ø  Mon., August 22^nd – Lunch @ Shlomo & Vito’s Deli @ 2870 E. Skyline Drive at noon.  Reservation for 16.

Ø  Thurs., August 22^nd @ 5 p.m. - Dinner @ P. F. Chang’s @ 1805 E. River Road.  Reservations for 14.