Minutes of Meeting for September 15, 2016
1. Call to Order: Iles W., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by singing God Bless America. Iles had a couple of announcements and one in particular was bittersweet. Our Dear Edna who is the “bestest” cake maker ever, is retiring from making our birthday cakes. It’s just too much anymore which we can all identify with. We all thanked her for her many years of inspired, delicious cakes with a hearty round of well-deserved applause! Also Iles reminded everyone that the coffee is $2.00 a cup with free refills and the pastries are $1.00 each. We have been running short every week and we have to make up the difference out of our treasury. Iles also reminded everyone that we will soon be picking charities to give donations to at Christmas time. Further Iles told all the new folks to go with Val R., and have their pictures taken for our “Who’s Who” book.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.!!!!! We had our Dear Susan back with us today along with her husband Gene as well as our Dear Debi S. who is one of us but she is still working (for a little while longer anyway) who will be back with us soon. It was so great to see them all!!!! There were 40 in attendance today. Barb also introduced a possible new member Diane and we hope she will join us.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: 115 SCRCR members total.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes for September 8, 2016 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: We have $2,235.00 in the bank.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Sandy P.: Mary T., was ill but is home now and recuperating. Tressie is getting better. Sandy and Jeanne are checking in on Adria and hopefully we’ll have a report on how to help her. She has not been well.
b. Historian: Magda: Magda thanked everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls, etc., during her recent illness and thanked everyone once again for saving the pull tabs for her for Ronald McDonald House.
c. Busybody: Elaine H.: Just a reminder for the new folks to be sure and give her your emergency information. It does come in handy folks and we promise it is strictly confidential!
d. Philanthropy: Walt R.: Walt will go out to the Food Bank next week after the meeting.
e. Activities: Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Walt R., brought up the Christmas part and we all agreed on Tuesday, December 13th as the date. It’s always a great time at Taste of Texas with good food, good music and most importantly….super great people!!!!!
Jorge spoke with Jim A., and Jim and Linda are working their way back to us. Poor Linda broke her foot so she’s in one of those boot dealies which is not a whole lot of fun. Please be careful Linda J
8. Thought of the Day: As always, Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with a great ending joke.
9. Adjournment: Iles W.: The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.
