IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE NOTE We are an active group of congenial senior citizens and retirees who meet at 9:00 AM on most Thursdays at The Station Pub and Grill at Wade and Silverbell in Marana, Arizona. The group has been in continuous existence since 1994. Prior to January 2013 we met at the Continental Ranch Community Center. The Association Board of Directors changed the use policy of the community center to include a $40.00 fee for each weekly meeting. With our small operating budget we were unable to continue meeting there. Rock N Java hosted our meetings until their business closed.   Now our home is The Station.

Minutes of Meeting for November 17, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for November 17, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Iles W., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America.   Iles and myself in accord with Carol and Larry presented Edna with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a certificate of thanks and lifetime membership in SCRCR for her beautiful birthday cakes that she has made for us throughout SCRCR’s lifetime.  Thank you again Edna so much for the thought and most of all the love you put into each cake!

Iles also reminded us to get to either him or one of the board members, your choice for “Person of the Year” to be awarded at the first meeting of the New Year which is rapidly approaching.

2.       Host/Hostess:  Barb L./Susan D.   There were 43 in attendance this morning and we saw that Richard R. and Steve K. were in attendance with their “scooters” to help them both mend from their respective foot and ankle surgeries.  

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:   No Larry today but still 118 SCRCR members total. 

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for November 10, 2016 were approved and accepted.

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We have $1,093.00 in the bank. 

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Dick J., doing a lot better in therapy.  Dorie came through radiation treatment beautifully on two of the tumors but the third one is problematic and the docs are thinking that through thoroughly as well they should.  So let’s keep the prayers going.

b.       Historian:  Magda:   No Magda, no report they are on vacation.

c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  Just reminded the new folks that she keeps all emergency contact information if needed by a family member, etc.

d.       Philanthropy:  Jim A. reminded us that Thanksgiving is coming and the Food Bank will be in even greater need of food and/or money.  He took out 54 pounds of food and $365.00 last week but they always need more.  Thank you for your generosity.

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

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

·         Sharon S. is still collecting Lego sets for children with cancer at Banner Children’s Hospital and will through December 1^st, perhaps longer but for sure by December 1^st.

·         Jim and Jorge reported that the hike this past Wednesday was almost 8 miles due to a couple of wrong turns L  They say they won’t do that again BUT Jim said they did get to see a crested cactus which is unusual and it was pretty cool looking.

8.      Thought of the Day: Sandy P.  No Sandy today so Walt R. told a great ending joke.

9.       Adjournment:  Iles W.:  Meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for November 10, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for November 10, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Iles W., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America.  Iles then made the announcement of his and Jada’s marriage performed in the Bahamas last week.  I know everyone joins me in heartfelt congratulations for them both!  He then introduced Mindy Blake and Jim DeGrood who gave a talk about the RTA and all the wonderful things they are doing but we were all more interested in the Ina Road project so hopefully when Mr. DeGrood gets more information on that, he’ll come back with better “intel’.   Bottom line is it’s going to be a long two-year project when it closes in projected February, 2017.

Iles then had the birthday folks tell a little bit about themselves as we were quickly running out of time.  I also made an announcement regarding a little lost doggie who I hope by now has either found his owner or has a new loving home (Maria and Pedro???)

2.       Host/Hostess:  Barb L./Susan D.   There were 57 in attendance this morning and we welcomed George and Julie S., back from their vacation.  Also it was good to see Dorothy B., who came for her birthday cake J

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:   118 SCRCR members total. 

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for November 3, 2016 were approved and accepted with corrections.  Visitor Lynn last week was Carol A.’s cousin not Gladys P.’s. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We have $2,071.00 in the bank.  Carol will be sending out the donation checks this week to (1) Salvation Army (2) Disabled American Vets (3) Abused Women’s Shelter and (4) Youth on Their Own.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Dick J., doing a bit better.  We need lots of prayers for Dorie and John Z.  Dorie will be undergoing radiation treatments for tumors on Friday, November 18th.  Also prayers for Steve K. who is undergoing his 4^th surgery on his ankle.

b.       Historian:  Magda:   No Magda, no report  they are on vacation.

c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

d.       Philanthropy:  Jim A. reminded us that Thanksgiving is coming and the Food Bank will be in even greater need of food and/or money.

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

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

·         I was asked to put in the minutes who is collecting what for whom as a reminder so here goes:  Magda Q. collects the metal tabs from cans for Ronald McDonald House; Sandy P. collects the Box Tops for schools from all kinds of packaged products; Julie S. collects the little bottles of shampoos, lotions, etc., that we all grab from the hotels/motels for the Woman’s shelter and she also collects the fronts only of greeting cards for St. Jude Hospital.  That’s all I can remember at the moment so please let me know if I’ve forgotten anyone or anything that’s being collected all the time.

·         Sharon S. is still collecting Lego sets for children with cancer at Banner Children’s Hospital and will through December 1^st, perhaps longer but for sure by December 1^st.

·         Jim A., says the hiking group is starting again and they would like more of the membership to join, if they’d like to.  They meet every Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM in the far eastern part of the Walgreens parking lot at Twin Peaks and Coachline.

8.      Thought of the Day: Sandy P. Due to time constraints, Sandy closed the meeting with a great ending joke only

9.       Adjournment:  Iles W.:  Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 AM

Minutes of Meeting for November 3, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for November 3, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Larry L., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America.  Larry then introduced Kathy Chapman from the Imaging Department at NorthWest Hospital who gave a very good talk about breast imaging and what they offer in the way of new technology for mammograms, bone density testing, etc.

2.       Host/Hostess:  Barb L./Susan D.   There were 45 in attendance this morning and we welcomed back Joan T., and Gladys P.’s cousin Lynn who is visiting from South Dakota or maybe it was North Dakota, anyway one of the Dakotas.  J

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:   118 SCRCR members total. 

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for October 27, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We have $2,222.00 in the bank.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Rich R. coming along nicely.   Dick J., doing a bit better.

b.       Historian:  Magda:   No report.

c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

d.       Philanthropy:  No report.

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

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

·         Jim A. reminded us that Thanksgiving is coming and the Food Bank will be in even greater need of food and/or money.

·         I think we need to put a moratorium on the collection of all the bags for the animal shelter for now.  Joey L., who has been collecting these has been ill and not able to pick these up right now but I’ll let you know when she will be back as soon as I can get in touch with her.

·         I was asked to put in the minutes who is collecting what for whom as a reminder so here goes:  Magda Q. collects the metal tabs from cans for Ronald McDonald House; Sandy P. collects the Box Tops for schools from all kinds of packaged products; Julie S. collects the little bottles of shampoos, lotions, etc., that we all grab from the hotels/motels for the Woman’s shelter and she also collects the fronts only of greeting cards for St. Jude Hospital.  That’s all I can remember at the moment so please let me know if I’ve forgotten anyone or anything that’s being collected all the time.

·         Sharon S. is still collecting Lego sets for children with cancer at Banner Children’s Hospital and will through December 1^st, perhaps longer but for sure by December 1^st.

·         Magda would like the new activities committee to consider the Gaslight on Oracle for some outings too.  It is a lovely venue.

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

9.       Adjournment:  Larry L.:  Meeting was adjourned at I forgot to mark it down, sorry. 

Minutes of Meeting for October 27, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for October 27, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Iles W., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance to Jorge’s American flag pin because The Station put the real flag up somewhere due to Halloween decorations.  We followed that by us all singing God Bless America and Iles telling a couple of great jokes.  Iles also brought up the fact that the new board should review the by-laws and rules as their first order of business as well as to discuss “absentee ballots”.

Being as we had enough folks present, Barb L., brought up the fact that we should probably vote on the new board right then and there.  A motion was made and passed and we did jusr that.  Your new board for next year will be:  (Drum roll please)  Bill E., President, Debi S., Vice President, Walt R., Treasurer and Kristi G., Secretary.  Barb L and Susan D. will stay on as our Hostess/Greeters (These two really know how to make a person feel welcome).  Sunshine will be split between Dorie Z. and Sandy P.  Magda will stay on as our Historian and Barb J. will do the Busybody function.  Philanthropy will be split between Jim A., and John Z.  And last, but not least, Pam M., has stepped up to take over Activities from Rose M.   Pam and Bill are relatively new members along with their spouses Dan and Elizabeth and that’s what we love to see is new members getting involved.  Thank you ALL!!!!

2.       Host/Hostess:  Barb L./Susan D.   There were 48 in attendance this morning and we welcomed back Dorie and John Z., and welcomed new member Marie.

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:   118 SCRCR members total. 

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for October 20, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

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

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Rich R. doing well after surgery. 

b.       Historian:  Magda:   No report other than to thank everyone once again for the pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

d.       Philanthropy:  Jim took out $77 and 6# of food and welcomed John Z. back to help him.

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

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

·         Sharon S. is still collecting Lego sets for children with cancer at Banner Children’s Hospital. 

·         Cynthia D-M has free tickets supplies by the food bank for the 11-4 Marana Comedy Club session.  A $10.00 donation would be appreciated.

·         Magda would like the new activities committee to consider the Gaslight on Oracle for some outings too.  It is a lovely venue.

·         Larry L. informs us that if you go to the Comcast website, they can block all “robo calls” for you.  Someone else said that you can do that on Google as well.

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.:  Meeting was adjourned at 10:16 AM. 

                                  

Minutes of Meeting for October 13, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for October 13, 2016 

1.       Call to Order:   Larry L., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America.   Jeanne L. told some really cute jokes.  It was “October birthdays Day” and Laraine and Debbie who gave us the great informative talk last week on Medicare brought in the birthday cake for us as a “thank you” for letting them present to us.  I’m sure you’ll agree it was very nice of them to do that.

We could not hear nominations for the Board for next year because we did not have enough folks for a quorum.  Therefore, we’ll hear nominations next Thursday at the picnic and then volte the following Thursday, October 27^th.

2.       Host/Hostess:  Barb L.   There were 44 in attendance this morning.

3.       Vice-President:   Larry L.:   117 SCRCR members total. 

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for October 6, 2016 were approved and accepted. 

5.      Treasurer:  Carol A.:   No Carol so no report.  Week before was $2,192.00 in the bank.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   No reports of anyone ill – yeah!!!

b.       Historian:  Magda:   No report.

c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No report.

d.       Philanthropy:  Jim will take out what’s been gathered today.

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

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  Barb told us that every Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM there is all kinds of great music for free at the new mall by the food court.  Bring a chair.

George and Alice R. gave us some good news and tips on insurance.  First, George told of a recent meeting he’d been to that in essence told us this area is “booming” and this will be good for our property values.  Alice reminded us to add to our homeowner’s insurance any kind of collectibles you may have. 

Bill E. will be happy to discuss Prop 205 regarding marijuana with you.

Jim A.  reported that Jorge is having a great time catching really big salmons!  Also that he spoke with Lew McDonald and Lew is enjoying his time at The Fountains.  It sounds very lovely and according to Lew, the food is great!!!  We miss seeing you Lew!

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

9.       Adjournment:  Larry L..:  Meeting was adjourned at 10:08 AM.