Minutes of Meeting for December 8, 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 still needs your input for “Member of the Year” folks. Time is passing quickly and we need to get that info to him ASAP. We then all thanked Jim A. and Walt R. for taking all the toys collected to the Marana School District. They really appreciate them. He then introduced Mary T., Bill E., and Craig S. who were the only birthday folks in attendance.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. & Susan D. Barb said we may have broken a record…. 58 in attendance today! (They must have heard about the cake J) and it was great to see Suzette S., Mary T., and Gordon P. is back! We welcomed Ray who was a guest and hope that he joins our merry little band. Just a side note here, I know we are all happy to have Susan back welcoming new and old members and getting stronger and “sassier” J every day.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: Still 118 SCRCR members total.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes for December 1, 2016 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: We have $1,004.00 in the bank.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Sandy P.: Our Cheryl W. got her knee replaced on Tuesday and is doing as well as can be expected. Unfortunately, there is some pain involved with this surgery but she is “toughing it out” and getting stronger every day. Cheryl starts physical therapy Monday so we need to keep her in our prayers so she doesn’t experience any more pain.
b. Historian: Magda Q.: Magda thanked everyone as always for the can tabs and said that there is an article in the Arizona Sun about her son and daughter-in-law’s store called Upcycle. It’s very interesting how they are using recycled materials and they even offer classes in using them.
I’m also going to repeat what Magda asked last week…….
Magda also asked for volunteers to think up and make the Christmas decorations for our Christmas party next year. She and a few others have been doing it since the beginning and we need to have some new help. Thanks to Val R. who has great ideas and helped last year and this.
c. Busybody: Elaine H.: Just reminded the new folks that she keeps all emergency contact information if needed by a family member, etc., and to please get all info in before the end of the year.
d. Philanthropy: Jim A. reminded us that Christmas is coming and the Food Bank will be in even greater need of food and/or money (preferably money cause it’s easier to carry J)
e. Activities: Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
· Bill and Elizabeth E. won tickets to the next comedy night on January 6th. They have graciously invited us to join them. The tickets are free so please let them know if you are interested.
· Jim A. reminded folks that the hiking group meets every Wednesday morning @ 8 in the far east part of the Walgreens (Coachline & Twin Peaks) parking lot down by Point of Grace church and the tattoo parlor……I’ll just let you make up your own joke about that location J
· Val and Rich R. invited everyone to their lovely home on Tuesday December 20th for their annual Christmas party. Please bring a dish to share and arrive around 6:30.
8. Thought of the Day: Sandy P. Sandy told a great thought of the day and a really funny ending joke.
9. Adjournment: Iles W.: Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.
