Minutes of Meeting for February 16, 2017
1. Call to Order: Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Dorie led us in singing God Bless America. Bill told us that Gladys would be coming around with the “collection bucket” in memory of Joan Marchese and then turned the meeting over to Susan and Barb.
2. Hostesses: Susan D. and Barbara L. Barb welcomed back Jeanette and said we had 43 in attendance today. Susan and Gene’s daughter Margaret is leaving our area for Juneau, Alaska to continue her career as a flight medic. Susan asked for prayers for her which I know we will gladly do.
3. Vice-President: Debbi S.: Debbi reports but we have a total of 120 members and will prepare a new roster when all dues have been paid.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: The minutes for February 9, 2017 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt R.: Walt reports a total of 2,533.10 in the bank. We still have 21 members who have not yet paid their dues. Please people get that in to Walt ASAP. He is accepting checks for dues which is $24.00 for the entire year! $2 bucks a month for all this fun and wonderful company! You can mail them if you prefer to Walt at 8914 N. Veridian Drive, Tucson 85743.
Dues must be paid by the end of February, 2017 or you will be removed from the roster.
Walt said we collected $112.50 in Joan’s memory and that will be sent to her family. Sandy reports that the services for Joan will be in Chicago on 2.24.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Dorie Z.: Our dear June S., is still recuperating at home - please keep sending prayers her way. Linda, Bill and Deb are all back and over that “creepin crud” that has affected so many of us. Donna says that Betsy is at Windward Assisted Living in Oro Valley. Her phone hopefully is hooked up and working by now so give Betsy a call so she knows we are still thinking of her. Also, Billy D. will be going to his new home next week so give Billy a call every now and again so he knows we’re still thinking of him too.
b. Historian: Magda Q.: Magda didn’t have any history to share with us today but she had HUMONGOUS grapefruits that she and Armando shared with us. Lordie, Lordie I had never seen such big grapefruits in my life. Magda also needs more pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to Donna’s generous big bag of tabs, Magda was able to fill one of the jugs but she’s starting on a new one and needs to have it filled by the end of March – so “drink up” people and save the pull tabs J
c. Busybody: Barbara J.: No report.
d. Philanthropy: John Z. No report.
e. Hiking: Jim A. said they had a very nice hike at the Preserve. There were 3 from our group there. Next week’s hike will be in Pima Canyon Remember they hike every
Wednesday morning and meet at 8:20 at the east end of the “Walgreen” parking lot at Twin Peaks and Coachline.
f. Activities: Pam M.: See activities list below.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
* Please check the Town of Marana website for information on the Ina Road closing, detours, etc.
* Magda brought up a great idea and that is when we go to one of our dinners, theaters, day trips, whatever, we should come back and tell everyone about it and how much fun it was. Great idea Magda!
* Bill E. said the By-Laws committee hopes to have information to us by the March 2nd meeting. We’d like to get this all settled before the snowbirds leave.
8. Thought of the Day: Sandy P. gave us a nice ending thought and Bill E. told a couple of good jokes. Sandy was asked about her grandson Scott’s pizzeria and she says it’s open and called Fiamme Pizza. It’s at the corner of Sunrise and Swan.
9. Adjournment: Bill E. The meeting ended at 10:09 AM.
