Minutes of Meeting for May 18, 2017

Minutes of Meeting for May 18, 2017

                                                                                                                                             

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and we sang God Bless America.  Bill E. then introduced Barb.
2. Hostesses:  Susan D. and Barb L.:  Barb told us that both Susan and Gene were ill and would not be with us for a while. She’d counted 34 members in attendance. In Susan’s absence, Bill offered several hilarious one-liners contributed by Iles.  
3. Vice-President:   Debbi S.:   Debbi reports we still have a total of 112 members.  
4. Secretary:   Cynthia D.M. sat in for Kristi G.:  The minutes for May 11, 2017 were approved. 
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt reported we have a total of $2,443.32 in the bank. 
6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Sandy was again glad to report that there were no new serious illnesses.

b.      Historian:  Magda Q.:  Magda thanked everyone for their tabs and said she hopes to fill 11 jars this year at least. She also updated us on what sounded like an idyllic Mexican vacation on the shores of the Sea of Cortez.

c.      Philanthropy:  Jorge again thanked everyone for the canned goods and other items donated for the Food Bank. He said we had about $117 in cash and 25 pounds of canned goods and other items so far. Donations will be taken to the Food Bank at the end of the month. 

d.      Hiking:  Jim A.:  No report as the hiking is over until fall.

e.      Activities:  Pam M.:   Pam did not attend, but Hilde brought in the sign-up sheets for her. See activities list below.  Bill told us a few more jokes in lieu of an activities report.

7.     Group Concerns/Good of the Group: 

·        Betty handed out brochures for Nunn Better, a company which does in-Home Pet Care

·        Magda expressed consternation about comments made by a bank teller that seemed condescending to seniors. Jorge reminded us that the people who serve us in banks and elsewhere often have a “script” they’re required to follow with each customer even when they don’t like it. But Magda is pretty sure that particular bank teller won’t run through that particular “script” the next time they meet.

8. Thought of the Day:  Sandy gave us some particularly thoughtful words to live by.
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.  The meeting ended at 9:59 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for May 4, 2017

Minutes of Meeting for May 4, 2017

                                                                                                                                                                           

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Dorie led us in singing God Bless America.  Bill then gave the reins to Whitney from North West Hospital who introduced us to Felicitas Ebunoha who is a nurse practioner who gave a really great talk on high blood pressure.  Felicitas took a lot of questions and then Whitney took questions about the deal with North West and United Healthcare.   Bill then turned the meeting to Barb and Susan and when they were done, he told a couple of cute jokes and we began the meeting.
2. Hostesses:  Susan D. and Barb L.  Barb counted 36 members in attendance today.   Susan brought copies of the new roster for anyone who needs one.
3. Vice-President:   Debbi S.:   Debbi not here today but we still have a total of 112 members.   She also is now keeping the emergency numbers and all board members will have this list with them at each meeting, should a need arise.
4. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  The minutes for April 27, 2017 were approved.  
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt reports we have a total of $2,496.93, with $14.65 in petty cash.  We have been short in the coffee money again, so let’s try to remember to put our money in the pot.  It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:   Dorie reports that she and John are leaving next week for Wisconsin for the summer – you two will be missed!!  Sandy P., will take over Sunshine duties for the summer.  I spoke with Elaine and she is wearing a heart monitor as the doctor suspects that is what is causing her to fall.  We’ll have to keep updated on that.  Elaine and Ed, we miss you both!  I spoke with Jeanne and Larry is doing well, he’s already been to one physical therapy session and headed for many more.  Hang in there Lar!  Let’s keep our prayers on-going for all!

b.       Historian:  Magda Q.:  Magda and Armando are on vacation for 2 more weeks in beautiful Mexico.

c.       Philanthropy:  Jorge A.: Jorge asked that we all do some spring cleaning and clean out our cabinets of food we won’t be using and bring it to the meeting.  He will have a crate to collect foodstuffs every week. 

d.       Hiking:  Jim A.:  No report as the hiking is over until fall.

e.       Activities:  Pam M.:   See activities list below. 

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  

·         Rich B. warned us of  another computer scam out there folks – DO NOT CLICK on anything that says Google doc!

·         Just a quick note from me before I leave on vacation.  It was kinda funny when I came here I missed all my friends back “home”.  Now that I’m going back “home”, I’ll be missing all of you, my new friends and my new “home”.  Anyhow, I’ll see you all on June 15th! Please everyone stay well and happy :-)

8. Thought of the Day:  Sandy gave us a lovely message and a really cute joke to think about at the end of the meeting.
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.  The meeting ended at 10:19 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for April 27, 2017

Minutes of Meeting for April 27, 2017

                                                                                                                                                                           

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Dorie led us in singing God Bless America.  Bill then turned the meeting over to Barb and Susan.  After Susan and Barb were done, Bill told a couple of really cute jokes and we then got on with the meeting.
2. Hostesses:  Susan D. and Barb L.  Barb counted 47 members in attendance today.   We welcomed back Billie D. Bob and Nancy P., George and Alice R.  We miss you all when you aren’t here ☹
3. Vice-President:   Debbi S.:   Debbi reports we still have a total of 112 members.   She also is now keeping the emergency numbers and all board members will have this list with them at each meeting, should a need arise.
4. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  The minutes for April 20, 2017 were approved.  I’m still looking for volunteers to do the minutes while I’m on vacation.  Please let me know if you are interested.
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt reports we have a total of $2,525.92 - $14.65 in petty cash and $2,511.27 in the bank.  We have been short in the coffee money again, so let’s try to remember to put our money in the pot.  It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:   Dorie reports that most everyone is doing pretty ok.  Joyce had some surgery and she is doing very well.  Hope to see her back here soon.  We miss you Joyce!  Cheryl and Barc are getting better every day.    Larry’s hip replacement surgery is still scheduled for May 2.  Again, let’s keep him in our prayers for a quick and pain free and problem free recovery!   Unfortunately, Jim A., lost his sister this past Saturday morning.  Let’s keep Jim and Linda and the family in our prayers.  We are so sorry for your loss Jim.

b.       Historian:  Magda Q.:  Magda and Armando are on vacation for 3 weeks in beautiful Mexico.

c.       Philanthropy:  John Z.: John took out $132.00 and 20 pounds of food to the food bank.  Since John and Dorie are leaving us for Wisconsin early in May, John has turned the reins over to Jorge.  Jorge asked that we all do some spring cleaning and clean out our cabinets of food we won’t be using and bring it to the meeting.  He will have a crate to collect foodstuffs every week. 

d.       Hiking:  Jim A.:  No report as the hiking is over until fall.

e.       Activities:  Pam M.:   See activities list below. 

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group: 

·         Julie S. is still collecting the greeting cards (fronts only) to send to St. Jude Hospital as well as toiletries that you may pick up in your travels from the hotel/motels for the homeless/battered woman’s shelter.

·         Joanne R. has the “Who’s Who” books and will give them to members who are in good standing.

·         Janet K. is working with some folks to get walkers and wheelchairs marked with white like the white canes for the blind.  If you hear of someone talking about this, tell them you are all for it.  We should all get behind this movement.  We’ll try to find out more about this.

·         Bill E. told us about the bluegrass fest at Orna Mae Horner Park all weekend long.  Friday is free, there is a charge for Saturday and Sunday.

8. Thought of the Day:  Sandy gave us a real zinger to think about at the end of the meeting.
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.  The meeting ended at 9:54 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for April 20, 201

Minutes of Meeting for April 20, 201

                                                                                                                                                              

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Dorie led us in singing God Bless America.  Bill then turned the meeting over to Barb and Susan.  Bill then introduced all the birthday folks and the only one who was there was Rich R.  So, there was more cake for all!
2. Hostesses:  Susan D. and Barb L.  Barb counted 36 members in attendance today.
3. Vice-President:   Debbi S.:   Debbi reports we still have a total of 112 members.
4. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  The minutes for April 13, 2017 were approved.  I’m still looking for volunteers to do the minutes while I’m on vacation.  Please let me know if you are interested.
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt reports we have $2,550.92 in the bank.  And the 501-C7 “re-up “is in process.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:   Dorie reports that most everyone is doing well except unfortunately she contracted the “creepin crud” that’s been going around.  She is feeling a bit better though thankfully.  Joyce had some surgery this past Monday and she is doing nicely.  Hope to see her back here soon.  We miss you Joyce!  Cheryl and Barc are well on the road to recovery; Richard R. had the pacemaker implant and is doing wonderfully well.  Rich and Val are leaving right after this meeting and we won’t see them again until September so they will be missed.  Take care you two and “happy trails”.  They are going to do a lot of traveling for the summer.    Larry’s hip replacement surgery is still scheduled for May 2.  Again, let’s keep him in our prayers for a quick and pain free and problem free recovery!

b.       Historian:  Magda Q.:  Thanked everyone for the pull tabs.

c.       Philanthropy:  John Z.: No report

d.       Hiking:  Jim A.:  No report as the hiking is over until fall.

e.       Activities:  Pam M.:   See activities list below. 

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

8. Thought of the Day:  Dorie gave us two lovely thoughts to think about at the end of the meeting.
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.  The meeting ended at 9:55 AM.

 

Minutes of Meeting for March 30, 2017

  Minutes of Meeting for March 30, 2017          

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Dorie led us in singing God Bless America.  Bill then turned the meeting over to Barb and Susan.
2. Hostesses:  Susan D. and Barb L.  Barb counted 55 members in attendance today!  We had some guests today, Joanne and Walt R. had their daughter and son-in-law in visiting from Minnesota.
3. Vice-President:   Debbi S.:   Debbi reports we still have a total of 111 members.  Debbi and Barbara J. are working on the Emergency List and you’re your input people.  Please see Barbara or Debbi to update those numbers.  Thank you so much Deb for making the extra copies of the roster and birthday lists for those who don’t have a computer. 
4. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  The minutes for March 23, 2017 were approved.  I asked the group for volunteers to take over the secretarial position while I go away beginning in May and I’ll be back in June.  Cynthia will take a few weeks but I need others to help her cause I will be gone for 5 meetings.  Please let me know if you would be willing to step in for a week.  Thanks much.
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt reports we have $2,640.04 in the bank.  Walt brought up the 501-3C designation for the group and a discussion was had whether or not we should continue with it.  This would constitute a change in the by-laws so we are going to have further discussion on this subject.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:   Dorie reports her husband John’s knuckle surgery went well and he gets the bandages off on Monday.  Our dear Bea is here with us today and on the road to recovery.  Cheryl and Barc Walker however, are still battling their illnesses.   PLEASE do not call because it is very difficult for her to talk.  Just send e-mail, text, cards and most of all prayers for she and Barc.   Extra prayers please for the Walker household.   Elaine B. is still “out of commission” due to a bad fall she took and the doctors are going to put a heart monitor on her to check out her heart functions.  .  Craig S. said he went by Joey L. to check on her but no answer at her door.  Her phone is full so I think the only way to contact her now is by e-mail.   As of this writing Rich R., who was supposed to have a pacemaker put in last Friday and couldn’t because of the stupid insurance company, is again on the waiting list while the doctor submits another request to the stupid insurance company.  Larry L.’s hip replacement surgery is currently scheduled for May 2.  Let’s keep Larry in our prayers as well for a quick and pain free and problem free recovery! We must do lots and lots of prayers people, please and thank you

b.       Historian:  Magda Q.:  Thanked really everyone for the pull tabs once again. When she took all the tabs in that she collected this year, it amounted to 29 pounds!  A new record!  Magda did some cyphering and came up with it takes 1,267 tabs to make one pound so in that case with 29 pounds submitted, the collection consisted of 36,743 tabs from literally all over the world!!!!  Nice work people, let’s try to top that next year 😊

c.       Philanthropy:  John Z.:  Will be going next week to the food bank.

d.       Hiking:  Jim A.:  Jim reported they hiked at 7 Falls and it was beautiful especially the part where they got to put their poor tired feet in the nice cold water! 😊  Next week yet to be determined.

e.       Activities:  Pam M.:   See activities list below. 

7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:

• Barb L. gave me the number to call the Fire Department to replace your smoke alarms.  It is 887.1010.  Barb was also thanked for the great tour of the greenhouse at U of A last week.
• Val brought new pages for our “Who’s Who” books.  Thanks so much Val for doing this!!

8. Thought of the Day:  Sandy gave us a good ending thought and a really cute joke.
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.  The meeting ended at 10:21 AM.