Minutes of Meeting for August 10, 2017
- Call to Order: Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. He then turned it over to Barb and Susan. Then Bill told some a couple of great jokes supplied by Richard B.
- Hostesses: Barb L. and Susan D. Barb counted 46 folks in attendance today. Great crowd again for summer. Barb then introduced our newest member Bitsy from Brooklyn. Welcome Bitsy. Also welcomed Donna and Betsy back. They have been missed. Susan wished us all a great week.
- Vice President: Debi S. reports we have 115 members!
- Secretary: Kristi G.: The minutes for the August 3rd meeting were approved.
- Treasurer: Walt R.: Walt reports a total of $2,162.26 with $10.65 of that total in petty cash. Let’s try to remember to put our money in the pot for coffee “and”. It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets. Thanks much.
- Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Sandy P.: No report again – now we are up to 5 weeks without anyone being ill, yeah!!!!
b. Historian: Magda Q.: Magda told the newcomers why she collects the pull tabs for Ronald McDonald house and thanked everyone for their donations, especially Donna St. John who brought a very large bag from her recent trip to Italy!
c. Philanthropy: Jorge A.: Jim and Walt will be taking this over for a month or so. Please keep the checks coming.
d. Hiking: Jim A.: No report as the hiking is over until fall
e. Activities: Pam M.: See activities list below.
- Group Concerns/Good of the Group
- Betty N. shared that the Wheeler-Taft library is handing out free
“eclipse glasses” and information about the eclipse coming on August 21st. - Sandy P. shared that she and Tony have medical equipment such as a wheelchair, walkers, etc. at their home for members use. Just let them know if you need something.
- Gladys P. shared that she has been keeping 2 card tables for group use as well.
- Jim A. shared that he recently saw Betty and Beau and they seemed OK and wished everyone well.
- Craig S. will kindly stay after next week’s meeting to teach pinochle to anyone who would like to learn.
- Pam M. asked for thoughts for a change of venue for the Christmas party for next year due to the acoustics at Taste of Texas. A discussion was held and a couple of folks said they understood it got loud towards the front of the restaurant so they moved back further and then it was OK.
- Thought of the Day: Sandy P. had a great thought for the day and a cute joke.
- Adjournment: Bill E. ended the meeting at 10:20 AM.
