Minutes of Meeting for November 2, 2017
- Call to Order: Bill E. called the meeting to order, led us in the Pledge and signing of God Bless American and then introduced our guest speaker Dr. William Ross a pain management doctor who was very, very interesting. He gave a great presentation.
- Hostesses: Barb L. and Susan D. Barb counted 42 folks in attendance today. They welcomed back Barbara R., Joyce G., and Don and Kate H. who are back for a little bit then they are going away again for a little bit and then they’ll be back again! Joan was with us today but will be leaving again but promised she’d return! We sure hope so Joan, you are so missed.
- Vice President: Debbi S. We are up to 119.
- Secretary: Kristi G.: Approved October 19 and 26 minutes at November 2 meeting.
- Treasurer: Walt R.: Walt reports $1,253.73 in the bank. See more Treasurer’s info below in Good of the Group.
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:
- Sunshine: Dorie Z.: Gladys P. is now having heart surgery because she has an 80% blockage. Let’s get those prayers going for Gladys and a full recovery!!
Our prayers worked for Sandy P. and she is home and resting comfortably. She still needs more rest but would love to receive cards.
Alice R. had a seizure last week towards the very end of the picnic but she is doing much better now.
June S. made it safely to Boise and her son is going to hook up her computer ASAP so she can keep in touch with us and us with her. June’s new address is: 12504 Tevoit Street, Boise, ID 83709.
- Historian: Magda Q.: No Magda so no report.
- Philanthropy: John Z.: John reports $117.00 and 27 pounds of food for the food bank! John also has researched some charities for our yearly Christmas giving. He would like you all to think about these so when it comes time to vote, you’ll be ready. (1) Interfaith Community Services which serves the diverse needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities and people in financial crisis. (2) Habitat for Humanity – giving a hand up, not a hand out. Builds homes and operates a store that provides work for poor people. (3) Gospel Rescue Mission – Annually provides 165,000+ meals, almost 70,000 beds and clothing and necessities for the homeless and the poor. (4) Shriners Children’s Hospital – Provides care for children regardless of parent’s non-ability to pay.
- Hiking: Jim A. and Jorge A.: Meet up at the far east end of the Walgreens parking lot by Point of Grace (Twin Peaks & Coachline) by 8:00 AM on Wednesday mornings. First hike was great! 18 folks hiked, only 3 from our group, but Jim and Jorge are making many new friends as they hike along 😊
- Activities: See activities list.
- Group Concerns/Good of the Group
- Bitsy takes plastic bags, old sheets, towels, blankets, etc., once a month to the Pima Animal Shelter. She also collects tin cans for the No Kill kitty animal shelter so let’s help her out and our little critter friends too. She also told of an organization Powwow I think it was where for $10 you can buy 60 pounds of fresh produce for yourself and to share with friends. She has more info on that if you are interested.
- Betty N. asked what she could do with all the leftover Halloween candy and was told that the Marana food bank would take the candy so if you have some left over, you can be sure it will be appreciated at the food bank.
- Maria D. has a lot of sewing supplies fabric, thread, etc. she would like to find a home for.
- Walt put out the sign-up sheet for the Christmas party. Let’s be sure to do that people - we need to sign-up and then show-up. Walt also reminded us that on December 14th which is the meeting just before the Christmas party, that we are to bring unwrapped toys for the children like we do every year, from $10 to no more than $15.
- Val would like everyone who is missing pages from their “Who’s Who” booklets to bring them to the November 16 meeting so that we can update everyone’s booklets. She still has that silver double hoop earring from the picnic that was found in the corn salad.
- Jim A. introduced the members of the nominating committee, Cynthia D-M, Gail C., and Mary M., as well as himself and thanked them for their service. I am adding the committee’s nominations to these minutes for your perusal and voting will be next week. To that end, our dear Joyce G., said she would be the Activities Coordinator if 3 other folks would help her. We cannot thank Joyce enough for stepping up to do, without a doubt, the hardest job of all the committees. A GREAT HUGE THANK YOU JOYCE!!!! 😊
- I’d like to start a “shout-out” blurb to say hi to those folks who haven’t come to see us in a while due to various reasons. Please know you are thought about and remembered and we’d love to see you when you can make it. I’d love to list all the names of the folks I’m thinking of for this, but I do not want to leave anyone out and I’m afraid I’d forget someone so instead, I know you all know who you are, and just know we are thinking about you and miss you.
- Thought of the Day: Peace and Love.
- Adjournment: Bill ended the meeting at 10:36 AM.
