Minutes of Meeting for January 11, 2018
1. Call to Order: Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America, then turned the meeting over to Barb and Susan. Bill was reminded by Edna that we haven’t inducted the Officers yet, so Jim A. will do a short induction next week.
2. Hostesses: Barb L. and Susan D. Barb counted 48 folks today. Barb and Susan welcomed back Walt and Richard and introduced our newest member Nancy W. Welcome Nancy! Barb announced that we collected $325.00 for Gladys’ family to use at their discretion. I think that’s a record folks, but understandably so because our Gladys was so well loved. We are a very generous group!
3. Vice President: Debbi S. Debbi thinks we are now at 118 members with our newest addition.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: There was a motion to approve the minutes for the December 28th meeting, the motion was seconded, and the minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Walt R.: Walt was back today and says we have $791.66 in the bank! Walt gave an accounting of monies spent last year and brought copies for anyone who wanted. Walt tells us that for the year 2017, we gave the Marana Food Bank $1,128.00 and 103# of food! Walt also reports we are on our third plaque of members that have passed on and asked us all to please “cut it out”. I’ll gladly go along with that sentiment 😊. 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. Speaking of the coffee shortage FYI – For the year, Walt had to take $488.00 out of the treasury. That’s $488.00 we could have used for a worthier cause, had we all put in our money. Let’s try to do better this year 😊
PLEASE NOTE – DUES ARE DUE!!! - It’s $2.00 a month or $24.00 for the year – not a bad deal folks for all this fun and great company!!!!
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
· Sunshine: Dorie Z.: Dorie reports no one is ill this week! We still need to remember Alice Rigney though because she is still at Life Care Rehab on LaCholla right across the street from the hospital. Cards and visits would be welcomed. Let’s keep Alice in our prayers!
· Historian: Magda Q.: No Magda so no report ☹
· Philanthropy: John Z.: On December 29th John took over 50# of food to the food bank!
· Activities: Joyce G: See activities listed below.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group
ü PLEASE NOTE: Next Wednesday, January 17th is the Memorial Mass for Gladys Pope to be held at Our Lady of the Desert Church, the Redemptorist Retreat Center. The address is 7101 W. Picture Rocks Road. The phone number is 744.3400. Take Wade Road west and it automatically turns into Picture Rocks Road. Look for the big black mailbox on your left and turn into the church.
ü After Mass, Carol Altmann has graciously invited all to her home for food and drink. Carol’s address is 9308 N. Desert Monsoon Place and her phone number is 744.1953. Directions are to take Coachline north past Twin Peaks to the 1st street which is Cosmic Sky. Turn right to the 1st street which is Desert Monsoon Place, turn right again on Desert Monsoon. Carol’s home is on the left before the curve and there is a flagpole in the front yard.
8. Thought for the Day: Sandy P. thanked everyone for their cards and prayers with a special thank you to Debbi for being there for her throughout. She had an excellent thought for the day and a great joke as always.
9. Adjournment: Bill E.: The meeting ended at 10:12 AM.
