Sunday, September 30, 2018

Minutes of Meeting for May 10, 2018

Minutes of Meeting for May 10, 2018
                     
  1. Call to Order:   Bill E.  led us in the Pledge and then we sang God Bless America.  Bill then turned it over to Barb and Susan.  After Barb and Susan spoke, Bill then introduced all the birthday folks who were there.  They each gave a little talk about themselves and when it came to Magda, Craig made the observation, and rightly so, that if anyone is depressed, they should spend a day with her!  She just brightens us all up with her positive mental outlook on life!  Thanks, Dear Magda!!!!
Bill also took an impromptu poll on which cake is most popular – Chocolate or White.  And the winner is, hands down, CHOCOLATE!!!!  White cake was a distant second but still good, just not as good as CHOCOLATE!!! 😊
  1. Hostesses:  Barb L. and Susan D.  Barbara and Susan report 47 again today but that number is about to drop off significantly with all our snowbirds leaving as well as a good portion of the group who now go up to the mountains for the summer. 
  2. Vice President:   Debbi reported still 113 members.
  3. Secretary:   Kristi G.:   No corrections to the minutes.   Kristi read a thank you letter from Casa de la Luz, the hospice organization that we donated to in Carol Altman’s name.  They are a wonderful organization for end-of-life wishes.
  4. Treasurer:  Walt R.:   Walt reports $2,371.00 in the bank.  WE WERE SHORT AGAIN THIS WEEK in coffee money!  Please people, remember to put your 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. 
  5. Coordinators’ Reports:
Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:  Dorie had nothing to report but Barbara said she saw Marie celebrating her birthday at Cracker Barrell last week and that she looked really good.  Way to go Marie!
·         Historian:  Magda Q.:   Magda thanked everyone for the tabs and then gave us a full report on 82-year-old Englebert Humperdink who gave an outstanding 90-minute performance and still is, as Magda put it, “a hunk”! 
·         Philanthropy:  John Z.:    John took 8 pounds of food and $212.0 to the food bank.  Nice work people!
·         Activities:  Linda A:   See activities listed below.  Note:  When you sign up for an activity, please let whoever oversees that activity know whether or not you’ll make it.  It’s embarrassing if you tell a place that 30 or 40 folks are coming to a function, so they set up for that, get extra help for that and then only 20 or so show up.    Please remember to RSVP if you are going to attend something and to let the person in charge know if you can’t make it.  Thanks.
  1. Group Concerns/Good of the Group
  • Joanne Ross has the “Who’s Who” books for anyone new who needs one and she also has the new pages for those of us who need an update.

  1. Thought for the Day:  Sandy P.  Sandy had a lovely thought for the day as well as her usual great ending joke.
  2. Adjournment:  Bill E.: Bill adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM

                                                                                                              
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
  • May 15th - Cards and games at WTA Library, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • May 17th – Lunch at The Station following cards/games.
  • May 22nd - Cards and games at WTA Library, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • May 24th – Dinner at Cheddar’s in the El Con Center at 3455 Broadway @ 4:30 pm followed by the Gaslight Theater “Rockabilly Raceway” @ 7:00 PM.
  • May 29th –  Cards and games at WTA Library, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • June 19th – Cards and games at WTA Library, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • June 26th -  Cards and games at WTA Library, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • FEBRUARY 12, 2019 – Arizona Opry in Apache Junction for a Matinee.  Cost will be $37.00 per person which includes a luncheon like you’ve never had before because the food is soooooo outstanding followed by a 2 ½ hour variety show that CANNOT BE BEAT!   Please talk to other members who have attended, and they will share with you how great this event is.  Barbara Worsham and Edna Coburn are co-chairing this event and they will need our money by the end of January.  This gives us plenty of time to save up.  If you have any more questions, please see Barbara.  Barb has 40 people already signed up and will start a waiting list.