Minutes of Meeting of Oct 7, 2010

1. Call to Order: Jim has returned and he opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then gave us a re-cap of his vacation. Jim read a thank you card from Stan and Suzette. He reminded us of the upcoming elections for the HOA board as well as SCRCR. Several SCRCR members volunteered for the nominating committee.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bonnie welcomed back Jim and Linda and Bo Bolin. Dale Demen from the HOA management team was introduced and explained that she would be giving us some information later in the meeting.
3. Vice-President: Frank stated that our membership is now at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 45 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: no report as Walt was absent today.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Jorge stated that refreshments this week were provided by Larry , Jeanne and Jorge. Next week refreshments will be provided by Tony, Sandy and Gladys.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Nothing new to present for the third week in a row – everyone is doing okay!
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 23# of food went to the food bank this past week. Please submit items and addresses for the boxes which will be going to our armed services members at the end of October.
e) Busybody: Gladys: She is still needing emergency information cards and has already used this information for a member.
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. a.) Tickets have been distributed for the Disney on Ice performance. Car pools will be arranged. b.) The date for dinner to Jonathan’s Cork has been changed to Oct. 21st. Please sign up for this event – it’s different! c.) Remember to sign up for the other upcoming events. d.) Don’t forget Casino day tomorrow.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Jim reminded us that cell phones will soon be going public to marketing people. You may want to call 888-382-1222 to be free of this hassle for the next 5 years. Alice King suggested checking this out on SNOPES.
b.) Bo suggested more people sign up to work on HOA committees. He reminded us that more help is needed with the Halloween celebration.
C.) Barbara H. let us know that Arizona author J.A. Jance will be at Tohono Chul on Oct. 17th @ 2:00PM. The cost is $25.00 per person and includes refreshments and Mimosas. For more information on this call 742-6455 ext 0.
d.) John D. discussed the “Tucson Meet Yourself” program going on downtown on Oct. 8th through 10th. It’s a fun event and usually attracts a large crowd. He also talked about an excellent dentist in Nogales, Mexico and if anyone wants more information about this dentist, please contact John.
e.) Shirley wanted to thank everyone who sent cards and verbal well wishes to her re the loss of her mother.
f.) Don O. informed us of a credit card scam which seems to be occurring in some restaurants. Be sure to check your statements whenever you use your credit cards. Jim added to this by suggesting that if you go out of town, be sure to file a trip report with credit card companies. They can check for any unusual charges in areas you don’t intend to be in!
g.) Lew shared with us that today is the 60th Anniversary of his marriage to Agnes!!! Congratulations!
h.) Dale D. gave us a rundown of the President’s Service Award, given to groups/individuals with 4,000 or more hours of volunteering service. She believes that the SCRCR would qualify for this. Forms were passed out to SCRCR members and if anyone needs more information, please contact Dale.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:10AM.

Minutes of Meeting of 30 Sept. 2010

1. Call to Order: Walt covered for Jim in his absence and opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bonnie welcomed back Ruth Lombardo, Gary Gustafson and Jorge Anda .
3. Vice-President: Our membership is now at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 41 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: stated that our current total in the treasury is $498.91. (no change)
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (Linda absent). Betty stated that refreshments this week were provided by Barbara H., Lynn L. and Don O. Next week refreshments will be provided by Larry and Jeanne and Joan M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Nothing new to present – everyone is doing okay!
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new to report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 28# of food went to the food bank this past week. She challenged everyone to pick up and bring in a non-perishable food item next week. Keep the donations coming!
e) Busybody: Gladys: would like each member to provide emergency contact information and for this information to be on the “New Member” forms. Be sure to get this information to her! Iris Jennings has been absent in order to help her 106 year old mother with hospice care. She misses us and will return.
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events.
a.) Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest was enjoyed by those who attended.
b.) Tickets for Disney On Ice are sold and will be distributed next week. Alice is collecting money any time now, for these tickets. If anyone else is interested, please sign up as there may be cancellations. Tickets are $16.00 each. No dinner is planned for this outing. Car pool arrangements will be made.
c.) There is a sign- up sheet for the Christmas Gaslight Theater production, which is a matinee this year.
d.) Plans for the Christmas dinner/dance are not as yet completed, but the date for this event is Dec. 15th.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) John Lambert filled us in on the planting/landscaping that will be taking place in CRCA. All plants are low water usage. There will be numerous plants and trees added and replaced along Twin Peaks, Coachline and at the entrance of Marbella. Lighting at some of the entryways is too dim and will be fixed.
b.) John D. informed us that the skateboard park has been closed by the Marana Police. This park is a Marana park and therefore, CRCA has no jurisdiction over it.
c.) Magda let us know that Oro Valley has been having burglaries and they sent a memo to Sunflower Neighborhood Watch to alert members since seniors are the primary targets.
d.) Edna reminded everyone to get their ballots in for the Board member vote. She needed 6 tellers to help with the count and she achieved that mission in today’s meeting! The count will take place on Tues. Oct. 19th at 4:00PM.
e.) Mike R. wanted everyone to know that if they receive a flu shot at Safeway, there is a 10% discount coupon on various items. f.)Jeanne informed the group about the Tucson Passport which offers substantial discounts to many attractions in the area. The cost for this is $15.00 for the year. More information is available at www.tusconattractions.com.
8. Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting @9:48AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept 23, 2010

1. Call to Order: Frank covered for Jim in his absence and opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bonnie welcomed a new member, Dorothy Bruce, who shared some personal information with the group. Welcomed back were Frank and Joan T., and Alice B.’s son Earl who has been visiting.
3. Vice-President: Frank: Our membership is now at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 41members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: stated that our current total in the treasury is $498.91.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (both absent). Betty stated that refreshments this week were provided by Lew and Agnes M. and Jan P. Next week refreshments will be provided by Barbara H., Lynn L. and Don O.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Nothing new to present – everyone is doing okay!
c) Historian: Magda: The album is coming along and she is looking for pictures of the Columbus Park picnic.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the food bank this past week. She reminded us to pick up an extra non-perishable grocery item to bring in. Keep the donations coming!
e) Busybody: Gladys: would like each member to provide emergency contact information and for this information to be on the “New Member” forms. Be sure to get this information to her!
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. a.) Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest is Saturday and there appears to be a shortage of drivers. Barbara H. gave us details of this outing. Please let Barbara know if you are intending to go. The activities start at noon. b.) Sign- up sheets for upcoming activities are now available. c.) Tickets for Disney on Ice are all spoken for, but please sign up in case of cancellations. Edna let us know that if anyone wants to attend dinner before the Disney program, the Cushing Street Restaurant is an excellent choice. She also told us that the back lot has handicapped access.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Betty has tickets for the Greek Festival taking place today through Sunday.
b.) Mike R. said that the library has copies of the Marana town plan. The Twin Peaks Activity Center may be developing so keep an eye on that. He also brought up the need for a pedestrian crosswalk or two at strategic locations across Twin Peaks.
c.) JoAnn told us about the fine Arts Festival at Crossroads Park on Saturday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and then again on Sunday from 10:00AM - 4:00 PM.
d.) Don V. related a disturbing story about the bill he received from La Canada Health Center in which they billed him for services that are free to him through his insurance company. He recommends that if this happens to anyone else, do not hesitate to challenge it.
e.) Edna received a call from the Town of Marana liaison representative wanting to know if the mayor and Councilwoman Ziegler could speak to SCRCR about what is happening in Marana. Edna checked this out with Jeanne and the decision was made to refuse in case this could have political overtones.
f.) JoAnn stated that the mayor and the councilwoman gave an update on issues such as the Twin Peaks project following the Marana Parks and Recreation activities, but nothing political was mentioned.
g.) Magda wanted to thank Joan, Frank, Ed and Colette for the numerous tab tops they brought her for the Ronald McDonald House.
8. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting @ 10:02AM.