Minutes of Meeting of June 11, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of June 11, 2015

1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He announced those who are celebrating birthdays this month and those celebrants present shared some personal information about themselves. Iles then informed the group about a potential change regarding the Most Valuable Person award. Instead of limiting the award to a one time occurrence, he proposed that the “one time only” be removed from the description in the by-laws. The group will have a week to process this and a vote will be taken when a quorum is present at the meeting.

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Janet Kells was present at the meeting along with a relative of hers. Barbara and Susan will be absent for a couple of weeks and mention was made as to coverage while they are gone.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 102 members. 37 members attended today’s meeting.

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who remains hospitalized. Minutes of 06/04/15 were approved and accepted. Jeanne noted that the group received a than you letter from the Marana Food Bank.

5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is: $2,270.00 (no change from last week).

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each

b. Sunshine: Nancy P: a.) Nancy gave an update on Jennette’s condition. She is now at Life Care Center but her condition has not changed much. No visitors at this time. b.) Jorge is doing well in his recovery. c.) Dorey K. is recovering well.

c. Historian: Magda: absent.

d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). Jim A. reported that he will be taking a donation to the food bank this week. Jim will be gone next week.

e. Busybody: Gladys: Gladys is up to date so far on emergency information from group members. If anyone has travel size toiletries that they would like to donate, Gladys will collect these for the Women’s Shelter.

7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Linda A. has one free ticket for the upcoming performance at the

Gaslight theatre, courtesy of Patty H. b.) Rose reminded the group that ADOT will be making a presentation on the renovation of the overpass on Ina Rd. tonight at Coyote Trails School. c.) Larry recommended that computer owners clean their computers by: shutting the computer off, take the vacuum hose with brush and clean off the vents.

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: (absent) Iles closed the meeting with a thought for the day and a closing joke.

10. Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of June 4, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of June 4, 2015

1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, and shared some jokes afterward.

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barbara welcomed back members who have been away for a time. She also read a very nice letter from Dorie Z. updating the group on what they are doing.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 102 members. 40 members attended today’s meeting.

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who remains hospitalized. Minutes of 05/28/15 were approved and accepted.

5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is: $2,270.00. Reminder: ticket payments are due for those attending the Great American Playhouse performance.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each

b. Sunshine: Nancy P: a.) Nancy gave an update on Jennette’s condition. She remains at UMC and is gradually improving. b.) Stan S. is not doing well. c.) Jorge had a surgical procedure, is currently at home and phone calls would be appreciated. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

c. Historian: Magda: absent.

d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). Jim A. reported that no delivery was made to the food bank last week.

e. Busybody: Gladys: Gladys is up to date so far on emergency information from group members.

7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Nancy shared information about Twin Peaks Veterinary having snake training for dogs. b.) JoAnn R. shared information about an update on the Ina Rd overpass being presented at Coyote Trail School On June 11th from 5:45 to 8:30pm.c.) Patty H. has a ticket for the Gaslight Theatre if anyone is interested. d.) Jim A. reminded us that the Mini Vietnam Wall will be coming to the VFW at Three Points this weekend. e.) Sandy shared information about a “lunch and learn” session at Taft Library regarding the use of medical marijuana. It takes place on the third Wednesday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sandy will send more information via e-mail.

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy closed the meeting with a couple of interesting “thoughts of the day”.

10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 AM with another closing joke.

Minutes of Meeting of May 28, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of May 28, 2015

1. Call to Order: Jeanne opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, and shared some jokes afterward. Since our President and Vice President are both gone, Carol A. turned the honor of running the meeting over to Jeanne.

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barbara introduced some guests to the group this week and welcomed back Dorothy G.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: (absent). We have 102 members. 39 members attended today’s meeting.

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who remains hospitalized. Minutes of 05/21/15 were approved and accepted.

5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is: $2,270.00. Reminder: ticket payments are due next week for those attending the Great American Playhouse performance.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each

b. Sunshine: Nancy P: Jeanne gave an update on Jennette’s condition. She remains at UMC but Mike is trying to arrange a transfer to Mayo’s in Phoenix. Yesterday Jennette was diagnosed with meningitis (type as yet unknown) and she was placed in isolation. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

c. Historian: Magda: Magda proposed an idea of sending cards to members of the group who haven’t met with us for some time to let them know we are thinking of them. This idea was met with general approval from the group.

d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). Jim A. reported that $47.00 and 93# of food were collected for the Food Bank since the last report.

e. Busybody: Gladys: Gladys is up to date so far on emergency information from group members.

7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule. a.) Edna is trying to make reservations for the Arizona Opry. An e-mail was sent out to all members explaining the need for reservations to be made ASAP – 12 members expressed interest. The box office for the Arizona Opry is closed for the summer so Edna will have to notify people of the details when she can finally reach the box office. b.) Rose notified the group of a free event taking place on May 31st. It is Music Under the Stars with Tucson Pops featuring the Sons of Orpheus and Lindsey McHugh @ 7:00PM. This will take place at DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 900 S.Randolph Way.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Sandy notified the SCRCR that Dorothy G. is donating a walker which has a seat, since she has acquired a new one. b.) Jeanne announced that Vi And Don V. have donated two shirts with the SCRCR logo on them to anyone who is interested. It was suggested that a donation for these may be made to the food bank fund.

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy closed the meeting with a couple of interesting “thoughts of the day” .

10. Adjournment: Jeanne: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55AM with another closing joke.