Monthly there is a birthday celebration for those that had a birthday during the month. This is a picture of the July birthdays.
Minutes of Meeting Held July 9, 2009
1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. In Joan’s absence, Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Forty-three people were present.
2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: (Absent): Welcomed back were: Stan & Suzette, Eva, and Armando. Re-introduced were former visitors Herman & Helen who will probably become members today.
3. Vice-President: Jim: Mentioned that Linda was in the pool with three grandchildren.
4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $833, Cash: $8, Total: $841. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)
6. Coordinators Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Magda & Armando with Barbara L. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)
6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Elaine S. is not doing very well. ….. (b) Stan was present and walking without a cane. ….. (c) Agnes is going to have out-patient surgery tomorrow. Please call if you hear of any health issues.
6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Twenty-two pounds of food and $50 were donated to the Food Bank. ….. (b) She encouraged members to help the schools with donations. Also, bring any unused coupons for the military.
6.4 Activities: Alice B. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.
7. Old and/or New Business: None.
8. Good of the Group: (a) Lily mentioned that the service for driving handicapped people is very good – prompt and courteous. Prospective participants have to sign up ahead of time (once only) to take advantage of the service. ….. (b) Bonnie told us about the bus service to downtown. If using it, call beforehand; schedules change. ….. (c) Alice B. complimented Lynn on the outstanding job she is doing booking reservations, etc. She stated Barbara H. makes a great back-up. ….. (d) Alice mentioned that they had a good time at Pinnacle Peak, although only five showed up, out of the fourteen who had signed up. Ed A. said that was a poor showing and people who cancel out should let a committee member know before the event; it only takes a minute to make a phone call. (e) Edna asked for volunteers to join her as tellers at the HOA election on 27-Oct. Several members volunteered but they must be approved prior to acceptance. ….. (f) Jim led us in singing Happy Birthday to today’s celebrants. ….. (g) Responding to an inquiry from Ed A. about the status of the wheel-chair signs, Jim said that he would take it under advisement.
9. Adjournment: 9:53 AM.
