Minutes of Meeting Held September 3, 2009
1. Call to Order: In President Joan Travis-Triumph’s absence, Walt opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-four people were present, including John Lambert.
2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Ruby was welcomed back after a long absence. Richard returned for the winter; Val was busy. Stan and Suzette were also welcomed.
3. Vice-President: Jim: Absent. He and Linda are touring the West. Walt said we have 74 members.
4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $748, Cash: $27, Total: $775. (No extra-ordinary expense was incurred in the past week.)
6. Coordinators Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Stan & Suzette with Mary T. Next week’s will be by Don and Vi with (?). (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)
6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Ed A. is now in La Cañada Care Center after a stay in NMC. Please call if you hear of any health issues.
6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Betty took 24 lbs to the Food Bank this week. ….. (b) She reminded us to bring books to her or take them to “A Lot of Storage” for their sale on October-3. She reiterated her comment that line-dancing was being conducted at her church.
6.4 Activities: Alice B.: See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.
7. Old and/or New Business: No report.
8. Good of the Group: (a) The BOD agreed to Walt’s proposal that we use hasps and 3-letter combination locks. He offered SCRCR to do the labor and the board will pay for the supplies. He estimated that it would cost about $60; John L. told him to submit an invoice to the board. ….. (b) Magda related her experiences while attending a Town Hall meeting, at which there were over two thousand people. Having been born in Mexico, she was especially proud to be an American and was glad to see democracy at work. She polled several people and took notes, and nobody objected. ….. (c) One of the people running for the BOD has expressed an opinion that the article “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” was inappropriate in the recent Windmill Magazine. In the opinion of most SCRCR members the article was most appropriate, and individual members should write to the board asking them to continue with that type of article. ….. (d) Tony found an abandoned expensive bicycle. If you know of anyone who lost one, contact Tony; it’s in his garage. ….. (e) Barbara H. asked members who are going to the Gaslight Theater to let her know of any birthdays or anniversaries. She also mentioned that she has some tickets for 7-day free passes at the “Any Time Fitness” gym (near Grumpy’s). ….. (f) John L. remarked that a check on his house pressure revealed that it was too low, contrary to some residents who are having burst pipes because of too high water pressure. ….. (g) Gladys explained about a letter from Janet regarding disabled people. (h) In answer to a question, John L. explained some of the features of the Caterpillar Co. near green Valley that we hope to be visiting soon.
9. Adjournment: 9:55 AM.
