Minutes of Meeting Held October 8, 2009
1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Thirty-three members were present. Joan read a letter of thanks from Carol and continued with one from her self. A lot happened to her in the last three weeks, including the death of her father and the birth of a great-grandchild. She was impressed with the care given by Odyssey Hospice to her father in the last few days of his life.
2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Colette: Frank and Joan were welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Jim: None of the SCRCR brochures in the Windmill office has been taken in the last few weeks. Jim read a poem received from Alice.
4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as written.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Absent. Status (no change): Checking: 701.86; Cash: 16.35; Total: 718.21. (No extra-ordinary expenses were incurred in the past week.)
6. Coordinators Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Bob and Bonnie with Kay. If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda A. or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)
6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Carol is recovering from eye surgery and will be having her other eye done soon. ….. (b) Vi was reported as not feeling very well. ….. Please call if you hear of any health issues.
6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) Collection for overseas service personnel continues, along with coupons and books. We will be packing for the military on 15-Oct. She asked once again for addresses; she only has one at present. She sent some coupons.
6.4 Activities: Alice B.: Mentioned that twenty-two had signed up for the Caterpillar trip and reminded any others to sign up if they want to go. The $100 charge for it will be split equally among the participants. She also has booked for the Christmas play on Dec-1. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.
7. Old and/or New Business: Joan asked for volunteers for an election committee to elect SCRCR officers for the 2010 year. She shall chair the group; Alice, Jorge, and Linda volunteered.
8. Good of the Group: (a) Joan T. read a humorous article about a senior citizen’s “Time of her Life”. ….. (b) We were reminded of an upcoming Fall Festival in Marana on 24-Oct. at which there will be farmers’ booths, pie baking contest, mesquite pod grinding (collect and bring them), children’s games, and the usual country fair events. See details in the local papers. ….. (c) On Oct-29, the owner of Papa Murphy’s Pizza (Tony), is going to present us with another pizza-sampling at no cost, although any donations will go to Road Runner school. Lynn suggested that we pass a basket around. ….. (d) Edna pointed out a correction to the current agenda. The HOA annual meeting will take place in Twin Peaks school on Oct. 28 at 7:00 PM (not at the center). ….. (e) Dennis announced a concert at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church which will include the Grand Canyon Suite. Price is $20.
9. Adjournment: 9:55 AM.
