Minutes of Meeting Held December 10, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:32 a.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-four people were present. Joan read a patriotic poem about a Christmas soldier.
2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Colette: Partners Sue Rainey and Dick Jarenski were introduced as new members; Dick was in the news lately as the person who provided the U.S. flag for the library. Iris and Lilly were welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Jim: Told a story about Oley and the mule.
4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were accepted as printed.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Status after the Christmas party expenditure was: Checking: $283.95; Cash: $22.03; Total: $305.98.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were shared by all members; lots of Christmas goodies were available. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda A. or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)
6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Ruth is back in NMC suffering from a third stroke. She had been moved to an urgent care facility on La Cholla. Joan and Frank had visited her but she was asleep at the time so they did not disturb her. ….. (b) John had not been feeling well so he and Linda did not attend the party. Also, Tony had to go to ER so he and Sandy missed the party, but he was present today and feeling OK. Vi and Don missed it too, because Vi felt unwell; they were present today, but Vi was still not feeling very well. Please call if you hear of any health issues.
6.3 Historian: Magda brought several old albums which were perused by a few people. She mentioned that Betty had started them, and then Suzanne took over, then Lew, now she has them.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: (a) In 2009, she delivered 1,023 pounds of food and $410 to the food bank from SCRCR. We also sent 14 boxes of goodies to the military and provided supplies to local schools, Sandy’s group of severely challenged kids, soda can tabs to Ronald McDonald House, and eye glasses, etc. to the Lions Club. We are a generous group.
6.5 Activities: Alice B.: See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.
7. Group Concerns: (a) Christmas cards were distributed. ….. (b) Linda A. asked for volunteers to help her with more filing at the Windmill office. Alice said they had lots of laughs while filing about 3,400 folders, which were left in disarray by the previous management company. ….. (b) An appeal was made for people to share their talents with the local high school. Gladys said that she has provided tutoring at home and would continue to do so, if asked. ….. (c) Alice thanked those who attended the party last night. Frank mentioned that he had booked the 2010 party already. Crafters Edna, Magda, Mary T., Bonnie, and Margie were thanked for making the nice center pieces. ….. (d) Betty needs to know how many will attend the Cubs game on 25-March. Cost $18. ….. (e) JoAnne said that they had hiked four and a half miles and Bob made it all the way. ….. (f) Joan remarked that Lew had e-mailed everyone about a long article concerning Janet and Frank in the Daily Star. Lew said that, since it was copy-righted, he had asked the Star for permission to include the article and photos in SCRCR’s web site, but that was denied. Cut-outs will be in the album. ….. (g) JoAnne brought our attention to an article in the Windmill about two Marana families in dire need of help for their children; see the requirements in this month’s issue. ….. (h) Don V. told a joke about Santa dropping on the Schmitt House.
8. Adjournment: 10:20 a.m.