Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then shared anecdotes from “The Geezer Forum”.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte were absent . Ed and Colette Dubsky filled in. They started by welcoming back all of our winter members. Beverly and her mother May were introduced as guests.
3. Vice-President: Frank entertained us with another of his stories. He reported that we now have 76 members, 62 of whom are paid up with their dues. He also thanked Vi for making thank-you notes for businesses that contributed door prizes for our Christmas party.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: Last meeting’s minutes were accepted and approved.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our bank account at present is $1,032.18 and we have $22.03 in petty cash.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Bo and Betty Bolin and Elaine Benn. Next week, Ed and Colette and Rosemarie Feraco will provide refreshments.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda and John were absent. Joann Ross reported that John DiPalma had outpatient surgery today for a torn rotator cuff. Don Ostberg will have a longer hospital stay due to more extensive surgery. He is in room 204 at Northwest Hospital (phone: 828-2204). Kay Peptis fell and suffered a broken hip. She will be at Life Care Center for therapy in room 2128. Donna St. John is having foot surgery on Feb. 10th.
6.3 Historian: Magda : Photos are needed from the time of our first meeting with the new board.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 14# of food went to the Marana Food Bank this past week and coupons were mailed out. She reminded members not to forget the other charities.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice reminded us of the up-coming activities and reported that tickets are still available for the AZ Opry. Carol Altmann reminded us that the deadline for tickets for the football pool is next week’s meeting.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Jorge reported that Wednesday’s hike went well.
b.)Joann said that there would be a short meeting today to decide next week’s hike.
c.) John Lambert reported that all is well with the HOA.
d.) Edna suggested some changes to by-laws for us to consider: a central contact for single or ill residents needing assistance; honorary membership to those who enter assisted living so as not to affect our membership percentages. e.)John Lambert notified us that the HOA has officially sanctioned our group.
f.) Magda encouraged us all to remember the concerts offered at the U of A.
g.)Mike Rebro asked that e-mails or handwritten messages be given to him re upcoming events and functions for the BLOG. h.)Betty reminded us that money is due for the Cubs tickets and that the Cubs will be staying in Tucson.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:12 AM.