Minutes of Meeting Held Jan. 21, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then entertained us with”The Older Crowd” stories which most of us could relate to.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte introduced Bill Heady from the HOA management company (covenants). He wanted to thank the SCRCR for all of the invaluable help volunteered by this group. Ruth Callahan was introduced as a guest and a potential new member. She is originally from Massachusetts; attended Boston College; taught the developmentally disabled. She is married, has 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Mike Rebro was welcomed back.
3. Vice-President: Frank told us that there are currently 73 members. Correction to last week’s report: 53 members are current with their dues. He then shared with us a joke about 2 elderly men searching for their wives while shopping. It received a great response!
4. Secretary: Jeanne: Last meeting’s minutes were accepted and approved.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Last week Walt collected $72.00 in dues and paid $30.00 for baskets. $22.03 is in petty cash. Total is now standing at $940.21. Included in our current total is the $55.00 worth of donations to Papa Murphy’s for the school landscaping. Walt would like to pay this out.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge Anda and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by John and Linda and Alice B. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Bo and Betty and Elaine Benn.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda DiPalma: Don Osberg will be having surgery next week at N.W. Ruth Lombardo will have an esophageal procedure today to enable her to eat better.
6.3 Historian: Magda Quiros was absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty Bolin: Betty went to the Marana Food Bank this past week with 64# of food and a check for $231.67.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: Alice still needs more bodies for the AZ Opry on 2/27. The deadline for sign up to the Opry is Feb. 4th and the money is due no later than that date ($26.00/ person). Payment for the Gaslight Theater ($14.50/person) is also due. Please make separate checks out to Alice for each of these activities. Don’t forget the super bowl function on Feb. 7th. See the attached agenda for events.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Carol Altmann is in charge of the pool for super bowl and she will start selling tickets next week @ $1.00 per square. Initially tickets will be limited to 1 or 2 per person. Attendance is not required to win.
b.) Joann reported that the hike yesterday was canceled. Brown Mtn. will be the destination for next week.
c.) Jim received a call from the Lion’s Club and reported to them that as of yet, there is no significant interest.
d.) Betty reported that tickets for the ball game on Mar. 25th are ordered. Seating will be in section 109. Please submit your payments to her.
e.) Gladys wanted to thank everyone for their concern re her hospitalization last week.
f.) Nancy informed the group that the HOA board is discussing bids on landscaping for the common areas. On Saturday, Feb 6th @10 am, there will be a tour to check out the workmanship of the landscape contractors. This tour is open to all.
g.) Joann reported that the Mayor will attend the next study session of the board re concerns of the town of Marana. Check the Windmill for details.
h.) Jim announced that he is open to any ideas of SCRCR members re goals, volunteering, etc.
i.) Dick shared that the name of the new Marana Park is officially “The Town of Marana Crossroads at Silverbell Park”. He also notified the group of the passing last week of Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. and that a memorial service will be held at the library – representation from SCRCR would be a good idea.
j.) Joan suggested social activities for the men of SCRCR and perhaps scheduling a regular luncheon would be something of interest. Agnes suggested a poker night. Jim appointed Frank and Jorge to explore this option. Jim also shared that a group of men have been socializing at 6AM at the Rock N Java coffee shop on Twin Peaks.

8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:06 AM