Minutes of Meeting January 14 2010

Call to Order: Today’s meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by President Jim Alam, who started it with the Pledge of Allegiance. He read us a poem and then told a story for our entertainment!
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte had no new members to introduce, but welcomed back Elaine. Alice King and Dennis Foster were also welcomed back after their 10 day trip to China.
3. Vice-President: Frank Triumph reported membership this week as 73 ---- 55 of whom have paid their dues. He also reminded those who have not paid to do so ASAP.
4. Secretary: Jeanne Lemieux: Last meeting’s minutes were approved, seconded and accepted by the group. Approximately 42 members were in attendance today.
5. Treasurer: Walt Ross: Gave the group a breakdown of last year’s expenses. Our current bank account holds $918.18; $22.03 in petty cash; total of $940.21
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Jorge was absent today and Linda reported that refreshments for today were provided by Edna as well as Jim and Linda. Next week, refreshments will be provided by Alice Behnke and Linda DiPalma.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda DiPalma was absent. Jim reported on the fact that Mary Jensen was hospitalized for a couple of days. She is doing much better and should be home today or tomorrow. Don Ostberg has been undergoing a barrage of tests and may be hospitalized at a later date. He thanked the group for the lovely basket and all their best wishes.
6.3 Historian: Magda was absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing to the food bank this past week but she will be making a trip out there today. She reminded members not to forget the other charities.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: Reported on the great time had by all who went on the trip to Laughlin. 24 members are signed up for dinner at El Corral tomorrow at 5:30 PM. The luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 28th is at the New Town Buffet, not the New Asian Buffet, at 12:30 PM. Money for The Gaslight Theater performance on Feb 23rd is due no later than Feb. 4th ($14.50 per person). We need 4 more people in order to get the discount for the AZ Opry on Feb. 27th ($26.oo per person). For the potluck on Thurs. Feb.11th, bring a dish but no desserts – that will be provided by Edna. See the attached agenda for events.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Jim pointed out that there is a question re using the Community Center rooms for the Lion’s Club meetings (if and when that starts) and whether there would be a charge for that. This issue needs to be investigated further.
b.) Dennis gave us all an excellent description of the trip to China which he and Alice took as part of the Southern Arizona Symphony which was very informative. At the time of their trip, China was experiencing their worst winter in 60 years!
c.) Joann reported that 5 people did yesterday’s hike at Catalina State Park. Next week the hikers will be at Tucson Mtn. State Park hiking Brown Mtn. which will be a 4.8 mile trek.
d.) Gladys reported that the new city park at Cortaro and Silverbell will be named The Crossroads at Marana.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM.