Minutes of meeting 8 April, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam was absent and V.P. Frank Triumph called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Frank announced that an additional collection would be taken for Janice K. since not all members were present last week. An additional $20.00 was collected.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte introduced a guest, Frank Majors, who shared some personal information and was welcomed by the group.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 73 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Mar. 25 th were approved after an amendment re the YMCA open house on Apr. 25th. Previous minutes indicated that it was sponsored by the YWCA and that it would start @ 12:00 PM. The correction is that it is sponsored by the YMCA and will start @ 1:00 PM. 32 members were in attendance today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt was absent, but gave the treasurer’s report to Jeanne: Total money available to us at present is $754.88. The memorial plaque will be available next week.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Magda, John and Nancy Lambert. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Richard and Barbara L.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Ed Dubsky is undergoing P.T. and doing well. The donation for Frank Kells will be given to Janice.
6.3 Historian: Magda: She received many pictures of Bo’s birthday party from Betty and Frank T. gave her pictures from the ball game.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the food bank this past week. Boxes for Armed Forces members will go out on the last Thursday of April. Make sure Betty has addresses. So far, she has only one address.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys: Have Gladys’ phone number handy or in cell phones so that if there is an emergency, she can be reached and make the necessary contacts. Gladys can be reached at 520-292-9228. Gladys does not contact people herself. If you have information, please contact her.
6.6 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice reminded us to sign up for the Gaslight Theater and Big Band Express as she is short the number of people needed for the group discount. The money for these tickets now has to be submitted to her no later than Apr. 12th – preferably sooner. Mother’s Day celebration is still undecided and TBD next week. Frank thanked Alice for all of her hard work on the activities.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Joann was absent – no new hiking plans at present. Bob reported on the beauty of last week’s hike.
b.) Frank Kells’ memorial service will be on Apr. 19th @ 7:00 PM. Call Magda if you need a ride.
c.) The Marine memorial service will be on Sat., Apr. 10th @ 10:00AM at the Marana Municipal Airport.
d.) Dick J. informed the group that the Submarine Veterans Group will have a float display at Sunflower on Apr. 14th from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. Come by and take a look. He also shared that the new car wash @ Monkey Business is very good.
e.) Joan T. gave an update on the solid waste landfill Marana is planning. Since many agencies are requesting Marana to slow down on this decision, she encouraged us all to be aware and VOCAL about our thoughts and opinions on this issue!
f.) Birthday cake and celebrations to follow this meeting.
Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting @ 10:02 AM.