1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam was absent and V.P. Frank Triumph called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Frank announced that a collection would be taken up during the meeting for Janet K. as a result of the death of Frank Kells.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte welcomed back Rosemarie and Eva.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 73 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Mar.25 th were approved. 32 members were in attendance today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total money available to us at present is $756.88.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Rosemarie and Eva. Next week refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy Lambert as well as Magda.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Reported the obvious, which is the passing of Frank Kells. (R.I. P. Frank.) Ed Dubsky had his hip surgery yesterday and is doing quite well!
6.3 Historian: Magda: She received needed pictures except those of the whole board members elected in January 2010 and those of Walt and Joann’s Anniversary. A very good picture of Frank Triumph at the ball game was shown to all members present. (Frank was sleeping or… no…checking his eyelids for cracks!)
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 48# of 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. Coupons were mailed, which Betty will be doing monthly.
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.
6.6 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice was absent and Barbara H. reminded us of upcoming events on the agenda. Checks for the Gaslight Theater and Big Band Express are needed by Apr. 15th. For those contemplating dinner at Nana’s Kitchen on May 5th, there will be a Mariachi band and great entertainment. The picnic for Mother’s Day is cancelled. A vote will be taken next week to choose between celebrating Mother’s Day at Joan and Frank’s or at Roma Restaurant. If we have enough people sign up for the wineries tour, we may have lunch at a winery in Sonoita!! So sign up!!
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Joann was present and reported no hike had taken place yesterday. Next week’s hike will be the Gold Mine down near AZ - Sonora Desert Museum.
b.) Dennis announced that today is Alice King’s birthday.
c.) Betty reminded us of Bo’s surprise party tonight.
d.) Magda wanted to thank Ed for the picnic idea and suggested that we should do more of them.
e.) Carol reminded us of the Osprey 10th Anniversary being celebrated at Marana airport.
f.) Joan T. shared about the phishing scams going on online re the banks in the area. Don’t give out any information via computer or phone and contact your bank if this occurs. She also up-dated us on the Marana landfill issue and encouraged those who have not done so to sign the petition.
g.) Walt will have our memorial plaque updated and ready by next week. Also, he shared that Janet will receive a check for $115.00 as a result of our donations.
H.) Edna and Mary M. complimented the Sunshine Scouting Troop on their work stuffing eggs for the Easter egg hunt.
i.) Carol shared that the time for the YWCA open house on Apr. 25th is 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
8. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting @ 10:00 AM.
