Every month we celebrate birthdays with a home made cake.1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order @ 9:30AM., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim had a few jokes for us and then he informed the group that he would be absent next week.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back a number of the group members who have been gone.
3. Vice-President: Frank was absent – he is in the hospital. Membership numbers have not changed.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. 35 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $555.14. He reminded everyone to catch up on dues. He also gave us a little mental “exercise”.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
A. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Bob, Bonnie and Don O. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Jeanne, Larry and Joan M.
B. Sunshine: Linda D.: absent. JoAnn reminded everyone that birthdays will be celebrated today. Richard L. is doing much better and should be home within the week. Joan T. reported that Frank has pneumonia and has been running a high fever. He also has a blood condition which has required several blood transfusions. He is presently a patient at NW Medical Ctr. and is in room 362.
C. Historian: Magda: Thanks to everyone for photos and tab tops from soda cans.
D. Philanthropy: Betty reported that 28# of food went to the Food Bank and they are very appreciative of our help.
E. Busybody: Gladys thanked everyone who has given her notices of their absences. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
F. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events: Casino tomorrow and Luke’s for lunch on Wednesday, July 14th. There is a new sign-up sheet for the next Gaslight Theater performance. Please check the agenda for further upcoming events. JoAnn informed us of the Concert in the Park on Saturday. A performance will be given by Amber Norgaard.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Alice had a question re the money donated to Papa Murphy’s. It will remain in our kitty until Anthony has an account set up. b.) Magda read a cute story about “growing older”. c.) Joan T. updated us on the Marana landfill issue. d.) Mike R. reminded us of the free “Second Saturday” which will be Jazz at the Fox Theater.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:03 AM.
