Minutes of Meeting of July 29, 2010

1.Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then read thank you notes from Richard L. and Frank T. Jim also notified the group that Agnes had carpal tunnel surgery on Tuesday, July 27th.

2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Frank Triumph and Mollie Joseph.

3.Vice-President: Frank reported that membership remains at 75. He thanked one and all for their well wishes and gave us a run-down of his medical treatment. Frank also gave special thanks to Edna for all of her help.

4.Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted and approved. Betty pointed out that in regard to last week’s minutes, the Zostavax (which Gladys said cost $49.00) is contingent on whatever type of health insurance you have. 38 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 $573.16.

6.Coordinators’ Reports:
A. Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Walt and JoAnn and Elaine Benn. Next week the refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy Lambert, as well as Mary Jensen.
B. Sunshine: Linda D.: Janet Kells was released from the hospital yesterday. She is suffering from pneumonia, but is on the mend. We have already received information about Agnes and Frank. Jan P. is going for a CT scan on Tuesday, Aug, 3rd, due to vertigo which she has been experiencing.
C. Historian: Magda: Nothing new.
D. Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing new.
E. Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
F. Activities: Alice gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda. Don’t forget to sign up for the Greek Restaurant, Firebird Restaurant, Wildflower Grill and the Gaslight Theater. There was a good turnout for the Fortune Cookie restaurant (18 members) and the Outback (13 members). Betty again reminded us that Casino Day will be on Friday, Aug. 13th!!

7.Group Concerns: a.) Joan T. brought thank you cards for the troops which Don and Hilde Brick told her were being distributed at Batteries Plus in Arizona Pavilions. These cards will go into boxes for the troops in October.
b.) Barbara H. informed us of the cell phone tower placement being planned at Twin Peaks elementary school. John D. gave a rundown of some of the details concerning this plan, and community concerns for the health and welfare of the children. If you are against it, please show your support by attending the meetings!
c.) Jim congratulated Larry L. on his election to the HOA Board.
d.)Jim also found out some information on the bus trip planned by Sunflower on Oct. 2nd. They are going to a museum in Mesa and there is still room available if anyone is interested.
e.) Magda shared an amusing story about the economy.
f.) Jorge told us that he and Carol went to Mt. Lemmon this past week and it was very cool – 60 degrees F.
8.Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 10:00 AM.