Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 26, 2010

1 Call to Order: President Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then requested a moment of prayer for our friends and loved ones. Jim and Linda will be gone for the month of September on a lengthy road trip.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Delores, Jeanne and Larry. A guest was introduced – Joyce Grosso (sp?), who shared some personal information and was welcomed by the group.
3 Vice-President: Frank absent; no change in membership (77).
4 Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted as amended (Para 6.2 – b: Richard was being taken off life support. Richard L. is fine, but his sister was taken off life support). 33 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne if there are any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt stated that our current total in the treasury is $543.54.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda
A.: (Jorge absent). Linda stated that refreshments this week were provided by Alice B., John and Linda D. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Carol A., Betty and Bo.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D. stated that everyone who was hospitalized is home now. Don O. had hernia surgery and is at NW Hospital. He will then be taken to his son’s home upon discharge to recover. Vi and Don V. are better. Vi’s daughter has been here caring for them.
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 52# of food went to the food bank this past week and coupons were mailed to the military. Keep an eye out for sales on flip-flops as these can be added to the military boxes for shipment in October.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys had nothing new at this time. Please e-mail or phone her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6.6 Activities: Alice B. gave us a rundown of upcoming events – please check the agenda.
Don’t forget to sign up in this next week for Gaslight Theater.
The Columbus Park picnic pot luck will be on Wednesday Sept. 8th and Ramada #1 has been reserved. No sign up is required for the picnic which starts at 10:00 AM. Carpool is at 9:30 AM. Dishes and silverware will be provided. Be sure to bring your own beverages. Since the activities committee will meet next month for planning, please submit any suggestions for activities and restaurants to Alice.
7 Group Concerns:
a.) Jim shared information about the Sunflower outing on Oct. 2nd, which will depart from Sunflower Village Center @ 9:45 AM. This is a road trip to Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe which will include a box lunch, a tour of Mesa Historical Society Museum, a play in Globe, and dinner at Lucille’s Smoke House BBQ. The price for all of this is $77.00 per person, which includes tips. For additional information, contact Dave Forgue @ 572-8997.
b.) Jim has received e-mails from Sharon Schwartz re a meeting at Continental Ranch Community Center tomorrow (Friday the 27th) at 12:30 PM, with Gabrielle Giffords, to discuss the proposed cell tower. Any who are interested may want to check with HOA management for verification.
c.) JoAnn mentioned that there is a decision to keep the Tangerine landfill open, which, may result in decreasing the urgency of opening the Marana landfill.
d.) JoAnn also reported that the Theater in the Park has been canceled because of the weather. On Sept. 11th, weather permitting, there will be a Concert in the Park at 7:00 PM.
e.) Sandy questioned whether there will be an Arts Festival this weekend at the park because she saw something about that in the Marana newspaper, but there was no definitive response.
8 Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @ 9:55 AM.