1. Call to Order: Walt covered for Jim in his absence and opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bonnie welcomed back Ruth Lombardo, Gary Gustafson and Jorge Anda .
3. Vice-President: Our membership is now at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 41 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: stated that our current total in the treasury is $498.91. (no change)
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (Linda absent). Betty stated that refreshments this week were provided by Barbara H., Lynn L. and Don O. Next week refreshments will be provided by Larry and Jeanne and Joan M.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Nothing new to present – everyone is doing okay!
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new to report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 28# of food went to the food bank this past week. She challenged everyone to pick up and bring in a non-perishable food item next week. Keep the donations coming!
e) Busybody: Gladys: would like each member to provide emergency contact information and for this information to be on the “New Member” forms. Be sure to get this information to her! Iris Jennings has been absent in order to help her 106 year old mother with hospice care. She misses us and will return.
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events.
a.) Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest was enjoyed by those who attended.
b.) Tickets for Disney On Ice are sold and will be distributed next week. Alice is collecting money any time now, for these tickets. If anyone else is interested, please sign up as there may be cancellations. Tickets are $16.00 each. No dinner is planned for this outing. Car pool arrangements will be made.
c.) There is a sign- up sheet for the Christmas Gaslight Theater production, which is a matinee this year.
d.) Plans for the Christmas dinner/dance are not as yet completed, but the date for this event is Dec. 15th.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) John Lambert filled us in on the planting/landscaping that will be taking place in CRCA. All plants are low water usage. There will be numerous plants and trees added and replaced along Twin Peaks, Coachline and at the entrance of Marbella. Lighting at some of the entryways is too dim and will be fixed.
b.) John D. informed us that the skateboard park has been closed by the Marana Police. This park is a Marana park and therefore, CRCA has no jurisdiction over it.
c.) Magda let us know that Oro Valley has been having burglaries and they sent a memo to Sunflower Neighborhood Watch to alert members since seniors are the primary targets.
d.) Edna reminded everyone to get their ballots in for the Board member vote. She needed 6 tellers to help with the count and she achieved that mission in today’s meeting! The count will take place on Tues. Oct. 19th at 4:00PM.
e.) Mike R. wanted everyone to know that if they receive a flu shot at Safeway, there is a 10% discount coupon on various items. f.)Jeanne informed the group about the Tucson Passport which offers substantial discounts to many attractions in the area. The cost for this is $15.00 for the year. More information is available at www.tusconattractions.com.
8. Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting @9:48AM.
