1 Call to Order: Walt covered for Jim in his absence and opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Walt announced that Frank is also absent because he is presently in Chicago.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bonnie welcomed our newest member, Joyce Grosso.
3 Vice-President: Frank: absent. Walt stated that our membership is now at 78.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 30 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 $543.31.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (both absent). Betty stated that refreshments this week were provided by Carol A., Betty and Bo. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Mary M., Dennis and Alice.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Don O. is at home now but may be returning to stay with his son. Don V. is up and doing better.
6.3 Historian: Magda: absent. She is currently in California.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the food bank this past week. She reminded us to watch for sales on flip-flops as these can be added to the military boxes for shipment in October. Keep the donations coming!
6.5 Busybody: Gladys: nothing new at this time. Please e-mail her if you will be gone for any length of time.
6.6 Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. Wednesday of next week will be the very last day to sign up for the 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. Car pool is at 9:30 AM. Dishes and silverware will be provided. Be sure to bring your own beverages and a lawn chair if desired. Edna requested a list of activities for October so that she can put that in the CRCA newsletter. Edna also requested that future activities not be scheduled on Wednesdays as this conflicts with other activities such as hiking, crafts, etc.
7 Group Concerns:
a.) Walt introduced Dave Forgue from Sunflower who gave us some additional information re the day trip planned for Oct. 2nd.The trip includes round trip transportation; box lunch; admission to Mesa Historical Society Museum; ticket to Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert to see “The Foreigner”; dinner at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ in Tempe; driver’s tip and all gratuities. Cost is $77.00 per person and reservations must be made by Sept. 15th. Depart from the Village Center @ 9:45 AM and return should be around 9:30 to 10:00 PM. Anyone interested may contact Dave at 572-8997. Nine more people are needed for this trip.
B.) Bo informed us of the Halloween Bash given by CRCA. A haunted house will be part of the festivities and that will take place at the Community Center. 3 volunteer judges are needed and 10 volunteer supervisors. Finger – held baked goods are needed for the bake sale and proceeds from these donated goods will go to the Shriner’s Club. The Shriners will be taking photographs of the events.
8 Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting @ 9:50 AM.
