Minutes of Meeting of Sept 23, 2010

1. Call to Order: Frank 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 a new member, Dorothy Bruce, who shared some personal information with the group. Welcomed back were Frank and Joan T., and Alice B.’s son Earl who has been visiting.
3. Vice-President: Frank: Our membership is now at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 41members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: stated that our current total in the treasury is $498.91.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (both absent). Betty stated that refreshments this week were provided by Lew and Agnes M. and Jan P. Next week refreshments will be provided by Barbara H., Lynn L. and Don O.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Nothing new to present – everyone is doing okay!
c) Historian: Magda: The album is coming along and she is looking for pictures of the Columbus Park picnic.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the food bank this past week. She reminded us to pick up an extra non-perishable grocery item to bring in. 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!
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. a.) Mt. Lemmon Oktoberfest is Saturday and there appears to be a shortage of drivers. Barbara H. gave us details of this outing. Please let Barbara know if you are intending to go. The activities start at noon. b.) Sign- up sheets for upcoming activities are now available. c.) Tickets for Disney on Ice are all spoken for, but please sign up in case of cancellations. Edna let us know that if anyone wants to attend dinner before the Disney program, the Cushing Street Restaurant is an excellent choice. She also told us that the back lot has handicapped access.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Betty has tickets for the Greek Festival taking place today through Sunday.
b.) Mike R. said that the library has copies of the Marana town plan. The Twin Peaks Activity Center may be developing so keep an eye on that. He also brought up the need for a pedestrian crosswalk or two at strategic locations across Twin Peaks.
c.) JoAnn told us about the fine Arts Festival at Crossroads Park on Saturday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and then again on Sunday from 10:00AM - 4:00 PM.
d.) Don V. related a disturbing story about the bill he received from La Canada Health Center in which they billed him for services that are free to him through his insurance company. He recommends that if this happens to anyone else, do not hesitate to challenge it.
e.) Edna received a call from the Town of Marana liaison representative wanting to know if the mayor and Councilwoman Ziegler could speak to SCRCR about what is happening in Marana. Edna checked this out with Jeanne and the decision was made to refuse in case this could have political overtones.
f.) JoAnn stated that the mayor and the councilwoman gave an update on issues such as the Twin Peaks project following the Marana Parks and Recreation activities, but nothing political was mentioned.
g.) Magda wanted to thank Joan, Frank, Ed and Colette for the numerous tab tops they brought her for the Ronald McDonald House.
8. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting @ 10:02AM.