Minutes of Meeting of September 16, 2010

1 Call to Order: All other officers being absent, Jeanne opened the meeting at 9:30 AM and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Host/Hostess: Bonnie welcomed back Suzanne & Al, Val & Rich, Shirley, John L., and Agnes.
3 Vice-President: Frank absent; no change in membership.
4 Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were accepted as amended (In Para 6.6 was Dec-8, is Dec-15). About 33 members were present today. Please notify Jeanne of any changes to the minutes or agenda.
5 Treasurer: Walt absent. No change.
6 Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: (Both absent). Refreshments this week were provided by Colette & Ed with Margie. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Lew & Agnes with Jan P.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D. a) Rich L. is doing OK at home but still undergoing chemo therapy twice a week. b) Don V. was present after having knee surgery as recently as Monday. c) Suzette reports that Stan is recovering from his double bypass surgery. She says he is a good patient.
6.3 Historian: Magda. Nothing to report on this subject but lots to say in Group Concerns!
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: No delivery to the food bank this week. She reiterated “bring in whatever you have” -- she will find a home for it!! She remarked on the few groceries that are being brought in and urged us to pick up a can or package next time we go shopping.
6.5 Busybody: Gladys: Had a call from Joan T. advising her that she was out of town and had forgotten to tell her in advance!
6.6 Activities: Alice B. a) Has reserved and paid for 20 tickets to the Disney on Ice show at the Coliseum on Friday, 15 October; sign up if you want to go. Tickets are $16 each….. b) Regarding the long trip to dine at Jonathan’s Cork (6320 Tanque Verde road) she remarked that it was highly recommended; a car pool will be arranged….. c) She distributed the activity schedule for the next quarter – partly listed on the attached agenda.
7 Group Concerns: a) Magda told us that the Target store at Ina & Thornydale is having a document shredding event Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at which you can also get rid of old medications…..
b) Don V. made up and told us a Limerick about doctors……
c) Magda also expanded on events being held in the U of A. Her grand-daughter plays in the Pride of Arizona band; they are top notch players. She and Armando are strong supporters of the university……
d) Sandy spoke about a goodwill-type of store that opened near Michaels named Butterfly Boutique. It is non-profit and the proceeds go to a group that provides rehab for girls……
e) Bo asked for donation of time and baked goods for the children’s Halloween party……
f) Jeanne announced that she would be taking over the roster responsibilities from Lew; he gave a sigh of relief, having done it for over ten years. He mentioned that the next issue will have enlarged font for easier reading.
8 Adjournment: Jeanne adjourned the meeting @ 9:55 AM.