This picture is from 1995, Lew is still an active member.1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then entertained us with some jokes and anecdotes.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Carol Altmann filled in as hostess today, welcoming back Ruth L., Dick Jarenski and Sue Rainey.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. Jim stated that our membership is still at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 39 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury stands at $458.20.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Jorge stated that refreshments this week were provided by Tony, Sandy and Gladys. Next week refreshments will be provided by Richard, Val and Elaine.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: Everyone is doing okay, it would appear.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 66# of food and a check for $20.00 went to the food bank this past week. Please submit items and addresses for the boxes which will be going to our armed services members on October 28th.
e) Busybody: Gladys: She has a list of members who are delinquent in providing emergency information cards. Please get this information to her.
f) Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events.
a.) The dinner to Jonathan’s Cork has been postponed.
b.) Sue Rainey shared some information about the annual Christmas Messiah Sing –In at Grace to the Nation Chapel on Dec. 6th at 7:00PM. This is a free event with community involvement in the singing.
c.) Remember to sign up for the other upcoming events.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Jim discussed the benefit of entering an ICE (in case of emergency) number on our cell phones. This emergency contact(s) would be easily found by EMTs .
b.)Bo Bolin presented the nominating committee’s report for the slate of prospective candidates for upcoming offices and members to chair committees. Magda is in California and still needs to be contacted. There appear to be no changes with the exception of: Alice King and Dennis Foster for host/hostess; Val Roberts and Elaine Benn for refreshments; Carol Altmann for activities and JoAnn Ross for busybody. Next week we will take any further nominations, followed by the election.
c.) Dennis has an overhead garage storage rack in good condition that he is willing to part with. All that is required is a donation to the Food Bank. Please contact him
.d.)Dick J. told us about the new AARP cards coming in the mail which entitle the holder to additional discounts in businesses such as Wal -Mart and Denny’s. He also informed the group that Nov. 15th will be the date that The Golden Corral honors Veterans by offering a free dinner between 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
e.) Edna reminded the group that Tuesday at 4:00PM is the counting of ballots for HOA positions.
f.) Jorge wanted us all to know that as of Jan.1, 2011, Medicare will not be paying the cost of annual physicals and to watch for other changes coming up.
g.) John L. updated us on the landscaping of Twin Peaks, which, unfortunately has come to a halt. This is due to The Town of Marana and their concerns about the effects of irrigation water used for plants in the median on the condition of the road. This is a highly charged issue and we may be called upon to make phone calls to Marana town officials. A meeting will take place tomorrow morning between town officials and members of the HOA board to try to clarify/resolve the problem.
h.) Bo reminded us of the need for help at the Halloween bash. He also brought up the benefits of taking the AARP driver refresher course, as it improves driving skills and reduces the cost of auto insurance.
i.) Hiking is still on hold but when it starts, it will be with shorter and easier hikes.
8. Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM.
