After the regular meeting members gathered to pack Christmas boxes that we send to the military. This is a tradition and the group has been doing it for many years. Members, watch out for bargains on things the military need. This is totally funded by the members.
Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then shared some jokes and stories with us.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob V.: Bob and Bonnie have returned and welcomed back Joan and Frank, Janet K., Iris J. and then introduced two guests - Frank and Bobby Mazur.
3. Vice-President: Frank: Our membership is still at 78.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 51 members were present today. A correction will be made to the agenda for Nov. 4th re Mon. Dec. 6th. That will be the day for The Good Egg rather than Mon. Dec. 8th (error).
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury stands at $462.03.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Jorge stated that refreshments this week were provided by Jim, Linda, Vi and Don. Next week Lew, Agnes and Magda will be in charge of refreshments.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: No news! Iris Jennings has returned and we are very happy to see her. Sandy shared a bit about Charles Iverson who used to join the SCRCR for the winters. He is now unable to do that since he is suffering from ALS. The suggestion was made to send him copies of the SCRCR minutes.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 45# of food went to the food bank this week. After this meeting, packing of boxes for military members will take place. Thank you/ Christmas cards will be included.
e) Busybody: Gladys: Most emergency contact cards are in. She is missing cards from members with more sporadic attendance at the meetings.
7. Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. a.) 23 members have signed up for today’s luncheon at Tohono Chul. b.) Gaslight tickets to be paid for by Nov. 11th. They are $17.40 each and Alice currently has 2 extra tickets. c.) The SCRCR Christmas party will be on Dec. 15th and the tickets are $20.00 each. If any member brings a guest, then those tickets will be $22.00 each. More people are needed to sign up for this event.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim announced a couple of notices: contact Elaine Benn if anyone has a 7 ft. pre-lit Christmas tree that they would like to sell/donate; contact Jim if anyone knows of a baby crib which could be donated. A suggestion was made that the party looking for the crib could contact the fire dept. b.) Betty announced that there will be no charge for the 5, 10 and 15k bike rides, taking place on Nov. 13th.c.) Bo announced that the Haunted House will be open from 6 to 8 PM on Oct. 30th and volunteers should be there at 5:30PM. Baked goods should go to Bo or he will pick them up. d.) Mike shared information about the downtown Tucson “All Soul’s Procession” taking place on Nov.7th probably between 7-9:00PM. Anyone can just join the parade if desired. For more information, please contact Mike Rebro. e.) John D. wanted us to know that if anyone needs a pressure reducing valve, he can recommend a good, reasonably priced plumber. Just contact him for more information. f.) Larry L. wanted us to know about the theft of new landscape plants along Twin Peaks. If anyone sees someone out there digging up plants, please report it to the police as well as the HOA. g.) Joan T. shared some information about their vacation to China and how happy she and Frank are to be home! She wanted us to know that the final rezoning meeting for the Marana landfill will take place on Nov. 3rd at 7:00PM at the Town Hall. Please show up if you are opposed to this issue. A super majority is required to have any action. h.) JoAnn R. announced that hiking will begin again on Wed. Nov. 3rd. This hike will be at Honey Bee Canyon, which will be a total of 4 miles over relatively flat, easy terrain. Please be at the Community Center at 8:30AM for the car pool. NO HIKE ON NOV. 24TH!!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:12 AM.
