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. Carol announced that the informal Thursday luncheon will be at the New Asian Buffet today.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob: Bonnie welcomed two new members: Barbara and John Crandell, who shared some personal information about themselves. Barbara and Frank from Sunflower were welcomed as guests. Also returning are Dennis, Alice K., Margie, Arnie, Bea, Richard and Val.
3. Vice-President: Frank: Our membership is now at 82. The Christmas party will be held at the Elks Club. Please sign up now so that Frank can determine how many people will be attending. 65–70 people are needed and so far, 42- 43 members have signed up. The tickets are now available.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes were approved and accepted. 48 members were present today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent – no report available.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Jorge stated that refreshments this week were provided by Frank, Joan T. and Mike R. In two weeks (Dec. 2nd) refreshments will be provided by Walt, JoAnn and Adria. No meeting next week.
b) Sunshine: Linda D.: absent. Joan T. informed new members to give any information about health issues to Linda D. or Gladys. Arnie told us that he was hospitalized for pneumonia. John D. had an outpatient procedure this morning. Lew reported that a previous SCRCR member, John Skolnick (sp ?) passed away.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: absent. Linda A. reported that 20# of food and a check for $125.00 dollars went to the food bank this week. Frank took 2 turkeys to the food bank and they were very appreciative. Fry’s is having a sale on turkeys and if anyone else has turkeys to donate, Frank will be happy to deliver them.
e) Busybody: Gladys: Gladys stressed the importance of emergency information cards and the need for new members to submit them and other members to keep them current.
7. Activities: Alice: Please check the agenda for upcoming events. 16 members had lunch at Carrabas. They had good service, good food and a good time! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
8. Group Concerns: a.) Lew requested that everyone check the roster (which is placed by the signup sheets) for any corrections or updates in order that it may be kept current. Alice K. will be bringing in the roster on a monthly basis so that any updates may be made.
b.) Jorge gave a report on the last hike which was to Picture Rocks. It was a beautiful day and the hike was about 3 miles long. There will be no hike next week.
c.) A suggestion was made to erect a monument and flagpole in Windmill Park. John L. recommended an ad hoc committee to spearhead this effort, perhaps in conjunction with the scouts, veterans, etc. It appears as if Jim A. may be in charge of this. It would be fitting for the monument to be dedicated to a specific group or individual. Several suggestions were made re obtaining a flagpole and a free flag.
d.) There was discussion about upcoming businesses along Twin Peaks Road now that it is open. The development may be mostly professional offices. This is all speculation at this point.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM.
