Minutes of Meeting of June 9, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He got the group warmed up with a few trivia facts and then shared a few jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: No new members. Welcomed back were: Janet K. and Bea and Arnie. We had a guest present: Barb P.
3. Vice-President: Frank: absent. He is out of hospital and is now at home.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of June 2, 2011 were approved and accepted. 49 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: reported that the total is $1097.13 in the treasury.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Ed and Colette. Margie W. and Kay P. will provide refreshments next week.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Frank T. is home and has lost a lot of weight. Vi shared that he had to hold up his shorts with an oxygen tube in place of a belt when he was going home. Bo had knee surgery and is doing well – should be home tomorrow. Lynn L. is still having trouble with her breathing.
c) Historian: Magda: no report. She will probably bring a memory book to the meeting next week.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Due to the price of gas, Betty will be going to the Food Bank every couple of weeks or so.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Everything is going okay and JoAnn wanted to thank Gladys for covering for her. In case of emergencies, the HOA office knows that JoAnn has emergency information and this information will stay with JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at New Town Asian Buffet.
b.) Carol has the movie schedule for the Boston Pizza luncheon on June 10th. If you need this information, please contact Carol.
c.) The date for the Ak Chin outing is June 22nd.
d.)The Mt. Lemmon outing is canceled due to the wild fires. Jorge will make arrangements for this event in the Fall.
e.) If interested in the Circus on July 2nd, the pre-show will be starting around 10:00 AM.
f.) Thursday, July 7th will be the Red, White and Blue pot luck immediately following the SCRCR meeting.
g.) The King Tut Exhibit outing will be on a Sunday and therefore meters will be free of charge. (Free Parking!).
h.) Please check the attached agenda for further information and hopefully we will have the complete agenda for upcoming events at the meeting next week.
8. Group Concerns:
a.)Janet K. gave information re ALERT (Arizona Lion’s Eyeglass Recycling). Please donate eyeglasses etc. as they are much needed. They can also use hearing aids, sunglasses, etc.
b.) Some discussion followed re the wild fires and the effects they are having on other parts of the country.
c.) JoAnn reported that there will be a concert in the park at Crossroads Park on Sat. June 11th at 7:00 PM.
d.) Alice K. has rosters sent out via e-mail and she has a few printed copies for those who do not have computers.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.