Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 11, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: absent. Frank opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Magda asked for a moment of silence in honor of our fallen soldiers this past week.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice welcomed a new member: Mary Lou S. who shared some personal information.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 86 members. He then told us a very funny joke!
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Aug. 4, 2011 were approved and accepted. 35 members attended the meeting today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $660.27. There are still members who have not paid their dues. Our current commemorative plaque was updated and a new one purchased.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Betty, Bo and the birthday cake! Next week John, Linda and Elaine will be in charge of refreshments.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. JoAnn reported that Mary J. did not go back to The Fountains on the weekend. She is still currently at Life Care and is in Rm. 2109.
c) Historian: Magda: reminded the group that she needs pictures of upcoming events. Our memory books are getting thinner due to lack of photos.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 36# of food went to the Food Bank this past week as well as a check for $20.00. Our new member, Mary Lou, brought in a LOT of donations!
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Reminders to notify her if anyone is out of town.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at The Taste of Texas.
b.) The Luau is canceled.
c.)23 members attended luncheon at Carrabbas and had a great time.
d.) Remember the King Tut exhibit this Sunday.
e.) Dinner the night of the Gaslight Theatre performance will be at B.J.’s Brewery. Alice needs members to sign up for the performance.
.)Carol reviewed the agenda of upcoming events.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Magda wants pictures of the King Tut event.
b.) JoAnn reported that the last Concert in the Park will be this Saturday.
c.) Betty L. informed us of the OLLI program which is sponsored by the University. The Marana programs start in October and they cover many learning topics. For more information, contact Betty L.
d.) Bo shared that the church “Desert Son” will be sponsoring a men’s breakfast on Saturday (Aug 13th) at 8:00 AM. He also talked about a recycling program in which the proceeds go to help the needy. Jorge requested a list of recyclables accepted and Bo will get that out via e-mail to SCRCR members.
e.) Magda also mentioned a program to help the needy in which jars are distributed and extra change (from pockets and purses) is collected and then distributed. We do not have the name for this program but if interested. please contact Magda.
9. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting at 9:58AM.