Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 4, 20

1. Call to Order: Jim: absent. Frank opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice received a hearty welcome back! Also welcomed back were: Kay P., Don and Hilde.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of July 28, 2011 were approved and accepted. 42 members attended the meeting today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury at present is $798.27. There are still members who have not paid their dues.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Don, Hilde and Shirley M. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Betty, Bo and the birthday cake!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. JoAnn reported that Mary J. is doing well and will be going back to The Fountains on the weekend.
c) Historian: Magda: thanked members for the pictures.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No trip to the Food Bank this past week. If everyone brought in 1 item each week, Betty could make a trip to the Food Bank each week – something to think about and work on.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Just a reminder to let JoAnn know when you will be out of town.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Pizza Hut.
Next week the AGAM luncheon will be at The Taste of Texas.
b.) Carol reviewed the agenda of upcoming events.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Walt shared a note from Barbara L. She indicates that Richard is still on chemotherapy and they are thankful for all the thoughts and prayers. Walt then shared a few jokes and stories as did Frank.
b.) Sandy shared with the group that she is attending Snap Fitness and they have chair aerobics which works out great for her. This is through the Silver Sneakers Program and it meets on Mon. and Wed. from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Once you join you can use any of the equipment at any time.
c.) JoAnn reminded us of the water aerobics and other activities through the Town of Marana. $40.00 per year covers ALL activities. Water aerobics will continue through Sept. and is on Wed. and Fri, at 11:30 AM.
d.) Magda commented on the new opening of a restaurant called Culbert’s which is on Thornydale next to the Golden Corral. Bubby’s will, sadly, be closing.
9. Adjournment: Frank adjourned the meeting at 9:48AM.