1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened by Jim @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. We all shared a moment of silence for Frank. A couple of good stories followed!
2. Host/Hostess: Back with us today were Val and Richard, Jorge A. and Joan M.
3. Vice-President: Frank : absent. Jim reported that we now have 88 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 8, 2011 were approved and accepted. 35 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent. Jim read a report from Walt showing that the total in our treasury remains at $617.40.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Kay P. and Carol A. Next week refreshments will be in the capable hands of Val and Rich and Dorothy G.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Frank is at Odyssey Hospice and is being kept comfortable. Joan and family are trying to keep up but are very tired. If any members feel the need to call, please contact the Bricks, DiPalmas, or Dubskys. Mary J. is doing okay. Her address is: La Rosa Health Care Ctr, 7500 N. Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson 85718. Phone: 219-2118. Joan M. made it to the meeting today!!
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. She reminded us all of the need for donations for the military. No more flip-flops are needed. Socks, games and shaving cream would be appreciated.
e) Busybody: Gladys will be gone now but JoAnn is returning. Jim has the information at present.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Tremolo’s in the Foothills Mall. b.) Carol reviewed the upcoming events – please keep track of them in the events section of the Agenda.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim reported that the in-service on Home Health Care will be presented by a representative from Good Shepherd next week.
b.) A representative from Canyon Bank attended the meeting today to let us know of the Vendor Fair and Pancake Breakfast taking place at the bank branch on Silverbell and Coachline Saturday, Sept.17th from 8AM to 12 PM. Cost is $3.00 per person and all proceeds go to the Food Bank. 27 vendors will be there and there will be music and entertainment as well as a truck to accept donations to the Food Bank. Jocelyn will also be there selling items to benefit Breast Cancer research and treatment.
c.) Larry announced the need for 16 volunteers to work on the election committee for the HOA Board and he passed around a sign-up sheet. This event will consist of two meetings, one of which is to describe the process and the second is to count the votes.
d.) Jim reminded us that we need volunteers for the SCRCR election committee. Larry and Carol immediately volunteered. Once the list of nominees is assembled, elections will take place sometime in October.
e.) Jim also told us of a Senior Safety and Health Fair which is being organized by Zack Larsen who is working on his Eagle Badge. This will take place at Twin Peaks Elementary School on Nov. 5th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
f.) Linda A. requested the exact date of the Christmas Party which is Dec. 14th. The group discussed the fact that Frank will be unable to solicit door prizes as he has done in the past so we will do without them. Presents for children will still be collected. g.) Sandy wanted to thank everyone for the education labels! h.) Joan M. wanted to thank everyone for the calls, cards, and rides.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.