Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 8, 2011

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 our members who are ill. He then had the group laughing and groaning at some of his stories!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice welcomed back Margie W. and introduced 2 guests: Jan P. brought her friend Virginia and Jocelyn from the HOA was at the meeting to request volunteers for the CRCA booth at the Concert in the Park (Crossroads) from 7-8:30 PM on Saturday, Sept. 10th . This concert is being sponsored by CRCA and if interested in helping out, please contact Jocelyn.
3. Vice-President: Frank : absent. Walt reported that we now have 88 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 1, 2011 were approved and accepted. 38 members attended the meeting today. Jeanne shared a joke re the “female demerit system”.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our treasury and with petty cash adds up to $617.40. Walt shared a funny joke on British humor!
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Dennis and Alice plus the birthday cake! Next week refreshments are to be provided by Kay P., Carol A. and Betty L. - Betty is out of town so a substitute may have to fill in.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Frank is now at Odyssey Hospice and he has many friends and family visiting but he tires easily. Joan is quite exhausted so if anyone has questions, well wishes, etc. please contact Ed and Colette or John and Linda DiPalma or Hilde and Don Brick. Keep an eye on your e-mail for any updates. Mary J. will not be returning to The Fountains. She is still at La Rosa and seems to be quite despondent. She will be undergoing treatment and tests for her condition. Joan M. would like cards and phone calls. Keep the prayers coming for these good people who are dealing with serious illness!
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. She reminded us all of the need for donations for the military, especially flip-flops in larger sizes and SOCKS.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: the Ross’ will be gone again and again Gladys will be covering for JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Chili’s and next week it will be at Tremolo’s in the Foothills Mall.
b.) Carol reminded us that the meeting on Oct. 20th will be held at Crossroads Park at the usual meeting time and it’s a pot luck picnic. The potluck will take place immediately after the meeting. We will be at the first Cabana and bring your own coffee.
c.) Alice has 26 people for the Gaslight theatre performance! d.) Please check The Schedule of Upcoming Events for a few changes (marked in red and yellow).
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim reported that the in-service on Home Health Care will be presented by Good Shepherd Home Care Svcs on Sept. 22nd.This is not a plug for that particular agency but a general overview of the service.
b.) Election of SCRCR officers will be taking place sometime in October. Think about it and if interested in the role of an officer, start your campaign soon! Next week Jim will appoint members for the nominating committee unless we have some members who volunteer for this. c.) Alice reported that the new rosters have been distributed. If you did not receive one, please contact Alice.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.