Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 27, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a few excellent jokes! Jim gave us a rundown on his meeting with his grandson, just returned from Afghanistan.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Barbara and John. They introduced Dennis’ brother Rick F. and 2 potential new members: Debbie and Lou who are originally from Connecticut.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 20, 2011 were approved and accepted. 47 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $557.50.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Suzette and Mary T. provided refreshments today. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Sue and Dick and Mike R.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: No calls this week. Jim stated that Paul B. must be back at home now since he is no longer at rehab. Lew told us that Agnes is doing fine after her foot surgery.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will be packed today. Cards were distributed so that these personal sentiments can be added to the boxes.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Nothing new this week.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
a.) JoAnn gave us reminders re Sabino Canyon and the Gaslight Theatre. Money for the Gaslight Theatre should be made out to Alice B. and given to JoAnn R. and it is due by Nov. 10th.
b.) Yesterday’s hike to Bowen House was a good one and next week the hikers will head up Honeybee Canyon near Rancho Vistoso. Meet in the Community Center parking lot at 8:30 AM.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim commented that apparently there has been a fire in Continental Ranch or possibly Continental Reserve that has put a couple of people out of their home. They seem to have received assistance but if anyone is interested in helping them, you may want to check with our HOA to find if there is more information on this issue.
b.) Sandy started telling us a story about their trip to Ak Chin Casino and ended up proving to us that she definitely knows how to tell a joke!!!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:52 AM.