Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 8, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed guests LaNeta and Gordon who are here from North Dakota! Also welcomed was Suzette’s husband, Stan!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Dec.1, 2011 were approved and accepted. 56 members attended again today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is currently at $870.66. We have 83 members. 31 people have signed up to attend the SCRCR Christmas Party and we need more – please! Ex-member Jordan Mann has passed away and Walt suggested placing his name on our plaque.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Today: Don O. and Susan D. and birthday cake. Next week: Vi, Don and Magda. Thank you!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Betty has surgery today on a torn rotator cuff. Mary J. is in assisted living and has a new address: Mary J, c/o Dottie G, 13210 N Pioneer Wy, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. Carol A. is still battling a case of gout. Sign birthday cards today!
c) Historian: Magda: Described her role as historian for any new members present and then shared a very funny joke!.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: Absent. Jorge will hold onto any donations in Betty’s absence.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. a.) JoAnn informed us that the hike to Saguaro East went well and Jorge added that for once there were more men than women. Next week’s hike will be King’s Canyon Trail Head and will go about 4 miles to Gould’s Mine. b.) Joyce G. shared information about the first meeting of the new activities committee and passed around sheets for the perusal of members to indicate what they would be interested in. She will have signup sheets for those interested in seeing the Christmas lights in Continental Ranch. A signup sheet will also be available for those interested in doing some local walks. Be sure to check the events for remaining activities this year
8. Group Concerns: a।) SCRCR meetings will be canceled on Dec. 22nd and Dec. 29th. b.)More people are needed for signups to the annual Christmas Party. Several thoughts were exchanged as to why more people haven’t expressed an interest. Linda A. suggested that she could make arrangements for those who need rides or who might need to leave earlier than most. Nancy and John L. offered two tickets for anyone who can’t afford the cost of the Christmas Party tickets. Joan needs to borrow tablecloths for 70 inch round tables. Magda has boxes of Christmas party decorations and the programs that need to be picked up and Don B. volunteered to do that. If you are interested in attending this event, Joan T needs to know by Monday latest (Dec. 12th). c.) Nancy L. reminded us of the flag raising at the Community Center on Dec. 10th at 10:00AM. Hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be served afterward. Edna put out a call to those who volunteered to bring cookies – don’t forget – she knows who you are! d.) If anyone has toys for the children and can’t make the Christmas party, please call Jorge to pick them up. e.) After this next hike, there will be no other hikes scheduled until Jan. 4th. f.) John L. gave the group some information about the potential graveling of Silverbell Rd. g.) Jim left us with a little story about “Christmas lights”.

9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:15AM.