Minutes of Meeting of Apr. 5, 2012

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then shared some good jokes with the group. Lou M. followed this up with a very funny story!
2. Host/Hostess: Alice (absent) and Dennis: No new visitors but Dennis welcomed the return of members who haven’t been present for awhile.
3. Vice-President: Joan: We now have 81 members. Joan shared a story about “keeping the valuable people and things in life”.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 39 members attended today. Minutes of Mar. 29 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The treasury totals $1351.97.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Al, Suzanne. Next week: Tressie S. and Adria L. Thank you! b. Sunshine: Linda D: absent. Sandy covered for Linda today and told us that a.) Alice K. is suffering from pneumonia and still feeling pretty washed out.
b.) Bonnie is in rehab at La Canada and having quite a few bad days. She still requests no visitors. Her address is 7970 N. La Canada Dr., Tucson 85704. Phone # is 797-1191.
c.) Vi and Don are down with a flu bug.
d.) John D. is improving.
e.) Linda A. will contact Iris to see how she is doing.
f.) Jeanne read a very touching thank you note from Barbara L.
c. Historian: Magda: A thank you went out for the tab tops for McDonald House. Magda shared an interesting story about their crossing the border to the American side – insightful and funny as only Magda can tell a story!
d. Philanthropy: Betty: 68# of food to the Food Bank. They are very appreciative. The Lion’s Club is meeting at Rockin’ Java at 7 AM every other Tuesday and eyeglasses may be given to them.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: Walt and JoAnn will be gone for the next two Thursdays. JoAnn can still be reached via her cell phone and that number is 520-xx-xx
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. a.) Queen Creek Olive Mill was a success.
b.) Monday, Apr. 9th will be DeGrazia Art Gallery followed by lunch at Vito and Schlomo’s.
c.) Betty reported on the Blues Brothers event Monday, Apr. 9. If you are signed up, please pay her at the door at the latest. Tickets are $18.50 each.
c1}The Three Musketeers will take place at the Gaslight Theatre on Tues. Apr. 24 and tickets are $14.65 each.
d.) Joyce requests that you check the signup sheets for upcoming events so that they may be updated.
e.) The picnic on Sat. Apr. 28 at Picacho Peak will not be potluck. Bring your own food and if you so desire, a dish to pass.
f.) Events will only cover 4 week periods in the agenda section since so many changes have been necessitated.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim asked that members bring their “Who’s Who Book” next week so inserts/updates can be distributed.
B.) Bo let us know that Desert Son Church will be having the Faith in Action program and anyone needing help either inside or outside of their house can call to get assistance.
c.) Lew requests pictures from Richard. L.’s memorial service.
d.) Jeanne again mentioned the volunteer signup sheet for the Easter Egg Hunt. Jim suggested that those who are interested contact Jocelyn at HOA management.
9. Adjournment: Jim: Adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM.