Minutes of Meeting of June 14, 2012 

1.       Call to Order:   Jim: The meeting opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jorge played The Stars and Stripes Forever on stereo to commemorate Flag Day. Jim shared information on how Flag Day came about.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Alice and Dennis: absent. Sandy introduced a guest: Cheryl Baker who shared some personal information and stated that she plans to join the SCRCR.

3.       Vice-President:  Joan: We have 82 SCRCR members. Joan related a story titled “I Owe My Mother” – very entertaining.

4.       Secretary:  Jeanne: 38 members attended today.  Minutes of June 7th were approved and accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Walt: The total in the treasury is $1266.65.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Refreshments: Betty:  Today: Treats were provided by the SCRCR. Next week: Eva, Lou M. and Margie W. Thank you!

b.      Sunshine:  Linda D:  nothing new to report. Yeah!!

c.       Historian:  Magda: absent.

d.      Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food and a check for$145.00 went to the Food Bank this week.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.

7.        Activities:  Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details. a.) The AGAM lunch today is at Chili’s. b.) Signup sheets are out for Gaslight Theatre performances; the count remains at 10 for the upcoming performance. The deadline is July 9^th and cost is $14.65 per ticket. c.) Dates for the Gaslight Theatre performance and The Steak Out Restaurant have been reversed – please check the events. d.) Joyce suggested a potluck be held on Dec. 13 primarily for the benefit of those who cannot attend the Christmas Party.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group):  a.) More information was presented by Walt re the Taste of Texas as a site for the Christmas party. It appears that ordering off of the menu is the best option. 40 attendees would still be required. b.) Jim announced that anyone who has an alternate suggestion should present it no later than the meeting next week (June 21^st). If there are no other suggestions, then the Christmas party will be held at The Taste of Texas. c.) Presents for the children can be brought to the potluck on Dec. 13^th. d.) Jeanne suggested finding out if any members are interested in shorter “mini” hikes. Bob and Jorge have both offered to lead the way as they know the trails. Anyone interested, please contact Jeanne. Details as to day and time will be worked out if we have enough participants to make this worthwhile. d.) 3 of our birthday celebrants were in attendance today: Don O., Susan D., and JoAnn R. Each shared very interesting information about themselves – very entertaining! e.) Bo reminded us of the garage sale at his house on the 15^th and 16^th of this month starting at 7:00AM. f.) Lew wanted to inform those who donate blood at Urgent Care that the hours have changed. They do not start until 8:00AM. g.) Edna reminded us of the trash collection discussion/seminar taking place at Twin Peaks school on June 23^rd. h.) Janet K. mentioned the U of A panel on emotional and psychological aspects of vision loss, taking place next Thursday ( June 21^st).  i.) Jim wrapped things up by telling us about the 4 stages of life – funny.

9.       Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:24AM.