Monday, July 16, 2012

Minutes of Meeting of July 12, 2012


1.       Call to Order:   Jim (absent): Walt opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a couple of very funny stories.
2.       Host/Hostess:   Alice and Dennis: No new members or visitors.
3.       Vice-President:  Joan:  absent.
4.       Secretary:  Jeanne: 43 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of July 5 were approved and accepted.
5.       Treasurer:  Walt: The total in the treasury is now $1221.77. 
6.       Coordinators’ Reports:
a.     Refreshments:  Today: Alice and Dennis. Next week: Ed, Colette and Susan D. Thank you!
b.     Sunshine:  Linda D:  Linda has received no calls. Carol (Jorge’s wife) is still undergoing more tests.
c.      Historian:  Magda: absent.
d.     Philanthropy: Betty: Trip to Food Bank scheduled for next week. Remember peanut butter and canned fruit are much needed right now.
e.     Busybody: JoAnn: No news.
7.        Activities:  Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. a.) Don’t forget the trip to Sonoita Winery on Wednesday. Be sure to call Joyce if you have signed up and are unable to attend. b.) Several members seem interested in attending a demonstration of the Waste Management recyclable facility. Joyce will see about having this arranged for an outing probably in Sept. or Oct. since it is an outdoor facility. c.) The Casino group is leaving at 8:45-9:00AM these days and car pooling from the Community Center (the second Friday of each month).
8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Birthday celebrants who were present (Suzette and Gladys) shared personal stories and information about themselves – which the group always enjoys! b.) Alice B. gave a “thumbs up” endorsement of the new restaurant – The Station- at Wade Rd and Silverbell. c.) JoAnn let us know about the bluegrass concert in the park on Saturday @ 7:00PM. d.) Lily raised an issue concerning young people who are soliciting in the neighborhoods for money to go to camp. Be advised that this may be a scam to collect money for other reasons (?).
9.       Adjournment: Walt: The meeting was adjourned at 9:56AM.