Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 2, 2012
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then entertained us with a few funny stories.2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Welcome back to Joan M. Also a welcome to our new members: Woody S. and Phyllis R.
3. Vice-President: Joan: absent. Per Walt, we have lost 2 members but gained another two so our member count stands at 83. Lou M. was called upon to share his great jokes and get us all laughing!
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 44 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of July 26 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now $1217.20.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Alice B., Mary T. and Suzette. Next week: Joan and Paul B. and the birthday cake. Thank you!
b. Sunshine: Linda D: No report.
c. Historian: Magda: absent.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: 49# of food and a $20.00 check went to the Food Bank. School supplies are filling up. In late October or early November, we will start collecting for military donations so be on the lookout for anything useful and give Betty any addresses you have.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No news.
7. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for details and changes. a.) Betty still has tickets for the Gaslight theatre performance scheduled for Aug. 21st. The Christmas Gaslight performance will be on 12/4/2012 @ 6:00PM and a signup sheet is available. b.) Joyce needs confirmation for the lunch at Opa by Monday, so if you intend to go, please contact her by then. c.) JoAnn and Walt managed to get to Flandrau on the wrong date but that enabled them to tell us all about how great the exhibits are! The main problem is parking due to construction in the area.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Sandy requests volunteers to help with the Mother/Daughter Tea on Saturday, Sept. 15. She also could use baked goods for this occasion. b.) Jim reminded us that SCRCR elections for officers will be coming up in October. Larry and Alice K. volunteered to be on the nominating committee. c.) Alice B. cautioned the group about getting overcharged for repairs to garage doors. Two businesses that seem to be known for doing this are A Authentic and Precision. The business which seems to be best is Signal Doors. This generated a discussion within the group re any and all home owner services. Paul B. suggested a directory might be a good idea based on individual experiences. Paul B. and Bo B. have some good sources to recommend. d.) Joan M. thanked everyone for visits, cards and goodies. She expressed her dissatisfaction with The Fountains. e.) Jim let us know that his solar system is still paying off!
9. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:17AM.
