Minutes of Meeting of Nov. 15, 2012
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of Colette D. Jim announced that Ed is requesting no gifts, flowers, etc. but a collection will be taken up for Colette’s special requests. Ed announced that a memorial service will be held for Colette at the Redemptorist Renewal Center/ Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church at 7101 Picture Rocks Rd. on 12/6/12. Ed expressed his thanks to all for the cards, visits, calls, prayers, concerns – for “everything”. Since Colette’s service will take place on a Thursday, we will have a short meeting preceding the services. Bring the Christmas toys for the children to the meeting – unwrapped. Jim read a thank you note from Lou M. who sounds like he is doing very well!2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Welcome back to Ed, of course, as well as Gordon and LaNeta, Al and Susanne, Joan Mc., Sue and Dick, Hilde! Val will be taking pictures of members for the Who’s Who book after the meeting.
3. Vice-President: Joan: We now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 41 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of Nov. 8 were approved and accepted. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now $640.56. We are awaiting the return of our deposit on the wagons from the canceled wagon ride event at Christmas time.
5. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Al, Susanne and Magda. For Nov. 29th: Vi, Don and Tressie S. Thank you!
b. Sunshine: Linda D: a.) Linda is absent due to a downturn in her daughter’s health. She will be in New York for an undetermined length of time. Tressi S. has volunteered to take over the Sunshine committee. b.) As we all are aware, we have lost our dear friend and fellow member, Colette. c.) No new update on Bo’s condition.
c. Historian: Magda: Thanks, especially to Lew M. for the pictures. Magda then entertained us with a very funny story.
d. Philanthropy: Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations. Susan D. has envelope for coupons. Alice B. will take food donations to the Food Bank. Jorge thanked the anonymous member who donated $100.00 to the Food Bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: No report.
6. Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.) Tubac Balloon Festival: Nobody attended. b.)Alice B. will distribute tickets for the Gaslight theatre on Nov. 29th. c.) So far, 3 members are going to Kartchner Caverns. d.) Be sure to sign up for the Christmas Party which will take place on Dec. 11 at Taste of Texas which is at Thornydale and Cortaro Farms Rd. – in the same strip mall as the Basha’s store. We will meet at 5:00 PM and dinner will be at 6:00PM.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) JoAnn reports that the next hike on Nov.28 will be at the David Yetman Trail head – Camino de Oeste. This will be a 4 mile round trip hike. b.) JoAnn will be handling Christmas Cards again this year for the group. Try to have them in alphabetical order and secured with a rubber band or such. c.) Alice B. brought up the issue of the monthly casino outing. It was decided that this would be canceled until Betty’s return. D.) Edna reminded us of the Homeowners meeting tonight @ 6:45 PM. e.) Jeanne will send out e-mails requesting a head count for the luncheon following Colette’s memorial service – please respond. Those who do not respond or who do not have e-mail service will be contacted by phone by Gladys. f.) No SCRCR meeting next week – it’s Thanksgiving!
8. Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:13AM.
