Minutes of Meeting of
Nov. 8, 2012
1.
Call
to Order: Jim: absent.
Joan T. opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Visitors: Carol and Gary
from Iowa (family of Jim and Linda A.). Welcome back went out to Stan, Suzette,
Mary T., Don, Vi and Magda.
3. Vice-President: Joan: Joan is moving back to continental
Ranch. We now have 85 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 39 members attended today. SCRCR
minutes of Oct.25 were approved and accepted, (as there was no formal meeting
last week).
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now
$708.22.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Suzette and Mary T. Next week: Al,
Susanne and Magda. Thank you!
b.
Sunshine: Linda D: a.) Colette appears to be somewhat
better this week but still having good days interspersed with bad days. Ed
thanks us for cards, flowers, etc. and requests that we continue to pray for
Colette. b.) Lew reports that Agnes is having no seizures but still has G-I
problems and will be having an MRI. c.) Jeanne reports that Sandy P. is having
back problems. Lou M. is home and seems to be doing well. d.) Jeanne also got
notice from Donna S. that Dan has a problem with carpal tunnel and a clot in
his leg. e.) No further news re Bo but Betty can be reached at her e-mail
address.
c.
Historian: Magda: Explained to newcomers about her
position as historian and about collecting tab tops for Ronald McDonald House
as well as magazines for Urgent Care facility.
d.
Philanthropy:
Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations. Susan D. has envelope for
coupons.
e.
Busybody:
JoAnn: An explanation of the purpose of the Busybody was given for our
newcomers.
7.
Activities: Joyce G.:
Please see the
upcoming events in the agenda for changes
and details. a.) Tubac
Balloon Festival: Notify Joyce if you are driving or need a ride. Per Magda,
the weather should be lousy! b.) For those going to Kartchner Caverns on Nov.
30th, be sure to get your tickets online for the 11:45 AM tour. The
website is azstateparks.com. c.) The Wagon Ride to see the Christmas lights is
canceled. We will be going by car instead. d.) Dennis gave a summary of the
music which will be performed at the upcoming SASO concert. e.) JoAnn reported
that the Wednesday hike went well. Next week the hikers will go to the
petroglyph path behind the Redemptorist Renewal Center on Picture Rocks Rd. No hike on the day before
Thanksgiving. f.) Kudos and applause went out to the activities
committee for the hard work performed this past year.
8.
Group
Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Joan T. reminded people about
the photos for the SCRCR Who’s Who book. b.) Birthday celebrants Jorge, Bob V.
and Dorothy B. shared personal information about themselves – thank you! c.)
Don V. shared a joke with the group. d.) JoAnn gave info about a walking group which
meets behind the library on Wednesday from 9:15- 9:45AM. This is part of the
Marana Seniors and membership is required at the cost of $40.00 per year.
Details on line. e.) Linda D. told us how to assist people on the east coast
who are suffering deprivation from Hurricane Sandy. World Care collects
used/new blankets, clothing, etc. and delivers the items directly to those in
need. There is a drop off/collection site at “A Family Discount Storage” on
4320 W. Ina. f.) Lew M. has had several losses this past month (death of a
sister, niece and then a grandson who is suffering from a severe head injury)!
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. g.) Walt says everything is in
place for the Christmas party. We will have individual table of about 6-8 people
each.
9.
Adjournment:
Joan: The meeting was adjourned at 10:17AM.
