Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 6, 2012

•                                         Minutes of Meeting of Dec. 6, 2012

1.       Call to Order:   Jim: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Alice and Dennis: Welcomes went out to those who haven’t attended for some time.

3.       Vice-President:  Joan: absent. We have 84 members.

4.       Secretary:  Jeanne: 45 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of Nov.29 were approved and accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Walt: The total in the treasury is now $618.34. We are awaiting the return of our deposit on the wagons from the canceled wagon ride event at Christmas time ($322.50).

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments:  Today: Barbara and John C. and Donna S.  Next week: JoAnn and Walt and birthday cake. Thank you!

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S.: absent. a.) Alice K. reported that Bonnie is not doing well. In addition to a severe stroke, she has also developed pneumonia. Bob can use some support. He can usually be found at Northwest Medical Center until 3:00PM. b.) Linda updated us on Dorothy G.’s back surgery. It was not as extensive as originally thought would be necessary. She is doing well.

c.       Historian:  Magda: Thanks to Donna and Margie for the tab tops. Magda entertained us with a very funny story.

d.      Philanthropy: Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations – more food is needed. Susan D. has envelope for coupons. Alice B. will take food donations to the Food Bank this coming Thursday.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to notify her if you will be gone during the holidays.

7.       Activities:  Joyce G.: (absent).  Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. Nothing new added at this time. a.)Please sign up for the Cattleman’s Café breakfast on 12/31/12. b.) Richard and Val invited members to stop at their home after the Christmas lights viewing for some Holiday Cheer! c.) This coming week the hikers will take to Garwood Dam which should be about 6.2 miles and little elevation.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Bring Christmas cards to JoAnn before this Sunday (Dec. 9^th). b.) Magda gave us a bobcat alert – there is at least one large cat roaming the neighborhoods. c.)Edna received some information about a discount from the government to TEP. She wonders about the legitimacy of this. This topic sparked several comments about scams that are going on. d.) Jim reminded us that there will be no SCRCR meeting On Dec. 27^th.

9.       Adjournment: Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:04AM.