Minutes of Meeting of December 12, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of December 12, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. -.Al & Suzanne L., Janet K., Marjie W. and Mary T. were back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members. The new roster has been emailed. If you do not have access to email, contact Dorothy B.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 59 members attended today, which is a new record. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $498.00 in the general account and $39.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Barbara R. is at home recuperating from from surgery. Stan S. is receiving chemo. Eva send a thank you note.
c. Historian: Magda Q. -
d. Philanthropy: John Z.- 37 lbs. and $61.00 were delivered to the food bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – Next week‘s hike is in Catalina State Park. There will be no hiking for the next two weeks.
f. Activities: Alice B. – Alice told us about a scam involving alert systems.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): . Jim and his committee gave us an update on the pros and cons of the locations being considered as our new meeting place. A vote will be taken at the next meeting. Betty reminded us she is still collecting jackets and blankets for the homeless. Valorie from Snap Fittness gave a brief description of the classes offered. Larry will conduct a computer class on Thursday.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned .

Minutes of Meeting of December 5, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of December 5, 2013 

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reminder: Bring in your baby pictures and Christmas presents this week. The President of the Lyons gave an update on the Eye Clinic on the second floor of the second floor of the Marana Health Center. An eye exam and pair of glasses costs $60.00. Appointments are available on Mondays and Tuesdays. You do not need to be a member to participate in the program.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. – Ed and Elaine and Joan T. are back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members. The new roster has been emailed. If you do not have access to email, contact Dorothy B.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 59 members attended today, which is a new record. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $848.00 in the general account and $40.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - A
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. Fruit basket was sent to Mary M. Eva was
in the hospital because of complications with her feeding tube. Barbara had her hip surgery on
Saturday. Agnes M. is not feeling well.
d. Philanthropy: John Z. 97 lbs. and $70.00 were delivered to the food bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – Joan reminded everyone about our box for Christmas cards for members. She
suggested that you put your name on the back of the envelope in case it cannot be delivered. We
are again going to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in the Marana School District. Walt has
extended the gift collection to the to the Dec12th meeting . There are a lot of toys collected for the
younger children, but not much for older ones. It was suggested that gift cards to Walmart, Target,
etc. would be a good choice.
f. Activities: Alice B. – .
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): . Jim and his committee gave us an update on the search for a new
meeting place. They will have their recommendation in the next week or two. Betty reminded us she is still
collecting jackets and blankets for the homeless.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned .
9. Sandy’s son and grandson, both members of the Tucson Fire Department, gave us safety tips and the new approved CPR method.

Minutes of Meeting of November 21, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of November21, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Lily’s church had their jewelry sale. Reminder: Bring in your baby pictures and Christmas presents this week.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. – No guests.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B. - There are currently 96 members.

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G. - 54 members attended today. The minutes were approved.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol A. - There is $848.00 in the general account and $34.00 in the coffee account.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.       Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket. 

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S. -  George was in the hospital. Betty was back. Eva is having radiation treatments and brought in a signup sheet to provide rides. If you can help, contact Eva to see what she still needs. Agnes had her operation and may need another, but she needs to gain some weight first. Mary M. is home.

c.       Historian:  Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls.

d.      Philanthropy:  John Z. is taking over deliveries to the food bank.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn R. – Joan reminded everyone about our box for Christmas cards for members. She suggested that you put your name on the back of the envelope in case it cannot be delivered.  We are again going to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in the Marana School District. Walt suggested that we bring them to the Dec 5^th meeting to allow time to distribute. There are a lot of toys collected for the younger children, but not much for older ones. It was suggested that gift cards to Walmart, Target, etc. would be a good choice.

f.        Activities:  Alice B. –  .

g.       Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.

7.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group):  . Jim and his committee have identified several possibilities for our meetings. Lord of Grace Church, conference room at Urgent Care, Monkey Business. Betty reminded us she is collecting jackets and blankets for the homeless.

8.       Adjournment:     Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:17.

The Rock N’ Java is sponsoring the The Diamonds Vocal Band featuring Mel Rivers, formally from three Drifters on Dec.7^th at 8:00 pm.. If you like music from this era, it would be nice show of appreciation for their hospitality.

Minutes of Meeting of November 14, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of  November 14, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reminder: Lily’s church will have their jewelry sale next week. Yes, there will be baklava. Bring in your baby pictures for Walt.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. – Don, our visitor from last week, has joined. Val & Rich, Dick & Sue, Jon & Barbara George & Carol , Gordon & LaNeta , and Joan M. returned.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 96 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 58 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $34.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Agnes M. will have surgery next week. Mary M is still in rehab. Barbara R. will have her hip surgery on Dec 7th.
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time. Donna S, brought in a huge bag of tabs. d. Philanthropy: Mike T.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – Next week’s hike is in Sabino Canyon to Seven Falls. Joan reminded everyone about our box for Christmas cards for members. She suggested that you put your name on the back of the envelope in case it cannot be delivered. We are again going to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in the Marana School District. Walt suggested that we bring them to the Dec 5th meeting to allow time to distribute. There are a lot of toys collected for the younger children, but not much for older ones. It was suggested that gift cards to Walmart, Target, etc. would be a good choice. Val reminded us of the annual Messiah Sing In on the first Monday in Dec. She will bring in more info next week.
f. Activities: Alice B. – The produce at the Arizona greenhouses will not be ready for tour next week, so the tour has been postponed until February.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): . Rock N” Java will move on Jan. 31st. So we will have to find a new location. Jim A. is chairing a committee to find a new location.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.
.Bill Kazaros an insurance rep for Medicare programs. He answered a lot of questions. He clarified the difference between Medicare Advantage and Supplementary Insurance programs. More information can be obtained on his web site, MITucson.con.
The Rock N’ Java is sponsoring the The Diamonds Vocal Band featuring Mel Rivers, formally from three Drifters on Dec.7th at 8:00 pm.. If you like music from this era, it would be nice show of appreciation for their hospitality.

Minutes of Meeting of November 7, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of November 7, 2013 

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Walt reminded everyone to sign up for the Christmas party. A minimum of 35 is needed. According to the sign up sheet, we have exceeded the minimum. Walt suggested that we hold a contest to identify members from their baby pictures. No details were decided. Since there will not be a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2, the installation of officers will take place on Thursday Jan. 9. We will then have our pizza party and then the birthday cake to celebrate the January birthdays.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. – We had one guest, Don.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 45 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $34.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Betty B. send a message that she misses everyone, but is still not up to
attending. Bob V. had surgery on his varicose veins.
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and
only has about half of what she had last year at this time.
d. Philanthropy: Mike T. – Delivered 24 lbs. and $8.00.
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. – If you borrow any of the puzzles, bring them back when you are finished with
them, so that others can use them. Next weeks hike is in Pima Canyon.
f. Activities: Alice B. – The money,$18.00, for the gaslight is due on Thursday. Nov. 14. Alice reminded
everyone that if they need to make changes to any activities, that they are participating in, must be
made through the Activities Chairperson. In many cases there are requirements or restrictions that
you would not be aware of.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): .
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40

Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lou asked for nomination for Member of the Year. Lilly was on TV highlighting her new church. Lou also modeled his award winning hat that he designed.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. - Dori and John are back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 56 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $25.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Mary Mooney had her hip surgery on Wednesday. Joan Marchese has moved to Illinois. Her new address is: 1515 Barrington Road #613, Hoffman Estates, Ill. 60169 - 847-519-2212
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time.
d. Philanthropy: Mike T. - No delivery this week
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. - She is still missing some contact information.
f. Activities: Alice B. - Because of the early showtime, there will be no group dinner before the Great American Theater on Friday. Dennis gave us a brief description of this week’s concert which will include several coral pieces.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Dick J. - reminded us that this was the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to do what you can to support the cause. Larry will conduct a computer course next meeting.
8. Election Results:
President Lou Marchetti
V-President Dorothy Bruce
Treasurer Carol Altman
Secretary Barbara Romo
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

After the meeting, Gladys Miller from the Pima council on Aging gave us information on various programs and services available to us. She complimented our group for our attitude, energy and concern for others.
We should consider this quite a compliment, since her main activity is working with groups similar to ours.

Minutes of Meeting of October 24, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 24, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:31 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lou asked for nomination for Member of the Year.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Paul and Joan B. , Sue and Dick, Nina were back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: There are currently 95 members. An updated rooster is has been emailed to the membership.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 55 members attended today , a new record. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: There is $907.00 in the general account and $31.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Paul is having his cast removed on Monday, Agnes is progressing. Vi and Don sent a thank you card for their support and the fruit basket.
c. Historian: Magda: Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time
d.

e. Philanthropy: Jim: Mike delivered 80 lbs and $20.00 to the food bank.
f. Busybody: JoAnn: .
g. Activities: Alice B.:: The group agreed to have the 2014 super bowl party at The Native New Yorker. Reservations have been made. Jane reminded us that a representative from the Pima Council on Aging will be at the next meeting. Sandy has two family members on the Tucson Fire Department and have volunteered to conduct CPR and Safety class on Dec. 5th.
h. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Magda warned us about a scam , where they call to verify personal and financial information. Be on the alert. Edna thanked everyone for the basket and said she had enough for now. Jim informed us about dog food and treats made in China, which is making dogs ill or even causing death.
8. Edna and Larry reviewed the revised SCRCR Rules and Procedures. The only change was to increase the budget for baskets to not exceed $25.00 Motion passed. A motion was passed to accept the standing rules and Duties. Iles thanked the group for welcoming his daughter. He had lots of hangers and it was decided the group would purchase ten for a dollar, which was donated to the food bank.

9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

Minutes of Meeting of October 17, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 17, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Lew M., Joan T., Val and Rich were back. Barb L. brought her granddaughter. She is not missing any recruiting opportunities. Iles W. returned with his daughter, who is spending some time with him.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: 95 members
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 48 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Treasury $919.00 Coffee fund $21.00 6.
Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Agnes had her surgery and is doing well.
c. Historian: Magda:
d. Philanthropy: Jim: There was no delivery this week, but there will be one next week.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: The first hike was successful. There is a 4 mile hike in Dove Mountain planned for next week.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Iles W. thanked the group for their support during the past few months. He also thanked the group for the donation. He will add to it and donate it to the St. Anthony Foundation. They specialize in assisting families of patients, particularly with the Flight for Life program. He also brought paper bags with pieces of Pat’s extensive jewelry collection, for members to take as a remembrance.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:08.
A final review of the revised bylaws was conducted. The two items that were still being discussed, Discrimination and parttime dues, were approved as revised. A motion was made and approved to accept the new revised bylaws. A copy has been sent to all members.
The election of officers is scheduled for October 31st. ( Cann’t remove the underline.
Candidates:
President: Lou Marchetti
Vice President: Dorothy Bruce
Treasurer: Carol Altmann
Secretary: Barbara Romo
The committee chair persons will be appointed after the election
Senior Citizens and Retirees of Continental Ranch

Minutes of Meeting of October 10, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 10, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:31 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: No guests.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: There are currently 96 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 47 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: There is $1123.00 in the general account and $30.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Betty and Bo are doing well. Lew and Agnes celebrated their 63rd anniversary.
Unfortunately Agnes is scheduled to have surgery next week. Paul B. broke his hand and wrist trying to keep a cabinet from falling off the wall. Unfortunately he was unsuccessful. Joan M. is moving to Illinois near the end of the month.
c. Historian: Magda: Magda shared a test to determine if you are predisposed to having Alzheimer’s.
Smell peanut butter with both nostrils. If you can’t smell it with your left nostril , call Magda for sympathy and further instructions.
d. Philanthropy: Jim: Mike delivered 18 lbs and $20.00 to the food bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: . The first Saturday of the month, there will be free concertin Catalina State Park.
Go to the web site for details and for the releasing of 40 mountain sheep.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: The people ,who are going to the new show in November may pay Alice the
$16.16 for the ticket. Make check payable to Alice B.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Walt informed us that Papa Murphy no longer has a truck for off site pizza parties. He contacted Hungry Howe’s and they will accomadate us for a pizza picnic. A date has to be determined. Magda thanked Dennis and Alice for introducing us to the symphony. Jane gave us information on the first to informational session: 1. Pima County on aging on October 31st at 10:00am. They will give us an over view of the services that are available. 2. Unitedhealth Insurance company will update us on upcoming changes on Nov. 14th at 10:00am. Edna and Larry updated us on the proposed changes to the bylaws. Each of the changes was discussed and approved by a motion. Two Changes were referred for further revision. ! It was suggested that sexual orientation be added to the list of non-discrimination concerns. To prevent the need for additional revisions in the future, a more general verbiage will be added. 2. It was suggested that the partime membership be eliminated and that all members will pay for a full year. This seems to be the general rule for most organizations. A revised bylaws will be presented at the next meeting for review. Because the bylaw discussion took longer than anticipated, the election slate will be presented at the next meeting.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:47.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 26, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 26, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Further discussion of the new committee to evaluate additional activities to our meetings was postponed because Jane was not present.Lily asked if she and some of her friends from the Greek church could sell jewelry in order to raise money for their church. It was severely damaged by a fire earlier this year. A motion was made and passed. Val brought in a new sheet for our members book. It contained the pictures of our new members. She also brought in Asian pears from her tree. Walt made a motion to have a pizza picnic sponsored by the SCRCR treasury. Motion passed.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Ed an Elaine and George are back. Donna was visiting.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 95 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 54 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1163.00 and 10.00 currently in coffee fund.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Sandy had her kidney stones removed and is doing well. Agnes will be seeing the doctor tomorrow.

c. Historian: Magda:
d. Philanthropy: Jim: Mike delivered 26 lbs to the food bank.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: JoAnn is back.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group):
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:08.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 19, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 19, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silence for Pat I. Lou reminded everyone to clean up before they leave. The tentative date for the Church move is November. Betty is still having health problems. But we are getting quite a few new members and feel we need name tags. Pete is looking into tags that can be purchased until Betty can make her customized tags. Jane volunteered to look into other areas of interest for which we can organize a group or bring in a speaker. Gladys bought in information for a transportation service for seniors. She has all the information.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Virginia joined. When we met at the CR community center, we could only have 10% of the membership from outside of CR. This requirement will be eliminated when the By-Laws are revised.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 95 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 48 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1163.00 and $8.00 currently in coffee fund. Carol received a thank you from Tohono Chul for the donation in memory of Barbara H.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Betty had her surgery and may come home today. Agnes had her MRI in preparation for her surgery.

c. Historian: Magda:
d. Philanthropy: Jim:
e. Busybody: JoAnn: Gladys is filling in for Jo Ann while she is out of town.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.)Be sure to check the signup sheet for the Olive Mill and make your lunch selections. Payment will be required by Oct. 1st.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): A follow-up discussion about the water pressure in CR. Suggestions were offered for home owners to check their homes.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:08.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 5, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 5, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed. Lou gave an update on the church/coffee shop move. They are negotiating to purchase a church and property near Silverbell and Cortaro. They have confirmed that if they finalize the deal, we will be able the continue meeting in the new facility.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Carol and Joan returned. Patty, Nina and Bee joined. Barbara and Arlene visited. June moved back to CR.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 90 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 45 members attended today. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1266.00 and $2.00 currently in coffee fund. Carol asked for suggestions on how to spend some of the money in the treasury: 1. Pay some of the cost of the Christmas Party in order to reduce the ticket price. 2. Picnic. 3. Food bank. It was decided to postpone any decision till next month in order to get other suggestions.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : There are no new members on the sunshine list.

c. Historian: Magda:
d. Philanthropy: Jim:
e. Busybody: JoAnn: JoAnn explained the function of the busybody for the new members and visitors.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.)Be sure to check the signup sheet for the Olive Mill and make your lunch selections. Payment will be required by Oct. 1st. b.) An outing to the Crime Lab is scheduled for Monday, Oct.28th From 9:30am to noon. The group is limited to a maximum of 12 c.) The dinner at Pinnacle Peak has been changed from Oct. 10 to Oct.25.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Larry is going to start his computer training next week. He held a short meeting with those who expressed interest to find out what topics they wanted to cover. If you were not at the meeting and have any info or questions, contact Larry directly. There is a lot of interest in memory/brain exercise, however we didn’t want to interfere with the games. So we are going to try the following format: Each week I will email articles and exercises. If you have not signed up, send me your email. I will identify these by the week number, so you can identify any missing packets. I will bring the answers to the following meeting and we can review them. For those of you who will not be at the meeting, contact me and I will email you the answers. No cheating, you must try before you request the answer.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 11:17.

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 29, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 29, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed .
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Patty returned and Dana joined.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 88 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G :38 members attended today. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1246.00 and $7.00 currently in coffee fund.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Pat I. was released from the hospital. They will be staying in a hotel suite near the hospital while she gets her strength back.
c. Historian: Magda: absent.
d. Philanthropy: Jim: Mike filled in for Jim and discovered that the food bank closes at 4:00pm.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: Still needing information from some members as to how to gain entrance to their homes in case of emergency.
7. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.)Be sure to check the signup sheet for the Olive Mill and make your lunch selections. Payment will be required by Oct. 1st. b.) An outing to the Crime Lab will be scheduled for Monday, Oct.28th From 9:30am to noon. More details to follow. c.) An outing to the U of A Greenhouse will also be scheduled sometime in November. More details to follow.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Larry and Alice K. volunteered to be the nominating committee for the upcoming elections. Please contact either one with your interest for next year.
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:08.

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 22, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 22, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed and Lou thanked Joan for the great party she had last Saturday!
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Welcome back to Larry L., Pete M., and new guests Nina, Dana and Linda were introduced and shared some personal information. Larry thanked everyone for the prayers, help, well wishes and THE BASKET!!!
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 87 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. (absent): Jeanne L.: 40 members attended today. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1246.00 and $6.00 currently in coffee fund.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S (absent) Linda A. covered for her: a.) Don B. told us that he is doing well. b.) Don
V. is also doing well. c.) Sandy reported that Pat W. had a setback and is unable to leave the hospital as yet. Keep the prayers coming! d.)Sandy is also dealing with a kidney stone but having no pain at present – treatment as yet to be determined. e.) Arnie’s eye is progressing. He will be getting glasses. f.) Jeanne reported that Barbara H.’s brother has left for California and the estate sale will be at Barbara’s house this Saturday, Aug.24th.
c. Historian: Magda: absent.
d. Philanthropy: Jim: A delivery to the Food Bank this week consisted of 20# of food and a check for
$42.00. Mike T. will take over in Jim’s absence for the next month.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: Still needing information from some members as to how to gain entrance to their homes in case of emergency. JoAnn gave a rundown of her role as busybody for the potentially new members.
7. Activities: Alice B.: absent/ Jeanne covered: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. a.)Be sure to check the signup sheet for the Olive Mill and make your lunch selections. Payment will be required by Oct. 1st. b.) An outing to the Crime Lab will be scheduled for Monday, Oct.28th From 9:30am to noon. More details to follow. c.) An outing to the U of A Greenhouse will also be scheduled sometime in November. More details to follow.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Lou requested some assistance with reviewing and updating our
Bylaws. b.) Jeanne pointed out the election of SCRCR officers will be taking place in October so be sure to let the “soon to be appointed” nominating committee know which position you would like for the upcoming year. They WILL be contacting you! c.) Walt made a suggestion of having a day or two (or a month) in which the members bring baby pictures of themselves which can then be projected onto a wall, sheet or some such thing. d.)Sandy closed the meeting with The Thought of the Day.
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 9:57AM.
Senior Citizens and Retirees of Continental Ranch

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 15, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 15, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed
and Lou issued a great welcome back to those who have been absent. Eva V.’s grandson is selling
Entertainment coupon books so if you are interested, sign up or contact Eva – soon! They are $30.00 .
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Welcome back to Joan B., Joan T., Bo, Shirley, Adria, Ed and Dennis!!!
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 87 members at present.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. (absent): Jeanne L.: 37 members attended today. No minutes published – unable
to approve.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1300.00 and $5.00 currently in coffee fund.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S (absent) Linda A. covered for her: a.) Lew reports that Agnes hurt her
back in therapy. b.) Per Ed, Don B. reports no tumors at this time. c.) Thank you to Sandy for
reporting Iles’ continuing updates on Pat.
c. Historian: Magda: No report today.
d. Philanthropy: Jim: Not enough for a trip to the Food Bank last week but will probably make a
drop-off this week as well as some cash.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: Still needing information from some members as to how to gain entrance
to their homes in case of emergency.
7. Activities: Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
a.)International Wildlife Museum trip is canceled. b.)The schedule is out for the next 4 months. c.)
Walt is working on the date for the Christmas Party at Taste of Texas. Looks like it will be on
Tuesday, Dec. 10th. d.) If anyone is interested in going to the Queen Creek Olive Mill in October,
please check the signup sheet. We need menu choices and payment has to be in prior to Oct. 2nd. e.)
Joan T. will be having open house on Saturday @ 2:00PM to help celebrate the wedding of Ed and
Elaine – please come. Games will follow and a light dinner. Pot luck dishes welcome for dinner – OR
a bottle of wine!
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Sandy made it clear that Edna will still be writing the
Seniors’ article for the Windmill. She will no longer write the recap of the Board meetings. b.) Sandy
closed the meeting with The Thought of the Day.
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:07AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 12, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of July 12, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order at 9:30 with the pledge of allegiance. Lou thanked Edna for her lovely cake , however he did leave his mark by inserting both thumbs into the frosting. Hearts and pinochle will be added to the gamed next week.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: Welcome back: Suzette and Stan S. Janet K. and Margie W.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: There are 87 members.

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.:  31 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of June 27 were accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: Absent

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.  There is $ 20.00 in the coffee fund.

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S: Larry is having his hip surgery on Wednesday. The surgery went well but he encountered some breathing problems. He is now doing well. Vi is almost back to vivacious self. Agnes M. is continuing to gain weight and improve. Barbara H. passed away two weeks ago. There is no information regarding a memorial.

c.       Historian: Magda Q. There is an update on becoming seventy. Magda shared that she is beginng to forget names and is worried. I am amazed this is only beginng now. I think my name retention started to fade at forty.

d.      Philanthropy: Jim A.: Absent.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn: Still looking for security codes and  location of keys.

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.

8.       8. Group Concerns/ Good of the group: Lew M. ,Edna C. Janet K., Margie W. and Gladys P. reminiseed about the last 19 years. Walt R. read the list of departed from our memorial plaques. Janet wore a monogramed shirt the group sued to wear on outings.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:25AM.

The following is a brief summary of SCRSR,s beginng prepared by Edne C.

In June of 1994, Janet K. publicized the new club’s first meeting at the Community Center – no one showed up! The following month, Janet, along with Pearl T. and Wille H. (both now deceased) got the club started and the first actual meeting was held in July 1994. Bylaws were adopted in November.

The rest is eventful history, with several other öld timers”( no disrespect intended) all helping the fledgling club to share activities and events geared to the needs of the new Continental Ranch community as well as each other. The club’’s memorial plaques are testimony to those who served the organization over the years, and they will always be remembered within the SCRCR family.

Minutes of Meeting of June 27, 2013

                                                                   Minutes of Meeting of June 27, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order the Vice President, Dorothy B., at 9:30 with the pledge of allegiance.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: Welcome back: the Bachs, the Bricks, Elaine B. and Margie W.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: There are 86 members.

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.:  35 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of June 13 and 20 were accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1383.00.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.  There is $ 20.00 in the coffee fund.

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S: Vi is home from the hospital .Elaine B.’s son is improving from his transplant surgery. Agnes M. is doing better and has even gained weight.

c.        Historian:  Magda Q.:   Told a joke. We have not had an update her adjustment to being seventy recently.

d.      Philanthropy: Jim A.: There was not enough for a delivery last week, but there will definitely be one this week.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn: Still looking for security codes and  location of keys.

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group: July 9^th is the 19^th anniversary of the SCRCR. Several members are going to organize a program to remember the past years.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 9:57AM.

                                NO MEETING NEXT WEEK. Happy 4^th of July

Minutes of Meeting of June 20, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of June 20, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order at 9:30 with the pledge of allegiance.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: A potential new member Cheryl was at the meeting. Al and Suzanne L. were back.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: There are 86 members.

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.:  36 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of June 7 were approved and accepted. The minutes from the June 13 meeting were not available due to technical problems. Larry has identified the problem as the organic interface and has given no prediction as to when this can be corrected or even if it can be .Hopefully the minutes will be available this week.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1457.00.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.  There is $ 21.00 in the coffee fund.

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S: Vi is in the hospital with pneumonia. Don V. is going to need surgery. Arnie has Macro Degeneration and will need to get an injection in his eye monthly. Barbara  is back in hospice She still has 3 cats and a dog who need homes.

c.        Historian:  Magda Q.:   Donna S. brought a large bag of can tops.

d.      Philanthropy: Jim A.: Jim will make a delivery to the food bank this week.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn:

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  A motion was made and approved to give a $100.00 to Rock-N-Java for the Vision Church. Susan D. reminded us to collect coupons and not forget the military. July 9^th is the 19^th anniversary of the SCRCR. Several members are going to organize a program to remember the past years.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:14AM.

Minutes of Meeting of June 13, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of June 13, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order at 9:30 with the pledge of allegiance.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: Janet K. and Adria L. were back.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: There are 86 members.

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.:  34 members attended today. SCRCR minutes of June 7 were approved and accepted.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1487.00.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.  There is $ 21.00 in the coffee fund.

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S: It appears that everyone is doing well.

c.        Historian:  Magda Q.:  absent

d.      Philanthropy: Jim A.: Jim delivered 54 pounds of food and $70.00 ( $50.00 was the donation from SCRCR) to the food bank.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn:

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Jim suggested that we donate $100.00 to the Vision Church which is part of Rock-N-Java in appreciation for the use of their facilities. To be discussed at the next meeting. Janet reminded us to donate our glasses and cell phones to Alert which is sponsored by the Lions Club. Janet is part of a group who sort and prepare the glasses for distribution where needed. Linda and John thanked everyone who donated to their walk for cancer research. They still have to complete the bicycle portion of the event.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:03AM.

Minutes of Meeting of June 6, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of June 6, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Kiwanis Club donated a flag to the Rock- N - Java and we will be able to use it for our meetings.

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: We welcomed two new members, Rob and Maureen Secker.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: 84 members

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.: 34 members attended today. Minutes were accepted as amended.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1504.00.  Coffee fund has $21.00. Carol read a thank you from the food bank for our donations.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket. 

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S:  Barbara H. was in casa de le Luz inpatient hospice. When her brother arrived, she came back home with hospice care. Elaine B. son had a lung transplant, but it was not suitable. But a second transplant went very  well and he is recuperating.

c.        Historian: 

d.      Philanthropy: Betty: Jim will be making a delivery this week. The food bank told him that the summer months are particularly difficult. Jim suggested that we make a $50.00 donation. The motion passed.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn:.

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Walt is still working on the contractors list. The new after meeting games seem to be success with a large participation.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05AM.

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Minutes of Meeting of May 30, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of May 30, 2013

1.       Call to Order:   Lou: The meeting was called to order at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. As a reminder, Lou gave us the schedule for the additional activities:

1^st week       Golf, Poker and Dominoes

2^nd week      Pinocle,Computers and Dominoe

3^rd week      Genealogy,Hearts and Dominoes

4^th week       Hand and Foot

2.       Host/Hostess:   Barbara L. and Elaine B: Welcomed Mary, Phyllis’s daughter.

3.       Vice-President:  Dorothy B.: 84 members

4.       Secretary:  Joyce G.: 35 members attended today. Minutes were accepted. Thank you to Tressie for taking the minutes. I not only have senior moments of the mind, but I now have them involving physical movements. Simply walking – did something to my knee – seeing an orthopedic doctor.

5.       Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is now $1456.00.  Coffee fund has $21.00.

6.       Coordinators’ Reports:

a.      Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket. 

b.      Sunshine:  Tressie S:  Barbara H. is not doing well and would appreciate any help. Since the meeting, she has been moved to inpatient hospice at Casa de la Luz. Betty will need surgery. Vi told us that Don has completed his radiation.

c.        Historian: 

d.      Philanthropy: Betty: Jim took 52 lbs. to the Food Bank.

e.      Busybody: JoAnn:. JoAnn is back from Minn.

7.       Activities:  Alice B.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details

8.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Pat and Iles are leaving for the summer. Lou thanked them for all the work they have done for CR. ( I don’t mean that they leaving is for the good of the group. I need to find another category for these types of news.) Walt suggested that we buy a flag and pole from our funds. He will bring it every week and set it up. A motion was made and passed.

9.       Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05AM.

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