Minutes of Meeting of
Dec. 20, 2012
1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened at 9:40 AM with
the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of prayer and silence was devoted to Bonnie,
who passed away this last week. We were informed that Bob will be leaving
tomorrow for Chicago to have the funeral and services. A memorial service will
be given at their church sometime after he returns. This was a terrible year
for us as 5 members of our organization have died. Jim also reminded us that
this will be the last meeting with the present officers and installation of new
officers will take place at the next meeting on Jan. 3, 2013.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis: Welcomes went out to those
who haven’t attended for some time. Alice has distributed the latest (and her
last) roster!
3.
Vice-President: Joan (absent): Per Walt, we now have 82
members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: 43 members attended today. SCRCR
minutes of Dec. 13 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in the treasury is now
$423.12.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Today: Val and Richard, plus the pot luck.
Next meeting on Jan. 3rd: Don and Hilde B. Thank you!
b.
Sunshine: Tressie S: no further news. Tressie thanked
Jeanne for the e-mails sent updating everyone on the health issues of our
members.
c.
Historian: Magda: Reminded us that ”smiles are free” in
spite of this having been a sad year!
d.
Philanthropy:
Betty: absent. Jorge is collecting food donations – more food is needed. Susan
D. has envelopes for coupons and these coupons are good for 6 months past the
expiration date for overseas military people. Jorge and Alice B. will take food
donations to the Food Bank after this meeting. Donation jars will be replaced
with labeled pouches which will make for easier handling.
e.
Busybody:
JoAnn: Remember to notify her if you will be gone during the holidays.
7.
Activities: Joyce G.: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details. Please remember that Richard and Val
have invited members to stop at their home after the Christmas lights viewing
for some Holiday Cheer! Alice
B. handed out an activities list for the next 4 months. Jim gave us an
idea of the route he will take for the viewing of the lights.
8.
Group
Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Janet K. and Dick J.
entertained us with a couple of good jokes and then, on a serious note, Janet
commended the group on the good we have done and how the group has come
together. b.) Jim read a thank you letter from The Marana School District
thanking us for our contributions in the form of toys for the children. c.)
JoAnn stated that we have several undeliverable cards which she will give to
Edna for “recycling”. d.) JoAnn also notified us that the last hike was
canceled but on Jan. 9, 2013 the hikers will be going to Catalina State Park
“Loop Trail” – approximately 3 miles. e.) Barbara L. announced that she has
some hydroponic tomatoes for sale if anyone is interested. f.) Jim thanked the
outgoing officers for their hard work.
9.
Adjournment:
Jim: The meeting was adjourned at 10:12AM.
