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
