Thursday, October 31, 2013

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
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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.