Minutes of Meeting of March 13, 2014
1.
Call to Order: The meeting was opened
at 9:30 AM by Lou M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
2.
Host/Hostess: Barbara L. and Sue D. welcomed John and Dorie Z’s friends Cindy
and Donna
3.
Vice-President: Dorothy B. We now have 90 members.
4.
Secretary: Barbara R. The minutes of Feburary 27th were
approved. Attendance was 63.
5.
Treasurer: Carol A. The total in the treasury is $1,944.00.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Again The Station presented us with a
tempting and varied pastry table.
Pastries are $1.00 each. Coffee
and tea is also $1.00 per cup as always.
b.
Sunshine: Betty B is home getting
a little stronger each day. Her
daughter will take them to Bo’s first visit with the psychiatrist. Eva Vigh is feeling much better. She may come to meeting next week. Vi and Don V. have moved to assisted living
at “Amber Lights”. June S. was able to
come to meeting today. Stan S. says
he’s feeling better, is even doing a little walking. Two daughters are visiting.
Stan and Suzette say “Hello” to everybody. Please
notify Sandy if you know of anyone who is ill or needs assistance.
c.
Historian: Magda absent.
d. Philanthropy:
John Z had nothing new to report.
e.
Busybody: Don’t forget to update emergency info with JoAnn. On
March 12th, our hikers traveled Phoneline Trail in Sabino Canyon.
They took the tram to the top and hiked 5.5 very rocky miles down the
mountain. The next hike will be to
Seven Falls, a 5 mile hike involving stone stepping to see the seven cascades.
f.
Activities: Joyce G. reviewed upcoming activities
for March and April. Members who
attended Rillito Race Day, Marana Tour and Desert Museum Tour reported all were
excellent experiences.
7.
Group
Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Thirteen members received new badges. Anyone needing a badge please email or call Larry L. b.) Granting honorary membership was once more
addressed bringing numerous opinions yea and nay. Alice and Dorothy volunteered to form a committee to look into
the effects of such action. Dick J. will head the committee. c.)
With thoughts of founding member Janet K. a vote was called on a motion
to donate $150.00 to Arizona Council for the Blind, Sons of Orpheus. The motion passed unanimously. d.)
Nancy reminded us there were birthday cards to be signed. Edna created a handsome cake with a St.
Patrick’s Day theme. Celebrants were;
Sandy P, Lily O, Rob S, Edna C, John Z,
Dorothy G, Janet K, Joyce G, Tony P, Carol A, Eva V. e.) Our new
flagpole was built by Richard R.
8.
Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at
10:20AM.
