Minutes of Meeting of July 24, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of July 24, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she again shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb issued a big welcome back to Susan! No guests or new members this week.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 103 members. A current roster is complete and has been e-mailed or handed out in print form to those who do not have access to computers.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 41 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now at $1220.00. A motion was passed approving Carol’s use of treasury money for pre-printed deposit slips.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P. (absent): Nancy gave us an update on Tony’s condition and she also had information on when to use the emergency room, urgent care or to call 911.
3. Historian: Magda: No new report. Magda is requesting more tab tops for Ronald McDonald House.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: $6.00 and 38# of food went to the food bank.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Joyce: Signup sheets are available through August for upcoming lunches and dinners. Some changes have been made so please check the agenda.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) A motion was passed to approve the addition of Mike T. to the nominating committee. b.) JoAnn gave us a rundown on the Marana Town Meeting and the upcoming changes, some of which are: Monkey Business will be a restaurant /bar named "Home Plate" (still in planning stage); an overpass is scheduled for Ina Rd. in 2016; Outlet Malls should be complete in 2016; Dunkin Donuts and Village Inn should be opening off of Cortaro near Arizona Pavilions. c.) Betty B. requested donations of toiletries, baby products, bottled water, etc. for the homeless. This is being sponsored by her church. Any questions, please contact Betty. d.) Susan D. requested prayers for her 11 yr. old granddaughter who is dealing with serious medical issues.
9. Thought of the Day: Jennette T. left us with a very funny but appropriate thought of the day!!!! Per Will Rogers: "Never miss a good chance to shut up"!
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 17, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of July 17, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she shared some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and (Susan D. absent): Barb issued a big welcome back to members who have not attended for some time.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 102 members. A current roster will be coming out soon.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today. Jeanne read a thank you card from Hilde.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now at $1230.00. We received thank you notes from the Marana Food Bank as well as one from St. Jude’s (for the donation on behalf of Lou M.) For those who pay dues for 6 months, the deadline for a new payment is the end of July.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: No new report. Hilde is doing better day by day.
3. Historian: Magda: absent.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T.: $47.00 and 22# of food went to the food bank.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report. JoAnn reminded people that if there is a change in contact information to please let her know.
7. Activities: Joyce (absent): Carol informed us of activities coming up in August which are listed in the agenda.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Elections for new officers will be coming up in October and we need someone to head the nominations committee – Larry L. volunteered. b.) Julie has free passes to the Desert Museum which are good until the end of this month. Please contact her if interested. c.) Tickets for the Gaslight theatre performance will be handed out at B.J.’s Brewery. For those not having dinner there, Jan P. will assist in handing out tickets at the theatre.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy left us with some encouraging as well as humorous thoughts.
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 10, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of July 10, 2014

 

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, after which she shared some cute jokes and stories.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.(absent): JoAnn covered as hostess today. No guests, but she issued a big welcome back to members who have not attended for some time.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 102 members. As VP, Larry will be updating the rosters from this point on, so if you have any information needing to be changed, please inform him. Also contact him if you need a name badge.
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 37 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now at $1244.00. No change at this time.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: No new report. Sandy and Tony will be gone for a week and Nancy P. will cover this committee.
3. Historian: Magda: absent.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T (absent): Larry covered for Mike today and there was no new report.
5. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report. JoAnn reminded people that if there is a change in contact information to please let her know.

7. Activities: Joyce: a.) We have Gaslight Theatre and the Chinese Restaurant events coming up this month. b.) Gladys gave a reminder regarding her birthday party on July 24th. Today is the last day to sign up since she needs an exact count prior to the date of this event. If anyone needs a ride, please let Gladys know. c.) Signup sheets will be available for lunches and dinners coming up this summer.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Sandy reminded us that she is collecting labels for education. b.) Paul B. gave the group information regarding the knife sharpener at the Farmer’s Market on Coachline BLVD. (Thursday mornings). c.) Rose M. shared a cute joke with us.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy left us with some encouraging as well as humorous thoughts.
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of July 3, 2014

Minutes of Meeting of July 3, 2014

1. Call to Order: Dorothy opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Rose M. shared a commentary on The Pledge of Allegiance – very inspiring!
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcomes went out to several members who have not attended in a while as well as a welcome to a visiting guest. Since Susan and Barbara will both be gone next week, JoAnn R. will cover for them.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: We have 102 members. Dorothy shared some very funny jokes with us today!
4. Secretary: Jeanne is covering for Barbara until her return. Minutes of last week were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: The total in the treasury is now at $1244.00. We received a thank you note from the food bank regarding the donation in Don’s name.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
1. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
2. Sunshine: Sandy P.: Stan is receiving maintenance treatment today. No further reports.
3. Historian: Magda: No new report. Thank you for the pictures of birthdays which she has received.
4. Philanthropy: Mike T: 24# of food and a check for $40.00 went to the food bank. Carol A. pointed out that if SCRCR members don’t want to bring in canned food, cash is always an option since the food bank can make it stretch pretty far!
5. Busybody: JoAnn: No new report.
7. Activities: Joyce: a.)If anyone is still interested in attending the Gaslight Theatre performance on July 23^{rd, please contact Alice B. Alice will check with everyone who has signed up prior to the date of this event. b.) Gladys gave a reminder regarding her birthday party on July 24th and the signup sheet is available. She needs an exact count prior to the date of this event. If anyone needs a ride, please let Gladys know. c.) Signup sheets will be available for lunches and dinners coming up this summer.}
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): a.) Nominees submitted for the vacant position of Vice President were Jim A., Larry L. and Walt R. A vote was taken by ballots and Larry L. was elected to retain this position for the remainder of the year. He gave an acceptance speech thanking everyone. b.) Walt and Magda each shared some humorous stories with us.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy left us with some encouraging as well as humorous thoughts.
10. Adjournment: Dorothy: The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 AM.