Friday, July 4, 2014

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 23rd, 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.