Minutes of Meeting of Feb. 12, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Addressed some criticisms received regarding jokes, which some perceived as anti Catholic or anti women. Isles assured us that jokes cover all denominations and equally poke fun at men and women. The message is Life is Short. We all need to look to the lighter side. Isles then shared some jokes. Isles then advised us of the board meeting held last week regarding Sunshine Baskets which will be limited to one per year per person for a variety of reasons. Additional discussion is underway to update duties of Historian and to explore alternative methods of retaining and storing media that will be available to all. Larry to update us on this aspect at a later time.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported no new members. Today is Birthday celebration. Someone commented on the exceptional cake baked by Edna. We all agreed.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 111 members, 48 in attendance. Roster has been updated. Id buttons are available for the new members.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes of 02/05/2015 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol: We currently have a balance of $2,029.00 with additional dues collected. Annual dues need to be paid by the end of Feb.($24.00 per member). 83 members total reconciled to date.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: no news today. Jeanne L. said Cecelia B. has been under the weather but will be returning to the meetings.
c. Historian: Magda: will bring in last photo album to Larry so he can see if feasible to digitize.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: 82 lbs perishables, 25 cans and $12.00 was given to Marana Food Bank.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: If there are any changes in a member’s emergency information, please let
Gladys know or if you are going to be out of town for an extended period of time.
7. Activities: Rose M.: Upcoming activities include Valentine’s Day Lunch at Hooters. Gaslite Theater on
2/18/15 at 7pm with preshow dinner at BJs restaurant (near Craycroft & Broadway) at 5pm. Rillito Race Track 2/21/15, a signup sheet is available to reserve a table (post time 1pm). Sue R. solicits interest for trip to Pima Air Museum Bus trip. Additional events in Greater Tucson Area (see Rose for details). See agenda for more local upcoming activities and details.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.)Yvonne reported on hike at Sabino Canyon – Phone Line Trail. This was a moderate hike. They took the tram to start. There were 6 hikers.See Yvonne’s blog. b.) Reminder- Dispose a-Med prescription drug take back event by Marana Police Dept. on Feb 14, 2015 10am to Noon at 3901 W Ina Rd. near Target. C.) Walt R. and Edna C. expressed interest in details of ideas as to changes to Historian position. Larry explained in the exploratory phase.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with“thoughtful and thought provoking” quotes.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
