Minutes of Meeting of April 16, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Iles shared some jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported no new members. Barb welcomed back JoAnn & Walter R., John
&Linda D. Val and Rich R. leaving for summer (after a continental vacation). John and Dorie Z. brought their cousin Virginia as guest. Today is Arnie’s last day. We wished him well in Washington.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 98 members. 46 members were in attendance. News: Hilde Brick now has an email address.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes for 04/09/15 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: Reported the current treasury balance is now $2,240.00 after writing checks for the birthday cake ($30.00) and photo pages for who’s who book ($34.00) and get well basket for Lew M. ($12.00). Carol reviewed info for the Pot Luck Picnic/Meeting on 4/30/15 at 9am at Crossroads Park. Bring a dish for yourself and others, BYO coffee. Carol will provide donuts and Jorge will bring the water. Also bring you own chair if so desired. Paper goods/utensils will be available.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: Get well cards have been sent to Arlene L. and Dorey K. (who is in rehab).
Nancy asks if anyone found the 3 birthday cards from last week for absent members. Cards vanished. Phyllis found one and hand delivered to Betty Bolin.
c. Historian: Magda: Request photos from Mother’s Day and Pot Luck Picnic.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: Nothing to report this week.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: Requests advise in writing or email if any changes to emergency information.
Also reminded Snow Birds to let her know when they are departing.
7. Activities: Rose M.: Linda A. reported has 2 Gaslight Theatre tickets remaining. Potluck/Picnic/Meeting at
Crossroads Park is scheduled on Thurs. 4/30. Upcoming events include Kentucky Derby Day & hat competition at Old Father Inn. Race starts 3:20 (need someone there at 1:30 to hold the table). Mother’s Day Lunch at The Gallery @ Dove Mountain on Monday May 11th 12:30 pm. See signup sheets.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.)Larry recommends the knife sharpener at Farmers Market on Twin
Peaks. b.) JoAnn R. attended Town of Marana town meeting and learned several new businesses are coming including a TJ Maxx, Ross & Pet Smart coming to Arizona Pavilions to name a few. Town has acquired property for a new high school. The outlet stores mall is ahead of schedule. Lake Marana to be designated a preserve. c.) John D. is having a garage sale this weekend. d.) Arnie has an estate sale May 9th.
e.) Eva asked if anyone would be interested in playing dominos today. A game was set up after the meeting.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with two thoughts for the day.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
