Minutes of Meeting of May 21, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of May 21, 2015

1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then again shared some great jokes.

He introduced a guest and most likely, soon to be new member, George who also shared a joke. You think he might fit in with this group? Iles also announced that both he and Larry will be gone next week so the meeting will be in the capable hands of Carol A. with maybe a little assist from Jeanne L.

 

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barbara introduced our new member Diane H. who attended last week and shared information about herself. Two guests attended today: George and Sandy. A big welcome back went out to Lily O. who is now back home and walking on her “bad” leg! A big shout out for P.T. and Lily’s determination!

 

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 102 members. 39 members attended today’s meeting. Of course a new roster will be going out to everyone – again!

 

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who remains hospitalized. Minutes of 05/14/15 were approved and accepted.

 

5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is: $2,254.00.

 

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each

b. Sunshine: Nancy P: a.) Jennette is now at U of A Medical Center. Diagnosis still up in the air but both she and Mike are feeling more confident about her treatment and outcome. b.) Lily is back home and walking better than she has for a long time!

c. Historian: Magda: Thanks to Larry for the computerized pictures. Magda explained to the new members her need for and use of tab tops. She also notified the group that an overpass will be going up over the train tracks at Ina Rd. Ina will be closed (dates TBD) when this starts.

d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). Jim A. reported that $27.00 and 17# of food were collected for the Food Bank.

e. Busybody: Gladys: No new report today.

 

7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule. a.) 10 people attended Dickie’s BBQ and the food was delicious .b.) 16 people have signed up for the Gaslight theatre and we need 20 to get the discount. There is space for 32 in our block. Please reserve your spot by next week. Upcoming dates for future Gaslight performances are Oct.13 (Tues) at 7:00pm and Dec 1 (Tues) at 3:00PM. c.) Edna is trying to make reservations for the Arizona Opry. An e-mail was sent out to all members explaining the need for reservations to be made ASAP and if anyone is interested, please notify Jeanne L. by May 28th.

 

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Carol announced Memorial Day Festivities at South Lawn Cemetery at 9:00AM on May 25th.b.) Lily described her progress in rehab. c.) Bob V. announced that he will be moving to Chicago to stay with his daughter. Bob leaves on June 3rd and if anyone is interested in coming to see what he will be selling prior to the estate sale, please contact him. The day and time of the estate sale is yet TBD.

 

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: (absent) Iles closed the meeting with a couple of interesting “thoughts of the day” as well as a closing joke.

 

10. Adjournment: Isles: The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.

 

Minutes of Meeting of May 7. 2015

Minutes of Meeting of May 7. 2015

1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 10:20 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then again shared some great jokes. Today’s meeting started late due to an issue with getting the Station opened and it couldn’t be done at our usual time.

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Susan was absent today. Barbara introduced our new member Sharon who shared more information about herself. No guests attended today.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 100 members. A new roster will be coming out shortly. 36 members attended today’s meeting.

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who has been ill. Minutes of 04/30/15 were approved and accepted.

5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is the same as last week: $2,244.00.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each

b. Sunshine: Nancy P: a.) A basket was given to Dorey K. who is recovering. b.) Stan S. is doing about the same – holding his own! c.) Jennette T. has been ill for a few days now. Please keep them all in your prayers.

c. Historian: Magda: Thanks went out for the tab tops for Ronald McDonald house. Magda also informed us that sales tax will be going up by half a cent in Marana.

d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). No report today. Jorge will take any foodstuffs brought today.

e. Busybody: Gladys needs the emergency information on our new members. Larry L. has that and will be getting it out to Gladys

7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) An estate sale for Arnie will be held May 9th – come early.

Address: 9115 Palm Brook. b.) Dick J. commented on the poor attendance at Oldfather’s

Restaurant for the Kentucky Derby event. People need to notify the activity committee members if they cannot attend an event that they have signed up for! c.) Jeanne shared information about the Queen Creek Olive Mill which now has a store in La Encatada. No sales tax is charged since these are food products (as compared with the 9% charged in Queen Creek!).

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy closed the meeting with a couple of interesting “thoughts of the day”.

10. Adjournment: Isles: The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM, after Iles’ closing joke.

Minutes of Meeting of April 30, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of April 30, 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 one new member (Elaine & Sharon may join). Iles brought a guest named Gary.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: Absent

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes for 04/23/15 were approved and accepted.

5. Treasurer: Carol A.: Reported the current treasury balance is still the same $2,240.00.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Potluck

b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: Armando Q. is out having hand surgery.

c. Historian: Magda: Absent

d. Philanthropy: John Z.: $6.00 Cash

e. Busybody: Gladys P.: Requests advise in writing or email if any changes to emergency information.

7. Activities: Rose M.: Linda A. Refer to the schedule of activities.

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: None

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with thoughts for the day.

10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.