Minutes of Meeting of June 25, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jokes followed. There was a very active discussion amongst the group on the issue of remaining at The Station for our meetings. Apparently The Station has been coming up short on making their expenses which occur as the result of our meetings (coffee, pastries, etc). Many ideas were proposed as to how to correct this.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Susan was absent today and Barb gave a description of the Alaska trip made by several of our members. She then welcomed back Linda D. and Jorge A. who have been unable to attend for a while.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: 102 members and 39 attended today.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who remains hospitalized. Minutes of 06/18/15 were approved and accepted. Jeanne will take over as de facto secretary in Jennette’s absence.
5. Treasurer: Carol: $2.240.00 is the current balance in the treasury.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each
b. Sunshine: Nancy P. (absent): a.) Sandy reported that Nancy had an eye procedure yesterday and was absent today. b.) Jennette T. is making progress, but slowly. c.) Stan S. is taking things one day at a time and remains in hospice home care. d.) Tressie saw Betty B. and says she is doing well but due to numerous doctor appointments for Bo and herself, she has been unable to attend. Tressie asked Betty to let the group know if she needs assistance.
c. Historian: Magda (absent): No report.
d. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent). Jim A. stated that on June 11th, $61.00 was donated to the food bank. There is nothing for this week.
e. Busybody: Gladys: No new report.
7. Activities: Rose M.: Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Walt shared information about the plaque which will be presented to The Station in appreciation of their efforts to accommodate our group. This was previously approved by the board. b.) Rose shared information about a scam in which people are sent a prescription card from Health Care Alliance. Check into this closely if any member has received one – not a good deal! c.) Jorge wanted to thank all members for their concern about his health issue and states that he is now feeling very well.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy wrapped things up with a couple of interesting thoughts of the day.
10. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 AM.
11. Addendum to the minutes: The board met after the meeting and the decision was made to keep things as is for now with no change in prices and no changes in dues. If what money is received doesn’t add up to $50.00 each week, the treasury will make up the difference by check. Carol will report monthly on how this is working out and the issue will be revisited at a later date if need be.
