Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of October 1, 2015

 Minutes of Meeting of October 1, 2015
  1. Call to Order: The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am. Announcements were made as follows: Next Thursday we will have nominations from the floor and from any members volunteering to offer to be nominated to SCRCR officer positions. On Oct. 22nd we will have election of officers. On Oct 29th Iles will be taking nominations for Most Valuable Person of the Year award.
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb and Susan welcomed back those members who have been gone for a while.
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.: (absent) 108 members and 50 attended today.
  4. Secretary:  Jeanne L.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
  5. Treasurer:  Carol: The total in the treasury is currently $1956.00.
  6. Coordinators’ Reports:
    1. Refreshments:   Coffee is now $2.00 with free refills and pastries are 1.00 each.
    2. Sunshine:  Nancy P.:  A card is being sent to Steve K. who is doing better. Steve and Dorey are not in need of any additional help at this time.
  7. Historian:  Magda:  Cards will be sent to former members who have moved or are unable to attend meetings. This was approved by the group.
  8. Philanthropy: John Z. and Mike T.: (absent).  Walt reported that he took 8 lbs. of food and $91.00 cash to the food bank. Jim stated that before he left on vacation he took 22lbs. of food and $70.00 to the food bank.
  9. Busybody: Gladys: No new report.
  10. Activities: Rose M.: See agenda. There will be signup sheets available for tours of the crime lab. The lab can accommodate 10-12 tourists at a time. Dates TBD.
  11. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Alice R. informed us that with the upcoming elections on Nov. 3rd there will be a presentation at Nana’s Kitchen Restaurant on Oct. 13th to clarify the bond issues. No charge if someone is just attending the presentation. If anyone is interested in having breakfast there the charge is $11.00. Contact Alice R. regarding the time that this event is to start. b.) Val would like members to bring their Who’s Who Books for updates on members at a date yet to be determined. c.) Walt reported that the memorial plaque is being updated and he will have it back next week (Oct. 8).
  12. Thought of the Day:  Sandy P.:  A couple of great thoughts were presented today!
  13. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.