Saturday, February 20, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of February 11, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of February 11, 2016
  1. Call to Order: Iles : The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am. Iles had a couple of announcements discussing the Agenda, that the board decided we’ll send the minutes out on Tuesday now in case there is something that needs to be added before the next meeting and also introduced the birthday folks.  Larry was running the Christmas party pictures during the meeting and Walt R. complimented Larry and Jim on the great pictures and we all agreed wholeheartedly! J
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb and Susan welcomed back those who have been gone for a while.  It was good to see Don O., Gladys and Lilly….welcome back!!!! J
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.:  113 members and 55 attended today.
  4. Secretary:  Kristi G.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted with one exception.  Joanne R. brought up the fact that it’s Barleen’s Arizona Opry not Bardeen’s.  Kristi fixed this in the minutes.
  5. Treasurer:  Carol A.:  We have a balance of $2,518.00.  Dues must be paid by February 29th please.
  6. Coordinators’ Reports:
    1. Refreshments:   Coffee is $2.00 with free refills and pastries are still 1.00 each
    2. Sunshine:  Alice R. and Sandy P.:  They sent out cards to Colleen and Dave T. who are both ill.  Jeanne L.’s surgery is scheduled for March 10th and Larry will keep us apprised, he promised!  Let’s keep all in our prayers.
    3. Historian:  Magda: No new report.
    4. Philanthropy:  Nothing new.  Jorge will be picking some grapefruit for the food bank and will call if he needs help.
  7. Busybody:  Elaine H.:  Thanked the folks who have given her their emergency contact numbers.
Activities:  Rose M.: a.) signup sheets for activities are available. b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose know.
·         Friday, February 19th:  Hockey – U of A vs. ASU @ TCC-260 S. Church Street @ 7:30 PM.
·         Friday, February 26th:  Lunch @ Little Anthony’s @ 1:00 PM followed by The Cisco Kid @ 3:00 PM @ The Gaslight Theater.
  1. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  More discussion on the different scams that are going around.  We wished Val and Richard and Sue Bon Voyage on their upcoming trip to India!  Looking forward to seeing pictures upon their return.
  2. Thought of the Day:  Sandy P.:  Sandy told a lovely sentiment and a really cute joke to end the meeting.
  3. Adjournment: Iles ended the meeting around 10:01 am.