Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of February 18, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of February 18, 2016
  1. Call to Order: Iles : The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am, and had a couple of cute jokes to start the meeting off with a smile J  Iles gave Edna a big thank you for coordinating the trip to Barleen’s Arizona Opry and all who attended that outing agreed it was absolutely super!!! 
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L. and Susan D.:  Unfortunately Susan wasn’t at the meeting because she was not feeling well.  We hope she gets well quickly!  Barb welcomed back Suzette and Mary.  It was so nice to see them. J
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.:  113 members and 45 attended today.
  4. Secretary:  Kristi G.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
  5. Treasurer:  Carol A.:  We have a balance of $2,413.00.  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.:  A card was sent out to Elaine D., who is feeling better thankfully.    Let’s keep all in our prayers.
    3. Historian:  Magda: No new report but she told how great the luncheon was at Hooter’s.  Everyone who attended that luncheon agreed.
    4. Philanthropy:  Nothing new.  Jim will be picking some grapefruit this week for the food bank.
  7. Busybody:  Elaine H.:  Nothing new.
Activities:  Rose M.: a.) signup sheets for activities are available. b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose know.

·         Wednesday, February 24th:  Lunch @ Dominick’s Real Italian Restaurant @ 8330 N. Thornydale beginning @ 1:00 PM.   Dominick’s is located near the grocery store in the same shopping center where Taste of Texas is located at Cortaro and Thornydale.
·         Friday, February 26th:  Lunch @ 1:00 PM at Little Anthony’s and then see The Cisco Kid at the Gaslight Theater @ 3:00 PM
·         March 6th:  The Toy Show from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
·         Thursday, March 17th:  Dinner at Elks Lodge beginning at 5:30 cocktails followed by dinner @ 6:00 PM.  The entertainment (Irish dancing) will start @ 7:00 PM.  There is a sign-up sheet and the cost is $18.00 per person.
·         For other events check the “Happenings” page in the weekly Marana paper or tucsonhappenings.com.
  1. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:  Jim A. is looking into the zip line excursion sometime around the end of March.   The cost is $69.00 per person.  It is lots of fun. Rose gave Walt 2 good recommendations to add to our growing list of contractors.  One for a locksmith (C & S) and another for garage door opener repairs (Always Open and Shut).  Always Open and Shut were also recommended by Ace Hardware and Brake Max.  The Great American Theater in Oro Valley will only be a music venue for now.
  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 9:56 am.