Minutes of Meeting of February 25, 2016
1. Call to Order: Iles : The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am, and Iles followed that with the happy announcement that he and Jada are going to wed in the fall. Iles and Jada treated us all to coffee and pastries in celebration of their engagement. I know we all wish them the very best! Iles then told a couple of cute jokes and also announced that he won’t be running for President next year in order to give us time to select another nominee. Kristi read a thank you letter from the Marana food bank.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Susan still not feeling well unfortunately. Let’s keep her in our prayers. Barb introduced Paul and Tracy who we hope will join us. New members Vicki and Mike were there with Mike’s mom Doris who is visiting from Pontiac, Illinois. Rose has a friend visiting from Michigan and Bea’s sister-in-law Faye will be going back to Michigan. It was nice having her join us while she was here.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: 113 members and 46 attended today.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: We have a balance of $2,718.00.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee is $2.00 with free refills and pastries are still 1.00 each
b. Sunshine: Alice K. and Sandy P.: Alice sends out the birthday cards and Sandy takes care of get well and sympathy cards.
c. Historian: Magda: No new report but she’s still collecting the tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
d. Philanthropy: Jim took $84.00 and 52 pounds of grapefruit to the food bank.
7. Busybody: Elaine H.: No report cause Elaine wasn’t there L Hope she’s OK.
Activities: Rose M.: a.) signup sheets for activities are available. b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose know.
1 Thursday, March 3rd: Reid Park Zoo Senior Day. Lots of vendors and it’s all FREE to seniors from 9 till noon.
2 Friday, March 4th: Fish Fry at the station @ 5:00 PM. PLEASE let Rose know ASAP.
3 March 6th: Annual Collectible Toy Show @ Tucson Expo Center3750 E. Irvington from 9:00 AM until 3:00.
4 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.
5 Bill E. told us Kathy Inman was coming back to Tucson to do a series of classes on Understanding Medical Marijuana. See link below for more info.
6 Sign-Up Sheet for Zipline in Mammoth. Cost is $69.00 per person but a 10% discount for 12 or more.
7 Sign-Up Sheet for Casino Del Sol for lunch and some gambling. Keep in mind this will be a car pooling event.
8 For other events check the “Happenings” page in the weekly Marana paper or tucsonhappenings.com.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: There will be a Board meeting on March 10th immediately following the regular meeting. Please feel free to attend. Joan Bock has a supply of Varapomil (sp?) If anyone needs that, please contact Joan.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy told a lovely sentiment and a really cute joke to end the meeting.
10. Adjournment: Iles ended the meeting around 9:45 am.
Agenda for SCRCR Meeting of February 25, 2016
1. Call to Order: Iles
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb
3. Vice-President: Larry L.:
4. Secretary: Kristi G.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.:
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
7. Refreshments: Coffee is $2.00 with free refills and pastries are still 1.00 each
8. Sunshine: Sandy P. and Alice R.:
9. Historian: Magda Q.:
10. Philanthropy: John Z. and Jim A.
11. Busybody: Elaine H.:
12. Activities: Rose M. and Colleen T.: a.) signup sheets for activities are available. b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose know.
13. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
14. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.:
15. Adjournment: Iles ends the meeting.
