Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of May 5, 2016

Minutes of Meeting of May 5, 2016
  1. Call to Order: Iles:   Iles began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the singing of God Bless America.  We had a moment of silence for our dearly departed Mary Mooney.  Iles then introduced Dr. Lilah Morris, an Endocrine (thyroid) doctor who gave a very interesting talk.
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L. and Susan D.: Barb welcomed all the newcomers and new members.
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.:  We have 108 members and 52 in attendance today.
  4. Secretary:  Kristi G.:  Minutes were approved.
  5. Treasurer:  Carol:  *$2,663.00 in the bank.*
  6. Coordinators’ Reports:
    1. Refreshments:    Coffee is $2.00 and refills are free.  Fruit and Pastries are $1.00.
    2. Sunshine:  Sandy P. and Alice K.:  Sandy reported that Susan is getting better every day.  No other sick folks this week thank God!  She sent out lots of nice cards the week before – I know cause I got one J
    3. Historian:  Magda:  A lesson – today is not Mexican Independence Day it is actually September 16th.  Cinco de Mayo was made up by us Americans I suspect as an excuse to drink lots of Margaritas and wear sombreros.  I also suspect that Party City and Tequila distributors had a hand in this. J
    4. Philanthropy:  No report 
e.      Busybody:  Elaine H.:  No report. 
f.        Activities:  Rose M. and Colleen T.: a.) Sign-up sheets for activities are available on the bar.   b.) If any members have suggestions about activities, please let Rose or Colleen know.
·         Tuesday, May 17th:  Fish Fry @ The Station @ 5:00 PM.  Reservation has been made for 30.  
·         Monday, May, 23th:  International Wildlife Museum @ 4800 W. Gates Pass Road @ 10:00 AM.  Seniors are $7.00 (62 & older).  A group of 10 or more can arrange a guided tour for 50 cent extra per person. 
·         Saturday, June 4th:  Lisa Otey & The Desert Divas @ 3:00 PM @ Gaslight Theater in Oro Valley. 
·         Monday, June 6th:  Tanque Verde Ranch buffet lunch @ 12 Noon.  $25.00 per person.
·         Sunday, June 19th:  Father’s Day Dinner – Location to be announced.
·         Wednesday, June 29th:  Dinner @ Gringo Grill @ 5900 N. Oracle just south of Rudisill.
·         Saturday, July 9th:  Planetarium & Laser Show @ 3:00 PM @ U of A.  $8.00 for seniors.
·         Monday, July 11th:  Lunch @ The Parish on Oracle north of Orange Grove. New Orleans style cuisine.  Reservation for 10 only so sign up quickly.
·         Tuesday, July 19th:  Fish Fry @ The Station @ 5:00 PM.  Reservation for 30.
7.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group:   Jorge reminded us of our neighbors to the north in Alberta, Canada and the horror of the forest fires they were enduring and asked for a moment of prayer for them which we willingly did. 
  1. Thought of the Day:  Sandy P.:  Sandy had a great message and a cute joke to end the meeting.
  2. Adjournment: Iles adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM.