Minutes of Meeting for July 7, 2016
1. Call to Order: Iles started this session at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance and the group sang God Bless America. Iles followed up with some great jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. welcomed our newest members Margaret and Shawn as well as Shirley who has come back to us and to those who haven’t been here in awhile. We had 47 in attendance today which is awesome for being the middle of summer.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: 113 SCRCR members total.
4. Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes for June 30, 2016 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: We have $2,377.00 in the bank.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Sandy P.: Susan is still recovering albeit not as quickly as we’d all love to see her happy, smiling face back here! We miss you Susan, very much!!! Carol is doing very well and Janet Kels is back home in her apartment and doing OK. Let’s remember everyone in our prayers.
b. Historian: Magda: Thanked everyone once again for the pull tabs from cans for the Ronald McDonald House and also wanted to remind everyone of “Where Are They Now” and to let her know about any past members or folks who can’t make the meetings anymore.
c. Philanthropy: Walt R. Walt took $63.00 to the food bank.
d. Busybody: Elaine H.: No report.
e. Activities: Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below).
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: Kristi again brought in the applications for the Citizens Police Academy which starts September 7th, as well as applications for the “Ride-Along” program.
Sandy P. wanted to remind all the new members that she and Tony have 3 walkers and 2 wheelchairs should anyone need one.
8. Thought of the Day: Sandy P. closed the meeting with a great thought along with a great joke as always.
9. Adjournment: Iles W.: The meeting was adjourned around 10:01 AM.
Upcoming SCRCR Events as of July 7, 2016
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
Ø Tues., July 19th - Fish Fry @ The Station. 5 p.m. Reservation for 30.
Ø Wed., July 27th 7 p.m. – Gaslight Theater – “The Revengers” @ 7:00 PM; dinner at Little Anthony’s @ 5:00 PM.
Ø Thurs., July 28th, 5 pm – Dinner @ Cheesecake Factory-60 W. Wetmore-Tucson Mall. Reservation for 20.
Ø Tues., August 16th – Tour of HF Coors Pottery located @ 1600 S. Cherrybell in Tucson. You must be there by 9:45 am as tour begins promptly @10:00 am. Cost is $10.00 per person, prepaid confirmation required at least 2 weeks in advance. This is a one hour tour and everyone must wear closed toed shoes, since the tour will start in the factory. If any of you have breathing difficulties, it is suggested you bring a mask to wear in the factory part of the tour.
Ø Mon., August 22nd – Lunch @ Shlomo & Vito’s Deli @ 2870 E. Skyline Drive at noon. Reservation for 16.
Ø Thurs., August 25th @ 5 p.m. - Dinner @ P. F. Chang’s @ 1805 E. River Road. Reservations for 14.
