Monday, January 30, 2017

Minutes of Meeting for December 29, 2016

Minutes of Meeting for December 29, 2016

  1. Call to Order:   Iles W., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America.   Iles reminded us that next week is the installation of the new Board Members. (Outgoing Board Members don’t go sitting at the front table when you get there – you will be tased – oh excuse me, “cop talk” coming out J).
Carol then presented a $200.00 check to one of The Station’s employees because they are so good to us.  He will see that the check gets to Clint and Amy the owners. 
Kristi read a lovely thank you note from Cheryl W., and also announced that the food drive for the local Fire Department will be onthe 19th of January because the 12th is birthday cake day.  Let’s be good to our local fire department too J
  1. Host/Hostess:  Susan D. and Barbara L.:  Barb said there were 41 in attendance today.  Susan and Barb wished us all a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
  2. Vice-President:   Larry L.:   Still 118 SCRCR members total.
  3. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  Minutes for December 22, 2016 were approved and accepted.
  4. Treasurer:  Carol A.:   We are left with $370.00 in the bank.
  5. Coordinators’ Reports:
a.       Sunshine:  Sandy P.:   Everyone doing pretty good.  We are still waiting to hear how Joey L. is doing.
b.       Historian:  Magda Q.:  No Magda so no report
c.       Busybody: Elaine H.:  No Elaine, but she wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
d.       Philanthropy:  Jim A. reported that for the year of 2016 we donated 403 pounds of food and $2,053.00 to the Marana Food Bank.  Good work folks!! J
e.       Activities:  Rose M.: reported on the schedule of activities (see below). 
7.      Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
  • Harkins Theaters are continuing their $5 charge through the New Year for any movie at any time.
  • Craig S. said they hiked in the Tucson Mountains this past week about 4½ miles.
  • Barbara L. asked for a round of applause for the outgoing officers which was cheerfully given.
  1. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.  Sandy told a lovely thought of the day and as always, a great joke.
  2. Adjournment:  Iles W.:  Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 AM.