Minutes of Meeting for January 12, 2017
- Call to Order: Bill E., began the meeting at 9:30 am with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by us all singing God Bless America. Bill then introduced Dr. Patrick Chaisson who gave a very interesting and informative talk about heartburn/GERD and the different ways of making you feel better. He will also come back as soon as we can schedule him and give a presentation on the latest diabetes information which should also be very interesting.
Bill then introduced all the birthday folks who attended today who were Barb L., Val R., Jeanne L., Maria D., Billy D., and Dan M.
- Host/Hostess: Susan D. and Barbara L.: Barb reported that we broke a record today – 61 folks showed up (they heard about the birthday cake no doubt J). She welcomed back Vicki and Mike, Carol, Joyce, Diane, Colleen and Julie and George.
- Vice-President: Debbi S.: We have a total of 119 members.
- Secretary: Kristi G.: Minutes for January 5, 2017 were approved and accepted.
- Treasurer: Walt R.: Walt is checking with the bank because he looked at the bank records and thinks that we have more than $370.00 in the bank. He will check it out and report back next week. Walt is accepting checks for dues for the year which is $24.00 for the entire year! $2 bucks a month for all this fun and wonderful company! What a bargain!! You can mail them if you wish to Walt at 8914 N. Veridian Drive, Tucson 85743.
Dues must be paid by the end of February, 2017, or you will be removed from the roster.
- Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Sunshine: Dorie Z.: Tressie had her second knee replacement and is doing much better than the first one which is good news. Cheryl W., is still experiencing some pain with her knee replacement unfortunately so let’s keep them both in our prayers. Debbi S., and Alice R., had some cataracts removed this week and they are doing great.
b. Historian: Magda Q.: No Magda today. L
c. Busybody: Barbara J., No Barb so no report. L
d. Philanthropy: John Z. Nothing to report.
e. Hiking: Jim A., reported a good hike at out by Dove Mountain, accompanied by five more folks from our group. Next week the hike will be at Ironwood Forest renewal near Picture Rocks Road. Remember they hike every Wednesday morning and meet at 8:20 at the east end of the “Walgreen” parking lot at Twin Peaks and
f. Activities: Pam M., reported on the schedule of activities (see below).
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group:
- Rich R., reminded us about Superbowl Sunday and the squares to buy. Jim A., will have the boards next week and Jorge A., will have them the following week and then Rich R. will have them again after that. These are always fun to buys squares for $1.00 only – “such a deal” J
- Thought of the Day: Dorie Z., gave a lovely closing thought and a really cute joke.
- Adjournment: Bill E.: Bill adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM.