Minutes of Meeting for February 15, 2018

 Minutes of Meeting for February 15, 2018

                               

1.       Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America, then turned the meeting over to Barb (Susan was not at the meeting).

2.       Hostesses:  Barb L.  and Susan D.  Barb counted 36 in attendance today. Ray and Marce O. visited again today and have decided to join.  Welcome, welcome.  Bitsy M. is back after a short absence and Elaine H. is back as well.  We are very happy to see you all back.

3.       Vice President:  Debbi S.  Debbi says we are at 117 members or thereabouts.  We’ll know more after everyone has paid their dues.

4.       Secretary:   Kristi G.:  There was a motion to approve the minutes for February 8th meeting, the motion was seconded, and the minutes were approved.  Kristi was out today so Debbi took the minutes.

5.      Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt states we have $2,064.81     Please remember to put money in the pot for coffee “and”.  It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets. Thanks much. Speaking of the coffee shortage FYI – For the year, Walt had to take $488.00 out of the treasury.  That’s $488.00 we could have used for a worthier cause, had we all put in our money.  Let’s try to do better this year 😊

PLEASE NOTE – DUES ARE DUE!!! -  It’s $2.00 a month or $24.00 for the year – not a bad deal folks for all this fun and great company!!!!   For those of you who would prefer to mail in your dues, Walt’s address is as follows:  Walt Ross, 8914 N. Veridian Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743. Dues are due end of Feb.

Bill shared a very funny joke from Craig.

Coordinators’ Reports:

·         Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:  Dorie was out so Mary M. filled in.  Suzi Benjamin is still recovering from surgery and is doing well.  She will be back once she has been cleared to drive.  Maria D. fell a few weeks ago and broke a vertebra.  PT is helping a lot.  Marie M. is having radiation treatments for melanoma and the pain is gone so she is doing better.  Gene is back in the hospital after back surgery on Weds.  They are adjusting is pain meds to be more effective and he should be home early next week.  Kate H. had her glaucoma surgery and will be going back for follow-up in March.  Joyce G’s mother passed this week, and poor Joyce will be moving again soon.  Please keep everyone in your prayers.

·         Historian:  Magda Q.:  No report

·         Philanthropy:  John Z.:  No report.

·         Activities:  Joyce G:   See activities listed below.  NOTE:  When you sign up for a luncheon or dinner, please let the people who are in charge of it know whether or not you can make the function.  It gets embarrassing when you say 40 people are going to show up and the place sets up for that and gets extra help for that and then only 25 or 30 show up. Please remember to RSVP if you are going to something and to let someone know if you can’t make it.

6.       Group Concerns/Good of the Group :  Magda reported on the Valentine’s Day lunch at Blue 32.  She told us the food and service were terrible.  Richard B. never did get served.  The group does not recommend this restaurant for future outings.  She also talked about Uber being a good alternative for Seniors who won’t drive at night or need transportation to appointments or errands. It is much cheaper that a taxi.  She and Armando took an Uber from home way over to Tanque Verde and it was only $12. Also, you are told you driver’s name and when it arrives, the driver confirms his/her name as well as your name as a safety precaution.  Good to consider.

7.       Thought for the Day:  Jim and Bill shared a couple of great jokes to send up off with a laugh.

8.       Adjournment:  Bill E.:  The meeting ended at 10:15 AM.

Minutes of Meeting for February 8, 2018

Minutes of Meeting for February 8, 2018

                               

                     

1. Call to Order:   Bill E. led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America, then turned the meeting over to Barb and Susan.  Susan and Barb announced that it was Tony and Sandy Padilla’s 60^thwedding anniversary today!  Congrats Tony and Sandy – many, many more years of happiness together!! 😊
2. Hostesses:  Barb L.  and Susan D.  Barb counted 49 in attendance today with Ed and Elaine Dubsky back, and Rich Roberts back.  We also had some visitors and possible new members Ray and Marci who we met at the Super Bowl Sunday party and they saw how much fun we were having, they decided to check us out.  Sally came back to see us again and Kristi had a friend Barb come to visit and she joined right after the meeting - now we have 10 Barbaras!
3. Vice President:  Debbi S.  Debbi says we are at 117 members or thereabouts.  We’ll know more after everyone has paid their dues.
4. Secretary:   Kristi G.:  There was a motion to approve the minutes for February 1st meeting, the motion was seconded, and the minutes were approved.  Kristi is still having problems getting the minutes to some folks.  Be sure and let her know if you don’t get the minutes.
5. Treasurer:  Walt R.:  Walt states we have $1762.66 of which $17.66 is petty cash.     Please remember to put money in the pot for coffee “and”.  It’s $2.00 for a cup of coffee which includes all refills; $1.00 for sweets. Thanks much.  Speaking of the coffee shortage FYI – For the year, Walt had to take $488.00 out of the treasury.  That’s $488.00 we could have used for a worthier cause, had we all put in our money.  Let’s try to do better this year 😊

PLEASE NOTE – DUES ARE DUE!!! -  It’s $2.00 a month or $24.00 for the year – not a bad deal folks for all this fun and great company!!!!   For those of you who would prefer to mail in your dues, Walt’s address is as follows:  Walt Ross, 8914 N. Veridian Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743.  We are 20 people short in paying their dues.  Please pay up folks.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

·         Sunshine:  Dorie Z.:  Dorie spoke with Alice and George Rigney and tells us that Alice is doing better each day, doing well.  Dorie spoke with Maria Diaz and unfortunately Maria is still in pain.  Please remember Marie Moore would welcome telephone calls during her time at home fighting recurring cancer.  Suzi Benjamin is recovering nicely from surgery and finally Lily is doing well.  She says that it has been too cold for her to be out and about but when the weather gets warmer she’ll be back.  Let’s please put our prayers in high gear and remember these treasured members of our group.

·         Historian:  Magda Q.:  No report but thanked us for the tabs but we need more so drink up people! 😊

·         Philanthropy:  John Z.:  No Report.

·         Activities:  Joyce G:   See activities listed below.  NOTE:  When you sign up for a luncheon or dinner, please let the people who are in charge of it know whether or not you can make the function.  It gets embarrassing when you say 40 people are going to show up and the place sets up for that and gets extra help for that and then only 25 or 30 show up.  Please remember to RSVP if you are going to something and to let someone know if you can’t make it.

7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group

Susan wanted to share about a very interesting coincidence.  Two weeks ago, she gave the wonderful talk about when Gene and she were stationed in Germany and they went to visit the Berlin Wall.  At that time the wall had stood for 10,316 days; on Tuesday of this week, the wall had been torn down for 10,316 days!

8. Thought for the Day:  Debbi Smith:  Deb gave a great thought for the day in Sandy’s absence and an outstanding ending joke. 
9. Adjournment:  Bill E.:  The meeting ended at 10:20 AM.

                                                                                                                       

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SIGN-UP SHEETS ON THE BAR FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

• February 13^th – 3^rd ROMEOS breakfast at the Sky Rider Café at the Marana Airport @ 8:00 AM.  If you need a ride, be in the Safeway parking lot corner of Silverbell and Twin Peaks in the northwest corner by 7:30 AM.
• February 13^th – Cards and games at WTA Library – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Gordy is giving Texas Hold’em lessons today.
• February 14^th – Arizona Opry in Apache Junction.  Address is 2275 East Old West Highway. Phone number is 480.982.7991.  Doors open at 11:30 AM, food will be served at 12:30 and then the show starts at 1:30. 
• February 14^th – For those of you who don’t go to Arizona Opry, there will be lunch at the old Hooter’s off Ina which is now called Blue 32 at noon.
• February 14^th – Betty Nothcutt’s daughter is involved with the group Catalina K-9’s which is a group that trains service, search and rescue dogs.   They are having a fundraiser at On The Border Restaurant and 10% of your check goes to this very worthwhile cause.  So, if you didn’t have enough to eat at Arizona Opry or Blue 32, plan to go to On The Border for a later supper and help out the doggies.
• February 17^th – Roller Derby @ Tucson Indoor Sports Center @ Grant & I-10 @ 6:30 PM.  Cost is $10.00, $15.00 at the door.  Joyce will take your money next week BUT next week is it!
• February 20^th – The 2^nd Breakfast Club will meet at First Watch on River Road @ 9:00 AM.
• February 20^th – Cards and games at WTA Library – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• February 22^nd – Lunch at The Station after cards and games.
• February 27^th – Cards and games at WTA Library - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• March 1^st – Senior Day at Reid Park Zoo.  More info to follow.  For those not going to the zoo, there will be cards and games at The Station @ 9:30 AM
• March 3^rd – Rillito Racetrack – Will be in the Grandstand for $5.00 plus I think it’s $10 to park, not sure about that just yet.  Will clarify later.   Also, the Clydesdale horses will be there on these dates.
• March 12^th – Oro Valley Music Theater “Murder in Paradise” – Murder Mystery audience participation for $37.95 per person which includes a lasagna dinner complete with salad, bread sticks and dessert.  This sounds like a lot of fun!
• March 15^th – Lunch at The Station following cards and games.
• March 16^th – Cards and games at WTA Library – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• March 17^th – St. Patrick’s Day.  Carol A. checked, and we are good for the Elks Club at Oracle and Grant at 5:00 PM for their usual corned beef and cabbage buffet along with the Irish dancers. 
• March 20^th – 3^rd Breakfast Club at Bisbee Breakfast Club on Ina @ 9:00 AM.
• March 21-23 – Carol A. and Joan T. are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon and Williams on a bus tour and have information for anyone interested in going on this trip.  This sounds like a lot of fun.
• March 22^nd – Gaslight Theater, “The Lone Stranger” @ 7:00 PM dinner at 5:00 @ Macayo.
• March 23^rd – Cards and games at WTA Library – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• April 4th – Trip to Kartcher Cavern – Big room tour is $23.00 and starts at 10:00 AM.  The tour takes 1 ¾ hour.  If you want after that, you can include the Rotunda/Throne tour for an additional $23.00.  At this outing, you may also want to visit the Amerind Museum which is about a 10-minute drive from the caverns.  It is a collection of Native American artifacts that tell their story from the Ice Age to present day.  The grounds also include the Fulton-Hayden Memorial Art Gallery with works from contemporary Western and Native American artists.  The cost for this is $9.00.
• April 5^th – Shoulder Doctor to speak to us.
• April 10^th – ROMEOS breakfast at Sky Rider Café at Marana Airport @ 8:00 AM.  If you need a ride, be in the Safeway parking lot corner of Silverbell and Twin Peaks in the northwest corner by 7:30 AM.
• April 17^th – 4^th Breakfast Club at IHOP @ 9:00 AM
• April 19^th – Lunch at The Station following cards and games.
• April 24^th – Dinner at Mr. An’s @ 5:00 PM
• April 26^th – Picnic Meeting
• May 3^rd – Connie and/or Jerry McCollow, Certified Physical Therapists, will speak to us about balance issues and other things that would be of interest to us.

Other possible May outings – Miniature golf at Funtastics for $7.99.  They also have Go Carts for $7.99 and $2.49 for a passenger (that ought to be a hoot).  Laser Tag which is hilarious for $7.99, Bumper Boats for $6.49 with an extra $2.49 for a passenger.

Also, an Asarco Mine Tour.

Other summer outings could include Flandrau Planetarium, Bowling, The Morning Blend on TV, Miniature Time Museum, Coors Pottery Tour and Mt. Lemmon.