Minutes of Meeting Held May 14, 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held May 14, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. In Joan’s absence, Vice-president Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM. Jorge led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-six people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Betty, a friend of Jim and Linda, was introduced.

3. Vice-President: Jim: No change in membership. Jim read a joke, followed by a poem.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as read.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $718, Cash: $8, Total: $726. (No extra-ordinary expenses were incurred.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Jim & Linda with Barbara H. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Ernie was recovering OK and was now eating soft food. .….. (b) Nothing else to report. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing new to report.

6.4 Activities: Alice: (in Denver). See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) JoAnn told us about Mothers Day; seven attended. It was 96º to 98º in the shade and 104º in the open, so anyone who got soaked dried quickly. …. (b) Lew had contacted Papa Murphy’s manager (beside Fry’s) who had expressed an interest in providing free samples of their pizza at one of our meetings. Jim asked Jan to follow up on it and try to have it on the 28^th of this month. The establishment is a “take and bake” facility but the samples will be pre-cooked for us. ….. (c) For the first time ever, none of the SCRCR birthday celebrants was present, so Jim had us all sing Happy Birthday anyway.

9. Adjournment: 9:50AM – a record for shortness!

Minutes of Meeting Held May 7, 2009

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1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph. In Joan’s absence, Vice-president Jim Alam opened the meeting at 9:30 AM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-three people were present.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: In their absence, Alice and Magda were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: No change in membership. Jim read a few ethnic jokes.

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as read.

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $765, Cash: $8, Total: $773. (No change.)

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Suzette and Mary T. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Linda D. was present, with John. ….. (b) Betty was present and ready to resume her SCRCR duties.. ….. (c) Linda reported that, in addition to his RTV accident, Ernie had passed out, fallen, and broken his jaw; it was subsequently wired. He was moved from Phoenix to NMC in Tucson, but due to lack of specialists there, he ended up in TMC (where his wife Debbie works). P.S. After the meeting, Linda called to let us know that Ernie was back at home and was able to talk. .….. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing to report. Betty thanked those who had taken her place, also those who had sent cards, fruit, and other expressions of good will.

6.4 Activities: Alice: After twelve had signed up, only six went to the dinner at Coco’s. See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business: None.

8. Good of the Group: (a) Jim said that HOA had sent out for bids on the proposed ramp improvements. He had also overheard some discussion about a gas station going in at the wash and Twin Peaks Road. It was mentioned that petitions against this move had already been presented. ….. (b) Another previously-discussed subject, that of the proposed 75 ft cell transmission tower, was briefly mentioned. ….. (c) Vi told us about a TOPS member who had successfully shed several pounds during a drive for Lent. ….. (d) Suzette pointed out an article in the paper about the new Sun Shuttle; it was suggested that we should take a drive in it. ….. (e) Magda had a great birthday: Playing the slots with gift money, she won $4,000 at two different machines, taking home $2,800 (after taxes) from each winning. Not satisfied with that, she hit another machine for $1,500! ….. (f) Carol thanked Barbara H. for arranging a great day at Old Tucson Studios. ….. (g) Alice B. announced that she had reserved the Elks Lodge for December-1 for our Christmas party. ….. (h) Ed A. reminded us that Armed Forces Day is coming up, on 16-May.

9. Adjournment: 9:58 AM.

Preliminary Meeting Minutes for 30 April 2009

Minutes of Meeting Held April 30, 2009

1. Call to Order: President Joan Travis-Triumph opened the meeting at 9:32 AM and led the pledge of allegiance. Thirty-four people were present. Joan said that she would try to have a short meeting because of today’s trip to Old Tucson.

2. Host/Hostess: Ed & Collette: Linda D. and Mary J. were welcomed back.

3. Vice-President: Jim: No change in membership. Jim attended the HOA meeting last night and mentioned that the wheelchair ramps had been acted upon. A similar concern at the Windmill area had resulted in a quote of $4,300 for a simple ramp, so it was decided to go out for more bids. The HOA board expressed appreciation for the work that SCRCR had done (by Jim and Ed A.)

4. Secretary: Lew: Last week’s minutes were passed as read. (Note new data site in headings; see FYI note below the minutes.)

5. Treasurer: Walt: Financial status: Checking: $765, Cash: $8, Total: $773.

6. Coordinators Reports:

6.1 Refreshments: Jan & Linda A.: Today’s refreshments were by Alice K. and Shirley. (If unable to help as scheduled, please let Linda or Jan know by Tuesday, if possible.)

6.2 Sunshine: John & Linda D. (a) Agnes was present and doing OK. She is trying to put on weight, having dropped to 115 pounds the hard way. ….. (b) Linda D. was having physical therapy at home.(b) Betty is back at home and doing much better after her back surgery. ….. (c) John reported that Ernie had an accident with an RTV and tumbled down a 90 foot drop in the White Mountains. He hurt his sternum and back, and was in much pain. The local hospitals could not handle his injuries so he was flown to Phoenix. .….. Please call if you hear of any health issues.

6.3 Philanthropy: Betty: Nothing to report.

6.4 Activities: Alice: (Absent – in Hawaii). See the attached agenda for events in the next few weeks.

7. Old and/or New Business

8. Good of the Group: (a) Agnes thanked us for the cards, calls, visits, and basket. (d) Once again, JoAnn said that there was no hike this week but there may still be one more this season, possibly including a picnic. It’s getting too hot! Jorge said that he and his wife enjoyed a visit to Parker Lake where it was 70 degrees. ….. (b) Joan T. reminded us to take chairs, coolers, and flashlights with us if we are going to Saturday’s concert in Windmill Park. ….. (c) Jim said that only two people have been named to fill four vacancies on the board. ….. (d) Joan and Frank will miss the next two meetings; Jim will take Joan’s place.

9. Adjournment: 9:55 AM.