Feb 12, 2010, Meeting, Birtday Celebration and Potluck

Today, February birthdays were celebrated by a fantastic cake, and there was a Valentines Potluck.
Oh, yes, and prior to the fun, there was a meeting. Here are the Minutes.
1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:33 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then shared a story about the “3 holy men and the bear”, which received a great response from the group.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte had no new members or guests to introduce.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we now have 77 members, 70 of whom are paid up with their dues. The new roster was distributed.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Feb. 4th were approved. 40 members were in attendance today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total money available to us at present is $838.10.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Dennis and Alice and Mary Mooney. Next week’s refreshments will be provided by Barbara H. and Lynn L.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda D.: Kay Peptis is still at Life Care Center and doing well. Al L. is recovering from removal of facial growths. Ruth L. couldn’t be managed at home and is at La Canada Care Center. Gladys reported that Frank Kells will be getting assistance from his daughter and he is referred to Hospice.
6.3 Historian: Magda : Photos are needed for all major (and minor) events for the Memory Book. She would like us to update her on the status of prior members as well as current members unable to attend. She also needs a list of birthdays for members.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 14# of food and 10# of produce went to the food bank. Coupons were mailed.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice thanked all for today’s potluck goodies. A great time was had by all at the Super Bowl event. Carol mentioned those who had won in the pool. There are now a couple more tickets available for the Arizona Opry. Betty said tickets for the baseball game have been distributed.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Joann: hiking went well yesterday – no one was drenched due to the rain. Next wk. the goal is an 8 mile hike to Wasson Peak, but a car will be available at the 4 mile mark for those who choose not to do the EIGHT MILES!! b.) Jim took a vote on whether we want to hear from a representative of the school district re the override election information (non-political). The vote was in favor of having this. c.) An ad hoc committee was suggested for those members who are out of town, in hosp., etc. There will be a central contact who will receive this information as to where the member will be and how they can be reached if necessary. This was suggested by Gladys who volunteered to handle this for the first year and gave the committee the name “Busybody”. Gladys can be reached at: 520-292-9228. d.) Jim requested that those on the bylaws committee e-mail him re any suggested changes by Feb. 24th. A discussion meeting will then be set up. e.) Rich Singervalt from the HOA activities committee wanted everyone to know that he was not meant to be disparaging to SCRCR when he mentioned at the study session why a charge is made to use the Community Center ( i.e. for clean-up afterwards). He also wanted to inform us that there are brochures for the Lion’s Club at this mtg. If anyone is interested, contact him at 520-444-1667. f.) Dennis Foster thanked everyone for the Birthday celebration. G. Don again thanked everyone for all the well-wishes and prayers. g.) A Civil War reenactment will be held at Picacho Peak on Mar. 13th and 14th. h.) Magda encouraged all to check into the “Friends of the Library” benefits. i.) Feb.27th is the open house for the new park and also the day for the flag raising at the library. j.) Dick J. informed us of the proper method of saying Thank You to our military in public places: hand on heart and then open palm – also to wear red on Fridays.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:20 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Feb. 4, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then shared anecdotes from”Church Bulletin Bloopers” and encouraged us to be flexible with our seating patterns at the meetings.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte thanked Colette and Ed for filling in last week. They introduced Betty Hess who shared that she is originally from Ky. and is currently living in Continental Ranch with family. Don Osberg and John DiPalma were welcomed back after absences due to illness.
3. Vice-President: Frank entertained us with still another joke. He reported that we now have 79 members, 69 of whom are paid up with their dues. He stated that a new roster will be available next week.
4. Secretary: Jeanne made a correction to last week’s minutes: The SCRCR is not as yet officially sanctioned by the HOA. John Lambert is working on that. With the exception of this correction, last meeting’s minutes were accepted and approved. 44 members were in attendance. Please notify Jeanne if anyone has changes to the agenda.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our bank account at present is $922.21 and we have $22.03 in petty cash, giving us a grand total of $944.21.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Ed and Colette as well as Shirley Mead. Next week, Dennis and Alice Foster, along with Mary Moody will provide refreshments.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda reported that Don Osberg was out of hospital and with us today. Donna St. John, who was also present today will be having foot surgery next week. Kay Peptis is at Life Care Ctr. for therapy and is improving. John DiPalma was present and is doing well. Suzanne L’Heureux told Linda that Al is having a growth removed and will be laid up for a couple of weeks. Gladys reported on Frank Kells who is not doing well. He is suffering from a bladder infection which appears to have progressed to a septicemia. Janet may need some help in caring for him and any offers to do so would be much appreciated. Jorge reported that Barbara Glaser has married and will be living primarily in Idaho.
6.3 Historian: Magda : Photos are still needed from the first of this year to present. She pointed out the contributions made by John and Nancy Lambert re Neighbors Helping Neighbors which were made known via television and the paper.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty was absent. No report.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice reported that one ticket is still available for the AZ Opry. More people are needed to attend the Super Bowl party. Christian Youth Theater is sponsoring a Senior Appreciation Performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on Feb. 17th and 18th at the U of A Campus, Crowder Hall. Tickets are $5.00 each and times are 9:30 AM and Noon each day. For more information call Sandy at 751-7510.
7. Group Concerns:
a.) Jorge gave us a description of the Memorial Service for Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. , and said that many interesting things were discussed about his background and achievements.
b.) Joan M. reminded us that tomorrow is Women’s Heart Day and to wear red.
c.) Joann reported that yesterday’s hike was cancelled due to rain. A short meeting is to be held after adjournment to discuss hikes for the next few weeks.
d.) Jim told us that a letter was received from Marana Unified School District thanking us for the Christmas gifts.
e.) Alice suggested a vote be taken to determine whether we should meet on the day of the Reid Park Zoo outing for seniors. Jim said we would discuss it next week.
f.) John Lambert encouraged everyone to come to the study session on Feb 10th, 6:30 PM at the Community Center because the mayor will be there. The main topic is to determine which city services will be kept and which eliminated due to budgetary problems.
g.) Jim will meet with Edna, Alice F., Lew and Larry to discuss the by-laws and any need for revisions.
h.) Magda encouraged all to check out the Hotel Congress (lots of fun and great lunches) and the Fox Theater (fantastic renovations).
i.) John D. thanked everyone for cards and phone calls during his recuperation.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:15 AM.

Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2010

1. Call to Order: President Jim Alam called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then shared anecdotes from “The Geezer Forum”.
2. Host/Hostess: Bonnie and Bob Vantrepotte were absent . Ed and Colette Dubsky filled in. They started by welcoming back all of our winter members. Beverly and her mother May were introduced as guests.
3. Vice-President: Frank entertained us with another of his stories. He reported that we now have 76 members, 62 of whom are paid up with their dues. He also thanked Vi for making thank-you notes for businesses that contributed door prizes for our Christmas party.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: Last meeting’s minutes were accepted and approved.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our bank account at present is $1,032.18 and we have $22.03 in petty cash.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
6.1 Refreshments: Jorge and Linda A.: Refreshments this week were provided by Bo and Betty Bolin and Elaine Benn. Next week, Ed and Colette and Rosemarie Feraco will provide refreshments.
6.2 Sunshine: Linda and John were absent. Joann Ross reported that John DiPalma had outpatient surgery today for a torn rotator cuff. Don Ostberg will have a longer hospital stay due to more extensive surgery. He is in room 204 at Northwest Hospital (phone: 828-2204). Kay Peptis fell and suffered a broken hip. She will be at Life Care Center for therapy in room 2128. Donna St. John is having foot surgery on Feb. 10th.
6.3 Historian: Magda : Photos are needed from the time of our first meeting with the new board.
6.4 Philanthropy: Betty: 14# of food went to the Marana Food Bank this past week and coupons were mailed out. She reminded members not to forget the other charities.
6.5 Activities: Alice Behnke: See the attached agenda for events. Alice reminded us of the up-coming activities and reported that tickets are still available for the AZ Opry. Carol Altmann reminded us that the deadline for tickets for the football pool is next week’s meeting.
7. Group Concerns: a.) Jorge reported that Wednesday’s hike went well.
b.)Joann said that there would be a short meeting today to decide next week’s hike.
c.) John Lambert reported that all is well with the HOA.
d.) Edna suggested some changes to by-laws for us to consider: a central contact for single or ill residents needing assistance; honorary membership to those who enter assisted living so as not to affect our membership percentages. e.)John Lambert notified us that the HOA has officially sanctioned our group.
f.) Magda encouraged us all to remember the concerts offered at the U of A.
g.)Mike Rebro asked that e-mails or handwritten messages be given to him re upcoming events and functions for the BLOG. h.)Betty reminded us that money is due for the Cubs tickets and that the Cubs will be staying in Tucson.
8. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting @10:12 AM.