The picture has nothing to do with this meeting, but it was a holiday earlier this year. Guess which holiday!1. Call to Order: Jim opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim then announced that he and Linda will have an open house on July 4th from noon to ???. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Alams by tomorrow (Friday).
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice: One new member: Betty L. Welcomed back was: Jorge. We had 2 guests today.
3. Vice-President: Frank reported that we have 85 members and then he shared a joke with us.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of June 23, 2011 were approved and accepted. 42 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: reported that the total is $785.43 in the treasury. Checks were written to the ELKS club and to Ruth C.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Vi and Don and Tressie S. Next week refreshments will be provided by Lew, Agnes and Don O.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: No calls from any members. Linda carried a check to Ruth C. who thanked us all very much. Due to the many changes she is experiencing, she may or may not be returning to the group.
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 20# of food and a check for $50.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Please remember the donations.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to call or e-mail JoAnn if you will be gone for any length of time. It was reaffirmed with the HOA office that she has emergency contact information.
7. Activities: Carol A. a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at The Native New Yorker.
b.) Don’t forget the Circus on Saturday. Carol reports that the group has good seats. Parking will cost $6.00 per vehicle.
c.) Alice B. will have the Gaslight theatre tickets next week. Dinner will be at Macayo’s.
d.) 20 people are needed for the lunch at Carrabbas, on Aug. 5th, so please sign up.
e.) The King Tut Exhibit and lecture at the Rialto will cost $9.00 each (actually $10.00 but for every 10 tickets sold there will be a free one, thereby resulting in a net cost of $9.00 each). Parking will be free.
f.) Per Frank: The date for the Christmas party is officially changed to Dec. 14th. We members will be providing the desserts.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Susan reported that she and her husband went to Kitt Peak and the show was very good. Driving down the mountain involved using parking lights for the first mile and traveling at about 10 mph. After that, headlights are permitted.
b.) Alice K. let us all know that Marana is allowing fireworks.
c.) Jim closed the meeting with a couple of more jokes. He also cautioned us about a new car theft technique in which tin cans are tied to the back of a car. Usually the driver then leaves the car running to check out the noise, at which time the thief hops into the car and drives off with not only the vehicle but all of the driver’s personal belongings as well. The driver never sees the thief and therefore cannot identify them.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM .
