Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 15, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened by Jim @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. We all shared a moment of silence for Frank. A couple of good stories followed!
2. Host/Hostess: Back with us today were Val and Richard, Jorge A. and Joan M.
3. Vice-President: Frank : absent. Jim reported that we now have 88 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 8, 2011 were approved and accepted. 35 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent. Jim read a report from Walt showing that the total in our treasury remains at $617.40.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Kay P. and Carol A. Next week refreshments will be in the capable hands of Val and Rich and Dorothy G.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Frank is at Odyssey Hospice and is being kept comfortable. Joan and family are trying to keep up but are very tired. If any members feel the need to call, please contact the Bricks, DiPalmas, or Dubskys. Mary J. is doing okay. Her address is: La Rosa Health Care Ctr, 7500 N. Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson 85718. Phone: 219-2118. Joan M. made it to the meeting today!!
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. She reminded us all of the need for donations for the military. No more flip-flops are needed. Socks, games and shaving cream would be appreciated.
e) Busybody: Gladys will be gone now but JoAnn is returning. Jim has the information at present.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Tremolo’s in the Foothills Mall. b.) Carol reviewed the upcoming events – please keep track of them in the events section of the Agenda.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim reported that the in-service on Home Health Care will be presented by a representative from Good Shepherd next week.
b.) A representative from Canyon Bank attended the meeting today to let us know of the Vendor Fair and Pancake Breakfast taking place at the bank branch on Silverbell and Coachline Saturday, Sept.17th from 8AM to 12 PM. Cost is $3.00 per person and all proceeds go to the Food Bank. 27 vendors will be there and there will be music and entertainment as well as a truck to accept donations to the Food Bank. Jocelyn will also be there selling items to benefit Breast Cancer research and treatment.
c.) Larry announced the need for 16 volunteers to work on the election committee for the HOA Board and he passed around a sign-up sheet. This event will consist of two meetings, one of which is to describe the process and the second is to count the votes.
d.) Jim reminded us that we need volunteers for the SCRCR election committee. Larry and Carol immediately volunteered. Once the list of nominees is assembled, elections will take place sometime in October.
e.) Jim also told us of a Senior Safety and Health Fair which is being organized by Zack Larsen who is working on his Eagle Badge. This will take place at Twin Peaks Elementary School on Nov. 5th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
f.) Linda A. requested the exact date of the Christmas Party which is Dec. 14th. The group discussed the fact that Frank will be unable to solicit door prizes as he has done in the past so we will do without them. Presents for children will still be collected. g.) Sandy wanted to thank everyone for the education labels! h.) Joan M. wanted to thank everyone for the calls, cards, and rides.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 8, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened by Jim @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. We all shared a moment of silence for our members who are ill. He then had the group laughing and groaning at some of his stories!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice welcomed back Margie W. and introduced 2 guests: Jan P. brought her friend Virginia and Jocelyn from the HOA was at the meeting to request volunteers for the CRCA booth at the Concert in the Park (Crossroads) from 7-8:30 PM on Saturday, Sept. 10th . This concert is being sponsored by CRCA and if interested in helping out, please contact Jocelyn.
3. Vice-President: Frank : absent. Walt reported that we now have 88 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 1, 2011 were approved and accepted. 38 members attended the meeting today. Jeanne shared a joke re the “female demerit system”.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our treasury and with petty cash adds up to $617.40. Walt shared a funny joke on British humor!
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Dennis and Alice plus the birthday cake! Next week refreshments are to be provided by Kay P., Carol A. and Betty L. - Betty is out of town so a substitute may have to fill in.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Frank is now at Odyssey Hospice and he has many friends and family visiting but he tires easily. Joan is quite exhausted so if anyone has questions, well wishes, etc. please contact Ed and Colette or John and Linda DiPalma or Hilde and Don Brick. Keep an eye on your e-mail for any updates. Mary J. will not be returning to The Fountains. She is still at La Rosa and seems to be quite despondent. She will be undergoing treatment and tests for her condition. Joan M. would like cards and phone calls. Keep the prayers coming for these good people who are dealing with serious illness!
c) Historian: Magda: absent.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. She reminded us all of the need for donations for the military, especially flip-flops in larger sizes and SOCKS.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: the Ross’ will be gone again and again Gladys will be covering for JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Chili’s and next week it will be at Tremolo’s in the Foothills Mall.
b.) Carol reminded us that the meeting on Oct. 20th will be held at Crossroads Park at the usual meeting time and it’s a pot luck picnic. The potluck will take place immediately after the meeting. We will be at the first Cabana and bring your own coffee.
c.) Alice has 26 people for the Gaslight theatre performance! d.) Please check The Schedule of Upcoming Events for a few changes (marked in red and yellow).
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim reported that the in-service on Home Health Care will be presented by Good Shepherd Home Care Svcs on Sept. 22nd.This is not a plug for that particular agency but a general overview of the service.
b.) Election of SCRCR officers will be taking place sometime in October. Think about it and if interested in the role of an officer, start your campaign soon! Next week Jim will appoint members for the nominating committee unless we have some members who volunteer for this. c.) Alice reported that the new rosters have been distributed. If you did not receive one, please contact Alice.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 1, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened by Jim @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then shared some pretty good jokes with us!
2. Host/Hostess: Dennis and Alice welcomed back Linda D., Jan P., Magda, Shirley, Vi and Don and JoAnn and Walt.
3. Vice-President: Frank : absent. Walt reported that we now have 88 members.
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Aug. 25, 2011 were approved and accepted. 39 members attended the meeting today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Total in our treasury and with petty cash adds up to $647.40. Walt shared a funny joke – got a lot of laughs!
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Alice B. and Edna! Next week we will have refreshments provided by Dennis and Alice plus the birthday cake!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Mary J. now has Cancer in what was her good lung. She is aware of the situation. She is presently at La Rosa which is on Ina and Sunrise Dr., in room # 219. The direct phone number to her room is 219-2118. Frank is currently undergoing daily radiation treatments and has been diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma which can’t be removed. Keep the prayers coming for these good people who are dealing with serious illness!
c) Historian: Magda: no new report except to remind us of the U of A football games, the first of which is a home game on Saturday.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. She reminded us all of the need for donations for the military, especially flip-flops in larger sizes.
Betty also told us that her church has a concession stand at the U of A games and it’s the best of all concessions stands!
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Thanked Gladys for taking over in her absence.
7. Activities: Carol A.:
a.) The AGAM luncheon today will be at Native New Yorker.
b.) Carol reminded us that the meeting on Oct. 20th will be held at Crossroads Park at the usual meeting time and it’s a pot luck picnic.
c.) Tomorrow there is dinner at the Steak Out restaurant but the car pool time has been changed to 4:30 PM.
d.) Dinner at Bubb’s Grub was excellent – 8 people attended.
e.)Alice has more than 20 people for the Gaslight theatre performance!
f.) Edna reminded us of the Cookie Fashion Show on Oct. 27th and she is looking for volunteers. If she doesn’t have enough volunteers, she will be drafting people!
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim wanted to know if the group would like to hear general information on Home Health Care Services presented by Good Shepherd Home Care Svcs. This is not a plug for that particular agency but a general overview of the service. The group was in agreement that this would be okay. Jim will be meeting with them first.
b.) Election of SCRCR officers will be taking place sometime in October. Think about it and if interested in the role of an officer, start your campaign soon!
c.) JoAnn reported that the church Our Lady of the Desert on Picture Rocks Rd. will be having a rummage sale on Saturday starting at 7:00 AM.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:55AM.