Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 6, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with some very funny jokes.
2.Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Joan T. as well as Dick J. and Sue R. Dick and Sue has a difficult drive back to Tucson On Tuesday in which they encountered the infamous dust storms. They made it safely!!
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 29, 2011 were approved and accepted. 40 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury remains at $593.33.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Magda and Eva. Next week refreshments will be provided by John and Nancy L. We will also have birthday cake by Edna!
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is still a little under the weather but doing well overall. Paul B. recently had back surgery. The address for Mary J. is: Desert View Adult Care Home @ 6442 N. Treasure Dr., Tucson 85704. Her phone number is 400-6842. Questions were raised about Lily but no one had any definitive information re how she is doing.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new. She did give kudos to Bank of America for having a “Wall of Honor” for the military members.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 84# of food and a check for $70.00 went to the Food Bank this past week. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: Remember to give your travel information to JoAnn.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) Vi reported in Carol’s absence that the AGAM luncheon is canceled for today. The Fashion Show is postponed until January.
b.) JoAnn gave us some information about the Sabino Canyon outing on Oct. 28th. Tram tickets are $8.00 per person and they accept cash only. There is a $5.00 per car parking fee but a Golden Age Passport will negate the parking charge.
c.) Gaslight Theatre Christmas performance will be “Christmas in the Big Apple”. The tickets are $17.40 each and payment is due by Nov. 10th.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Much discussion occurred re the Christmas party. Don B. will assist Joan T. in finalizing arrangements. It was agreed to have Gino’s provide dessert even though a small amount will be added to the price of the tickets. Joan gave Walt the contracts for the room, D.J. and the menu. The issue of door prizes is on hold for now but we will still request gifts for needy children. Joan said that Marana Schools sent a condolence card to her re Frank’s passing. A signup sheet for the Christmas party on Dec. 14th will be on hand next week.
b.) Elections for SCRCR officers will take place next week. Joan T. is willing be a nominee for Frank’s position as VP. If any member is interested in being nominated, please contact Larry or Carol.
c.) Bo will be hosting a sale for the Community Yard Sale (on Oct. 15th) so let him know if you have items to donate. Any items not sold will go to Savers. Also if anyone has blankets, jackets, etc. to donate for the homeless, Bo will also accept these for his church’s Faith in Action Program. d.) Jim commented that he and Linda have heard from their grandson who will be returning to Pendleton on Oct. 21st. Their grandson reported that he has many supplies which Linda suggested he leave behind for incoming troops.
e.) JoAnn announced that the hikers will be meeting after the SCRCR meeting next week. She has several “easy” hikes outlined for starters.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 29, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed with some very interesting brain teaser questions.
2. Host/Hostess: No visitors today.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 22, 2011 were approved and accepted. 37 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury is now at $593.33.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty was absent so Linda A. reported that refreshments were provided by Joyce G. and Joan T. Next week the refreshments will be in the hands of Magda and Eva.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is still dealing with health issues but Lew says that her spirits are good for the most part! Mary Jensen’s daughter says that by next week Mary should be ready for visitors since over the weekend she is going to be getting settled into assisted living at Desert View which is on Orange Grove and Corona.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new, other than the fact that she would like a copy of Frank’s obituary for the Memory Book.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: absent.
e) Busybody: JoAnn had to leave early and Walt reiterated the need to notify JoAnn if anyone is leaving town.
7. Activities: Carol A.:
a.) Today’s AGAM luncheon is at Golden Corral.
b.) The Tumacacori event was a great success!
c.) The Fashion Show which was scheduled for Oct. 27th is postponed until sometime next year. d.) The SASO event scheduled for Nov. 20th will be located at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the cost is $20.00 per person. Car pool will be at 2:15 PM instead of 2:30 PM.
e.) Carol reviewed upcoming events – please check the agenda/events section.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Larry announced that all but 2 volunteers for the HOA Board Election Committee are from the SCRCR group. He encouraged everyone to turn in their voting ballots since a quorum is needed.
b.) SCRCR election committee has met once as of this date and will be meeting again. If anyone is interested in being nominated, please contact Larry or Carol.
c.) Walt corrected the amount collected for Joan T. (in Frank’s memory) to $145.00.
d.) SNAP FITNESS may be having chair aerobics on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. if there are enough sign-ups.
e.) Linda D. cautioned everyone that there have been a few automobile break-ins again and in one case a gun was stolen from the car. Keep your cars locked!
f.) John D. Also warned that graffiti is on the rise again. If anything sounds suspicious, call the police. When a wall, etc., is defaced it is the homeowner’s responsibility to repair it.
g.) Ed D. told us that it is easy for garage break-ins to occur by the vandals breaking a window in the garage door and reaching the strap that releases the door itself.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 22, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened by Jim @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jim said he counted 40 members of SCRCR at Frank’s funeral and was very proud of that. He then read the prayer on the back of Frank’s memorial card – very moving. The new flagpole is finally going up! Jim introduced two members from A Good Shepherd In-Home Care Services: Maria Orth and Wendy Reuter. They gave a very educational presentation on in-home care services in general. If anyone did not receive the flyers or wants more information the web site address is: www.AGS-CARES.com.
2. Host/Hostess: No visitors today.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Sept. 15, 2011 were approved and accepted. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: The total in our treasury is now at $608.33.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by Val and Rich and Dorothy G. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Joyce G. and Joan T. – if Joan is able to do that.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: A collection was taken for Joan T. today and the total was $125.00. Mary Jensen’s daughter is looking for long term care/housing for Mary.
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 addresses for the military. Packing will take place the end of October or the beginning of November.
e) Busybody: JoAnn thanked Gladys and Jim for taking over while she and Walt were gone.
7. Activities: Carol A.:
a.) Lunch last week at Tremolo’s was very good. Today’s AGAM luncheon is at the Red Lobster. b.) Carol reviewed the upcoming events – please keep track of them in the events section of the Agenda.
c.) Just a note about the Sabino Canyon event on Oct. 28th – cost of the tram is $6.00 per person.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Larry is still looking for volunteers for the HOA Board election committee. He needs 2 more. b.) SCRCR election committee has not met as of this date. c.) Bo announced that the HOA community yard sale event is coming up. Bo and Betty will have one at their house on Oct. 15th. Bo says that he will be ready at 6:00 AM!!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM.