Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou M. - The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lou asked for nomination for Member of the Year. Lilly was on TV highlighting her new church. Lou also modeled his award winning hat that he designed.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L. - Dori and John are back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy B. - There are currently 95 members.
4. Secretary: Joyce G. - 56 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. - There is $907.00 in the general account and $25.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S. - Mary Mooney had her hip surgery on Wednesday. Joan Marchese has moved to Illinois. Her new address is: 1515 Barrington Road #613, Hoffman Estates, Ill. 60169 - 847-519-2212
c. Historian: Magda Q. - Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time.
d. Philanthropy: Mike T. - No delivery this week
e. Busybody: JoAnn R. - She is still missing some contact information.
f. Activities: Alice B. - Because of the early showtime, there will be no group dinner before the Great American Theater on Friday. Dennis gave us a brief description of this week’s concert which will include several coral pieces.
g. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Dick J. - reminded us that this was the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to do what you can to support the cause. Larry will conduct a computer course next meeting.
8. Election Results:
President Lou Marchetti
V-President Dorothy Bruce
Treasurer Carol Altman
Secretary Barbara Romo
9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

After the meeting, Gladys Miller from the Pima council on Aging gave us information on various programs and services available to us. She complimented our group for our attitude, energy and concern for others.
We should consider this quite a compliment, since her main activity is working with groups similar to ours.

Minutes of Meeting of October 24, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 24, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:31 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance. Lou asked for nomination for Member of the Year.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Paul and Joan B. , Sue and Dick, Nina were back.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: There are currently 95 members. An updated rooster is has been emailed to the membership.
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 55 members attended today , a new record. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: There is $907.00 in the general account and $31.00 in the coffee account.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Paul is having his cast removed on Monday, Agnes is progressing. Vi and Don sent a thank you card for their support and the fruit basket.
c. Historian: Magda: Please continue to collect tab pulls. She delivers them Sometime in March and only has about half of what she had last year at this time
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e. Philanthropy: Jim: Mike delivered 80 lbs and $20.00 to the food bank.
f. Busybody: JoAnn: .
g. Activities: Alice B.:: The group agreed to have the 2014 super bowl party at The Native New Yorker. Reservations have been made. Jane reminded us that a representative from the Pima Council on Aging will be at the next meeting. Sandy has two family members on the Tucson Fire Department and have volunteered to conduct CPR and Safety class on Dec. 5th.
h. Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Magda warned us about a scam , where they call to verify personal and financial information. Be on the alert. Edna thanked everyone for the basket and said she had enough for now. Jim informed us about dog food and treats made in China, which is making dogs ill or even causing death.
8. Edna and Larry reviewed the revised SCRCR Rules and Procedures. The only change was to increase the budget for baskets to not exceed $25.00 Motion passed. A motion was passed to accept the standing rules and Duties. Iles thanked the group for welcoming his daughter. He had lots of hangers and it was decided the group would purchase ten for a dollar, which was donated to the food bank.

9. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

Minutes of Meeting of October 17, 2013

Minutes of Meeting of October 17, 2013

1. Call to Order: Lou: The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Host/Hostess: Barbara L.: Lew M., Joan T., Val and Rich were back. Barb L. brought her granddaughter. She is not missing any recruiting opportunities. Iles W. returned with his daughter, who is spending some time with him.
3. Vice-President: Dorothy: 95 members
4. Secretary: Joyce G : 48 members attended today. The minutes were approved.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Treasury $919.00 Coffee fund $21.00 6.
Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Money for coffee was taken from the donation basket.
b. Sunshine: Tressie S : Agnes had her surgery and is doing well.
c. Historian: Magda:
d. Philanthropy: Jim: There was no delivery this week, but there will be one next week.
e. Busybody: JoAnn: The first hike was successful. There is a 4 mile hike in Dove Mountain planned for next week.
f. Activities: Alice B.:: Please see the upcoming events in the agenda for changes and details.
7. Group Concerns/Good of the Group): Iles W. thanked the group for their support during the past few months. He also thanked the group for the donation. He will add to it and donate it to the St. Anthony Foundation. They specialize in assisting families of patients, particularly with the Flight for Life program. He also brought paper bags with pieces of Pat’s extensive jewelry collection, for members to take as a remembrance.
8. Adjournment: Lou: The meeting was adjourned at 10:08.
A final review of the revised bylaws was conducted. The two items that were still being discussed, Discrimination and parttime dues, were approved as revised. A motion was made and approved to accept the new revised bylaws. A copy has been sent to all members.
The election of officers is scheduled for October 31st. ( Cann’t remove the underline.
Candidates:
President: Lou Marchetti
Vice President: Dorothy Bruce
Treasurer: Carol Altmann
Secretary: Barbara Romo
The committee chair persons will be appointed after the election
Senior Citizens and Retirees of Continental Ranch