Thursday, April 9, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of April 02, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of April 02, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Shared some jokes.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported no new members. Barb welcomed back Magda, Colleen& Dave. Joann and Walter R. brought guests: their daughter Ann and son-in-law Mike. Elaine brought some lemons-help yourselves. Susan D. has page 10 for picture books and Val will be providing page 11 next week. Picture books are also available for new members.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 98 members. 48 members were in attendance.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes for 03/26/15 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A.: Reported the current treasury balance is $2320 after $10.00 payment for get well basket.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: Reported that Lew MacDonald has been diagnosed with cancer and will need rides for some of his treatment. A sign up list is available. See Nancy P. or Gladys P. Lily O. is still convalescing at Life Care Center.
c. Historian: Magda: Reported the tabs were mailed to Ronald McDonald House. A thank you letter was received.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: There is $21.00 accumulated in envelope as of last week.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: Mentioned that recently someone’s emergency number had changed and it required some effort to find a good number. Telephone numbers often change so it is important to update information with Gladys. Also reminded Snow Birds to let her know when they are departing.
7. Activities: Rose M.: AMARG Boneyard Tour @ Pima Air Museum on Monday April 6 at 10 AM. Valid ID is required. Participants to meet in front of Pima Air Museum. Linda A. reported she has 2 tickets remaining for Gaslight Theatre. Money is due today. Picnic at Crossroads Park is scheduled on Thurs. 4/30. The weekly meeting will be held at the picnic. Also working on upcoming events which include Mother’s Day Breakfast, Kentucky Derby. Venues and dates for Mother’s Day and Father’s day still tentative. See agenda on next page for further details.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Yvonne reported there was no hike yesterday. Next week’s hike will be on Chiracahua Mountains. b.) Iles shared information on Self CPR last week that requires more investigation. Further information will be forthcoming. c.) Marana Food Bank letter of receipt for March.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with a quote she received from Jim Alam.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
 

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 26, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 26, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Shared some jokes. He also announced a reminder from Dana to check your vehicle registration as some members have not received reminders of renewal.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D. reported no new members. John and Dorie brought some guests today.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 98 members. A new roster is available.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes prepared by Jeanne L. for 03/19/2015 were approved and accepted.
5. Treasurer: Carol A. Reported the current treasury balance is $2330 after current dues deposits and payment made for birthday cake. All dues are now paid.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.
b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: Reported that Magda is under the weather. A get well card will be sent. Lily O. is still at Life Care Center (she had a little cast setback) and looks forward to getting copies of the minutes to stay informed. Nancy requested baskets/ribbons and whatever to be donated. Please give to Cheryl W. Iles thanked both Nancy and Cheryl for the good work they are doing with the get well baskets.
c. Historian: Magda: No report today due to Magda’s absence.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: no report this week.
e. Busybody: Gladys P.: Reminded Snow Birds to let her know when they will be departing and returning if known.
7. Activities: Rose M.: upcoming include Southwest Indian Art Fair at Arizona State Museum , AMARG
Boneyard Tour @ Pima Air Museum (must pay ASAP to reserve tickets). Linda A reported Gas Light Theatre tickets are all spoken for but she has a list in event of cancellations. Preshow dinner at Little Anthony’s, time TBD. Money is due 4/2/15. See Agenda on next page for further details. Rose also working on upcoming events which include Mother’s Day Breakfast and Kentucky Derby.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Val R. has picnic supplies that require storage for summer. Carol volunteered to house supplies and coffee pot. b.) Jorge A. reported on hiking yesterday in Parker Canyon (at 6 thousand feet). 6 members hiked. Jorge gave a colorful description of Yvonne’s graceful spill. c.) Iles shared information on Self CPR. d.) Marana Food Bank letter of receipt for month of Feb.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy: Sandy closed the meeting with a quote.
10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.
Senior Citizens and Retirees of Continental Ranch

Friday, March 20, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 19, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Mar. 19, 2015
1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then again shared some great jokes. Iles also announced that this meeting will be shortened due to the fact that The Station will be opening up to the public at 10:00 AM due to the U of A game.
2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcome back to Joan T. and Linda and all others who have been absent for a while. No new guests today.
3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 101 members. A new roster will be coming out in a few days.
4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Jeanne L. covered today for Jennette who has been ill. Minutes of 03/12/15 were approved and accepted. 41 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Carol: Reported that the total treasury amount is at $2,226.00. $106.00 and 6# of food went to the Marana Food Bank so far this month. Carol also has 3 tickets for the Senior golf tournament which are free to anyone interested.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each
b. Sunshine: Nancy P a.) Tressie S. was in hospital for a couple of days but she is at home now and doing well. b.) Lily O. will be at Life Care Center in Rm 1134 for a few more weeks subsequent to a fracture in her left leg.
c. Historian: Magda: absent.
d. Philanthropy: John Z.: No further report today.
e. Busybody: Yvonne C.: Yvonne was absent today but Jim gave a report on the hike for this past week which was enjoyed by all who attended. Next week the hikers will venture out to Parker Canyon Lake followed by a trip to the winery.
7. Activities: Rose M.: a.) Please check the agenda for the tentative schedule. b.)Linda A. has 3 tickets left for the April 21st Gaslight production of Robin Hood. Checks should be made out to Linda. The dinner will be at Little Anthony’s but the time is yet to be determined.
8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: No issues presented this week.
9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Sandy closed the meeting with a couple of interesting “thoughts of the day”.
10. Adjournment: Isles: The meeting was adjourned at 09:52 AM.