Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 27, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a few excellent jokes! Jim gave us a rundown on his meeting with his grandson, just returned from Afghanistan.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Barbara and John. They introduced Dennis’ brother Rick F. and 2 potential new members: Debbie and Lou who are originally from Connecticut.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 20, 2011 were approved and accepted. 47 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $557.50.
6. Coordinators’ Reports:
a) Refreshments: Suzette and Mary T. provided refreshments today. Next week the refreshments will be provided by Sue and Dick and Mike R.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: No calls this week. Jim stated that Paul B. must be back at home now since he is no longer at rehab. Lew told us that Agnes is doing fine after her foot surgery.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will be packed today. Cards were distributed so that these personal sentiments can be added to the boxes.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Nothing new this week.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
a.) JoAnn gave us reminders re Sabino Canyon and the Gaslight Theatre. Money for the Gaslight Theatre should be made out to Alice B. and given to JoAnn R. and it is due by Nov. 10th.
b.) Yesterday’s hike to Bowen House was a good one and next week the hikers will head up Honeybee Canyon near Rancho Vistoso. Meet in the Community Center parking lot at 8:30 AM.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim commented that apparently there has been a fire in Continental Ranch or possibly Continental Reserve that has put a couple of people out of their home. They seem to have received assistance but if anyone is interested in helping them, you may want to check with our HOA to find if there is more information on this issue.
b.) Sandy started telling us a story about their trip to Ak Chin Casino and ended up proving to us that she definitely knows how to tell a joke!!!
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 9:52 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 20, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: absent. The meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM by Walt. We have lost one member so the membership total is now at 87.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis had no new members or guests to introduce.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 13, 2011 were approved and accepted. 24 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: Our treasury remains at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Since the meeting was held today at Crossroads Park with pot luck to follow, no individual members were responsible for refreshments. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: absent. No report. Alice K. announced that her grandson is undergoing surgery and prayers are welcomed.
c) Historian: Magda: absent. No report.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: No food went to the Food Bank this past week. Packages for the military will go out soon. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: absent. Please check the upcoming events in the agenda.
8. Group Concerns: JoAnn gave us an update on the Di Anza trail, much of which will be paved. It will eventually be possible to go from Ina Rd. to downtown Tucson via bicycle!
9. Adjournment: Walt adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM.

Minutes of Meeting of Oct. 13, 2011

1. Call to Order: Jim: the meeting was opened @ 9:30 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance. John L. made the announcement that the flagpole is here and will be installed soon.
2. Host/Hostess: Alice and Dennis welcomed back Mary Jensen, Lily, Al and Suzanne and Margie Walp.
3. Vice-President:
4. Secretary: Jeanne: The minutes of Oct. 6, 2011 were approved and accepted after it was mentioned that Walt has a contract only for the DJ re the upcoming Christmas party. No contract was given him for the room or menu. This has been corrected in the minutes. 39 members attended today.
5. Treasurer: Walt: absent. JoAnn reported that the total in our treasury is now at $563.33.
6. Coordinators' Reports:
a) Refreshments: Betty reported that refreshments were provided by John and Nancy L. Next week the meeting will be at Crossroads Park and will include a potluck afterwards. Suzette and Mary T. will provide refreshments on Oct. 27th.
b) Sunshine: Linda D: Agnes M. is home from the hospital following foot surgery. Paul B. is recovering from pneumonia and is currently at Health South. Iris J. is having some eye problems but is otherwise okay.
c) Historian: Magda: Nothing new.
d) Philanthropy: Betty: 40# of food went to the Food Bank this past week. Coupons were mailed. Give Betty any APO addresses you may have for the military.
e) Busybody: JoAnn: Remember to update any changes to your emergency information.
7. Activities: Carol A.: a.) The AGAM luncheon today is at the Native New Yorker.

b.) Remember that next week's SCRCR meeting is at Crossroads Park at the usual time.

c.) JoAnn reminded us that the Gaslight Theatre Christmas program will cost $17.40 per person and the money is due by Nov.10th.

d.) Please check the events for upcoming activities.

e.) JoAnn reported that the hiking group will meet for a short session immediately following this meeting.
8. Group Concerns: a.) Jim conducted the elections of officers for SCRCR for the upcoming year (2012).The vote was passed unanimously to retain the present officers which will include Joan T. as VP in place of our dearly departed Frank.

b.) Committee chair persons will be decided at a later date.

c.) Magda wanted to thank Linda D. for a copy of Frank's obituary for the memory book. Magda also wanted to thank John and Nancy L. for the beautiful condition of Continental Ranch, especially the landscaping.

d.) Bo announced that he has been given many handicap aids for the garage sale and if anyone is interested in them, please contact him.

e.) John L. announced that much in the way of office furniture, computers, etc. will be for sale as a result of the new office remodel. Come by or contact the office if interested.

f.) Christian Youth Theatre sent SCRCR a flyer advertising their upcoming shows and the offer of discounts to seniors. If interested check the website at www.cyttucson.org for more information.

g.) Dorothy G. is placing copies of Consumer Information Catalogues on the tables for anyone interested. These contain a number of free/beneficial offers our seniors may be interested in.
9. Adjournment: Jim adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM.