April 2018 Minutes
04/11/2018
President Les Slowik called the meeting to order at 10 am. The March 14 minutes were approved by acclamation.
Treasurer Susan Norton reported $6,519.08 in our money market and $6,203.00 in our checking account. She gave a membership rundown. We lose about 20% every year. At the beginning of 2017 we had 180 and added 44 during 2017 to bring us to 224, and then lost 36, so down to 188. In 2018 we added 30 to bring us up to 218 memberships now. Susan asked those members who did not renew, why. She didn’t get any specific reasons why they quit, so that must be good.
Les said we will send the Newcomers brochure to realtors in the area to increase membership.
Membership reported one visitor and three new members: Rick Baikewicz from Massachusetts, Jeanne and Greg Zshaechner from Albuquerque, and Ron and Gayle Huddleston from GJ
Linda Ash reported for “We Care” that she sent out cards to past member Jim Reisigner whose wife Margaret passed away, to Earle Mullen’s family upon his passing, to Tina Grodt, who has entered hospice care, and to Joyce Olson, who had shoulder surgery.
Carolyn White is updating the membership directory and will send out the digital version before the printed copies are made.
Jim Hughes reported the webpage is doing fine. The wine tasting has 28 members signed up for the April 13 Chez Lena lunch with six selections of wine.
Doug Grodt reported on the April 18 plant walk at 10 am, rain or shine. He has three openings. Lunch at Aztecas Restaurant afterward. For the hiking group for Thursday, April 12, the hike is more difficult. They are meeting in Clifton in Coronado shopping center at 8:45 am and carpooling to Grand Mesa to see Indian petroglyphs.
The Lunch and Tour group on May 16 will meet at Community Hospital in Legacy Rooms 1 & 2. The coroner will be talking. Lunch will be at Ginger afterword.
Details for the Armchair Travelers April 16 presentation on safari in South Africa are in the newsletter. Library opens up for seating at 6 pm. Presentation is at 6:30 pm.
I.P. Potyondy gave an update on the June 20 tour of the Ute potable water purification plant. It will require background checks, so beware they will ask for your Social Security number, date of birth and full name. $6.00 per person for processing. No bags, purses, phones of any kind will be allowed during the tour. Only ten cars will be allowed inside the gate, so we will carpool from a restaurant in Palisade. He will update us later on that location.
Plane Crazy will meet Saturday, April 14, at the airport. There will be a WWII plane, and we might be able to wing walk and see the cockpit.
Lina Palomo mentioned Senior Theatre’s play on June 16 at 2 and 7 pm at the Robinson Theatre. She had tickets for $10.
Carol Todd has horse manure for anyone needing it for gardens. She is at 21 and I Rd.
Lots of wonderful donations were given for the raffle. Thank you!
We heard of a local horseshoe club for all ages and skill levels. You play against your own ability. Call Al Baumgartner at 314-4694 for more information.
Our speaker was Dr. Bjorn Irion of from Community Hospital and Western Orthopedics. He presented great information on prevention, symptoms and treatment of blood clots that often occur during travel.
Next month’s speaker will be from RSVP and SHIP with information on Medicare.
Wayne McCalla urged members to hear the special concert by the Western Colorado Chorale to honor Monte Atkinson, expert on chorale studies at CMU, on his retirement. It will be at the Robinson Theatre on May 4 and 5. Wayne is working on a trip to Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases in Colorado Springs. Schriever controls the worldwide GPS system. He will give us more information later. He’s also working on a Jeep trip to Ouray in August or September. These have always been popular.
Treasurer Susan Norton reported $6,519.08 in our money market and $6,203.00 in our checking account. She gave a membership rundown. We lose about 20% every year. At the beginning of 2017 we had 180 and added 44 during 2017 to bring us to 224, and then lost 36, so down to 188. In 2018 we added 30 to bring us up to 218 memberships now. Susan asked those members who did not renew, why. She didn’t get any specific reasons why they quit, so that must be good.
Les said we will send the Newcomers brochure to realtors in the area to increase membership.
Membership reported one visitor and three new members: Rick Baikewicz from Massachusetts, Jeanne and Greg Zshaechner from Albuquerque, and Ron and Gayle Huddleston from GJ
Linda Ash reported for “We Care” that she sent out cards to past member Jim Reisigner whose wife Margaret passed away, to Earle Mullen’s family upon his passing, to Tina Grodt, who has entered hospice care, and to Joyce Olson, who had shoulder surgery.
Carolyn White is updating the membership directory and will send out the digital version before the printed copies are made.
Jim Hughes reported the webpage is doing fine. The wine tasting has 28 members signed up for the April 13 Chez Lena lunch with six selections of wine.
Doug Grodt reported on the April 18 plant walk at 10 am, rain or shine. He has three openings. Lunch at Aztecas Restaurant afterward. For the hiking group for Thursday, April 12, the hike is more difficult. They are meeting in Clifton in Coronado shopping center at 8:45 am and carpooling to Grand Mesa to see Indian petroglyphs.
The Lunch and Tour group on May 16 will meet at Community Hospital in Legacy Rooms 1 & 2. The coroner will be talking. Lunch will be at Ginger afterword.
Details for the Armchair Travelers April 16 presentation on safari in South Africa are in the newsletter. Library opens up for seating at 6 pm. Presentation is at 6:30 pm.
I.P. Potyondy gave an update on the June 20 tour of the Ute potable water purification plant. It will require background checks, so beware they will ask for your Social Security number, date of birth and full name. $6.00 per person for processing. No bags, purses, phones of any kind will be allowed during the tour. Only ten cars will be allowed inside the gate, so we will carpool from a restaurant in Palisade. He will update us later on that location.
Plane Crazy will meet Saturday, April 14, at the airport. There will be a WWII plane, and we might be able to wing walk and see the cockpit.
Lina Palomo mentioned Senior Theatre’s play on June 16 at 2 and 7 pm at the Robinson Theatre. She had tickets for $10.
Carol Todd has horse manure for anyone needing it for gardens. She is at 21 and I Rd.
Lots of wonderful donations were given for the raffle. Thank you!
We heard of a local horseshoe club for all ages and skill levels. You play against your own ability. Call Al Baumgartner at 314-4694 for more information.
Our speaker was Dr. Bjorn Irion of from Community Hospital and Western Orthopedics. He presented great information on prevention, symptoms and treatment of blood clots that often occur during travel.
Next month’s speaker will be from RSVP and SHIP with information on Medicare.
Wayne McCalla urged members to hear the special concert by the Western Colorado Chorale to honor Monte Atkinson, expert on chorale studies at CMU, on his retirement. It will be at the Robinson Theatre on May 4 and 5. Wayne is working on a trip to Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases in Colorado Springs. Schriever controls the worldwide GPS system. He will give us more information later. He’s also working on a Jeep trip to Ouray in August or September. These have always been popular.
March 2018 Minutes
03/14/2018
President Les Slowik called the meeting to order at 10 am.
The February meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are a little more than last month’s $6,517.55 for the money market and the checking account at $6,278.27. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported one visitor.
Linda Ash sent two cards this month. Ruth Trowbridge had knee surgery, and I.P. Potyondy’s mother passed away.
Jim Hughes would like activity group leaders to provide activity overviews to incorporate on the website.
Carolyn White reported that the membership directories will be out next month.
I.P. and Martha Potyondy would like to remind everyone that if you are not able to attend a tour to notify the tour contact. March tour will be to the Daily Sentinel on the 21st. Sign up for each tour is at the prior month’s meeting. See the newsletter for more information.
Armchair Travelers – Janice Sheppard noted that all Armchair Travelers events are at the Main Library and doors open at 6 pm. On Monday, March 19, Ken Mabry will tour Austria. Next month we will go on a safari to South Africa on April 16.
Plane Crazy’s next meeting will cover Aerobatics 101 with D.J. Molny at the Aviation Heritage Museum.
The wine tasting group is having a wine tasting at Chez Lena at WCCC on April 13.
You can get your permanent name tags for $8.50. See Alberta Husch.
The hiking group is hiking again instead of snowshoeing.
New Business
Bob Noble asked the attendees whether they would like another pig roast or barbeque for the Labor Day Monday event this year. All agreed to the barbeque.
The proposed slate of 2018 board members was voted and passed unanimously. President, Les Slowik; 1st VP, Katie Sullivan; 2nd VP, Wayne McCalla; Treasurer, Susan Norton; Secretary, Suzan Fournier. Thank you to Bob Noble for his six years on the board!
Les will arrange for participation again this year in the July 4th parade.
Announcements
Toni Austin is selling tickets to a Derby Day tea hosted by her chapter of the P.E.O. on May 5.
Guest Speaker
Brigitta Sundermann from Western Colorado Community College shared information about its community outreach to inform people about what WCCC has to offer. Her number is 255-2700 for information about their student programs, Golden Scholar program, scholarship opportunities, and much more.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Meeting adjourned at 10:57 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, Secretary
February, 2018 Minutes
02/14/2018
President Les Slowik called the meeting to order at 9:56 am.
The January meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,517.55 and checking account $5,655.50. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation. Susan has the end-of-year report. Contact her if you are interested in having a copy.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported four new members Carol and Ron Biocik (Castle Rock), Mark Carroll (Brighton), and John McCarney (Evergreen).
We Care report from Linda Ash – four cards were sent this month. Tom Rowland, surgery; Cindy Duta, broken leg; Donna Reed, surgery; and Joyce Blaine, passed, sympathy card to family.
Webmaster Report – Jim Hughes would like activity group leaders to provide activity overviews to incorporate on the website.
There is no newsletter update this month.
Tours – I.P. and Martha Potyondy would like to remind everyone that if you are not able to attend a tour to notify the tour contact. The Feb. 21 tour of Western Metals Recycling is full. The March tour scheduled for CMU Extension Farm has been postponed. The new March tour will be to the Daily Sentinel on March 21. Sign-up for each tour is at the prior month’s meeting.
Armchair – Please remember that there is limited seating (appx 100 seats) for these events.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Old Business:
Bob Noble reported that starting in March, Thursday happy hours will be at The Warehouse in a private area on the 1st Thursday and at Doubletree on the 3rd Thursday. Please wear your nametag to the happy hour.
New Business:
Active Seniors Day at the Library will be on March 17 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Election of officers will be at the March meeting.
Any interest in murder mystery theater? Any interest in Compression Only CPR training?
Guest Speaker:
John McConnell spoke about the new CMU Eureka! John McConnell Science Museum, which has its grand opening on March 12. Go to eurekasciencemuseum.org for information.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 am.
January, 2018 Minutes
01/10/2018
President Les Slowik called the meeting to order at 10 am
Bob Noble gave the treasurer’s report: $2,947 in our checking account and $6,518 in our money market account. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Les recognized the coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported three new members: Dan and D.J. Clancy and Sylvia Knight. We also had five visitors.
Linda Ash said she sent We Care cards to Jan Burch and Jim DuBois this month.
For upcoming Lunch and Tours, Doug Grodt has a waiting list for next week’s visit to Carlson Memorials. Kay Klausmeier is heading up a visit to Western Metals Recycling next month.
Janice Shepherd reminded us that next month’s Armchair Travelers will be on the 2nd Monday, not the 3rd. Bob Noble will present a program on Cuba then.
The raffle was held with prizes donated by members.
January birthdays were recognized.
New Business:
Our holiday party needed a very small subsidy, unlike our pig roast. Because prices for a whole roast pig continue to rise, Les raised the possibility of serving barbeque instead. More committee members are needed to help Katie Sullivan and Ken Alevy, who have done the planning most recently.
The Art Center is now offering a free six-month membership to anyone who is new in the Grand Valley, “new” defined as the past twelve months. Anyone interested should see Carolyn White or any other Art Center Guild member.
Guest Speaker Stuart Gardner gave an interesting overview of the Grand Junction Senior Theatre. In its 23rd year, it will offer “The Affairs at Meddler’s Top,” an “interactive murder mystery spoof,” on June 15 and 16 at CMU. In addition to actors, the group offers plenty of other opportunities to work together on a show: serving on the board; costume, props and stage design; publicity; concessions; and more. He may be contacted by gjseniortheatre@gmail.com for more information.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.
Bob Noble gave the treasurer’s report: $2,947 in our checking account and $6,518 in our money market account. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Les recognized the coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported three new members: Dan and D.J. Clancy and Sylvia Knight. We also had five visitors.
Linda Ash said she sent We Care cards to Jan Burch and Jim DuBois this month.
For upcoming Lunch and Tours, Doug Grodt has a waiting list for next week’s visit to Carlson Memorials. Kay Klausmeier is heading up a visit to Western Metals Recycling next month.
Janice Shepherd reminded us that next month’s Armchair Travelers will be on the 2nd Monday, not the 3rd. Bob Noble will present a program on Cuba then.
The raffle was held with prizes donated by members.
January birthdays were recognized.
New Business:
Our holiday party needed a very small subsidy, unlike our pig roast. Because prices for a whole roast pig continue to rise, Les raised the possibility of serving barbeque instead. More committee members are needed to help Katie Sullivan and Ken Alevy, who have done the planning most recently.
The Art Center is now offering a free six-month membership to anyone who is new in the Grand Valley, “new” defined as the past twelve months. Anyone interested should see Carolyn White or any other Art Center Guild member.
Guest Speaker Stuart Gardner gave an interesting overview of the Grand Junction Senior Theatre. In its 23rd year, it will offer “The Affairs at Meddler’s Top,” an “interactive murder mystery spoof,” on June 15 and 16 at CMU. In addition to actors, the group offers plenty of other opportunities to work together on a show: serving on the board; costume, props and stage design; publicity; concessions; and more. He may be contacted by gjseniortheatre@gmail.com for more information.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.
December, 2017 Minutes
12/13/2017
The meeting called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The November meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,517.03 and checking account $3,856.64. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported three new members: Jim and Terry Hargis and Janis Myers.
We Care report from Linda Ash was eight cards sent this month.
There is no newsletter update this month. There is no website update this month.
I.P. and Martha Potyondy would like to remind everyone that if you are not able to attend a tour to notify the tour contact. The 2018 tours are listed in the December 2017 newsletter. You cannot sign up in advance. Each month you can sign up for the next month’s tour. (i.e., sign up in December for January, January for February, etc.) The January tour is already full. There is no December tour.
Janice Shepherd announced that Nancy Channell has volunteered to organize the events for next year. The December event on Dec. 18 is “Classic Hikes in Glacier’s High Country.” See the newsletter for upcoming events. Please remember that there is limited seating (approx.. 100 seats) for these events.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
December birthdays were recognized.
Old Business:
A New Year’s Eve Potluck will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Dec. 31 from 5 pm until 8 pm. The cost is $5.00 and a dish to feed 8 people to share. Last day to sign up for the event is Dec. 20. The club will provide a main dish. Appetizers, side dishes, deserts, etc. are requested. This is also a BYOB event.
New Business:
Joan Robinson thanked everyone who provided gifts for the Salvation Army Giving Tree.
Is there any interest in starting up a member driven computer club? Contact Les.
Guest Speaker:
Scott Beilfuss from Solstice (formerly The Atrium) spoke about different levels of senior care in our area and what Solstice can provide.
Meeting adjourned at 11 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, secretary
The November meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,517.03 and checking account $3,856.64. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee.
Membership reported three new members: Jim and Terry Hargis and Janis Myers.
We Care report from Linda Ash was eight cards sent this month.
There is no newsletter update this month. There is no website update this month.
I.P. and Martha Potyondy would like to remind everyone that if you are not able to attend a tour to notify the tour contact. The 2018 tours are listed in the December 2017 newsletter. You cannot sign up in advance. Each month you can sign up for the next month’s tour. (i.e., sign up in December for January, January for February, etc.) The January tour is already full. There is no December tour.
Janice Shepherd announced that Nancy Channell has volunteered to organize the events for next year. The December event on Dec. 18 is “Classic Hikes in Glacier’s High Country.” See the newsletter for upcoming events. Please remember that there is limited seating (approx.. 100 seats) for these events.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
December birthdays were recognized.
Old Business:
A New Year’s Eve Potluck will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Dec. 31 from 5 pm until 8 pm. The cost is $5.00 and a dish to feed 8 people to share. Last day to sign up for the event is Dec. 20. The club will provide a main dish. Appetizers, side dishes, deserts, etc. are requested. This is also a BYOB event.
New Business:
Joan Robinson thanked everyone who provided gifts for the Salvation Army Giving Tree.
Is there any interest in starting up a member driven computer club? Contact Les.
Guest Speaker:
Scott Beilfuss from Solstice (formerly The Atrium) spoke about different levels of senior care in our area and what Solstice can provide.
Meeting adjourned at 11 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, secretary
November, 2017 Minutes
11/8/2017
The meeting called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The October meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reported balances of $2,602.69 in our checking account and $6,516.40 in our money market account. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Because expenses for our monthly coffees have risen so much in the past year, from $374 in 2016 to $864 to date this year, Susan wanted membership to be aware that as the quality and quantity of pasties baked by
Tizza Chace have increased it has come at a cost. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the additional money is well spent and to continue as we have been. We appreciate Tizza’s efforts.
Ethel Oatman reported we have several new members and guests attending today. Monica Kostron, Becky Chesnut and Bob Handford, John and Sandy McCarty, Roger and Lucille Miller and Jack and Kathy Wheeler are new members. Guests were Sherri Grona, Lynda Stahl and Kathy Valvoda. Kathy joined after the meeting.
Linda Ash sent cards to Jim Burch, who was hospitalized for a while, and to the family of former member Pamela Snider, who died Oct. 21. As the We Care person, Linda asks that members let her know of anyone who has been ill or has suffered a loss.
Carolyn White said that Donna Gabriel will now handle mailing out the printed version of the newsletter. She expects the December issue will be a bit late because of travel plans.
We didn’t get a website update because Jim and Pam Hughes are still travelling.
Nancy Channell said next week’s Lunch and Tour at Chez Lena is full with a waiting list of thirteen. She reiterated the need to notify the tour contact if you cannot attend so that others may take your place. There will be no Lunch and Tour in December. I.P. Potyondy then gave a summary of tours in 2018. The newsletter will include details on all of them.
Because the restaurant at Redlands Mesa won’t be open some winter months and Tiara Rada’s grill has also switched to winter hours, Bob Noble will find another venue for our third Thursday happy hour this month.
Money was collected for our two parties in December: For the holiday party buffet the organizers ask that we indicate an entrée choice now and honor that when we load our plates. Ann Repka said she’d host a create-acenterpiece get-together if more centerpieces are needed. We’ll also need volunteers at the coffee station and table captains for clearing tables at the end of the evening.
Joy Bush has 22 people signed up now for the New Year’s Eve party. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 20,
The October meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reported balances of $2,602.69 in our checking account and $6,516.40 in our money market account. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Because expenses for our monthly coffees have risen so much in the past year, from $374 in 2016 to $864 to date this year, Susan wanted membership to be aware that as the quality and quantity of pasties baked by
Tizza Chace have increased it has come at a cost. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the additional money is well spent and to continue as we have been. We appreciate Tizza’s efforts.
Ethel Oatman reported we have several new members and guests attending today. Monica Kostron, Becky Chesnut and Bob Handford, John and Sandy McCarty, Roger and Lucille Miller and Jack and Kathy Wheeler are new members. Guests were Sherri Grona, Lynda Stahl and Kathy Valvoda. Kathy joined after the meeting.
Linda Ash sent cards to Jim Burch, who was hospitalized for a while, and to the family of former member Pamela Snider, who died Oct. 21. As the We Care person, Linda asks that members let her know of anyone who has been ill or has suffered a loss.
Carolyn White said that Donna Gabriel will now handle mailing out the printed version of the newsletter. She expects the December issue will be a bit late because of travel plans.
We didn’t get a website update because Jim and Pam Hughes are still travelling.
Nancy Channell said next week’s Lunch and Tour at Chez Lena is full with a waiting list of thirteen. She reiterated the need to notify the tour contact if you cannot attend so that others may take your place. There will be no Lunch and Tour in December. I.P. Potyondy then gave a summary of tours in 2018. The newsletter will include details on all of them.
Because the restaurant at Redlands Mesa won’t be open some winter months and Tiara Rada’s grill has also switched to winter hours, Bob Noble will find another venue for our third Thursday happy hour this month.
Money was collected for our two parties in December: For the holiday party buffet the organizers ask that we indicate an entrée choice now and honor that when we load our plates. Ann Repka said she’d host a create-acenterpiece get-together if more centerpieces are needed. We’ll also need volunteers at the coffee station and table captains for clearing tables at the end of the evening.
Joy Bush has 22 people signed up now for the New Year’s Eve party. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 20,
October 2017 Minutes
10/11/2017
The meeting called to order at 10:02 am by Bob Noble.
The September meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515.92 and checking account $2,475.93. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Bob recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Sandy and Dave French, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take home.
Ethel Oatman reported we have three guests, Melanie Gallagos and Robert and Lara Himber. We have eight new members registered. She also welcomed eight new members Steve and Jo Ann Wacker, Bob and Eva Delone, Mike and Letty Ellinger, Lorene Vashus and Jan Stark.
Linda Ash reported that no cards were sent this month.
Carolyn White reported that the new directory was distributed this week. Also that the website will have a new page for travel information providing club member contacts for specific information. However, we need to now supply her with a list of resources and the contacts.
Webmasters Jim and Pam Hughes reported that there were some small changes to our site.
I.P. and Martha Potyondy provided updates on the October and November Lunch and Tours. Both tours are currently full. Please notify them if you cannot make a tour as planned. Nancy Channell can be notified at (970) 314-7102 before the event and on the day of the event please contact Martha via her cell at (713) 409-6064. The October tour is next Wednesday, the 18th, meeting at St. Mary’s Hospital main lobby at 10 am for a tour of the heliport and lunch at the Ale House afterward. The November tour will be Nov. 15 at Western Community College, meeting at 10:30 am at Chez Lena on campus.
Armchair Travelers is back. Janice Shepherd announced the October event will be Monday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 pm at the Main Library. The topic will be the Best of Colorado Wilderness. Events are now scheduled through the year. Nancy Channell has volunteered to organize the events for next year. Please remember that there is limited seating (approximately 100 seats) for these events.
Douglas Grodt announced that they have listened to the club members and are now scheduling longer hikes. The next hiking event on Oct. 12 will be to Dominguez Canyon and will be a 4 – 4 ½ hour hike. The meeting place will be at the Orchard Mesa City Market at 8:45 am.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
October birthdays were recognized
The September meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515.92 and checking account $2,475.93. Motion received and seconded to accept the report passed by acclamation.
Bob recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Sandy and Dave French, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take home.
Ethel Oatman reported we have three guests, Melanie Gallagos and Robert and Lara Himber. We have eight new members registered. She also welcomed eight new members Steve and Jo Ann Wacker, Bob and Eva Delone, Mike and Letty Ellinger, Lorene Vashus and Jan Stark.
Linda Ash reported that no cards were sent this month.
Carolyn White reported that the new directory was distributed this week. Also that the website will have a new page for travel information providing club member contacts for specific information. However, we need to now supply her with a list of resources and the contacts.
Webmasters Jim and Pam Hughes reported that there were some small changes to our site.
I.P. and Martha Potyondy provided updates on the October and November Lunch and Tours. Both tours are currently full. Please notify them if you cannot make a tour as planned. Nancy Channell can be notified at (970) 314-7102 before the event and on the day of the event please contact Martha via her cell at (713) 409-6064. The October tour is next Wednesday, the 18th, meeting at St. Mary’s Hospital main lobby at 10 am for a tour of the heliport and lunch at the Ale House afterward. The November tour will be Nov. 15 at Western Community College, meeting at 10:30 am at Chez Lena on campus.
Armchair Travelers is back. Janice Shepherd announced the October event will be Monday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 pm at the Main Library. The topic will be the Best of Colorado Wilderness. Events are now scheduled through the year. Nancy Channell has volunteered to organize the events for next year. Please remember that there is limited seating (approximately 100 seats) for these events.
Douglas Grodt announced that they have listened to the club members and are now scheduling longer hikes. The next hiking event on Oct. 12 will be to Dominguez Canyon and will be a 4 – 4 ½ hour hike. The meeting place will be at the Orchard Mesa City Market at 8:45 am.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
October birthdays were recognized
September, 2017 Minutes
9/13/2017
Minutes – September 13, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The August meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515.40 and checking account $3,411.04.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take home.
Ethel Oatman reported we have four guests, Lucille and Roger Miller, originally from Doylestown, PA, and Kathleen and David Gissing of Bailey, CO.
Linda Ash received a thank you note from Peggy Pretti that she read to the attendees. She noted that she sent a get well card to Tina Grodt.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
September birthdays were recognized.
Old Business:
The pig roast was a success with 71 participants. All had a great time.
Last month Susan Hanson spoke about sessions for teachers to address the problem of suicides in our schools and asked if the club would support a financial contribution of $200 for snacks. There was discussion regarding making this group a charitable organization. A motion was made, seconded and passed by a show of hands to donate $200 to the cause.
New Business:
We discussed the potential for a New Year’s Eve potluck Send your ideas to Les.
Club brochures will be reprinted for distribution to realtors, etc.
The Lunch and Tour team would like your ideas for 2018 tours.
Guest speaker Kristin Lynch from the Western Colorado Community Foundation presented a short slideshow highlighting the projects that are funded.
Events:
Lunch and Tour:
9/22 – CAPCO, 10 am – Full 10/18 – St Mary’s Heliport, 10 am 11/15 – Chez Lena, Western Community College Culinary School
The Plane Crazy group is having a field trip on Tuesday Sept. 19, to the Olathe Crop Dusting airfield and airplanes. Contact Ernie Stech or Yvonne Spaulding at 314-2275 or ernie1933@gmail.com
The hiking group is going to the Skyway area to view the colors on Sept. 21.
Future Events to keep in mind:
Holiday Dinner and Party is slated for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 from 5 - 8 pm with dinner served at 6:00pm. The event will be held at Redlands Community Center [This has since been changed.] Next Newcomers meeting guest speaker is from Marillac.
Meeting adjourned at 11:03 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The August meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515.40 and checking account $3,411.04.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take home.
Ethel Oatman reported we have four guests, Lucille and Roger Miller, originally from Doylestown, PA, and Kathleen and David Gissing of Bailey, CO.
Linda Ash received a thank you note from Peggy Pretti that she read to the attendees. She noted that she sent a get well card to Tina Grodt.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
September birthdays were recognized.
Old Business:
The pig roast was a success with 71 participants. All had a great time.
Last month Susan Hanson spoke about sessions for teachers to address the problem of suicides in our schools and asked if the club would support a financial contribution of $200 for snacks. There was discussion regarding making this group a charitable organization. A motion was made, seconded and passed by a show of hands to donate $200 to the cause.
New Business:
We discussed the potential for a New Year’s Eve potluck Send your ideas to Les.
Club brochures will be reprinted for distribution to realtors, etc.
The Lunch and Tour team would like your ideas for 2018 tours.
Guest speaker Kristin Lynch from the Western Colorado Community Foundation presented a short slideshow highlighting the projects that are funded.
Events:
Lunch and Tour:
9/22 – CAPCO, 10 am – Full 10/18 – St Mary’s Heliport, 10 am 11/15 – Chez Lena, Western Community College Culinary School
The Plane Crazy group is having a field trip on Tuesday Sept. 19, to the Olathe Crop Dusting airfield and airplanes. Contact Ernie Stech or Yvonne Spaulding at 314-2275 or ernie1933@gmail.com
The hiking group is going to the Skyway area to view the colors on Sept. 21.
Future Events to keep in mind:
Holiday Dinner and Party is slated for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 from 5 - 8 pm with dinner served at 6:00pm. The event will be held at Redlands Community Center [This has since been changed.] Next Newcomers meeting guest speaker is from Marillac.
Meeting adjourned at 11:03 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, Secretary
July, 2017 Minutes
7/9/2017
The meeting called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik. To recognize the recent passing of three members—Dennis Pretti, Pam Lochrie and Howard Oatman—Les called for a moment of silence.
The July meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515 and checking account $4,170.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take-home.
We had several new members joining us today: Jim and Madge DuBois, Betty Jacobson, Lina Paloma, Steve and Donna Reed, and John and Karen Sinclair.
Linda Ash sent a card to Reid Worlton, who is recovering from surgery, in addition to sympathy cards to the families of Dennis, Pam and Howard.
Janice Shepherd still needs presenters for Armchair Travelers. She will retire as the organizer after this year and needs someone to work with the Central Library to continue this very popular program.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will put on a drone demonstration for our Plane Crazy people on Aug. 15 at 4 pm at Canyon View Park.
The August Lunch and tour of the police department and 911 call center is full. The September tour will be on a Friday, Sept. 22, and will be limited to 20. In October we will tour St. Mary’s Care Flight Heliport. November will be a special lunch at Chez Lena. The cost is expected to be between $15 and $25, and the restaurant will be able to accommodate up to 40 diners. Members are reminded that if they sign up for a tour and are not able to attend, as a matter of common courtesy and to allow for stand-byers, to let the organizers know.
Janet Johnson reminded us that Dinner Club will resume in September and new members are welcome.
Interest in bumper stickers was lackluster, and this project will not be pursued now.
Katie Sullivan still needs volunteers for set-up and clean-up at the pig roast. Reservations and payment are needed by Aug. 25. So far 35 have signed up. We were reminded that discreet alcohol consumption is ok, but no glass containers are allowed in the park.
Les said the Redland Community Center is a possible location for a holiday party. He’s looking for volunteers to help organize it.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Those with August birthdays were recognized.
We had two speakers from District 51 to discuss the November bond and mill levy proposal. Because county employees by law cannot push for this legislation, Emily Shockley and Angela Christensen were constrained in what they could say freely, Basically, they said the $110 million would address a “tsunami of needs,” including specific items for each school, and allow for five additional school days (we’re now 15 days short of the national average.) The website citizensforsd51.com/has detailed information on how the money will be spent.
Other Business
Susan Hanson introduced Adie Tilford, a concerned Grand Junction parent who is organizing an eight-week program for high school teachers that will deal with teenage suicide, communication and successful teaching techniques. To let the teachers know the community supports them she would like organizations to either fund or provide snacks for these sessions. Susan proposed that we consider a donation of $200-$300. This will be taken up at a later meeting.
Copies of Senior Blue Book are available to take home.
Susan urged anyone who is an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of its Smile program. When you use smile.amazon.com/ instead of just amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase costs to a charity of your choice.
The final Music in the Grapevines concert put on by the Art Center Guild will be this coming Tuesday.
Meeting adjourned at 11.04 am.
The July meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,515 and checking account $4,170.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take-home.
We had several new members joining us today: Jim and Madge DuBois, Betty Jacobson, Lina Paloma, Steve and Donna Reed, and John and Karen Sinclair.
Linda Ash sent a card to Reid Worlton, who is recovering from surgery, in addition to sympathy cards to the families of Dennis, Pam and Howard.
Janice Shepherd still needs presenters for Armchair Travelers. She will retire as the organizer after this year and needs someone to work with the Central Library to continue this very popular program.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will put on a drone demonstration for our Plane Crazy people on Aug. 15 at 4 pm at Canyon View Park.
The August Lunch and tour of the police department and 911 call center is full. The September tour will be on a Friday, Sept. 22, and will be limited to 20. In October we will tour St. Mary’s Care Flight Heliport. November will be a special lunch at Chez Lena. The cost is expected to be between $15 and $25, and the restaurant will be able to accommodate up to 40 diners. Members are reminded that if they sign up for a tour and are not able to attend, as a matter of common courtesy and to allow for stand-byers, to let the organizers know.
Janet Johnson reminded us that Dinner Club will resume in September and new members are welcome.
Interest in bumper stickers was lackluster, and this project will not be pursued now.
Katie Sullivan still needs volunteers for set-up and clean-up at the pig roast. Reservations and payment are needed by Aug. 25. So far 35 have signed up. We were reminded that discreet alcohol consumption is ok, but no glass containers are allowed in the park.
Les said the Redland Community Center is a possible location for a holiday party. He’s looking for volunteers to help organize it.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Those with August birthdays were recognized.
We had two speakers from District 51 to discuss the November bond and mill levy proposal. Because county employees by law cannot push for this legislation, Emily Shockley and Angela Christensen were constrained in what they could say freely, Basically, they said the $110 million would address a “tsunami of needs,” including specific items for each school, and allow for five additional school days (we’re now 15 days short of the national average.) The website citizensforsd51.com/has detailed information on how the money will be spent.
Other Business
Susan Hanson introduced Adie Tilford, a concerned Grand Junction parent who is organizing an eight-week program for high school teachers that will deal with teenage suicide, communication and successful teaching techniques. To let the teachers know the community supports them she would like organizations to either fund or provide snacks for these sessions. Susan proposed that we consider a donation of $200-$300. This will be taken up at a later meeting.
Copies of Senior Blue Book are available to take home.
Susan urged anyone who is an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of its Smile program. When you use smile.amazon.com/ instead of just amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase costs to a charity of your choice.
The final Music in the Grapevines concert put on by the Art Center Guild will be this coming Tuesday.
Meeting adjourned at 11.04 am.
June, 2017 Minutes
6/14/2017
The meeting called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The May meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,576 and checking account $4,237.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take-home.
Ethel Oatman reported we had two guests attending the meeting – Barbara White and Betty Jacobson. We have three new members – Doug Van Etten, residing in Fruita; and Leah Rezin and Jeff Midgley, most recently from Iowa, now residing in Grand Junction.
Linda Ash reported she sent sympathy cards to Cindy Brown and Alison Regan.
Guest speaker was Orilee Witte from the Colorado Welcome Center speaking about the activities of the center and recruiting volunteers.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Remember that we are combining the June and July information into one newsletter.
New Business
Music in the Grapevines at Two Rivers Winery has restarted.
We will have a booth at the downtown farmers market as a way to advertise our group.
We will also be marching in the 4th of July parade this year. Come with your RED, WHITE, and BLUE –iest to celebrate our nation.
We are still looking for suggestions for a new logo. Contact Les Slowik for information.
Grey Gourmet needs volunteers, both regular and substitute members. Contact Grey Gourmet for more information.
Events
Lunch and Tour – I.P. Potyondy said the June tour will be on June at the Persigo wastewater facility. Always check the Club Activities section for details.
Plane Crazy will visit the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the airport June 20. Contact Yvonne Spaulding for future events and meeting schedules.
Doug Grodt announced we will have a plant walk on July 26 on the Grand Mesa.
An additional day-trip will be to Dinosaur National Monument with lunch at Echo Park. See the calendar for details of future events.
There was an announcement regarding a possible new camping group with overnight trips. Look for more to come on this.
Janice Shepherd announced the need for Armchair Travelers presenters. Contact Janice for more information
The May meeting minutes were approved by acclamation as published in the newsletter.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,576 and checking account $4,237.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies. Please note that if there are any leftovers, baggies are available for take-home.
Ethel Oatman reported we had two guests attending the meeting – Barbara White and Betty Jacobson. We have three new members – Doug Van Etten, residing in Fruita; and Leah Rezin and Jeff Midgley, most recently from Iowa, now residing in Grand Junction.
Linda Ash reported she sent sympathy cards to Cindy Brown and Alison Regan.
Guest speaker was Orilee Witte from the Colorado Welcome Center speaking about the activities of the center and recruiting volunteers.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Thank you to those who contributed to the prizes!
Remember that we are combining the June and July information into one newsletter.
New Business
Music in the Grapevines at Two Rivers Winery has restarted.
We will have a booth at the downtown farmers market as a way to advertise our group.
We will also be marching in the 4th of July parade this year. Come with your RED, WHITE, and BLUE –iest to celebrate our nation.
We are still looking for suggestions for a new logo. Contact Les Slowik for information.
Grey Gourmet needs volunteers, both regular and substitute members. Contact Grey Gourmet for more information.
Events
Lunch and Tour – I.P. Potyondy said the June tour will be on June at the Persigo wastewater facility. Always check the Club Activities section for details.
Plane Crazy will visit the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the airport June 20. Contact Yvonne Spaulding for future events and meeting schedules.
Doug Grodt announced we will have a plant walk on July 26 on the Grand Mesa.
An additional day-trip will be to Dinosaur National Monument with lunch at Echo Park. See the calendar for details of future events.
There was an announcement regarding a possible new camping group with overnight trips. Look for more to come on this.
Janice Shepherd announced the need for Armchair Travelers presenters. Contact Janice for more information
May, 2017 Minutes
5/10/2017
The meeting was called to order at 10 am by President Les Slowik.
The April meeting minutes as published in the newsletter were approved by
acclamation.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,513.17 and checking account $4,911.14. The report was approved by acclamation. Les noted that there has been a concern about the amount of money we have in our accounts. We will address this in the fall.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies, and Les for making the coffee.
Ernestine Campbell reported we had four guests attending the meeting: Ralph and Donna Gabriel from Illinois, Leah Rezin from Wisconsin, and Jeff Midaby from Louisiana. We have a new member; Nancy Needam joined this week. Welcome, Nancy!
Linda Ash reported that a get well card was sent to Wayne Westerson on April 13 and he was doing well.
Guest speaker was Sue Palmer from the Friendship Force, a non-profit with the mission to promote global understanding across people through travel and home hosting both domestic and international visitors. To join the group costs $35/year. More information can be found at www.thefriendshipforce.org.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Les noted that we are looking at ways to speed up the raffle. If you have suggestions, get them to him.
Carolyn White reported that she would be combining the June and July information into one newsletter.
Our webmasters, Jim and Pam Hughes, are considering not posting all the events each month. Please provide event pictures to them to include in the newsletter.
Events:
Lunch and Tour – I.P. Potyondy said the May tour is of the Mesa County Landfill with lunch at Las Marias afterward. The June tour is scheduled on the 21st. See the Club Activities section for details.
Wayne McCalla has scheduled a day trip to Dinosaur National Monument for Thursday, May 25, meeting at the Fruita Welcome Center at 8 am. We will carpool and travel through the park by car with two short hikes along the way.
Janet Johnson provided information regarding the Highline Lake clean-up on May 15.
Dennis Pretti announced the wine tasting is scheduled for Thursday, May 25, from 3-5 pm, tasting Spanish and Portuguese wines and tapas.
Doug Grodt announced the hiking group’s next hike at Devil’s Canyon in McInnis NCA. Meet at the Fruita Welcome Center. He is also planning a wildflower hike on the Grand Mesa in July. See the calendar for details.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, Secretary
The April meeting minutes as published in the newsletter were approved by
acclamation.
Susan Norton reviewed the treasurer’s report. Balances are money market account $6,513.17 and checking account $4,911.14. The report was approved by acclamation. Les noted that there has been a concern about the amount of money we have in our accounts. We will address this in the fall.
Les recognized the delicious coffee and snacks provided by the coffee committee. Thank you, Tizza Chace, for the goodies, and Les for making the coffee.
Ernestine Campbell reported we had four guests attending the meeting: Ralph and Donna Gabriel from Illinois, Leah Rezin from Wisconsin, and Jeff Midaby from Louisiana. We have a new member; Nancy Needam joined this week. Welcome, Nancy!
Linda Ash reported that a get well card was sent to Wayne Westerson on April 13 and he was doing well.
Guest speaker was Sue Palmer from the Friendship Force, a non-profit with the mission to promote global understanding across people through travel and home hosting both domestic and international visitors. To join the group costs $35/year. More information can be found at www.thefriendshipforce.org.
The raffle was held with several nice donated prizes. Winners were all pleased with their winnings. Les noted that we are looking at ways to speed up the raffle. If you have suggestions, get them to him.
Carolyn White reported that she would be combining the June and July information into one newsletter.
Our webmasters, Jim and Pam Hughes, are considering not posting all the events each month. Please provide event pictures to them to include in the newsletter.
Events:
Lunch and Tour – I.P. Potyondy said the May tour is of the Mesa County Landfill with lunch at Las Marias afterward. The June tour is scheduled on the 21st. See the Club Activities section for details.
Wayne McCalla has scheduled a day trip to Dinosaur National Monument for Thursday, May 25, meeting at the Fruita Welcome Center at 8 am. We will carpool and travel through the park by car with two short hikes along the way.
Janet Johnson provided information regarding the Highline Lake clean-up on May 15.
Dennis Pretti announced the wine tasting is scheduled for Thursday, May 25, from 3-5 pm, tasting Spanish and Portuguese wines and tapas.
Doug Grodt announced the hiking group’s next hike at Devil’s Canyon in McInnis NCA. Meet at the Fruita Welcome Center. He is also planning a wildflower hike on the Grand Mesa in July. See the calendar for details.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.
Jo Ann Hargis, Secretary