Grand Junction Newcomers Club
Meeting Minutes, August 13, 2014 President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. The last month’s minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $2,240 in checking and about $6,500 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. We had four visitors and welcomed three new members, Barbara Endres, Judy Saxton and Shirley Herber. Marilyn Worlton and Pam Lochrie were recognized for preparing the coffee and refreshments. Our scheduled guest speaker did not appear, apparently due to reorganization at the Mesa County Food Bank. However, Barbara Endres was able to speak impromptu about the Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation and an upcoming fundraiser for their outreach efforts. Linda Ash reported that she had sent cards to Jeanne Vincent on the death of her mother, Ann Bradley on the death of her husband Bob, and Marcia Norton, who is recovering from a fall. We noted that Linda herself has been newsworthy with a “Cool Snap” on a recent KKCO weathercast and that she’s in a photo in an article about Grey Gourmet in the current issue of GV Magazine. Del Wharton announced that prices for the pig roast will be $17 for members and $25 for guests. She said the last day for reservations is Aug. 25. Volunteers were solicited for manning our booth at the farmers market on Aug. 14. Dennis Pretti announced we will have a second wine tasting at Fisher’s Market on Nov. 11. Regarding regular activities, Janice Shepherd said that most of the upcoming Armchair Traveler season has been lined up. The first show will be Oct. 20. Joy Bush reminded us of next week’s Lunch and Tour to the Nature Center in Fruita; I.P. Potyondy gave a heads-up on the October event, a visit to the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District Facility. Janet Johnson said that a group Newcomers garage sale in the fall hasn’t worked out, but that Rachel Johnson would be willing to include members in an upcoming garage sale that she’s planning. Other announcements: Wendy Bain has two B.B. King concert tickets available. A women’s jacket was left behind at a coffee two month’s ago. The Riverside Educational Center needs volunteers. The Tour of the Valley bike race held here over Labor Day weekend also needs volunteers. Jan Curtis raffled off gift certificates from Bella Balsamic & the Pressed Olive and from Village Inn Restaurants. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 am.
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Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2014
President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. The last month’s minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter. In treasurer Susan Norton’s absence, Bob reported we have $2,437.57 in checking and $6,494.23 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. We had two guests.Rob Bleiberg, executive director of the Mesa Land Trust, was our guest speaker. He gave a brief outline of the Trust’s history and current efforts to preserve working farms and ranches, wildlife habitat and scenic natural lands. Linda Ash reported that she had sent cards to Wayne Bills, Ruth Trowbridge, Tina Grodt and Bob Bradley. Bob Noble told the group that he had spoken at the Grand Junction Rotary Club in June, and that the club had made a donation to the Grand unction Imagination Library in the GJ Newcomers’ name as a token of appreciation. There will be going-away parties at Tiara Rado Golf Course for Reg and Linda Price and Jim Hays and Bev Biggs on July 6 and July 20 respectively. Replacing Bev on the potluck committee will be Reid and Marilyn Worlton. Del Wharton announced that sign-up for the pig roast would be at next month’s meeting. She could take reservations now, but the price has not been determined yet. Paula Struckman told us of a speaker program being organized, a Western Slope chapter of the World Affairs Councils of America. A sign- up sheet was available for anyone interested in learning more. The city has accepted our application for a booth at an upcoming farmers market. We should have a date soon and will notify members beforehand. Webmaster Joe Wharton reminded us that he’d like to limit email flashes to two a month. More than that would tend to diminish their effectiveness. Wayne McCalla and Reid Worlton reported on the Aspen Music Festival outing and the Silverton/Durango trip respectively. Both were pronounced very enjoyable by those who went. Doug Grodt will be leading a wildflower walk on the Mesa next week. Dennis Pretti recommended a drive-it-yourself Saturday tour of farms around Montrose and Olathe. Also proposed in lieu of the Meeker Sheepdog Trials we attend the Nationals Sheepdog Finals in Carbondale the following weekend in September. Jan Curtis raffled off gift certificates from Berna B’s Restaurant and Village Inn Restaurants. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 am. |
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