July 8, 2015

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 $3,112.55 in our checking account and $6,500.71 in our money market account. Four new members were introduced: Jim and Pamela Hughes, Betty Lewis and Glenda Heath. Helen Stenmark and Alberta Husch were recognized for preparing the coffee and refreshments. We did not have a guest speaker. Linda Ash reported on cards sent to three members in the past month. Susan Norton’s aunt passed away. Jamie Kaul’s mother died. Cynthia McCalla is recovering from surgery. Webmaster Joe Wharton asked for someone to help maintain the website in addition to Susan. He also solicited suggestions for changes to the site. Regarding special interest groups—Barbara Mysenburg announced the availability of the cook club’s reading list for the upcoming season. I.P. Potyondy gave a brief rundown on the next three lunch and tours: WPX Energy, the downtown fire station and the new Community Hospital medical building. Bob Noble reported on our farmers market booth and July 4 parade float. The booth yielded 18 contacts of people who said they were interested in the club. The Facebook posting about the parade has had 51 hits so far. Altogether, both were time and money well spent. Dennis Pretti said the two tours on the Glenwood Springs outing were very interesting. Those are ongoing and available to others if they weren’t able to go last month with the group. Other than another wine tasting at the end of October, no special outings are planned. Ideas are welcome. Dates were discussed for a fall clean-up of Highline State Park. Oct. 13 was chosen, and Janet Johnson will contact the ranger to make arrangements. The pig roast will be Sept. 7 at Canyon View Park. The price this year will be $20 for members, an increase from last year’s $17, but is still subsidized by the club. The cost for non-members is $25.50. Payment should be received by Del Wharton by Aug. 28. Alberta Husch reminded us that she’ll order magnetic name tags for $7. Joyce Olson said if anyone was interested in Grey Gourmet, it was possible to arrange to ride along on a delivery route to get a feel for it. The raffle had tickets to a Jazz Among the Grapevines concert. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 am