Meeting Minutes, April 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. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $4,470 in checking and about $6,500 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Tax forms for 2013 have been filed. Janet Johnson and Barbara Colby were recognized for preparing the coffee. Ruth Trowbridge urged others to sign up for upcoming coffees. The survey results on what to do with excess club funds were discussed. They showed an even split between subsidizing club activities and making a donation to a community organization. A vote to subsidize events was held and was passed with the understanding that special events such as the pig roast would not be completely subsidized so that attendance and costs can be better controlled. The board recommended a one-time donation of $750 to two organizations this year. Susan Norton added that those two would be excluded from a list of possible recipients in the following year to allow for a wider range of recipients over time. Before voting on donations to the two leading organizations, a discussion was opened on whether we should increase our donation in lieu of rent to the church. That was voted down unanimously. Votes were held on donating $750 to Mesa County Libraries and the Community Food Bank, the two top choices in the survey. Both passed. Janice Shepherd asked that the library’s check be available for presentation at the April Armchair Traveler meeting. The election of officers proceeded with no new candidates forthcoming. Accordingly, the office of secretary remains vacant. Bob Noble will continue as president, Susan Norton as treasurer, Reid Worlton as 1st vice president, and Wayne McCalla as 2nd vice president. Susan will mentor Janet Johnson on the treasurer’s responsibilities so that she may be up to speed for election next year. We had two guests as well as two new members, Marleen Rennke and Helen Stenmark. Linda Ash reported that Beverly Rogers had surgery and that Ethel Oatman’s mother had died. Jess and Helaine Cohen’s many contributions to the community were recognized with well wishes for their relocation to Arizona. Janet Mayerik will take over for Helaine in the bridge club. With the Cohen’s departure the bridge club will need new members. Wayne McCalla will have information on the Silverton-Durango trip in the May newsletter. It is planned for June 26-27. He has spoken to Grey Gourmet because many of our members would normally be volunteering on those days. It will find replacements for those days. Janice Shepherd reminded us the April 21 Armchair Traveler presentation would be the last of the year. She has several lined up for next year already and would like to hear from others. The lunch and tour of the Avalon Theatre is fully booked. Renée Herring announced that next month’s tour will be at the Mustang Rescue in Glade Park. Before Jan Curtis began the raffle, she was presented with a framed certificate of appreciation for her many years’ service to the club. After several minutes of speechlessness, Jan proceeded with the raffle with gift certificates from Shabby Chic’ and Judy’s Family Restaurant. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 am. Correction
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Grand Junction Newcomers Club Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2014
President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10:00 am at the First Christian Church Hall. The last month’s minutes were accepted with the correction of the date of the meeting from March 12 to February 12. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $4,087 in checking and $6,492 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Approximately 47 memberships have not yet renewed for 2014. Janet Johnson and Mary Tyrone were recognized for preparing the coffee. We need volunteers for May and later in the year. Marsha Kosteva of Grey Gourmet gave a brief presentation on their program and the roles volunteers play. George Humfeld and three other “spare parts” members of the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus serenaded us with two songs. We had five visitors. Linda Ash reported that Arlene Albers, Bill Grant and Jan McRae have all had medical issues but are doing well now. Linda also had shoulder replacement surgery. She sent cards to Susan Norton and Jan McRae on the deaths of their mothers. Dennis Pretti reported that the April 11 wine tasting was a great success with 33 people. He expects that Fisher’s Liquors will be happy to host more tastings. Wayne McCalla is still working on a Silverton and Durango trip in June. Janice Shepherd reminded us of the March 17 Armchair Traveler presentation and that the April 21 one would be the last of the year. She would like volunteers for next year’s program. Kay Klausmeier gave details of next week’s lunch and tour at the County Clerk’s office. Alberta Husch offered to order magnetic name badges for members who’d like one. The cost would be $6.25 each. President Bob Noble announced that the survey results would be in the April newsletter and urged members to consider running for office. We especially need a secretary. Ruth Trowbridge was recognized as a 48-year long member of the Girl Scouts of America The raffle featured gift certificates Jan Curtis had obtained from Citrola’s Italian Grill and Judy’s Family Restaurant. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 am. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at
10:05 am at the First Christian Church Hall. The last month’s minutes were accepted as printed in the newsletter and online. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $3,283 in checking and about $6,500 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Susan Hanson and Mary Tyrone were recognized for preparing the coffee. Ruth Trowbridge asked that volunteers step up for preparing coffee as we don’t have anyone signed up after May. We had five visitors. Linda Ash reported that Pam Lochrie, Kathy Zippert, Patricia Amadeo, Bobbi Ritchie and Bob Bubel have all had medical issues but are doing well now. Sandy Miller’s mother passed away. Bob Noble reminded us that our website now has the survey to determine members’ preferences on what to do with excess funds. Results are expected to be available at the March meeting. Wayne McCalla has looked further into a Silverton and Durango overnight trip, tentatively scheduled for June 26-27. He estimates that costs for the railroad and bus ride, hotel and restaurant meals would be around $350 for a couple. Dennis Pretti announced that the March 11 wine tasting has been fully sold out. He expects that Fisher’s Liquors will be happy to host more tastings. Paula Struckman said that the potluck committee is planning a picnic for July 4 at Devil’s Kitchen in the Monument. Non-club matters: Helaine Cohen told members of the availability of complimentary tickets to the Symphony since she and her husband Jess are concert sponsors. Susan Hanson announced that the Symphony’s executive director Kelly Anderson would be singing at a free concert that day at the United Methodist Church. She also urged members to consider joining the GJ Symphony Guild. Linda Ash discussed the need to continue the Newcomers’ participation in Grey Gourmet. George Humfeld announced that a quartet from the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus would perform at next month’s meeting, prior to its April 12 concert. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10:02 am at the First Christian Church Hall. Del Wharton and Susan Hanson were recognized for preparing the coffee. The minutes were summarized from last month’s meeting and accepted as stated. Jerry Norton reported on club finances since Treasurer Susan Norton was present. We have $1,153.78 in checking and $6,491.57 in our money market account. That does not include approximately $800 in checks that were just received in the mail. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Guests Elaine Johnson-Craig and Shannon Freed spoke about the Roice-Hurst Human Society activities and the need for volunteers. New members Barbara Colby, and Martha and Istvan Potyondy were introduced. We also had three visitors. Linda Ash said that Ralph Cerbone is doing well after surgery. We also learned that Cathy Zippert will have surgery soon. Joe Wharton announced that a survey should soon be available on what members feel should be done with excess club funds. Wayne McCalla has received enough interest in a Silverton-Durango trip that he is looking into various options for a trip possibly in late June. Janice Shepherd gave details about the Jan. 13 Armchair Traveler event and the Jan. 15 tour of Flyin’ Miata. She also noted the need for more Lunch and Tour committee members. Helaine Cohen reminded members of the annual Bridge Bash to be held Jan. 27. Regarding potluck dinners, the potluck committee was recognized for the successful New Year’s dinner. They were Beverly Biggs, Beverly Kingsley, Alberta Husch, Marilyn Montoya, Joyce Olson, Paula Struckman and Del Wharton. Joyce Olson asked if anyone owned some items left behind. Paula Struckman announced the next potluck would be a July picnic. Bob Noble gave information received from the Colorado West Area Square Dance Council. He added that the weekly blues jam has resumed at a Taste of Heaven. Dennis Pretti said that he was not planning a dinner theatre night this year, but he and Reg Price were looking into doing a wine tasting, perhaps in March. For those who are interested in opera, Bev Biggs is arranging a non-club outing to the Santa Fe Opera this summer. Jerry Norton urged members to see one of the remaining performances of “Les Misérables.” The raffle featured gift certificates Jan Curtis had obtained from Garfield’s/Loree’s and Uniquely Yours. The meeting was adjourned at 11 am. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. Del Wharton and Charlie and Geri Mishmash were recognized for preparing the coffee. The minutes were summarized from last month’s meeting and accepted as stated.
Treasurer Susan Norton was not in attendance, so the treasurer’s report was deferred. No significant change over last month’s report was expected. Geri Mishmash is filling in for Linda Ash this month as our We Care person. Geri said she sent cards to Pam Lochrie and Ralph Cerbone, both experiencing medical issues, and would send one soon to Tom Hall, who will have back surgery soon. Paula Struckman gave details of the New Year’s Eve potluck. Janice Shepherd talked about the Dec. 18 holiday luncheon. She also explained the change in the start time for Armchair Travelers from 6:30 pm to 6:15 pm to accommodate better the library’s closing time of 8 pm. The current issue of the Beacon has an article about Armchair Travelers. Neither Wayne McCalla nor Dennis Pretti was present to discuss possible special activities in 2014. Barb Hill announced the annual Bridge Bash to be held Jan. 27. Helaine Cohen told us how to block unwanted phone calls for those who have Charter telephone service. Bob Noble reported that the trial happy hour at Carino’s went well and we will return for more happy hours, although other venues may also be considered. On unfinished business, the issue of excess funds is still open and a survey to members on what should be done will be sent out within the month. Janice Shepherd urged members to consider taking part in a Christmas bird count to be held Dec. 15 by the Audubon Society. Geri Mishmash thanked everyone for their participation in the Salvation Army Giving Tree. The raffle featured gift certificates Jan Curtis had obtained from Main Street Bagels and Outback Steakhouse. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am. Meeting Minutes, Nov. 13, 2013
President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. Ruth Trowbridge and Charlie and Geri Mishmash were recognized for preparing the coffee. The minutes were summarized from last month’s meeting and accepted as stated. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $1,677 in our checking account and $6,490 in our money market account. She has just made the final payment toward the $500 we give each year to the First Christian Church. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. We had two visitors. As the We Care person, Linda Ash was pleased to report she had no need to send out cards this past month. Geri Mishmash volunteered to fill in for Linda when she is away in December. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. Janet Johnson, Wayne and Carin Bills, and Mary Tirone were recognized for their work in organizing the Highline Lake State Park clean-up and barbeque. A copy of September minutes had been distributed to each table in the meeting room. The minutes were accepted as recorded. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $1,740 in our checking account and $6,490 in our money market account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Guest Krystyn Hartman, publisher of Grand Valley Magazine, spoke to us about the special features of the magazine and changes they have planned. Our second guest was Joy Hudak, co-executive director of the Riverside Educational Center. Joy went over the center’s many programs and the need for volunteers. Mary Tirone and Ruth Trowbridge were recognized for preparing the coffee. We had two guests who expressed interest in joining. Linda Ash reported that she sent a card to Lois Laase, who is recovering from hip surgery. Paula Struckman gave details on the New Year’s Eve potluck at the Whitman Center. Entertainment at the end of the meal will be Zingo. The cost is $5 each for members and guests. Each couple should bring a dish that serves ten. Renée Herring announced that the Oct. 16 Lunch and Tour of the Edgewater Brewery was full. Janice Shepherd urged members to sign up for the Dec. 18 Christmas luncheon. She also urged members to attend the Armchair Travelers’ presentation on Oct. 21 when she will present Cambodia and Viet Nam, which she and her husband visited last spring. Dennis Pretti reported that the September bike trip in the Glenwood Canyon was a great success. Helaine Cohen reminded us that the Texas Tenors will be performing with the GJ Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 26. Her husband Jess and she are underwriting the concert as a present to the community to celebrate her 80th birthday. Carolyn White said she’d be getting out the half-year updated directory to members who opted for electronic delivery within the week. As to unfinished business, the board is reviewing the club bylaws for revisions that should be made. Del Wharton announced that at the November coffee we would have Angel Tree ornaments with gift requests from Salvation Army families. Susan Hanson stated that at the Grand Junction Symphony Guild’s October meeting Carolyn White’s frequent mention of Guild events in the newsletter was recognized with appreciation. Wayne McCalla gave a brief summary of the Western Colorado Choral’s upcoming programs. Jan Curtis gave descriptions of the raffle items, with apologies for missing last month’s meeting. The raffle was held with September’s items as well of October’s. The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 am. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at
10 am at the First Christian Church Hall with a minute of silence in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001. A copy of the August minutes had been placed on each table in the meeting room, and it was explained that distribution of the minutes in this manner, in addition to publishing the minutes in the newsletter and on our website, was being tried instead of the usual reading of the minutes. The executive board is also looking into making revisions of the club by-laws and will report to membership later. The minutes were accepted as recorded. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $1,870 in our checking account and $6,489 in our money market account. The subsidy to this year’s pig roast was $634.02. Susan discussed how we now have a positive cash flow with reduced expenses, but we need a cushion since expenses, specifically meeting room rental, could rise at any time. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. Guest Mary D’Amico, a case manager with Partners, gave a presentation on the Partners mentoring program. Mary Tirone and Reid and Marilyn Worlton were recognized for preparing the coffee. The need for volunteers for December and January was noted. New members David and Toni Austin were introduced. Linda Ash reported that she sent cards to John Lorentzen, who had knee surgery, Mel Davis, who had gall bladder surgery, and Roger and Wendy Bain on the death of Roger’s father. Doug Grodt gave details of the upcoming Sept. 18 tour of Pig-a-sus, a pot-bellied pig sanctuary, and lunch at the Strayhorn Grill in Loma. Janice Shepherd spoke about the holiday luncheon which will take place in lieu of the December lunch and tour. It will be at the Clarion Inn on Dec. 18, with a choice of three entrees for $21.50. The price includes a contribution to HopeWest on behalf of a harpist who will play for us. Dennis Pretti urged more people to sign up for the Sept. 19 bike ride in Glenwood Canyon. Canyon Bikes will rent bikes if needed and shuttle us from Glenwood Springs to the east end of the canyon, and we’ll ride back. The cost is $18 for the shuttle and $39 for both shuttle and rental. Details are in the newsletter. President Bob Noble announced that the club has arranged for a group clean-up at Highline Lake State Park on Oct. 8. We will meet at the ranger’s station at 10:30 am and will be given bags for picking up litter. After an hour’s work we will have a lunch of brats and burgers which the club will pay for. A sign-up sheet was available at the activities table. Information would also be in the October newsletter and would be sent out by e-mail as well. Janice Shepherd urged members to attend the Armchair Travelers’ presentation on Oct. 21 in the renovated Mesa County Central Library. She will present Cambodia and Viet Nam, which she and her husband visited last spring. As to unfinished business, the board has not made any decision on what to do with surplus money. That and revisions to the bylaws will ultimately be presented to membership for a vote. Suggestions are solicited on both issues. Helaine Cohen reminded us that the Texas Tenors will be performing with the GJ Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 26. Her husband Jess and she are underwriting the concert as a present to the community to celebrate her 80th birthday. Carolyn White announced the Symphony Guild would be selling tickets for Champagne, Canapés and Cheesecake before the Oct. 8 Symphony performance. Geri Mishmash requested that someone help with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, which should have tags for gifts made available at the November coffee. Jan Curtis missed this meeting and therefore we did not have the usual merchant donations for a raffle. However, since Helaine Cohen had provided two tickets to the Texas Tenors, it was decided by vote to raffle the single item rather than refund the tickets already bought. The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 am. President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at
10 am at the First Christian Church Hall. Wayne McCalla and Marilyn Worlton were recognized for preparing the coffee. The minutes were summarized from last month’s meeting and accepted as stated. Doug Grodt was recognized for leading the wildflower walk on the Grand Mesa on July 24. Kay Klausmeier announced the lunch and tour at Leitner-Poma on Aug. 21. Del Wharton stated she must have sign-up and payment for the Labor Day Pig Roast by Aug. 23. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $2,456 in our checking account and $6,489 in our savings account. The treasurer’s report was accepted as read. We had guests from HopeWest, Diane Dickey and Deborah Horwitz, who spoke to us about the many programs under the hospice umbrella and the need for volunteers. Membership announced we have ten new members. Carolyn White stated she’ll have an updated membership directory in September for those who have opted for electronic delivery and urged everyone to get updates and corrections to her, regardless of their delivery preference. Janice Shepherd announced a holiday luncheon at the Clarion Inn on Dec. 18. A harpist who donates her talents to hospice patients and families will play for us. The $21.50 cost will include a donation to HopeWest for her services. Doug Grodt said he’s working on a September lunch and tour to a pot-bellied pig shelter, Pig-A-Sus, in Loma. Janice Shepherd told us of Armchair Travelers’ move to the renovated Mesa County Central Library and the change to the third Monday of the month, except when that day falls on a federal holiday. The first program will be Oct. 21, when she will present Cambodia and Viet Nam. Full details will be in the newsletter. Barbara Meysenberg gave a summary of what the Book Club will be reading. Their first meeting will be Sept. 10. Carolyn White displayed a copy of the August issue of Grand Valley Magazine with a two-page Emerging Artists feature of member Renée Herring. Del Wharton asked that the club consider making a donation to the library since we have a comfortable cushion in our treasury and we will be using the library for Armchair Travelers. Following was a brief discussion by Susan Norton of how the money accumulated, mostly by cutting back on expenses and a modest increase in dues. No conclusion was made regarding a donation to the library or other organization. The executive committee will meet to discuss this further before bringing the issue back to membership. The raffle featured gift certificates that Jan Curtis had obtained from Village Inn restaurants and the Cake Cottage. Reid Worlton donated a ceramic bowl of fresh peaches; Janice Shepherd some fresh and stewed rhubarb; and the Symphony Guild two tickets to Jazz Among the Grapevines. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 am. |
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