March 9th

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Vic Greenlee

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos

Happy Birthday on Thursday to Mark Probst !

MANAGEMENT REPORT: None. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Kathy from SkyMed spoke after our morning meeting about services they offer. Sky Med is an emergency transport company, inexpensive, $1 or less per day for year-round protection. It covers air, ground, helicopter. Rate will not change once you join.

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. A couple questions were answered about why balance low when he explained some deposits yet to be made.

Mark Probst gave Properties report including discussion on chair purchase. Thank you to Mark for his research & the headaches he must have had over this issue. We talked about non-profit status, sale of old folding chairs, $5 each (see signup sheet) & much more. Last week we approved to order chairs (240 @ $20 ea.). Those are no longer available. We can purchase stronger more expensive ones ($31.50 ea.) from factory. Last week’s motion was rescinded & we voted “yes” to purchase 200 chairs. These should arrive in 4 weeks after most folks have gone back north so Mark will need help unloading them. He suggested putting some kind of ID on the new chairs whether it be labels or other ideas? Mark & Cathy have volunteered to clean the high back blue chairs over the summer.

Mark will be in kitchen 11 a.m. this Friday if anyone would like to learn how to clean grease trap under north sink….volunteers?

Judy Dekoning said the one pool chair that was recovered at Don-Wes Flea Market is nice. Some others may need to be recovered.

Ron Zoeller read names of residents nominated for 3 year terms on board. Elected were George Morgan, Properties & Vicki Davis, Finance. Terms begin Nov. 1. George & Vicki will replace Ron Zoeller & Sandy Novak whose terms expire.

Dance chair Craig Daves said tonight’s music is “Diego and Edith.”. It’s the final dance of season. Tickets are $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop & water for sale, 50-50 draw. Floor will be cleaned one final time this afternoon so Craig requests when activities are held remainder of season, folks please clean up after themselves.

If you liked the band that played at Veteran’s Dinner, come to listen at 2 o’clock this afternoon .. as they are playing & may be booked for dance next season.

FREE MOVIE this week is a surprise .. starts at 7 p.m. in big hall.

There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas & water for sale before & during intermission.

Come to potluck before Thursday movie, 5:30 p.m. says Denise Cheek. Potlucks continue through March.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason announced Friday night entertainments are over until next season beginning Jan. 2021. Kai last Friday was wonderful & we know why he is called Mr. Energy. Thanks to Marylyn & Lucy who brought us quality shows all season. They have next year’s entertainments booked already.

Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards up this week: Barb Richt, brain aneurism & successful surgery; Gene Koliba, heart surgery.

Patti Lamp volunteered to serve coffee & donuts remainder of season. Will someone help her please?

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.

Upcoming Events:

March 11 – Blood Profile Test results, Friendship Hall, 1 p.m. Dave Almquist will be with us….in card room behind stage

March 13 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m., $1 pp at door, Pat Printy chairs…need more models.

March 18 – MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jalisco’s, Juanita Fisher contact person
Dave Johnson #93 has the new park directories you may purchase for $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi DeKoning or Mary Lou Benson.

John Norris has updated the digital directory. Throw away the directory you received earlier via email as there are some errors. A printed one will not be done this season as only 11 additions were made. John has some copies leftover from last season. John’s email is Jdnorris811@att.net.

Bill Jones reminds residents of 52 Card Bingo 2 p.m. on Sundays. Bring quarters.

Give greeting cards to June Ingamels at #175. She makes bookmarks for children at Airport Elementary School. There are 700 kids there & they love these.

Kathy Cochran said she met with Rosemary who directs the Donna High School Mariachi that played at Mexican Fiesta. Rosemary told her the kids wanted to stay to “hang with us” as they said. The $100 we donated to them will be used toward a trip they are taking. Nice to know some kids think we old folks are “cool”!!

Would any of our residents like to check out Radio Control Cars? If so, call Ed Funk at our sister park Ranchero Village. He would show these to you at their park, His number is 920-988-4447.

Ron Zoeller announced he is leaving with recycling items 10 a.m. tomorrow …. earlier than usual.

This week:

Did not get a note .. so wondering if there is Park Pizza Party this Wednesday? If anyone knows, please put note on board in office area. It’s usually held 2nd & 4th week of the month .. 11:30 a.m….at Peter Piper Pizza.

There will be Happy Hour Wednesday in big hall 4 p.m. Bring your own beverage & snacks to share.

Results from the Blood Profile Tests have been rescheduled for March 11 in Friendship Hall, 1 p.m. Dr. Dave Alquist will be with us to give results.

The ROPA Style Show is scheduled in Friendship Hall this Friday, 1 p.m. This is Friday the 13th but don’t let that scare you .. it’s not bad luck, says ROPA Queen chair Pat Printy. She appreciates models & helpers. More models are needed. Pat has clothing in various sizes if you’re willing to model. Stop by tomorrow at Pat’s #219, 10 a.m., to see what she has if you are interested. Contest will be “most creative use of plastic bags”. Entries should be in hall by noon so attendees can vote as they arrive. If you have bargain items you’d like to sell, you may bring them…early… tag with name & price.

Next Week:

Minnesota Luncheon is March 18, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco’s on N. Westgate across from Home Depot. Any questions, call Juanita Fisher 218-784-8496.

Next Season:

Mary Norby announces residents should look forward to the Sock Hop in 2021. Theme will be the Kentucky Derby scheduled on Jan. 21. Get your ideas during the off-season when you are home. Sounds like there will be horse racing!