July 1 at 2 PM at BGC

The meeting was called to order at 2 PM

The minutes from the June meeting were approved.

Treasurer Report – Janet reported that we had income of $355 and spent $349.85. Our current balance is $4,252.89

Membership report – Sandra reported that without those who owe dues, we have 42 members of which 23 are also members of BGC. We voted to change the dues to $5 for the rest of the year.

Report on sponsorships – we currently have 6 sponsors who have given us a total of $300.

New service project lead – Angela has not responded.

Camera – state will fund in October. Robert, Mary and BT met with Charlyn after the meeting.

Audiologist – Mary reported that during maintenance on her hearing aids, she asked the audiologist if she would be interested in speaking to our group. She would and Annette will follow up. The audiologist also said they will have a bulletin board in their new office and would welcome a sign for AARP.

Service projects:

June 1 – 15 we collected 227 pounds of food

July 20 thru Aug. 5  schools supply drive – the CaresHub had not responded with a list by the time the newsletter went out so we have a minimal list. However, members should feel free to bring in other things. Janet said she would match any money contributions. Robert said he would take our contributions to the Hub.

On Nov. 18 at the general meeting we will have our one day (one day only) toy drive.
Our schedule is:
July 1, 2025
Starting at 2-3:30 PM Board Meeting - BGC
July 8, 2025
Starting at 5 PM
General Meeting - Carmen Castro-Conroy
Associate Director, Montgomery County Office 
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. ;

At 6 PM - dinner will be from Domino’s Pizza Plus with pizza and more
July 15, 2025
Starting at 1:00PM 
Chat and Chew Luncheon
Restaurant: Il Porto Restaurant
245 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

August meetings – Annette said a firefighter will come and talk about home safety at the Aug. 12 meeting.

Sept. 2 at 2 PM BGC – Board meeting

Sept. 9 – Robert and Cindy Stone present pictures and narrative about New Zealand and Australia

Dinner Honey Baked Ham with sandwiches and more

Sept. 16 – Chat and Chew -Mission BBQ

Oct. 7 at 2 PM – Board meeting

Oct. 14 – general meeting – Annette is working on. Perhaps an audiologist

Dinner - dinner from Giant with fried chicken, potato salad, salad, and more

Oct. 21 – Chat and chew – Hersheys

Nov. 4 Board

Nov. 11 Chat and Chew, Carrabas

Nov. 18 Bill Gatesman, Attorney about Wills, estate planning, and medical directives – Robert will contact Bill and be sure he knows the date has changed.

Dinner - dinner from Woodside Deli with Thanksgiving fixin's and more

and (one day only) toy drive

Dec. 2 – Board

Dec. 9 – Dale Jaret. Annette is working to see if we can collaborate with Sunrise to get he fee down.

Dinner- ???

Dec. 16 Chat and Chew – Hong Kong Cafe

May 6, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

• President Robert Stone called the meeting to Order at 2 PM.

• The treasurer reported that we have $3,998.37 and $56.27.

• Sandra reported we have 52 members, but not all have paid their dues yet.

• We have 4 sponsorships who will contribute $50 each.

• Mary made a $200 donation. She received $100 for each referral to Viking and gave the money to our chapter.

• BT worked with the state AARP and asked them to email our chapter information to those with national memberships who live in our zip codes. This resulted in 10 new memberships.

• 130 people stopped by the AARP booth at the Active Aging Expo.

• Angela Jordan is our new service project lead.

• Sandra reported that she is having trouble contacting our speaker for May 13. BT said she might have a replacement. Sandra asked her to wait 3 days before asking the possible replacement.

• Annette reported that our chapter made about 100 flower arrangements. They will go to Montgomery Village, Sunrise, Shady Grove and Asbury.

• Betty reported on the trip to France. We went from Paris to Normandy and back to Paris. We were very moved at the American Cemetery. In general, it was a great time.

• Robert told us a little about his trip to New Zealand and Australia.

• Our next service project will be a food drive with our partner BGC. We will collect food from June 1 to June 15 at the BGC. The food will go to the CaresHub. Mary will print off their wish list so shoppers will have some guidance.

• From July 20 to Aug. 5 we will collect school supplies. Our chapter will supplement the collection by spending the approximately $200 remaining from the state grant.

• We can’t do the toy drive on Nov. 11 because the center will be closed for Veterans’ Day. Our November schedule will be: Nov. 4 Board meeting, Nov. 11 Chat and Chew, Nov. 18 General meeting and toy collection.

• Robert and Mary will not attend the August meetings. Annette said she would handle the August meetings.

• The meeting was adjourned about 3 PM.

• Submitted by Mary Hoferek, Vice President