Thursday, October 1, 2015

October, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday October 1, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 9 members were present.
The secretary read the board meeting minutes from September 3, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.
Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that because of the snafu with the bus, Safety Bus Co gave him a $200 rebate. Bill will now begin to advertise the Christmas trip to the American Music Theatre. He already has significant sign-ups for that trip. 

Membership

· President Kille presented an application for Hank Zaleski to the board for consideration. The board accepted the application for membership.  Hank has already joined up with the golfers.

Clubhouse Cleanup

· The date for the cleanup is set for October 15th. Since the cleanup is normally done by members of the pinochle group, they will direct the effort. Bernie will check with Howard to be sure they have sufficient supplies.

Elections

· The nominating committee has met once and has requested suggestions for candidates to fill at least three board positions and the 2nd VP position. In addition we are in need of computer user who knows Excel to assist Walt in the Treasurer position. Walt will be away for three months.

Christmas Party

· Bill Brown reported that Tom Mervine indicated that arrangements have been set for Dec 10th with the Methodist Church and that he has secured a speaker. Food for the party still needs to be worked out.

Fall Stag Luncheon

· Bob Parsons reported that the luncheon is set.

Wine and Cheese party

· Bill Brown is back negotiating with the Markeim Center for the use of their facility.  If this doesn’t work out, the Episcopal church is another option. The cost is being worked out.

Old Business

· Neil Wise reported that he attended the Camden County Annual Senior Health Fair.  He was amazed at all the information that was available for seniors at the event. He encouraged people to consider it next year.

New Business

· Ron Howley announced that the 5K Heart Run will be held on Dec 12th.  He is anticipating having a get-together at the club after the event like we did last year.
· Dennis brought up the fact that Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on Thursdays. It was agreed that there will be no meetings on those days.
· Bill Brown inquired if we had registered for the Fall Festival. The answer was no but Walt will send it in immediately. Walt Baker, Bill Brown and Henry Leimkuhler volunteered to spend some time at the table.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55AM.
Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary