Thursday, November 5, 2015

November, 2015

Thursday, November 5, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday November 5, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 13 members were present.
The secretary read the board meeting minutes from October 1, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.
Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. In addition Walt presented a budget for 2016 which was also approved. Walt informed the board that the Delaware Cash Reserves Fund will no longer proved a checking option. He discussed the possibility of moving the money from the Delaware Cash Reserve Fund into one of the CDs when they come due in June. After discussion it was agreed to leave the funds in Delaware Cash Reserves due to the easy access in case of an emergency.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that he has an article coming in the local papers advertising the Lancaster trip to the American Music Theatre in December.  He has forwarded information on the trip to multiple organizations in an effort to fill the trip. Walt indicated that he has sent in the payments for both the bus and theatre. Bill is also considering a casino trip in January that may be coupled with lunch at the Tomasello winery.

Membership

· An application for membership from John Cokos was presented to the board for consideration. John was approved for membership in the club.

Elections

· The nominating committee presented its slate of officer candidates to the board. The candidates are:
President : Neil Wise                          1st VP: Henry Leimkuhler                   2nd VP: Al Schmidt
Secretary: Bernie Schaming                Treasurer: Walt Baker                         Asst. Tresurer: Tom Grimes
Directors for 3 years: Ron Howley, Don Windus and Bob Parsons
Director for 1 year to fill Al Schmidt vacancy: Bill Brown

Christmas Party

· Bill Brown reported that arrangements are set for Dec 10th with the Methodist Church. Members are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert and a small gift for Lakeland residents. He has not been able to get school choir to participate but will again ask the Methodist pre-school. Charles Legge volunteered to solicit one of the Pine Barons quartets for the event.

Wine and Cheese party

· Jack Poupard has agreed to provide music again for the wine & cheese party on November 14th. The cost is $5 per person and members are requested to bring an appetizer or dessert. He has purchased the wine and will buy the cheese & crackers on the day of the event. Bernie agreed to send out an email to the local people.

Old Business

· None

New Business

· Bud Pusatere suggested that the 65 Club take over the running of the 5K Heart Run next year. He has run a similar event in Haddon Township. He has met with George Hutchinson who has run the event for many years and is interested in giving it up. After discussion, it was agreed that Bud and Ron Howley would meet again with George to discuss the details and invite George to attend the December board meeting. The 65 Club has provided marshals for this event for over 20 years.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.
Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

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