Directors Meeting - 12/01/2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday December 1, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 11 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from November 3, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and noted that the cash jar proceeds of $127.60 were inadvertently omitted from the report. The report was approved for audit with correction.  

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that the trip to the Chapel of the Four Chaplains was very good. Unfortunately, we lost approximately $100 due to miscommunication on the cost of lunch. via email that the trip to the CROC center in Camden was very successful and we made a $50 profit. Bill reported that participation in the trip to Doolans in Spring Lake on December 6^th.is well below what is required to break even. He encouraged everyone to look for additional people to go on the trip. This was a bit of a surprise since this trip normally sells out quickly.

Old Business

· Dennis Kille reported the nominating committee recommendations for a slate of officers for 2017. The recommendations include:

President:                    Henry Leimkuhler

1^st VP:                         Al Schmidt

2^nd VP                         John Cokos

Secretary:                    Bernie Schaming

Treasurer:                    Walt Baker

Asst. Treasurer:           Tom Grimes

Directors for 3 yrs.      Bill Brown, Charles Legge and Howard Rementer

· Bill Brown reported that the Christmas party is under control. Ken Landgraf will buy the products and make the punch. Charles Legge reported that he has arranged for a Pine Barron’s quartet to perform again this year. It was agreed that 1pm was a good time to have the quartet arrive. A motion was made “To make $100 donation to the quartet for their appearance even though they did not expect to be paid”. The motion passed. Another motion was made “To make $100 donation to the Methodist Church for the use of their facility”. This motion also passed.  The secretary agreed to put together an agenda for the party.

New Business

  

The meeting adjourned at 10:45AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

Directors Meeting - 11/3/2016

Here are the scores for yesterday at Pennsauken. Due to problems with upgrading my computer to allow people with Verizon to receive my E-mails I lost both my Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Excel is what I use for the handicap from Tom Rayser and to figure out the low Net. I will update this sheet wit the handicap and pars and birdies once I decide which programs to purchase.

For Now congratulations to Butch Brees for low Gross of 82.  I hope everyone has a great week and enjoy the fall weather.

Mike Underwood

>

>

>

>

>

> 9:00  -           Brees                           82

>                      Wuestefeld                  97

>                      Rayser                         97

>

> 9:10              Worrell                         95

>                      Underwood, Mike       90

>                      Drew                           100

>

> 9:20              Underwood, Chris       90

>                      Zaleski                         98

>                      Karcher                      106

>                      Kille                           105

>

> 9:30              Malcarney                    92

>                      Cocker                         97

>                      Marchesani                 107

>                      Gimigliano                  112

>

> 9:40              DuVernois                   90

>                      Mapes                         91

>                      Borgini                      116

>                      Sentman                      61 - nine holes

>

> 9:50              Warner                         89

>                      Aharon                        103

>                      Flanagan

>                      Ready                          106

>

> 10:00            Fuller                           95

>                      Starkey                       108

>                      Dunn                            94

>                      Hennessy                    114

> 

July, 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday July 7, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 10 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from June 2, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. Walt reported that he renewed the Republic Bank CDs. Two CDs were purchased, one for 1 year and one for 18 months.

New Members

· Thomas Diemer was approved for guest membership in the club.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that the trip to the Linc, and car museum trip on June 28^th was very good and a good time was had by all. Due to some cancellations, we lost $61 on the trip.  He also announced that he has tentatively booked a tip to Doolans in Spring Lake for December 6^th. The trip includes a 1-hour open bar, wine with lunch and the show.

· After discussion Walt Baker made a motion “that subsequent trips will require either payment in full or a non-refundable $10 deposit at the time of sign-up”. The intent is to discourage members from signing up and later cancelling which makes trip planning difficult. The motion was passed.

· Bud Pusatere has picked September 5 for the Phillies game trip. Final costs have not been established yet but the intent is to purchase $40 tickets to stay out of the sun as much as possible.

Old Business

· Neil reported that Roger Clark is out of the country for a couple weeks and therefore a date for his talk has not been set, In the meantime, he will remain on our Thursday schedule for August 18^th. As soon as Neil gets some dates for an evening presentation from Roger, he will check on the availability of obtaining Borough Hall for the event.

· Mike Underwood reported that the 4^th of July parade was a success and thanked everyone for their help and participation.

New Business

· Bill Brown reported that he was thinking of ways to increase resident membership. He obtained some information from a marketing company regarding men in Haddonfield age 65 and over. There are 1464 males over 65 in town. We can obtain the names and addresses for $0.17 each. We could then contact men on the list via mail or telephone to inform them about the club and invite them to join. He will get additional information, particularly the availability of phone numbers for further discussion.

· Bill also raised the issue of our becoming a tax-exempt organization. There was some discussion but no decision was made

The meeting adjourned at 10:55AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

June

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday June 2, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from May 5, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. Walt reported that he received notice from Republic Bank that two CDs were coming due. The board agreed to renew the CDs but to stagger the length to 1 year and 18 months. He also requested and received approval by the board to again send $100 to the Haddonfield Community Calendar.

New Members

· John Geist was approved for guest membership in the club.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that 22 people are signing up for the Linc, lunch and car museum trip on June 28^th. In addition, Bill and Jack Aharon are looking into a Bucks County trip to a winery, brewery and distillery.

· Bud Pusatere is investigating a Phillies trip and raised the question of obtaining 300 level seats for $30 or 200 level seats for $40. The board agreed to go for the $40, 200 level seats. A date has not yet been selected for the trip.

Old Business

· A discussion was held regarding host a separate meeting open to the public for a presentation by Roger Clark. This would be an open event sponsored by the club for Roger to discuss the work he did which has led to nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Henry will discuss with Roger as well as check on the availability of Borough Hall to host the event.

· Mike Underwood reported that the 4^th of July committee has met once and the theme for the event has been chosen. The next meeting is planned for after the business meeting on June 9^th.

New Business

· Jack Aharon asked if we are going to have the wine & cheese party again this year. The board agreed that this is an event worth having and do plan to have it.

· Bernie Schaming reported that we will participate in the flea market again this year. We will again put a request for donations in the local papers since this has worked out well in the past. We have not yet received the date or the request for participation from the Lions Club.

The meeting adjourned at 10:45AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

May 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday May 5, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 13 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from April 7, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

New Members

· Robert Horn was approved for membership in the club.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that people are signing up for the Linc, lunch and car museum trip. He and Bud Pusatere are also looking into a Phillies game trip for June 6^th or 23^rd. In addition, Bill is looking into the American Music Theatre and Spring Lake as possible destinations.

Spring Luncheon

· Everything is set for the Spring Ladies Luncheon on May 12^th. Bob Parsons we have 101 people signed up so far. Bob reported that high school students will be provided with lunch or dessert in return for their performance.

Old Business

· Bill Brown raised the questions again about obtaining a backgammon set. Neil Wise indicated that his brother had a family heirloom set that he may be able to obtain for the club.

· Bill also reported that Ed Howe has a number of walkers that are available to club members or for sale at the flea market. It was concluded that storing them is a problem and that Ed should consider donating them to Goodwill or some other organization that will put them to good use.

New Business

· Mike Underwood reported that he would be convening a meeting of the 4^th of July committee next week to begin preparations for the parade.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

April, 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday April 7, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from March 3, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. In addition, Walt reported that seven members resigned or failed to pay dues this year and will be dropped from the roles.  The new member directory for 2016 will now be put together for distribution at the Ladies Luncheon.

New Members

· Larry Walsh was approved for membership in the club. In addition, Walter Wolf was approved as a guest member.

· There was also a suggestion made that non-members who participate in our activities be subject to an annual charge to help defray the costs of the club. After discussion it was concluded that rather than charge a fee an email would be sent to non-members suggesting that an annual contribution would be welcomed by the club to help defray the costs of the various activities.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported the casino trip was very successful. Everyone enjoyed the trip and we made a few dollars as well.  After all expenses, we made $155 in profit. There was a suggestion that we keep a slush fund for the trips and adding trip profits to the fund and using those same funds when we have a shortfall on a trip. There was no decision made and the idea was tabled for further discussion at a later time.

· In addition, Bill reported that he is looking into a trip which would combine the car museum in Philadelphia with a tour of the Link. If held in the summer, the use of a school bus or private cars will be considered.

Spring Luncheon

· The Spring Ladies Luncheon will be held on May 12^th. Bob Parsons reported that all is ready and that he will begin making phone call next week. Bill Brown requested that Bob look into providing the high school students with lunch or dessert in return for their performance.

Old Business

· There was no old business.

New Business

· Bernie Schaming reported that he received a suggestion for the newsletter. Perhaps we could publish photos of members between the ages of 2 and 8 years and see how many members can guess the identity of the person in the photo.  The photo would be published in the newsletter and the following month, the result would be presented, perhaps with a current photo. The board liked the idea and thought it would be a fun thing to do.

· Neil Wise announced that he forming a bowling team to participate in the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event to be held on Saturday April 16^th. He would like to put together a 65 Club team. He will also accept any donations to the activity which provides one on one mentoring for kids at risk.

The meeting adjourned at 10:55AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

March, 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 3, 2016. In the president’s absence, Vice President Leimkuhler called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 10 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from February 4, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. In addition, Walt informed the board that there are still 14 members who have not paid their dues for 2016. All delinquent members have been called. Bernie reported that letters have been sent to the 14 members

Trips

· Bill Brown reported the casino trip has 14 people signed up. A discussion followed regarding the viability of the trip. A motion was made to continue the trip regardless of the number of people committed. The motion resulted in a tie vote. Bill contacted Safety Bus and got an extension to the 14^th for a commitment. A second motion was made to extend the deadline for the cancelation of the trip to March 14^th. The motion assed. If we don’t have sufficient people signed up to break even on the trip, it will be cancelled at that time.

Spring Luncheon

· The Spring Ladies Luncheon will be held on May 12^th. Henry urged members to bring guests to the luncheon as way to promote membership in the club. The luncheon speaker will be Roger Clark, a local resident who has recently been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. In addition, Julia Chin and a small group from the high school will provide music for the event during cocktails.

4^th of July Parade

· Mike Underwood reported that he will convene the first meeting for the parade sometime in April.

Old Business

· As a result of the investigation into new members added in 2015, a motion was made to “present Bill Brown with a check for $100 as the winner of the contest to bring in the most new members in 2015”. The motion passed.

· Bud Pusatere and Ron Howley have been attempting to meet with George Hutchinson regarding the 5K Run. It appears that although George initially wanted to become less involved with the event, that may no longer be the case. We will do nothing at this point unless and until they hear from George.

New Business

· Bud Pusatere announced that he is investigating the possibility of a special outing with the Phillies for the Club. He will keep us informed.

· A suggestion was made to include cell phone numbers in the directory this year. After some discussion it was agreed that we will give members the option to have either their home phone or their cell phone listed in the directory. A notice will be put in the April newsletter to provide Bernie with their cell phone number if that is what they want in the directory.

· Henry reported that we are out of business cards and requested that additional cards printed. Al Schmidt agreed get the cards made.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

January, 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday January 7, 2016. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 11 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from December 3, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. In addition Walt informed the board that she has closed the Delaware Cash Reserves Fund and moved the funds into a new 13-month CD with Republic Bank that expires in January 2016.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that we received a refund for 10 tickets from the American Music Theatre and that we should receive a refund for another 6 tickets sometime in January. Bill is now taking reservations for a casino show trip on Wednesday, February 17^th, coupled with a wine tasting and lunch at the Tomasello winery. The Wednesday trip will include the Everly Brothers show as well as $10 in slot play. Nothing has been done on any additional trips at this time.

Membership

· Two applications for membership were presented to the board for consideration. Neal Tully and John Fiorella were accepted as regular members. In addition, Donald Gosnay was moved from the Gst member list to full membership since non-resident membership has dropped below 15%.

Election report

· President Kille reported that all is set for the election of officers. The slate of officers selected by the committee will be presented, followed by nominations from the floor, voting and installation on the January 14^th business meeting.  

Christmas Party

· Dennis reported that the Christmas party was great. He advised that next year contact should be made with Lakeland in advance so that there will be no difficulties delivering the gifts. The board discussed having the Pine Barrons, either be a quartet or the chorus, next year. This discussion was tabled until later in the year.

Wine and Cheese Party

· Bill Brown suggested that we make a donation to Grace Episcopal Church for the use of their facility for the wine & cheese party. After discussion, a motion was made and passed to send a $100 donation to the church. Walt will write a check and Bernie will write and send a letter with the donation.

5K Heart Run

· Bud Pusatere reported that the 5K Run went well but that he counted less than 100 runners at the event.   A good time was had by all who attended the event and the party at the club after the event.

Old Business

· Bud Pusatere also reported that he has had further discussions with George Hutchinson regarding the club’s involvement with the 5K Run. He and Ron Howley expect to meet with George in the next couple weeks. After checking with George, Bud reported that the Heart Fund maintains liability insurance which eliminates the need for the club to take any action in this area.  

New Business

· Bernie Schaming reported that there has been a complaint regarding member’s ability to print the newsletter on standard paper since it is produced in legal size format. After a brief discussion it was pointed out that if you print from the pdf version it will automatically scale to letter size.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary