Directors Meeting - July

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday July 6, 2017. President Henry Leimkuhler called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from June 1, 2017. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. The board thanked Walt with a round of applause for his long service to the club.

Membership

There were no new members this month.

Trips

· Bill reported that the trip to the Tropicana Casino on August 29^th already has some people signed up. The cost will be $45 which includes $15 in slot play, lunch and the show.  Bill also reported that Safety Bus refunded the club in the amount of $400 for the inconvenience on the Phillies trip and promised that they would provide one of their new buses in the future. In spite of the bus problem, the Phillies trip was a big success. Bill received 4 tickets from the Phillies for acting as group leader for the game on July 28^th vs the Houston Astros . The tickets will be auctioned off at a meeting.

Old Business

· Henry indicated that he plans to put a second coat of paint on the windowsills when hehas a chance.

· Mike Underwood that the 4^th of July parade was a success. We had 21 members turn out for the march. Mike thanked all those who participated and made the effort a success. It was noted that the new hats were a big hit.

· Bill Brown announced that the Borough had the ant problem taken care of and we don’t seem to have any more problem. He also thanked people for supporting the Japan Exchange Sake & Sushi night with their attendance and/or donations.

New Business

· President Leimkuhler initiated a discussion on rides for people who may need assistance getting to activities, especially ourThursday meetings. After discussion it was agreed that we should put something in the newsletter, along with a contact. Henry agreed to be the contact person.

· Al Schmidt requested the board’s input on inviting someone from the Altzheimer association to speak at the club. The board agreed that this would be a good topic for a Thursday meeting speaker.

· Bill Brown reported that he was contacted by someone in Collingswood regarding pinochle. The gentleman was invited to come to Wednesday pinochle and he plans to attend.

· Al Schmidt indicated that it istime to be thinking about a speaker for the Fall Luncheon. A number of suggestions were made and will be contacted.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary