November, 2017

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday November 2, 2017. President Henry Leimkuhler 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 5, 2017. The minutes were approved as read.

Dave Tarditi gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. A discussion ensued about how to spend some of the money in the treasury. Ideas ranged from increasing the scholarship to free trips. The discussion was tabled until subsequent meetings.

Membership

The board approved Brian Kelly and Dewaine Osman as a new members in the club and approved Bill Hoffman as a new guest member.

Trips

· The next trip will be to the Revolutionary Way Museum in Philadelphia on November 14^th. The school bus will leave the Pub at 10 AM sharp. Currently there are 64 people signed up for this trip. Bill Brown has made arrangements for additional transportation since the school bus only holds 50 people. Signup for the December 5^th trip to the Tropicana in Atlantic City for the Holiday Jubilee show is underway. The trip will include slot play, buffet and show for $47, with a 10AM departure from Wedgwood swim club.

Old Business

· Ron Howley made an appeal for marshals for the Haddon Township Diabetes 5K Run. We need about 30 marshals for this event which is more than we have needed in the past. We will meet at 8am at the club to receive street assignments and depart from there. T-shirts and yellow vests will be provided to the marshals. After the race we will return the vests to the clubhouse. Bud Pusatere reported that P.J. Whelihans will provide breakfast after the event for anyone participating. Bud has arranged for parking at the bank.

· Henry Leimkuhler reported that one of the new members was recruited at the Fall Festival.

· The Wine & Chees Party is all set for November 4^th at 7pm. Member contributions of an appetizer or dessert would be greatly appreciated. The cost will remain $5 per person for members and spouses. Members are encouraged to bring potential members as guests to the event.

· Al Schmidt reported that speakers are set thru Feb 1, 2018. He will meet with Jay Cokos and pass off all the information he has including leads for additional speakers.

New Business

· The new bottle/wine openers have arrived as an alternative token of appreciation for guest speakers.  

· Mike Underwood reported that the Historical Society will have a WW I exhibit open Mon, Wed & Fri from November 5^th to Dec 1^st. High school students have done considerable research on the names on the WW I memorial for this event.

· Henry reported that the Fortnightly is sponsoring a luncheon at Tavistock on November 11^th with will include a presentation on Eleanor Roosevelt. All are welcome at the event.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary