Friday, October 4, 2019

October, 2019


 October 2019
The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday October 3, 2019. Secretary Bernie Schaming requested Acting Secretary, Fred. Willis take the minutes.  President Jay Cokos’s called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 13 members were present plus Phil Kinsey who will assume the newly created Data Base Manager position in January.
Fred. Willis read the board meeting minutes from September 5, 2019. The minutes were approved as read.

Treasurers Report

·         Treasurer Dave Tarditi provided a detailed financial statement of the club’s finances and told us we were in good financial shape.  In the past month the club received $185 in income because a CD matured.  The CD was reinvested at First Colonial Bank.  Dave checked interest rates at several banks and First Colonial was considered to be the best.  The CD was reinvested at 2%, down from the previous rate of 2.5%  
·         The Flea market of last Saturday produced $741.25 in income. This was a response and necessary source of club income.
·         The treasurers report was approved as presented.

Membership

·         No new members were added in the past month according to Frank Lodge. 
·         Frank will email all of the new members who have joined in the past year and invite them to the October 10 stage luncheon.

Speakers

·         Saul Resnick informed us the speakers list is complete through the first week of February.  Saul will continue to obtain speaker until his term as 1st VP ends in December.  Saul hope to have the speaker list full into the spring, when he steps down and Frank Lodge become responsible for speakers.
·         Saul will prepare the speaker introduction of the Weidenman’s at the stag luncheon, for John Cokos.
·         The newsletter will have the list of speakers for the rest of the year.

Trips/ Events

·         Bill Brown a trip to the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City will be held December 10.  Cost will be $50 per person and include a meal voucher, attendance to the Christmas show and $15 in coin.   The bus will leave from Wedgewood Swim Club at 9:30 AM and return at 6:30 PM.
·         Flea market – John Cooks thought the Flea market went very well.  There was excellent support from the 65 club.  While everyone who assisted worked hard, John asked for special recognition of Bernie Schaming and his wife.  They spent much of the week before the Flea market moving and getting things ready for the Saturday event.
·         Stag Luncheon- John requested someone volunteer to help Bob Parsons at the check in table.
·         Stag Luncheon – A suggestion was made to replace the long head table with a round table for the guests, this would allow more normal talking between the guests, commissioners and club president.  John would talk to Bob Parsons about implementing this change
·         Fall Festival – Al Schmidt and John Cokos will man the table.  Other club members are invited to assist.
·         Wine and Cheese Party – Bill Brown will provide the wind and cheese.  Jack Poupard will provide the music.  Cost $10 per person.
·         Fall Clean up – the club will perform an interior cleaning of the club house on November 14. Everyone is welcomed to assist
·         Christmas Luncheon – this will be held December 12 in the Methodist church Fellowship Hall. 12-2 PM.  Tom Mervine is in charge of the potluck lunch.  Members with names beginning with A-L will bring dessert and M-Z appetizers.  Attendees are requested to bring unwrapped sanitary products as gifts. Assistance is required for these gifts to be collected and delivered to recipients.
·         Starving Children – Bernie informed us all of the October 26 slots are filled.
·         Salvation Army – Bill Brown will arrange for a December Friday, preferably December 6, for the club to man the Salvation Army Collection kettle at the Haddonfield Acme.  Attendees will sign up for time slots.
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Standing Committees

·         Friendship – Dan Columbi is now on dialysis. It is expected that he and Tish will make their October 17 club presentation. Bob Parsons will make a video of their presentation.
·         Bob Parson’s video open a significant discussion among the directors. The issue was could a speaker bring a woman guest to hear her presentation. After considerable discussion and disagreement, the directors agreed a speaker may bring a woman guest.  There was no formal vote on this issue.  The issues include the club’s purpose and possible legal aspects. There were numerous positions and aspects of these issues discussed, they are not being presented here. A more formal and detailed discussion process is required.

Old Business

·         Walt Baker has volunteered to serve on the Haddonfield Senior Citizens Board.

New Business

·         Diabetes Run – the Saturday after Thanksgiving. –Marshalls are required to direct the runners.  The club has provided marshals in the past. A request for marshals is required.  Bill Brown is negotiating with Dunkin Donuts to donate coffee.
·         Club Brochure - John Asked Saul to review the brochure and update the pictures. 
·         Al Schmidt and John Cokos report on the proposed replacement of officers and director for next year.  The normal progression of officers is distorted by Saul Resnick’s inability to become president due to health issues.  Neil Wise has agreed to return as president for a year with additional officer support since he spends the winter in Florida. John and Al are working on providing the necessary officer support.  There was some discussion and disagreement with this plan. The changes were not brought to a formal vote.  The plan will be presented, with changes if necessary, at the next board meeting.
·          Directors and board member numbers. – the splitting of the secretary position into three positions affects the number of officer and director slots available.  Bernie will revise the by-laws to add two additional director spots and present the revision to the board.  
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 AM.

Respectfully submitted,
Fred Willis, Acting Secretary 

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