The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held
on Thursday November 7, 2019. Secretary Bernie Schaming requested Acting
Secretary, Fred. Willis, to 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 October 3, 2019.
The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurers
Report
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Treasurer
Dave Tarditi provided a detailed financial statement of the club’s finances and
told us we were in good financial shape.
The fall and spring luncheons combined almost broke even. The total loss was $10 between them. The fall luncheon however lost $160 because
four people did not show, and the club was required to pay for the luncheons.
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The
failure to pay for a reservation promoted some discussion. One suggestion was people should pay upon making
upon a reservation. The counter argument
was this would remove paying at the door and may hold down attendance. One solution suggested was notifying the luncheon
attendees that there were unclaimed reservations and did anyone want to purchase
the food themselves to take home. This
promoted some concurrence. This issue will be discussed next year before the
spring luncheon and a policy decided then.
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The
treasurers report was approved as presented.
Membership
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No
new members were added in the past month according to Frank Lodge.
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Frank
will email all the new members who have joined in the past year and invite them
to the November 11 Wine and Cheese party. Al Schmidt suggested purchasing name tags
for the Wine and Cheese party to help new members feel more comfortable. The Board approved the suggestion and Al will
obtain the name tags.
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One question was
how many new members attended activities and not the weekly meeting. Frank said it was unknown how many new members
were attending only activities and it would be very difficult to obtain this number
or if it is even possible. This question led to the issue of the decreasing number
of Haddonfield members. While guest members
are vital and welcomed, the concern is the club is supported by Haddonfield
money and if the borough commissioners see proportionally too many non-Haddonfield
members, would there be an effect on the club.
The answer is unknown, and the board does not want that situation to develop.
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Bill Brown suggested
sending out a mass mailing to all retired men in Haddonfield. The cost would be about $130 to obtain the
mailing list. This idea met with the board’s
approval and Bill will contact the mailing company, Crell Advertising, to determine
a time frame, exact feasibility and cost. Bill also suggested a 65 Club member make a presentation
on 65 club membership at the Lions, Rotary and Fortnightly clubs. Dave Tarditi will contact the Rotary and Fred
Willis the Fortnightly.
Speakers
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Saul Resnick informed us the speakers list is
complete through the March. Saul will continue
to obtain speakers until his term as 1st VP ends in December. Saul hopes to have the speaker list full into
April, by the time he steps down, and Frank Lodge becomes responsible for speakers.
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The December 15 Christmas party will have about
ten members discuss notable personal Christmas experiences. Presently five members have volunteered, and Saul
is looking for five more members with significant experiences.
Trips/ Events
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Bill Brown informed the board the December 10 trip
to the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City has 31 sign ups and requires 40 to
break even. Bill believes reaching the
break-even point will be done but is concerned about 50% of the signups are not club
members. He hopes more members will sign
up. 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.
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Wine and Cheese Party – Bill Brown will provide
the wine and cheese. Jack Poupard will
provide the music. Cost $10 per person. Bill
is concerned about attendance and has required another mass mailing be done today
or tomorrow. Phil Kinsey will handle the
mailing.
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Fall Clean up – the club will perform an
interior cleaning of the club house on November 14. Everyone is welcomed to
assist
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Christmas Luncheon – this will be held December 12
in the Methodist church Fellowship Hall. 12-2 PM. Tom Mervine oversees 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.
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Salvation Army – Bill Brown is waiting for a
December Friday date, preferably December 6, for the club to man the Salvation
Army Collection kettle at the Haddonfield Acme.
Bill is concerned Acme will not permit the Salvation Army to set up this
year. Acme had some problems with
another vendor this past year may be changing its charitable vendor policy.
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Standing
Committees
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Bob Parsons made a video of Dan and Tish Columbi’s
October 17 club presentation. The club received a Thank You note from Tish for
the video and opportunity for the presentation.
Old Business
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Walt
Baker is unable to serve on the Haddonfield Senior Citizens Board due to a conflict
of schedules and meeting requirements.
New Business
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Diabetes
Run – the Saturday after Thanksgiving. –the minimum number of Marshals has
been signed up, but backup and additional marshals would be very welcomed. All
volunteers should report to the 65 club for assignment. Three dozen donuts are being donated by Dunking donuts.
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Saul, Bill Brown and Al Schmidt provided a draft
of a new brochure they developed for club’s advertising and promotion. This was given to the board members for
review who have one week to evaluate and make revisions and suggestions.
Comments should be sent to Saul or Al. The proposed brochure conforms to the club’s
web page, no names are included in the brochure.
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Al
Schmidt provided a list of proposed officers and board members for 2020. Lee
Wise will be the interim President with 1st vice President Frank Lodge
substituting for him as required. No
other positions were discussed. This issue
will be reviewed at the December meeting.
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John Cokos asked if
the club would support the Poppy Project.
Poppies will be placed at the HMHS from Memorial Day to the 4th
of July. Exactly who is promoting this
project is unclear. The Why for this promotion
is not known by this author. This is identified as a Community wise project. The poppies require assembly, which will be performed
by club members. A total of 4000 is
required, the club is willing to provide 100 which will cost $200. This was approved by board with Howard abstaining
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The club received
some personal adds to place in the newsletter.
Newsletter Editor Dewaine Osman requested the Board define what is and what
is not an acceptable personal ad. The newsletter
editor should not and will not be the judge as to acceptability of an ad. Board
guidelines are essential. After
discussion, the board voted to ban all personal ads of any kind. Promoting sales of anything is not the purpose
of the club.
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The meeting adjourned
at 11:15 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred
Willis, Acting Secretary
