The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held
on Thursday January 2, 2020. Secretary Bernie Schaming requested Acting
Secretary, Fred. Willis, to take the minutes. Past President Al Schmidt, in President Jay Cokoc’s
absence, called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 11 members
were present.
Fred. Willis read the board meeting minutes from December 5, 2019.
The minutes were approved with one change. This change revised approval of the
bylaw revisions to February 13
Treasurers
Report
·
Treasurer
Dave Tarditi provided a detailed financial statement of the club’s finances and
told us we were in good financial shape.
·
Two club
CD ‘s was renewed at Colonial Bank.
·
Forty-nine
(49) members have paid dues for 2020, as of December 31. This is one third of the club’s membership. The importance of dues payment was noted that mid-April
was the deadline for printing the club directory. Dues payment is necessary to be included in
the annual Directory
·
There
was a discussion as to where the Cash Jar money should be designated in the
budget. It was noted the cash jar income
is part of the general fund and the money is not designated for any specific
use.
·
The
treasurers report was approved as presented.
Membership
·
Lloyd
Davis paid his 2019 and 2020 dues early and then passed away. His $40 membership fee will be added to the
club’s Memorial Fund.
·
Frank
Lodge attempted to contact Crell Advertising to obtain costs to send out a mass
mailing to eligible Haddonfield residents. It appears they are no longer in business
so Frank will look for another company.
·
New club
brouchures have been printed. Their placement
in Haddonfield locations has not been fully decided upon and therefore none
have been distributed.
·
One perspective new
member was expected to provide his membership application today.
Speakers
·
Frank Lodge has assumed the speaker list from Saul
Resnick. The list is filled through
March.
·
Frank will contact Joe McElroy who will show the
club how to assemble the poppies. The expected
demonstration date is February 13
·
Frank will also
work on establishing a group of backup speakers in the event of a last-minute
cancelation.
Trips/
Events
·
Bill
Brown informed the board the December 10 trip to the Tropicana casino in Atlantic
City made $70.
·
Bill Brown
investigated having an annual Phillies trip along with food at the ballpark. He
concluded the cost was too great and going to Yards brewery for eating before
the game would be cheaper
·
Christmas
Luncheon – this was very successful. For the past five years, the speaker has come
from the Methodist church. Previously,
the speaker came from a different local church each year and several board members
requested the club return to that format. The board approved this change in
speakers.
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Brandywine
Retirement Facility – Bill Brown informed us Brandywine has invited the 65club members
to lunch and a tour of the facility on January 21. Brandywine will pick up members at12 PM and
take them to the facility by bus. A
signup is required.
. Upcoming Events
- See Joe McElroy under speakers
- Election of new club officers January 9
- By Law changes February 13.
Standing Committees
- Periodically the 65 club library
books are reviewed and older books are distributed to other organizations. Brandywine is now included in the organizations
and they will send someone to review and remove books for the Brandywine library.
Old Business
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Christmas
Cards – Bill Brown talked to Staples about printing 65 Club Christmas cards. He was quoted $34/100 cards. The board
approved the purchase of 100 cards.
New Business
·
Presently Howard Rementer, with assistance, currently purchases snacks
for the club activities. He can use additional
assistance.
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The meeting adjourned
at 10:55 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred
Willis, Acting Secretary
