The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday February 4, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.
President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Roll was called and fifteen (15) board members,
were on the call. Frank led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A compliment was made about Henry’s shirt.
The secretary read the January minutes and the Directors approved
the minutes as previously distributed and posted.
President’s Comments – Frank Lodge
- Frank was having computer problems which limited
his initial comments.
Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi
·
Dave informed
the board of the following developments and expenditures.
- One hundred thirteen (113) members have paid their
dues for 2021.
- There are thirty-six (36) unpaid members and ten
(10) unpaid guest members.
- Dave will begin the process of chasing down the
unpaid members.
- There was a discussion on whether the club should
set up a PayPal account. Dave believes it is an unnecessary expense because
few members have requested it. Other
members disagreed; they believe some members have not paid their dues because
of the absence of PayPal. Both groups agreed to revisit the issue in the
future if there is evidence either way.
·
The Directors
approved the treasurers report.
Health
& Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler
·
Henry
reported on the following members.
- Members who are in quarantine seem to be receiving
the vaccine.
- Dan Columbi is still having difficulties
speaking and would appreciate a note.
- Member Earl Slim died.
Speakers
– Roger Jacobs
- Roger reported the following developments
- Rich Cunliffe will speak February 18 on his memories
of Australia and the Outback.
- Rich Carney will speak February 25 on Alaska.
Membership
– Rich Bonnette
- Rich made an extensive
presentation on using zoom to expand the location of speakers, involve
more members who live in assisted living facilities, record presentations so
they can be shown later and involve more people from the general community.
- The proposal initiated an
extensive discussion on why, how and if this should be done. There was no resolution
on the idea. Rich will prepare a report
with more details for the Directors by the next board meeting. The
discussion will resume at that time.
Trips/
Events – Bill Brown
- Bill reported the following developments
- No trips are scheduled.
- The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May. A speaker has been lined up and the
menu will be presented next month.
Old Business
- Bernie Schaming informed the Directors the
florescent lighting change over to LED’s has been completed in the clubhouse.
- The 65 Invites program idea of having activity by
zoom to which the general community is invited is progressing very slowly.
The idea of chocolate tasting or a cooking class is being delayed because
the local merchants are very busy. It was also noted that, historically, activities
that demonstrate something are generally more popular than activities
where members participate.
- The clubhouse was closed on the day it was last cleaned
by a cleaning service. This service will resume when the clubhouse is reopened.
The pinocle group that used to clean the clubhouse has decreased in size
and become older and cannot resume the activity. The club has the money to employ the
cleaning service.
- Money has been earmarked to provide any specialized
cleaning due to Covid. However. it was
pointed out that Borough Hall was re-opened without a specialized
cleaning. Based on Borough Hall it is expected no specialized clubhouse cleaning
is required.
- A 2021 Directory will be published. Members will
be asked to add their cellphone numbers but that will be only a request. Phil Kinsey and Bernie Schaming will handle
the data base change requirement. Rich Bonnette will assist with the printing.
Two hundred copies (200) will be printed.
New Business
- The Salvation Army sent Bill Brown a thank you
for the club’s Red Kettle assistance.
- Bill Brown volunteered to donate a chess set to the
club. Additional donations will be requested in the future.
- Roger asked the board to approve John Donovan as a guest member. The board approved the applicant.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15
AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred
Willis, Secretary
