Friday, May 7, 2021

May, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday May 6, 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 fourteen (14) board members, were on the call. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

The secretary read the April minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

    • No formal report was presented.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·       Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

    • The club is in good financial shape and the balance only decreased by $64 for last month.
    • Dave discovered the club was not in compliance with some changes.in federal laws on reporting income of social clubs. The club is a 501.C7 corporation. This means the club does not pay income tax on its income and club dues are not deductible from the members income tax.  The club’s assets are cash in various financial forms. The clubs’ income from CD’s is reported to the IRS and the club was given a Tax Identification Number about thirty (30) years ago.  The social club classification along with the TID and income requires certain registration forms with the IRS. The club is required to report income and expenses regarding social events. Dave is completing the required forms and events. Dave will file them with the IRS. Th filing requires a$600 onetime filing fee. 

·       The Directors approved the treasurers report.

·       The Directors approved the filing of the required forms and the required $ 600 payment.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

  • Due to time constraints Frank ask the H&W report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

Membership –

  • Due to time constraints Frank ask the Membership report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

  • Bill reported the following developments
  • The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May 13. There are currently nine file them (99) signed up attendees.
    • New club members will be announced and introduced if attending.
    • Tables will hold five or six people.  Directors are asked to split up and sit at each table.
    • Mayor Neal Rockford and Commissioner Jeff Kasko will be seated with president Frank Lodge and 1st vice president Roger Jacobs.
    • Bowling and golf awards will be presented at the luncheon.

 

 

Old Business

  • A 2021 Directory is published and will be distributed at the Spring luncheon.
  • Storm and screen doors have been installed in the clubhouse.
  • There is no word from the Haddonfield Commissioners on when the clubhouse will be reopened.
  • Bill found some lists regarding veterans and has forwarded it Dave Trditti to contact as possible members.  
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New Business

  • Walt Baker requested approval to purchase a new bowling plague for listing the annual club winner. The current plaque is full.  The directors approved $125 to purchase a new plaque.
  • Walt requested the committee reports be omitted from the normal meetings because this information is normally provided in the monthly meeting. Frank will review this request ot ensure necessary information is communicated weekly but not unnecessarily repeated.
  • Second vice president Rich Bonnette resigned his position in early April. Frank nominated treasurer Dave Tarditi to fill the unexpired term and Dave accepted the nomination.  The board approved his appointment and Dave will be sworn into the position at the spring luncheon.
  • The cub is now searching for a replacement treasurer.

The meeting adjourned at 11:03 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary