The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday September 2, 2021. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.
President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Roll was called and ten (10) board members were
present.
Minutes – Fred Willis
- Frank Lodge read August minutes, in Fred Willis’s
absence. No changes were required and
the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.
President’s Report – Frank Lodge
- Frank noted that the club received card from Irene Hempstead
thanking the club for its donation to the Lions Eye Bank in John’s name.
Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski
- Henry discussed the Treasurer’s report and a ‘Look Ahead’ document
that noted that we had a $5000 budget for the year and will take in about
$5700.
- Capital improvements, lighting, doors, and a IRS non-profit
application will result in expenses of about $1000 more than we will take
in.
- A CD will be renewed this week after examining alternative
offers.
- A credit card is now active.
The security code will be given to Fred Willis because of his
three-year term as secretary.
- The Treasurer’s Report was approved. Bernie Schaming noted “We did very well
this year.”
- Hank discussed 2022 dues collections.
- Phil will provide Hank
with spreadsheets to record dues payments.
- Bernie Schaming and Dave
Tarditi recommended announcing dues collection in the October newsletter
and collecting dues at the Fall Luncheon.
- Walt Baker and Phil Kinsey will collect the dues at the luncheon.
Speakers
– Roger Jacobs
- Roger announced the speakers for September.
Membership
– Dave Tarditi
- Dave Tarditi discussed his email proposing that members bring
potential new members to meetings as guests as a way to increase
membership.
- Three new regular members were approved: Jack Landis, Al Luecke and Mark
Schwarzkopf.
- Bill Brown asked Dave Tarditi if he had reviewed the list of
Haddonfield veterans.
- Dave found 15 age-appropriate names, 13 who served in Vietnam and
two who served in Korea. Dave will
continue to review additional names on the list.
Trips/
Events – Bill Brown
- No trips are currently planned. Bill has stepped down from trip planning
and is waiting for a replacement.
- The Fall Luncheon will be held Thursday October 14 at Tavistock
Old
Business
- Al Schmidt presented equipment suggestions for video broadcasting
of meetings at the estimated cost of $600 for a one-camera system.
- Bill Brown and Phil Kinsey
volunteered to join Al Schmidt as members of a broadcasting team. They will review a one-camera or
multiple camera system and bring their recommendations to next month’s
Board meeting.
- Frank Lodge will mention Flea Market personnel needs at the business
meeting.
- Three tasks need
volunteers: vehicles to be loaded
on Friday afternoon, sign-ups for selling during the day, and help at 2
pm for preparing unsold items for donation.
- Bernie Schaming noted that
this is a major fund-raiser that typically earns $500 to $1000 for the
club.
- Discussed the Fall Festival which has been cancelled this
year.
- The President of the Visitors Center that ran the event has retired
and not been replaced.
- The Mayor reported
complaints that the festival mixed recruiting volunteers for town organizations
with selling at a craft fair.
- Bill Brown pointed out an article in Haddonfield Today publicizing the club.
New
Business
- Bill Brown discussed purchasing tricorn hats and deputy badges for
10 club members to serve as constables at the Indian King Skirmish next
June.
o A motion to purchase the hats and badge at a cost of $250 was approved.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.
The secretary thanks Frank Lodge
for taking meeting notes in the secretary‘s absence.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred
Willis, Secretary
