October, 2021

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday October 7, 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

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

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

• There was no specific report.

 

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank was unable to attend.
• Frank presented the Treasurer’s report and noted the September income was $1500 and expenses were $750. The primary expense was for the club’s new liability insurance policy.
• The Treasurer’s Report was approved. 
• Walt Baker and Hank will collect 2022 dues at the luncheon.

 

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• Roger announced the speakers for September.
• October 7 – Tracey Black/Carly Schaeffer - SCUCS
• October 14 – Stag Luncheon
• October 21 – Joyce Howell - EPA
• October 28 – Colleen Bianco Bezich - Mayor

 

Membership – Dave Tarditi

• One new regular member was approved:  Doug Crawford.
• Dave is still reviewing the list of Haddonfield veterans for possible member candidates.
• Dave is asking local churches to place a club notice in their newsletter or make an announcement about the club at some time.  The club notice was written by Bernie Schaming.

 

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• No trips are currently planned.  Bill has stepped down from trip planning and is waiting for a replacement.
• The Senior Citizens United Community Services (SUCUS) has scheduled day bus trips for years.  After considerable discussion the Directors decided to have SUCUS schedule the buses instead of asking Bill Brown’s replacement to perform the work.  This issue will be discussed with SUCUS to determine its feasibility.
• The Fall Luncheon will be held Thursday October 14 at Tavistock. The signed-up attendance is currently low.
• A Wine and Cheese party will be held on November 13 if a location can be found. Al Schmidt will check with Grace Episcopal Church to determine if it can be held there.
• Bowling – Walt said the group had added a Bowler of the Week Announcement
• Tai Chai – John Biondi will speak at the afternoon meeting to promote attendance.

 

 

 

Old Business

• Bill Brown noted tricorn hats and deputy badges for 10 club members to serve as constables at the Indian King Tavern Skirmish next June, had been purchased. The event is expanding in size and will be a big event on June 4, 2022.
• Al Schmidt distributed information on a camera for video broadcasting of club meetings. The cost is $400 for a one-camera system.
• Al said the camera is used at Grace Episcopal church and he would study the system used there before making any recommendations.
• The 65 Club has six speakers installed but they are not connected to the existing microphone system.

 

New Business

• Frank suggested reserving some chairs near the main door to make it easier for late members on canes to find a seat.  The directors felt this was unnecessary and the motion was dropped.
• Walt asked if other members were having trouble reaching members to attend the Fall luncheon.  Several did but no solution was provided.
• Bill informed the Directors five (5) members helped man the Lions club 5K run recently.  The run made $6,000 for the Lions.
• There is a WASP problem in the club house.  Bill will notify the borough to look into it.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary