November, 2021

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday November 4, 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 twelve (12) board members were present.

Minutes – Fred Willis

• Reading of the October minutes was omitted. The Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

• There was no specific report.

 

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• The club’s net assets increased for the month.
• Approximately one half of the club’s members have paid their 2022 dues. An email will be sent to the remaining members reminding them that dues should be paid by December 31.
• A CD is up for renewal.  Due to low interest rates, the CD will be renewed automatically.
• An operating budge for 2022 is being prepared and will be presented at the December Board meeting.
• Costs for a camera system and a possible new refrigerator will be included in the operating budget.
• The Treasurer’s Report was approved. 

 

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

Roger announced the speakers for November.

• November 4 - Joyce Howell - EPA
• November 11 – Business meeting
• November 18 – Charlene Creed – Haddonfield Historical Society
• November 25 – Thanksgiving

 

Membership – Dave Tarditi

• Three (3) new regular members were approved: 
• All are members of the Haddonfield Fire Company and residents of Haddonfield.

 

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• No trips are currently planned.  Bill has stepped down from trip planning and is waiting for a replacement.
• The club will use SCUCS for planning trips and providing the bus. This is much easier than the work Bill did. However, a 65 Club member must be the contact point for arrangements.
• Trips that were scheduled or discussed last year before the lockdown occurred include the Barnes Museum, the Phillies Ballpark, the Philadelphia Zoo and a Christmas trip.
• Wine and Cheese Social Party
• This will be held at the Markheim Art Center on Saturday November 20 from 7-9 PM
• Cost $10 per person, wives are invited.
• Potential new members are invited as guests at no charge.
• Payment and sign up should be sent to Hank Zaleski.
• Christmas party
• This will be held at the Methodist Church on December 9.
• Tom Mervine will arrange for the speaker.
• Gifts - Unwrapped socks and toiletries are requested.  These will be donated to the Salvation Army.
• Stag Luncheon
• Bill asked the attendees to provide an opinion of the singer.  The BOD members thought he was good and should be considered for a return luncheon when wives are present.

 

Old Business

• Wasp problem – arrival of cold has solved this problem for this year.
• Indian King Skirmish
• This will be held June 4, 2022.
• The 65 Club will provide ten (10) tricorn hats and deputy badges for constables working at the skirmish to help direct the crowd.
• Al Schmidt plans to show the Grace Church camera system to several club members after the BOD meeting.

 

New Business

• . Salvation Army Kettle
• The 65 club will man the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle for eight hours (8) on December 16. The Kettle will be at either Starbucks or Kings Court.  Volunteers are requested.
• Newsletter - paper copy.
• Bernie requested the paper copies be ready one-week earlier than currently due.  This will allow an earlier mailing so the electronic and paper copies will be received by club members at about the same time.  The directors approved this.
• New Officers
• A Nominating Committee of Frank Lodge, John Cokos and Bill Brown was formed to identify officers for next year. Six new directors and officers are required.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:10 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary