March, 2022

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 3, 2022. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.

Attendees: 

Roger Jacobs, Dave Tarditi, Joe Galliera, Hank Zaleski, Rich Carney, Jay Cokos, Al Schmidt, Bernie Schaming, Walt Baker, Howard Rementer, Henry Leimkuhler

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 10.00 am.

Dave Tarditi led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.

Minutes from the February Board meeting were approved as previously distributed and posted.

The Secretary was unable to attend the meeting. Minutes were kept by Treasurer Hank Zaleski.

Presidents Report – Roger Jacobs.

·       Conduct at meetings - After some discussion, the BOD agreed that Roger would remind weekly meeting attendees to be courteous to guest speakers by silencing cell phones, avoiding side discussions, raising hands for questions and showing up on time. On a separate note, the BOD also suggested waiting till meeting adjournment before serving ice cream at the monthly business meeting.

·       The BOD approved a $300 one-time contribution to the Lion’s Club Mayor’s Breakfast as it is celebrating 50 years at this year’s Citizen of the Year event to be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday March 19 at 9.00 am.

·       Roger represented the 65 Club at the most recent Mayor’s Community Collaborative meeting. He reported that the town will stop the use of plastic bags on May 4, 2022. The Partnership for Haddonfield will be distributing cloth bags at the Farmers Market on 4/22/22. In addition, the Fall Festival is back on for 10/1/22. Roger also supplied a summary of the 65 Club’s activities to the Newcomers Club for its informational packet and to the upcoming Borough’s New Resident and new Business packets.

Vice-Presidents Reports – Dave Tarditi and Joe Galliera.

·       Dave submitted a picture of the officers to The Retrospect along with a summary of the Club’s history and activities. Some edits were suggested to the narrative. Roger, Dave and Joe are following up.

·       Dave will send out info on the Legions Last Man Standing event in April.

·       Dave reported no change in speakers from the last list communicated in the monthly newsletter. He received a few suggestions from board members for new speakers

·       Joe reached out to the town churches to advertise the club and put something in  “Coffee News” as well.

·       Bernie Schaming will follow-up on the possibility of getting cloth bags with the 65 Club logo as suggested by Rich Carney.

·       Rich Carney will follow up on the Master Gardener speaker and potential trip.

Treasurers Report- Hank Zaleski.

·       February was a quiet month with only 2 expenses. The club received about $300 more than it spent. Hank closed the books earlier than normal as he was in Florida and New Orleans last week for Mardi Gras. Unlike Walter, he did not use club funds to buy beads!!!

·       There are 6 members who have still not paid 2022 dues. Multiple emails and messages have been left for these individuals. Bernie Schaming said the Secretary historically sends a letter to these individuals notifying them of their dues obligation before dropping them from the club roles. Hank will contact Fred Willis so that these letters go out before March 15.

Old Business

Al Schmidt is trying out a new camera and is following up on amplifiers.

 The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 am.

The Secretary thanks Hank Zaleski for taking the minutes in the Secretary’s absence.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary