November, 2022

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday November 4, 2022. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and thirteen (13) board members were present.  

Minutes – Fred Willis

• The October minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

 

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

Borough Building Scheduling System

• Roger informed the directors the borough was implementing an electronic scheduling system for the use of borough property.  This will replace the current email system.  The scheduling will be done through the borough website.
• The directors had a long and thorough discussion of how to use this system, who in the club should do the scheduling and the possible implications of using the Clubhouse.
• The directors appointed Roger and Bernie to perform the initial scheduling of club events.  They will report to the directors on how the process is done. Any issues or problems concerning the scheduling system will be discussed and responded to at subsequent directors meeting.

Officers

• A 2^nd VP candidate for next year is required. New and recent Haddonfield resident members are encouraged to apply.

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• This was an active month. Expenses were $2,228.75 and income was $1,703. The largest expenses were the Fall Luncheon and a deposit for the Spring Luncheon.  The largest receipts were from the Green Jar and the Fall luncheon.
• The club’s income and expenses still match the budget forecast. Income exceeds expenses however the cost of the new video equipment has not been received.
• A budget for 2023 is being developed. Members are requested to submit estimates for any capital improvements they believe are required.
• Hank purchased $9,000 worth of I-Bonds for the club.  This required cashing in about $8,000 in CD’s. The higher I-Bond interest rate made this change an improved investment.  The club still has $2,500 in a CD as a cash reserve. This issue was discussed under New Business in the September Minutes.
• The club does not have an assistant treasurer.  To obtain access to the I-Bond’s and CD, in the event of the treasurer being unavailable, Secretary Fred Willis will have backup access.
• The Treasurer’s October Report was approved by the board. 

Speakers – David Tarditi

• Speakers are scheduled through December.  
• See the Newsletter for the scheduled speakers.
• Work is beginning on scheduling speakers for January and February.  This assists the incoming 1^st VP

Membership – Joe Galliera

• One member, John Reed, resigned due to family obligations.
• Three member applications were reviewed and approved for membership.
• Bill Lane of Haddonfield
• Tom Pomidoro of Haddonfield
• Ralph Spohn of Cherry Hill

 

Trips/ Events –

Christmas Trip

• Bill has arranged for a bus trip to Spring Lake for a Christmas lunch and show on December 6.  The cost is $100 per person and the club must guarantee 40 attendees.  The trip has been advertised in local newspapers.
• To date only eight (8) people have signed up and there is considerable concern from Bill about meeting the guarantee. The directors shared this concern and voted to authorize cancellation if Bill recommends this. Bill will make this decision based upon signups and when the club must pay for the trip.

Christmas Party

• The club’s Christmas party will be held on Thursday December 8 at the Methodist Church.
• An unwrapped gift of socks or something similar is welcomed.  This will be given to the Salvation Army

Wine and Cheese Party

• The club will hold its annual Wine and Cheese party on Saturday November 12 at 7:00 PM. It will be held at Grace Episcopal Church.
• Cost is $10 per person and wives are invited. Guests are free. A dessert or appetizer are accepted but not required.  Please notify Bill, if possible, if you plan to attend.  This is not necessary though and last minute attendees are welcomed.

 

 Friendship Committee – Henry Leimkuhler

• No report

Old Business

• None

New Business

Turkey Trot

• Joe Galliera requested assistance to help with the Lions 5K run.  This will occur on the Saturday, November 26, after Thanksgiving.
•  Club members should meet at the club house at 8:00 AM.  They will receive their location assignment, reflective vest and donuts at that time and a tee shirt afterwards for their assistance.  The run will finish about 10:30 AM.

Salvation Army Red Kettle.

• Al Schmidt informed the members the Red Kettle Christmas collection will be held at the Haddonfield Acme.
• The club will man the collection on December 16 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  Contributions will go to the Croc Center in Camden.
• Volunteers are required to man the Kettle.  A sign-up sheet is in the clubhouse or contact Al.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:55 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary