The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday December 1, 2022. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.
President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Hank
Zaleski took the minutes for Fred Willis who was on vacation. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge
of Allegiance and provided a prayer.
Roll was called and twelve (12) board members were present.
Minutes –Fred
Willis
- The November minutes, which had been distributed
and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.
President’s Report – Roger Jacobs
2023 Officers
- Roger reviewed the slate of officers and board
members proposed by the nominating committee as follows:
New Board of Directors for Three Years.
At
year end, actually at the January 12, 2023 Business meeting, the current Directors
for One Year will have completed the last year of their one-year term. Walter
Baker will not be renewing a three-year Board of Directors term but will
continue to be an important and active club member! Thank you, Walt for many
years of service!
Howard
Rementer confirmed that he will continue to serve on the 65 Club Board of
Directors in 2023 for a new three-year term. Thank you, Butch!
Henry
Leimkuhler will not be renewing a three-year Board of Directors term but has
agreed to continue his excellent service as Chairman of
the Friendship Committee. Thank you, Henry!
Immediate
past president. Frank Lodge, has agreed to serve on the 65 Club Board of
Directors in 2023 for a new three year term. Thank you, Frank!
Abraham
(Abe) Ferda of Cherry Hill has agreed to serve on the 65 Club Board of Directors
in 2023 for a new three-year term. Thank you, Abe!
The
2023 Board of Directors for Three years will include Howard Rementer, Frank
Lodge and Abe Ferdas.
The
current 2022 Directors for Three years, Rich Carney, Jay Cokos and
Tom Diemer, have agreed to a new term in 2023 as members of the Board for
a Two-year term.
The
current 2022 Directors for Two years, Tim Barnes, Bernie Schaming and Al
Schmidt have agreed to a new term in 2023 as members of the Board for a One-year
term.
As
immediate past president, Roger Jacobs will be a member of the Board for One Year
Officers for 2023 are:
- President: David Tarditi
- 1st Vice President: Joseph Galliera
- 2nd Vice President: William (Chuck)
Kanupke.
- Secretary: Fred Willis
- Treasurer: Henry Zaleski.
All officers and Directors will be sworn in at the January 12, 2023 Business Meeting in the Clubhouse
Award
- Roger reviewed a
recommendation by Bill Brown to present Mike Underwood with the Bill
Hitchens Award for his outstanding service to the 65 Club over the years.
The recommendation was unanimously supported and approved. Bernie will get
the Plaque updated so it can be presented to Mike at the Christmas
Luncheon.
Borough Building Scheduling
System
- Bernie completed the initial scheduling of club events
through year-end 2023. He tried scheduling it out for 10 years. However,
the system could not accommodate this extension . Despite this, we still
plan to be here for the next 10 years!
Historical
Society
- Roger reported that he is seeking senior members who might have information on former gas stations/auto dealers in Haddonfield for a pamphlet a committee is working on for the historical society
Treasurers Report
– Hank Zaleski
- The main receipt and expense item for November was the Wine and
Cheese Party. As usual, Bill Brown managed the fees and costs so that the
event was close to break even. The Treasurer’s November Report was approved
by the board.
- Assuming no surprises in December, the club’s operating income will
exceed forecast and expenses will be below forecast for 2022.
- The Operating Budget for 2023 was reviewed and
approved. The balanced budget forecast for 2023 is $6400 in receipts and expenses.
Speakers – David Tarditi
- Speakers are scheduled through December and into mid-January
- See the Newsletter for the scheduled speakers.
- Dave thanked everyone who was so helpful the past
year in helping him find weekly speakers.
Membership – Joe Galliera
- No new applications this month
- The Turkey Trot was a success with 10 volunteers from the 65 Club.
- The American Legion sponsored 5k run on December
10th was also discussed. It was agreed that the Club would
volunteer to work that event this year and in future years.
Events
Christmas Party – Jay Cokos
- 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
- Expecting 50-60 people
- Song books, plates and food ordered
Friendship Committee – Henry Leimkuhler
- Henry is coordinating cookies and Christmas cards for homebound membersi
The meeting adjourned at 11:25
AM.
The Secretary thanks Hank Zaleski for recording the minutes in the secretary’s absence.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred
Willis, Secretary
