March, 2023

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 2, 2023. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse. 

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of God Bless America and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and twelve (12) board members were present.  

Minutes – Fred Willis

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

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• Service Dogs

• Chuck brought Ty to the Directors meeting.  Dave Welcomed Ty.

• Urban Promise 

• Dave informed the Directors that Urban Promise was a 501c corporation and therefore the 65 club could legally assist them.  Dave hopes assistance could begin in a month. 

• Roger Jacobs

• Roger reported the Historical Society series on Haddonfield Gas Stations and Automobile Dealerships had ended and was very successful attendance wise. Doug Rauschenberger is working on a book on the subject.

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank informed the Directors February was a quiet month financially.  Most of the income came from 2023 dues payment and there were few expenses.

• The largest expense was contributions to charities in the name of deceased members. Three members passed away during the month and the total deceased for the year is now six. 

• Twenty-five (25) members paid their dues in February 

• Twelve (12) regular members have not yet paid their 2023 dues

• The Treasurer’s February Report was approved by the board.  

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Speakers are scheduled through May.  

• See the Newsletter for the scheduled speakers.

• Joe is looking for someone to present a talk on Electric Vehicles and on solar panels.

• Directors provided Joe with suggestions for an Ice-Skating program and an NFL retired referee.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• Chuck initiated a long discussion on possible actions and methods to attract new members. 

• The new members Class of 2022 will be invited to a Meet and Greet meeting (12 to 2 pm) on March 11 at the clubhouse. New member Spouses are invited and so are regular members

• On March 25 a Meet and Greet meeting will be held at the clubhouse for the General Public. Regular members are invited to describe the Club’s activities.

• Chuck suggested the club also target specific niches such as golfing and partially retired men who are working at home and can juggle schedules. Younger men, in particular, are desired.

• There was a suggestion the club revise its name and delete the 65.  One opinion is the 65 reference discourages younger retired men from joining the club.

• A name change affects the club’s by-laws and may have legal consequences with the state, borough, and federal government. The impact will be investigated by several members

• By – laws – Bernie Schauming

• State Charter – Fred Willis

• Taxes – Dave Tarditi

• Legal – Dennis Kille

• Borough - Bernie

• Chuck Suggested the club sponsor and organize an Easter Egg hunt for the young grandchildren of members. 

• Chuck suggested there be more family-oriented club activities which would involve wives. These would include allowing wives to attend meetings through zoom.

• Bill Brown presented an article he wrote explaining the club’s purpose for publication in Haddonfield Today.  The directors made several revision suggestions. The directors authorized $300 to pay for the ad.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• A dinner and ‘Best of Broadway’ show will be held at Spring Lake on April 4.  Sign up to date is 6-8 people who will carpool to the event. 

• Additional bottle openers for speaker gifts have been ordered.

• The Spring Luncheon will be held May 11 at Tavistock. Cost will be about $33 per person. Wives are invited and due to continuing Tavistock renovation, the attendance will be held to 80 people.  The speaker will be Dickie Noles, formerly of the Phillies. The Directors authorized a speaker fee of $300.

•  The Haddonfield Lions Club is holding a Mystery Tour on Tuesday April 11. Transportation will be by school bus and lunch is included. Cost $50 per person.  Contact Bill Brown for details and sign up.

Old Business 

• Bernie installed new batteries in the clubhouse exit lights and a carbon monoxide detector as required by the borough Fire Marshall.  The installations were reviewed by the Fire Marshall and accepted.

• Neal Tully is investigating CPR training for members to operate the club’s defibrillator

New Business

• Chuck requested the club purchase a larger harness for Ty for when he participates in club events. The director’s authorized the purchase of a larger harness, cost about $38.

• The scheduling of Meet and Greet meetings in the clubhouse requires a clubhouse cleaning and reorganization and arrangement of furniture, books etc.  A committee (housekeeping) was formed to determine what furniture and equipment is required to support current and to be determined future activities.  The current library will be donated to the Mable Kay House and the Croc Center in Camden. The club’s records will be reviewed to determine disposition and retention of records. 

• The club’s TV was purchased by Rich Carney.

• All revisions to listings for the annual Club’s directory must be completed by the middle of April

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary