Haddonfield 65 Club Directors Meeting Minutes: 2024

President Joseph Galliera called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM with three wraps of the new President’s hammer. He then asked the board to stand and face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chaplain David Tarditi then asked us to bower our heads, and he read a prayer prepared for this meeting.

President Galleria asked the Secretary to take a roll call of board members present. All were present.

Board Meeting Minutes

President Galleria requested that the Board minutes of the January Board meeting be approved. The minutes were emailed to all board members and officers soon after the last meeting. The minutes were approved.

Treasurers Report

Treasurer stated that the Club’s financial position was favorable. He reported that the major missing piece of income was the outstanding member “membership fee” and that 41 “members” had not paid.

A suggestion was made that the list of those who have not paid be provided to 5 active members, who will then call those who have not paid their dues and request payment. A general agreement was articulated on the suggestion.

The Treasurer's report, distributed to the Board members before the meeting, was approved by a verbal vote immediately after the Treasurer’s review.

President’s Report

President Galliera began his report by thanking David Tarditi for serving as President for “so many years.”

As an aside, he noted that he had attended the “Mark Twain” performance at the Episcopal Church in Haddonfield of 65 Club member Rick Bennett and how convincing, entertaining, and believable Rick was as Mark Twain.

First Vice President

Speakers have been scheduled from now until the middle of October 2024. We are expanding our reach both in terms of speakers and potential audience, as three to four of the upcoming speakers will address the Club via visual internet.

He noted upcoming speakers that include Lester Owens on Black History and back-to-back weeks with Barbara Boyer on the Sheraton Case.

VP Kanupke then reminded the Board of the upcoming “Wing Bowl Lunch next Thursday at 12:00 and the Super Bowl on Thursday, February 8^th.

Public relations for the Club is improving.

Recognition of the increase in attendance at the Coffee and Chat Tuesday mornings, led by Jack Lardis are increasing in attendance, including New members of the Club.

Membership

Rich Carney reported that applications and new members have been increasing. Applications of committed members have been received, signed, and paid for. Motion to approve the new members.

Motion – unanimous approval.

A suggestion was made to update the framed photos of the former president. David Tarditi noted that his photo had been taken and is ready for framing.

Stag Luncheon – May 9^th at Tavistock. – Potential reservation – 60. Choice of one of two dishes. The luncheon may be set up on the balcony overlooking the golf course if the weather is good.

Club House Maintenance

The new rug will be installed after the winter weather, and dirty and wet shoes and boot prints will be reduced.

President Galliera asked if any other announcements did not need to be made or should have been made.

There were none.

The president asked for a motion to end the meeting. – Motion made/seconded.

The meeting ended at 10:55 AM.

Submitted,

Stephen N. Anderson

Secretary

Friday, January 5, 2024

January, 2024

Haddonfield 65 Club

Board of Directors Meeting

January 4, 2024

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday Jan 4, 2024. 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 and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and sixteen (16) board members were present.

Minutes –Steve Anderson

The December minutes, which had been distributed and posted, had been approved in December by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

The Club had a great year with 29 new members and many great speakers. Thanks to both VPs for their efforts and success.
Thank you notes were from Bob Parsons and the Tice family were passed around
Dave passed around an application from Roger McKinnon. It was approved

VP Report - Speakers – Joe Galliera/Chuck Kanupke

Joe mentioned that Rich Carney would be presenting this afternoon on 3D Printing
Chuck reviewed the speaker list for Jan/Feb and stated that speakers are scheduled through May
Chuck highlighted the Wing Bowl next month and that a note would go out shortly asking for an RSVP as PJ’s needs to have an estimate of attendees.
Chuck also discussed his focus for 2024 on subjects/speakers helpful to the health of the membership
Sam Donnellon was discussed and Hank will ask him to be the guest speaker at the Spring Luncheon.
Chuck is transferring his membership responsibilities to Rich Carney who stated his goal is to beat 29.

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

Hank informed the Board that…

- The receipts for December were about $1200 while the expenses were about $2500

- A donation of $250 was received from the Tice family which will be recorded in the Memorial Fund

- The year-end assets were about $2000 more than a year ago. This is a result of the credit taken for interest in the I-Bond and CD, operating at a surplus in Operations of about $700, and having about 15 more members having paid dues than this time last year.

- The positive asset situation led to a discussion about the new carpet. After some discussion, the Board approved $3500 for carpet replacement with a stipulation that it MUST happen after the wing bowl as the members might get a little messy that day.

- The report was approved

Old Business

Dave mentioned the great job done by Jay and Abe on the Christmas Luncheon. There was unanimous agreement on this. Abe said Jay did all the work. Jay mentioned that we have to drink more as we have to spend $500 at Tavistock in order to avoid a service charge

Coffee Klatch – Jack Lardis discussed efforts to help the town sculpture project by creating a picture book and asked how the 65 club can help.

Nominating Committee – Roger Jacob reviewed the slate of 2024 officer and board member proposal. A vote of the members will be held at next week’s business meeting. Two spots are vacant: Publicity Chair and July 4^th Parade Leader.

New Business

A discussion about a new projector occurred, the subject was tabled at this time.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.

P.S. Following the meeting adjournment, Fred Ogden offered to chair the 4^th of July parade.

Respectfully submitted,

Hank Zaleski – pinch-hitter for Secretary Steve Anderson