Haddonfield 65 Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 1, 2024
The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Club House.
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 8th.
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 9th
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
