February, 2024

 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 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