October, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday October 1, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 9 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from September 3, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that because of the snafu with the bus, Safety Bus Co gave him a $200 rebate. Bill will now begin to advertise the Christmas trip to the American Music Theatre. He already has significant sign-ups for that trip. 

Membership

· President Kille presented an application for Hank Zaleski to the board for consideration. The board accepted the application for membership.  Hank has already joined up with the golfers.

Clubhouse Cleanup

· The date for the cleanup is set for October 15^th. Since the cleanup is normally done by members of the pinochle group, they will direct the effort. Bernie will check with Howard to be sure they have sufficient supplies.

Elections

· The nominating committee has met once and has requested suggestions for candidates to fill at least three board positions and the 2^nd VP position. In addition we are in need of computer user who knows Excel to assist Walt in the Treasurer position. Walt will be away for three months.

Christmas Party

· Bill Brown reported that Tom Mervine indicated that arrangements have been set for Dec 10^th with the Methodist Church and that he has secured a speaker. Food for the party still needs to be worked out.

Fall Stag Luncheon

· Bob Parsons reported that the luncheon is set.

Wine and Cheese party

· Bill Brown is back negotiating with the Markeim Center for the use of their facility.  If this doesn’t work out, the Episcopal church is another option. The cost is being worked out.

Old Business

· Neil Wise reported that he attended the Camden County Annual Senior Health Fair.  He was amazed at all the information that was available for seniors at the event. He encouraged people to consider it next year.

New Business

· Ron Howley announced that the 5K Heart Run will be held on Dec 12^th.  He is anticipating having a get-together at the club after the event like we did last year.

· Dennis brought up the fact that Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on Thursdays. It was agreed that there will be no meetings on those days.

· Bill Brown inquired if we had registered for the Fall Festival. The answer was no but Walt will send it in immediately. Walt Baker, Bill Brown and Henry Leimkuhler volunteered to spend some time at the table.

The meeting adjourned at 10:55AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

September, 2015

Haddonfield 65 Club

September, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday September 3, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from August 6, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that the Lancaster trip on September 29 has 26 people signed up at the time of the meeting.  A discussion ensued as to whether to cancel the trip or go forward. After discussion a motion was made “to move forward with the trip even if we don’t have sufficient participants to break even”. The motion passed. In the meantime Bill will continue to seek additional participants. He has recently contacted many local clubs and groups to advertise the trip.  In addition Bill will advertise the Christmas trip to the American Music Theatre after the Amish farm trip. He already has 32 participants signed up for that trip. 

Membership

· President Kille reported presented two new candidate applications for membership in the club. Joseph Haro and Alan Bigelow were accepted as new members.

Clubhouse Cleanup

· The original date for the cleanup conflicts with the fall luncheon. It was decided that we would have the cleanup on a date in October for which we have no speaker; otherwise it would be after the business meeting in November.

Flea Market

· The notice has appeared in the local paper and so far we have had two calls. Bill Brown has a key to the American Legion to obtain the tables for the event. Multiple people have agreed to help with the event.

Barbeque

· Henry Leimkuhler reported that they will obtain platters from Wegmans for the luncheon set for September 10^th. Soda will be available as well.

Christmas Party

· Bill Brown reported that Tom Mervine indicated that arrangements have been set for Dec 10^th with the Methodist Church and that he has secured a speaker. Food for the party still needs to be worked out.

Fall Stag Luncheon

· Bob Parsons reported that the luncheon is set. The cost will be $30 and the menu choices will be chicken, tilapia and penne pasta

Wine and Cheese party

· Bill Brown reported that the Markeim Center has raised prices to the point of being out of the question. He is still checking other venue possibilities.

Old Business

· None

New Business

· None

The meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

July, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday July 2, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 9 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from June 4, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

Presidents Items

Trips

· Jack Aharon and Bill Brown reported that the trip to the Air Mobility Museum in Dover Delaware was very successful.  The trip to the distillery in Camden was fun for those who attended. It also provided a lead for a speaker at the club. In addition to the trip to the American Music Theatre for the Christmas show with lunch at Shady Maple, Bill is looking into a tour of the Union League and Masonic Lodge in Philadelphia.

Membership

· Due to the increase in Haddonfield members, Henry Leimkuhler presented 2 non-resident applications for membership. Membership was approved for Ron Boerum and Joe Galliera. In addition, Henry presented an application for Don Gosnay for inclusion as a guest member.

4^th of July Parade

· Mike Underwood joined the board to report on the 4^th of July parade preparations. As of the time of the meeting we have 18 walkers signed up with a few more maybes. All arrangements are set. Charles Legge volunteered to get Champ Goldy to the parade. Mike and Bernie will be there early to secure our spot in the parade and park a car at the high school with cold water at the end of the parade.

Flea Market

· President Kille inquired about preparations for the flea market. Bernie Schaming reported that he would get an article requesting donations ready as soon as we find out the date and Bill Brown will get the article into the newspapers. In addition, notice will be included in the September newsletter. Arrangements will be the same as previous years. Mike Underwood again agreed to help get material from the club to the flea market and Jack Aharon agreed to help get the tables from the American Legion.

Barbeque

· It was agreed to target the September business meeting as a date for a barbeque at the club. In addition to the usual fair, Bernie agreed to provide a pot of smoked turkey chili.

Old Business

· Bill Brown reported that he has been unsuccessful at finding out where the tree is located that the club bought for the Borough last year. He has made multiple calls to Robin Potter with no response. The Borough has agreed to contact her.

New Business

· Neil Wise reported that he has speakers through August as well as additional contacts from Bill Brown.

· Mike Underwood reported that he noticed the flagpole at Crown Woods is in need of attention. We have not been notified of the date for the Borough clean-up yet.

The meeting adjourned at 10:55AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

June, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday June 4, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 10 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from May 7, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.

Presidents Items

· President Kille reported that he had made the presentation of the 65 Club Perseverance Award to Charles Clarke at the HMHS awards ceremony.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that he had 20 people signed up so far for the trip to the Air Mobility Museum in Dover Delaware.  Bill also reported that he is investigating a trip to Lancaster area. One such trip didn’t appear appropriate for the club but he is investigating a trip to the American Music Theatre for the Christmas show along with lunch at Shady Maple.

· Neil Wise suggested looking into a trip to the new liquor distillery that is now open in Camden.

Membership

· Henry Leimkuhler presented 4 applications for membership. Membership was approved for James (Buz) Murphy, Champ Goldy, James Flanagan and Anthony Guerrieri.

· After discussion Bernie Schaming made a motion “To incorporate a guest membership category into the club database for non-residents who are interested in becoming members. This will provide a way to keep these applicants informed on club activities, give them access to newsletters, trip information etc. In addition it will provide a chronological list of non-resident applications so that when openings occur they can be accepted into full membership.” The motion passed.

4^th of July Parade

Bernie Schaming reported that arrangements for the parade are pretty well finalized. The signs are made, Jack Tarditi  will provide a convertible to carry Champ Goldy and three committee members are making phone calls to solicit walkers.

Spring Luncheon

· Bob Parsons reported that we made $14.60 on the spring luncheon. He has reserved Tavistock for next year’s luncheon.

Old Business

· Bill Brown noted the mention in the minutes of having a summer cookout after a business meeting. Nothing has been done yet, but he suggested we keep this on the front burner.

New Business

· Bill Brown noted that the handicap parking sign has been installed in front of the club.

· Bernie Schaming asked about sending out the directory immediately after the spring luncheon rather than waiting until the July directory is mailed. The board felt this was a good idea for the future. Henry Leimkuhler suggested sending the directory via e-mail.  The board felt this was also a good ideal and would reduce mailing costs. This will be incorporated next year with notices going out in the newsletter in April & May 2016.

The meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

May, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday May 7, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 10 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from April 2, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. Walt reported that we lost 5 members this year due to resignations.

Presidents Items

· Bill Brown reported that the club lost close to $300 on the casino trip. This was the poorest attended trip in memory. He also reported that the trip to the flying Fish brewery in Somerdale was very good. Nine people showed up for that trip. The part-owner who was the tour guide agreed to talk to the club at some later date.

· Bill and Neil Wise visited the Air Mobility Museum in Dover Delaware as preparation for promoting a bus trip to that location. They were impressed with the tour and will investigate interest in such a trip on June 23.

· Bill also reported that his ad in the local newspaper as part of a membership drive has not appeared yet. He was assured by the paper that it would appear this week or next.

· Membership chairman Henry Leimkuhler reported no new member so far this year.

Old Business

· President Kille requested information on the 4^th of July parade. Bernie Schaming reported that the names of committee volunteers were given to Chairman Mike Underwood but no meeting has been scheduled. Charles Legge reported that Champ Goldie has agreed to participate with the 65 Club in the event.

· Bob Parsons reported that the Spring Luncheon is all set. He anticipates between 75 and 80 people will attend.  After considering the constraints on Julia Chen’s time, it was decided that we would have her play immediately after being seated for lunch and delay service for 10 minutes. This will provide a quiet atmosphere and allow their timely return to school.  Bill Brown reported that the video is not complete but assured the board that it will be ready for the luncheon.

· Bernie Schaming announced that the directory has been reproduced and is ready for assembly. The books will be available in time for the spring luncheon.

New Business

· Henry raised the possibility of having a pig roast as a possible recruiting event. After some discussion it was concluded that fall would be a good time to hold such an event. However, it is not too early to begin sampling the membership to determine if there is sufficient interest to warrant the effort involved.

· Charles Legge suggested having a picnic in the summer either before or after a business meeting. We have had such events before and they have been successful.

The meeting adjourned at 10:50Aam.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

April, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday April 2, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from March 12, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. Walt reported that there are still 10 members who have not paid their dues.

Presidents Items

· Bill Brown reported that the casino trip is filling up. He also noted that he is looking into a trip to Delaware which would include the Air Mobility Command Museum and/or Heritage Park. The air museum includes the opportunity to go tour Air Force Two, the vice-presidents plane.

· Bill also reported that he is pacing an ad in the local newspaper as part of a membership drive. The ad explains the reasons why men might like to join the club. President Kille reported that Henry Leimkuhler suggested having a survey of members to see what other types of activities they might like to have in the club. It was pointed out that two surveys had been done in the past couple years with no response. One survey was on activities and the other on trips.

· Al Schmidt brought in samples of business cards touting the club website. Members are free to pick them up and hand them out to acquaintances.

· President Kille announced that Mike Underwood agreed to be the 4^th of July parade chairman. Bernie Schaming, Warren Reintzel and Ron Howley agreed to serve on the committee. Bill Brown indicated that this year’s theme is Red, White & Blue. It was suggested in the past that we do a theme around Champ Goldie and Charles Legge will try to contact Champ.

Old Business

· Bill Brown showed the board the two apron samples that he received. After discussion, one of the aprons was selected and a motion was made to order 3 dozen in red with the club logo. The motion passed. Bernie agreed to modify the logo so that it will show up well on the red apron.

· Bob Parsons reported that the Spring Luncheon is all set. Bernie Schaming provided Bob with the calling lists for contacting members. Bill Brown reported that he is in the process of putting together the material for the video and that Lou Dunkle has agreed to narrate the video. He also indicated that Julia Chen will play the violin during dessert.

New Business

· Dennis inquired and Bernie reported that the directory will be ready for distribution at the spring luncheon. The directory is made up after the middle of April, reproduced at the Lutheran Church, and stapled at the club.

· Bill Brown received two telephone calls from the Haddonfield Foundation thanking us for selecting them to receive any memorial for deceased members when no other request has been made by the family.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00Aam.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

March, 2015

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 12, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 12 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from February 5, 2015. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit. Walt reported that there are still 13 members who have not paid their dues. Walt also reported that the audit had been completed and a report given to the president.

Presidents Items

· President Kille noted that he had received the audit report and that copies would be made and distributed to the board at the next meeting.

· Dennis announced that Henry Leimkuhler had volunteered to lead the membership committee. Bill Brown volunteered to be on the committee. After discussion, Bill Brown made a motion “To hold a membership drive contest. The member that recruits the most new members by December 1^st will receive a $100 gift certificate to a local restaurant”.  The motion passed.

· Once again a discussion was held regarding the negative impact of having the number 65 in the Club name for recruiting purposes. After various comments by the board members, a motion was made “To us the title ‘Haddonfield Retired Mens Club’ in all future external club communications”.  The motion passed. This bypasses the need to officially change the name of the club, which involves a variety of legal issues.

· Walt reported that he and Charles Legge had an announcement put into the Methodist church bulletin for multiple weeks and also in their monthly newsletter.

· Bill Brown announced that a casino trip has been scheduled for April 28^th to the Tropicana. The cost is $40, which includes $15 in slot play, the buffet and a show. In addition trips to the Barnes museum and the Flying Fish Brewery are being considered.

Old Business

New Business

· Dennis reported that it’s time to start thinking about the 4^th of July parade. He has contacted a member to chair this committee but has not received an answer. Ron Howley suggested that we consider purchasing aprons with the club name that could be used by members for all external events as part of our regular advertisement. Bill Brown volunteered to look into the costs involved.

· Dennis also indicated that the AAA driving class at our facility is scheduled for April 16^th from 9am to 1pm. We need to have 15 people to justify having an on-site course. The course results in an auto insurance discount of 3-5%. Bernie agreed to send out email announcing this opportunity for members and wives.

· The details of the Spring Luncheon were discussed. Bill Brown reviewed his idea of having a video of the club history for our 60 anniversary. Mayor Kasko agreed to present a proclamation in honor of the event. He also reported that the young violinist has agreed to play again at the luncheon. In addition, he suggested having presenters of trophies explain to the audience how these trophies are won. A motion was made “To accept this idea for the luncheon”. The motion passed. Bob Parsons reported that the food choices for the luncheon will be chicken or tilapia. Due to a cost increase, the ticket price will be $30 per person this year.

· Bill Brown talked to the commissioners about changing the sign in front to a handicapped sign. He was referred to the police chief who said that such a sign would apply for general use by the public. A motion was made “To pursue having the sign out front changed to a handicap parking sign”. The motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15am.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary