June, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday June 3, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and eleven (11) board members were on the call. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

The secretary read the May minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

• Frank attended the HMHS awards presentation on Wednesday June 2 and presented the 65 Club Perseverance scholarship award to William Polise. The award was for $1000.
• Status of club nonprofit status. See Treasurer’s report
• Club reopening – See Old Business
• 4^th of July Parade – See New Business
• Treasurer nomination – See New Business
• Detailed Event reports presentation time will be discussed at the next Directors meeting.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·       Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• The club is in good financial shape and there was little financial change from last month.
• Additional dues have been received.
• There have been some changes in cash assignments to accounts.
• The May 13 Spring Luncheon was well attended with 111 attendees, pleasant conversation and an excellent Edgar Alan Poe presenter. Financially the club made $84 and $222 in Greenjar contributions.

·       The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

• No changes have occurred.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• No report

Membership – Dave Tarditi

• No report.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• A Video of the Spring luncheon is on the club website thanks to Bob Parsons and Al Schmidt
• The Sunset Farm peony flower trip went quite well; About twenty people attended, there was sufficient transportation and the flowers were out.
• A trip to the Simeone Auto Museum is being discussed.

Old Business

• Dave Tarditi reported on the Club’s Nonprofit status.
• The papers were filed with the Federal government by the end of May.  Dave is now waiting for a reply. The club is a social nonprofit organization thus no income tax returns are required and there is no personal gain for the officers.  The form completion was extensive and required submittal of annual expenditures and income for three years and expenditures and income on each activity.
• A new storm and screen door was installed in the clubhouse side door.  Extensive rot was discovered in the door frame during installation.  The rotted pieces will be replaced by the borough sometime in the future. It was also discovered the front screen door could be locked without a key. This presnt a dangerous situation of a member locking themselves out with no method of entry. The door installer will be notified to deactivate the lock on the screen door.
• It is expected the clubhouse will be reopened in a few weeks. There are unconfirmed rumors the Haddonfield Commissioners are working on a reopening plan.  This plan will require wipe down of tables and chairs after each meeting.  Club members will perform the wipe down and the cleaning supplies will be provided by the Borough. Upon notice of reopening, the club will request the cleaning company to clean the clubhouse since it has not had a general cleaning for over a year. The reopening is expected to occur about ten days after Borough notification is received.
• The Directors previously approved continuing Zoom meetings, if possible, for distance members, even when the speakers are live in the clubhouse.  Al Schmidt will investigate the equipment and presentation requirements.

New Business

• The Directors approved the nomination of Hank Zaleski as treasurer to replace David Tarditi. Hank will assume the treasurer’s position on July 1.
• Carlton Chin used his Sports Analysis Method to win a bet and donated the winnings, $150, to the club.  The money will finance a lunch cookout to celebrate the clubhouse reopening. The initial plan is to have the cookout three weeks after the return to the clubhouse.  
• The refrigerator and other clubhouse supplies must be restocked.
• The Borough is planning to have a Fourth of July parade. The club will participate in it and use last year’s unused theme of `The 65 Club is 65 Years Old’.  Frank Lodge will head up the club’s participation. The club is looking for a 1955 car to participate.  Participants are required, including Sons and Grandsons of club members. Volunteers should contact Frank or the club secretary at 65clubsecty@gmail.com
• The Lions Club will hold a flea market in September. The 65 Club proposes to participate in it.

The meeting adjourned at 11:03 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

May, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday May 6, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and fourteen (14) board members, were on the call. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

The secretary read the April minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

• No formal report was presented.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·       Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• The club is in good financial shape and the balance only decreased by $64 for last month.
• Dave discovered the club was not in compliance with some changes.in federal laws on reporting income of social clubs. The club is a 501.C7 corporation. This means the club does not pay income tax on its income and club dues are not deductible from the members income tax.  The club’s assets are cash in various financial forms. The clubs’ income from CD’s is reported to the IRS and the club was given a Tax Identification Number about thirty (30) years ago.  The social club classification along with the TID and income requires certain registration forms with the IRS. The club is required to report income and expenses regarding social events. Dave is completing the required forms and events. Dave will file them with the IRS. Th filing requires a$600 onetime filing fee. 

·       The Directors approved the treasurers report.

·       The Directors approved the filing of the required forms and the required $ 600 payment.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the H&W report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the Speakers report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Membership –

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the Membership report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• Bill reported the following developments

• The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May 13. There are currently nine file them (99) signed up attendees.
• New club members will be announced and introduced if attending.
• Tables will hold five or six people.  Directors are asked to split up and sit at each table.
• Mayor Neal Rockford and Commissioner Jeff Kasko will be seated with president Frank Lodge and 1^st vice president Roger Jacobs.
• Bowling and golf awards will be presented at the luncheon.

 

 

Old Business

• A 2021 Directory is published and will be distributed at the Spring luncheon.
• Storm and screen doors have been installed in the clubhouse.
• There is no word from the Haddonfield Commissioners on when the clubhouse will be reopened.
• Bill found some lists regarding veterans and has forwarded it Dave Trditti to contact as possible members.  
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New Business

• Walt Baker requested approval to purchase a new bowling plague for listing the annual club winner. The current plaque is full.  The directors approved $125 to purchase a new plaque.
• Walt requested the committee reports be omitted from the normal meetings because this information is normally provided in the monthly meeting. Frank will review this request ot ensure necessary information is communicated weekly but not unnecessarily repeated.
• Second vice president Rich Bonnette resigned his position in early April. Frank nominated treasurer Dave Tarditi to fill the unexpired term and Dave accepted the nomination.  The board approved his appointment and Dave will be sworn into the position at the spring luncheon.
• The cub is now searching for a replacement treasurer.

The meeting adjourned at 11:03 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

April, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday April 1, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and fourteen (14) board members, were on the call. Dave Tarditi led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

The secretary read the March minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

• Frank acknowledged that all directors were assisting in the club’s welfare but wanted to provide special thanks to a few board members.
• Bill Brown for his work on the spring luncheon.
• Phil Kinsey on getting out another good Newsletter.
• Dave Tarditi for his financial reports.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·       Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• He promised there were no April fool’s numbers in the report
• The club is in good financial shape and the balance only decreased by $5 for last month.
• The club’s income for the year is $2801 which is $99 less than last years.
• The $200 increase in postage and envelopes will be covered by a transfer from the clubs’ refreshment fund instead of the miscellaneous fund which is already overdrawn.
• There are fourteen (14) unpaid members and four (4) unpaid guest members.
• There was an extensive discussion whether the nonpaying members should be included in the 2021 directory. Some directors felt the non-payers were affected by Covid in some way and should be allowed another year’s membership before being removed from the membership roll. Some directors disagreed and felt sufficient time and notice had bee given to pay dues. A vote was taken, the result was 7 to 4 to delete non payers from the 2021 directory.

·       The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the H&W report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the Speakers report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Membership – Rich Bonnette

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the Membership report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• Bill and Dave reported the following developments

• Due to time constraints Frank ask the trip report be delayed until the afternoon meeting.
• The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May 13. Fifty-two (52) members and guests have paid up and an additional five (5) are registered but have not yet paid.  It is hoped one hundred (100) people will attend.
• Because of the lack of physical meetings, the luncheon is the first opportunity for members to socialize in many months. Bill will set a time limit on the entertainment to allow additional socialization time.
• The Head table will be removed for this luncheon.  Directors will sit at each table to assist with keeping members up to date.
• Out going Haddonfield mayor Neal Rockford and borough administrator Sharon McCullough will be invited to the luncheon and will sit with the Club President and First Vice president.
• Frank will contact each activity leader to determine if awards will be presented at the luncheon.

Old Business

• A 2021 Directory will be published and distributed at the Spring luncheon.
• Storm Doors will be installed in the clubhouse in a few weeks.
• Rich had previously stated he wants to change the Zoom format to a Webinar format. Webinar provides better control of when an attendee can speak. Al provided some details on the difference and informed the directors there would be no cost to the club for using Webinar. However, Rich had to leave the meeting early and was unable to add details.  Frank decided to table the request until Rich provided additional details
• Frank requested the director opinions of expanding the clubs’ audience by having long distance speaker via Zoom or Webinar and opening up meetings to more of the general public.  Fred questioned whether theses changes, particularly including a more general public audience, was changing the purpose of the club and whether the borough object, agree or even care about this. Since the club operates under a specific agreement with the borough, this issue was considered to be significant and the table was motioned until further details could be obtained.
• Roger thanked Al for his work with speakers to acquaint them with Zoom operation.
• Bill Brown had computer problems and had to sign in through his cell phone.  He described the procedure and information required if other members had to do the same thing.
• Bill mentioned there were some lists regarding veterans and other groups available from the borough.  These could be used to contact possible members.  

New Business

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:03 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

March, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 4, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and thirteen (13) board members, were on the call. Frank led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The secretary read the February minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Comments – Frank Lodge

• Frank did not have any special comments today.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·       Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• Bernie Schaming ordered prepaid envelopes to replenish the clubs’ stock.  The bill was higher than Dave expected or had set aside in the budget.  The difference will be charged to Miscellaneous expenses
• There are twenty-eight (28) unpaid members and eight (8) unpaid guest members. This is nine (9) members ahead, in each category, than last year.
•  Doug Raschenberger and Dave will begin the process of chasing down the unpaid members.
• Walt Baker reached 90 and no longer has to pay club dues.
• Phil Kinsey will check the club’s data base to determine if any other members have reached 90 in the past year.

·       The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

·       Henry reported on the following members.

• Don and Carol Beck and Charles Legge remain in quarantine.  
• Dan Columbi must start chemo again.
• Al Richie may have Covid.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• Roger reported the following presentation have been confirmed

• March 4 – Downtown Cookies.
• March 18 – Sunset Valley Flowers
• March 25 – Video on making the Museum of the American Revolution.
• April 1 – History of the Delaware River Valley
• Invitation to the Commissioner candidates to speak to the club members. Roger received six (6) No’s, five (5) Yes’s and seven(7)  board members did not respond. The candidates will not be invited to speak to the membership.

Membership – Rich Bonnette

• No report on membership.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• Bill reported the following developments

• No trips are scheduled.
• The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May 13. Wives and guests are invited. A speaker has been lined up and the menu will be received in the mail. Pre luncheon payment is greatly encouraged.

Old Business

• Roger recommended the club advertise again in the Haddonfield Patch and other local newspapers.  Rich Bonnette will follow up with this
• A 2021 Directory will be published and distributed at the Spring luncheon.
• Rich made an extensive presentation on using zoom to expand the number of speakers, involve more members who live in assisted living facilities, record presentations so they can be shown later and involve more people from the general community.  He also suggested changing the format from Zoom to Webinar which allows the moderator to mute all attendees and prevent them from inadvertently unmuting themselves.
• The proposal re-initiated an extensive discussion on why, how and if this should be done. There is concern the meetings may become only zoom or webinar. There was no resolution on the idea and it was eventually tabled. Members are willing to continue zoom when they return to the clubhouse so distance members or members unable to attend for physical reasons may attend. The evolving issues are whether members are willing to include the general public or have many zoom-webinar meetings without local speakers. These issues are unresolved and further discussion is required.

New Business

• Grace Church in Haddonfield has set up a Vaccine assistance group.  The group will help people, who are not computer literate, to sign up on the state vaccine lists. If a club member knows a person who requires assistance or if the member would like to assist the group, they should contact the church.
• HMHS Scholarship. The club awards a $1000 Perseverance award yearly to a graduating senior. The HMHS counseling department selects the winner and the club President makes the award presentation. Frank was unsure how the Club president was notified of the presentation time and date.

• Frank asked if it was possible to have the borough open the clubhouse for small groups such as cards or chess. Bill Brown informed Frank he, Bill, contacted the borough weekly about reopening the club house but so far there was no positive response.
• There was suggestion the borough would be more willing to open the clubhouse if members have been vaccinated and club officers request members notify the club of their vaccination. Bill will discuss this with the borough.
• Dave Tarditi submitted Donald Carey’s application for members.  The Directors approve the membership.
• Henry will contact two members who hold positions in the club but have been unable to engage in any meeting.
• Three joke masters entertained the club members.  Each joke was terrible which made the member’s very happy.

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

February, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday February 4, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and fifteen (15) board members, were on the call. Frank led the directors in the Pledge of Allegiance.

A compliment was made about Henry’s shirt.

The secretary read the January minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Comments – Frank Lodge

• Frank was having computer problems which limited his initial comments.

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·        Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• One hundred thirteen (113) members have paid their dues for 2021.
• There are thirty-six (36) unpaid members and ten (10) unpaid guest members.
• Dave will begin the process of chasing down the unpaid members.
• There was a discussion on whether the club should set up a PayPal account. Dave believes it is an unnecessary expense because few members have requested it.  Other members disagreed; they believe some members have not paid their dues because of the absence of PayPal. Both groups agreed to revisit the issue in the future if there is evidence either way.

·        The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

·        Henry reported on the following members.

• Members who are in quarantine seem to be receiving the vaccine.
• Dan Columbi is still having difficulties speaking and would appreciate a note.
• Member Earl Slim died.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs

• Roger reported the following developments

• Rich Cunliffe will speak February 18 on his memories of Australia and the Outback.
• Rich Carney will speak February 25 on Alaska.

Membership – Rich Bonnette

• Rich made an extensive presentation on using zoom to expand the location of speakers, involve more members who live in assisted living facilities, record presentations so they can be shown later and involve more people from the general community.  
• The proposal initiated an extensive discussion on why, how and if this should be done. There was no resolution on the idea.  Rich will prepare a report with more details for the Directors by the next board meeting. The discussion will resume at that time.   

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• Bill reported the following developments

• No trips are scheduled.
• The Spring Luncheon is proceeding for May.  A speaker has been lined up and the menu will be presented next month.

Old Business

• Bernie Schaming informed the Directors the florescent lighting change over to LED’s has been completed in the clubhouse.
• The 65 Invites program idea of having activity by zoom to which the general community is invited is progressing very slowly. The idea of chocolate tasting or a cooking class is being delayed because the local merchants are very busy. It was also noted that, historically, activities that demonstrate something are generally more popular than activities where members participate.
• The clubhouse was closed on the day it was last cleaned by a cleaning service. This service will resume when the clubhouse is reopened. The pinocle group that used to clean the clubhouse has decreased in size and become older and cannot resume the activity.  The club has the money to employ the cleaning service.
• Money has been earmarked to provide any specialized cleaning due to Covid.  However. it was pointed out that Borough Hall was re-opened without a specialized cleaning. Based on Borough Hall it is expected no specialized clubhouse cleaning is required.
• A 2021 Directory will be published. Members will be asked to add their cellphone numbers but that will be only a request.  Phil Kinsey and Bernie Schaming will handle the data base change requirement. Rich Bonnette will assist with the printing. Two hundred copies (200) will be printed.

New Business

• The Salvation Army sent Bill Brown a thank you for the club’s Red Kettle assistance.
• Bill Brown volunteered to donate a chess set to the club. Additional donations will be requested in the future.

• Roger asked the board to approve John Donovan as a guest member.  The board approved the applicant.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

January, 2021

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday January 7, 2021. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and eleven (11) board members, plus Al Schmidt and Doug Rauschenberger were on the call.

The secretary read the December minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Comments - Bill Brown

• Bill made his final comments as president.  Frank Lodge will assume the presidency next week at the business meeting.
• Bill discussed how he wanted to expand activities and membership during this past year and Covid affected his actions and results.  He noted the club had a high mortality rate for the year losing 7-8 members to deaths. He thanked Roger for finding eight (8) new members in this difficult environment.  While trips were cancelled and activities were reduced or went into hibernation, the club added chess and Tai Chi to its activities to begin when the clubhouse reopens.
• He thanked Bob Parsons for organizing the Fall luncheon at Tavistock and Al Schmidt for handling the Salvation Army Red Kettle fund raising. He informed us a cleaning service will clean the clubhouse once a month upon the clubhouse reopening..
• He thanked Rich Bonnette and Al Schmidt for setting up and operating Zoom which has kept the club going.  Organizations without Zoom are struggling far more than the 65 Club

Treasurers Report – Dave Tarditi

·        Dave informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• One hundred four (104) members have paid their dues for 2021. Two (2) new applicants have sent in their dues.
• There is a question of whether the clubhouse requires special cleaning for Covid after the lockdown ends. If it does, is that cost include in the budget?
• The 2021 budget was increased for $4,750 to $5,000.

·        The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler

·        Henry reported on the following members.

• Jim Dunn had a hernia operation.
• Charles Legge is in quarantine.
• Don Beck and his wife haves contacted COVID-19, though neither has symptoms’.
• He will send a sympathy card to Bill Reynold’s family if he can find a relative and address.
• The Christmas cookies cost $231.

Membership – Roger Jacobs

• Roger reported the follow developments

• Roger thanked Dave for his assistance in tracking down unpaid members at the beginning of the year.
• Roger described contacting churches and organizations to mention the 65 Club.
• Roger described implementing `The Perfect Gift’ idea and how its description was published in five (5) local publications.  It has resulted in at least one new member.
• New club Trifolds, in color, describing the club, were printed

Speakers – Frank Lodge

• Frank informed the Directors the webpage has been updated through January with the correct speakers

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• Bill reported the following developments

• No trips are scheduled.
• Bowling and Bridge continue at reduced rates.
• Golf has ended its season and will resume in April.
• Pinocle remains suspended until the clubhouse is reopened.
• Chess and Tai Chi will begin when the clubhouse is open.

Old Business

• Bernie Schaming informed us no date has been set for updating the florescent lighting in the clubhouse.
• Club house Storm Doors
• The club has received a bid, $1,250, to install storm doors on the front and side entrances. Screens will be included and they will provide ventilation during summer. This is considered to be maintenance and does not require Borough approval.
• This expenditure is currently not in the budget but money is available. The money will be taken from the Trip fund.
• The Directors approved $1,250 to install two storm doors.

New Business

• Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center.
• The club has collected toiletries and socks as Christmas presents for resisdents of Elmwood Hills Heathcare Center.  For several years there have been problems having the center take delivery of the presents even when delivery arrangements have been made.  This year was no different, delivery required two trips and even then, it was difficult to have the presents accepted.
• The club feels these problems are unjustified and will begin looking for another place.
• Monthly Zoom Activity
• Frank presented a proposal for the club to have a monthly zoom activity which will be open to the general community. After considerable discussion the board approved the activity will occur on the second Thursday of the month after the Business meeting. A separate zoom link will be required for the activity.  If materials are required, they will be picked up the morning of the activity. Wives will be allowed to attend but not the general public.
• Frank will develop a committee to assist him and arrange for chocolate tasting near Valentine’s day.

• Roger asked the board to approve the following applicants for membership, Phil Ronkin, Joe Ligos and Joe Pugh.   The board approved the applicants.

The meeting adjourned at 11:08 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

December, 2020

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday December 3, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program and was set up by Al Schmidt and Richard Bonnette.

President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.   Roll was called and thirteen (13) board members, plus Al Schmidt were on the call.

The secretary read the November minutes and the Directors approved the minutes as previously distributed and posted.

President’s Comments

• Stuart Harding, of the Haddonfield Arts Association and the 65 Club, is raising funds to purchase a statue in honor of Joe Haro.  Joe was a local historian, long time resident of Haddonfield, a former Haddonfield Man of the Year and a 65 Club member.  The BOD approved a donation of $100 to Haddonfield Arts to help fund the statue.  
• Walt Baker will collect toiletries as Christmas presents for Elmwood Cove assisted living residents. He will collect them at the Clubhouse on December 8 from 1-4. He will also collect donations of $10 from anyone who would like to contribute a present but does not want to shop.  The money will be used to purchase warm socks.  Dave Tarditi’s wife will purchase the socks.
• Jack Poppard offered to prepare music for a Zoom Christmas party on December 8.  This would replace the cancelled annual Methodist Church Christmas party.  After discussion, the board voted not hold a zoom Christmas part and thanked Jack for his offer.

Treasurers Report

·        Treasurer Dave Tarditi informed the board of the following developments and expenditures.

• Seventy-one (71) members have paid their dues for 2021. By comparison thirteen (13) members had paid dues by this time last year.

·        The Directors approved the treasurers report.

Health & Welfare

·        Henry Leimkuhler reported on the following members.

• Charles Legge is doing well
• Don Beck was released from quarantine and was able to return to his wife.
• Dewaine Osman is seen walking around his neighborhood but is essentially in quarantine.
• Mark Heston is in quarantine.
• John Marchesani is in quarantine
• Henry will order Christmas cookies on December 10 for about fifteen members who are sick, recovering from surgery or in quarantine.  The expected cost is $300.

Membership

• Roger Jacobs reported the follow developments

• Roger developed a letter describing `The Perfect Gift’ which is membership in the 65 Club.  This is to implement Bill Brown’s idea. The letter has been submitted to the Haddonfield Sun, Patch and Retrospect for publication.
• The Club brochure, the Trifold, has been reprinted and the reprints are beautiful. They are currently displayed at the Library, Acme, Borough Hall and three local churches. Roger requested members contact Jersey Java, Saxby’s and Kings Roads Tavern about displaying them at these locations.
• Haddonfield Today is holding a contest on the Best Holiday Market in the area.  Voting for this is on the web. Roger urges all members to vote on this advertising issue.

Speakers

• Frank Lodge informed the Directors of the following developments
• Frank thanked Phil Kinsey for sending out numerous notices very quickly.
• Governor Murphy issued new shutdowns orders which prevents the club from meeting at Borough Hall.   The order forces all speakers to present via Zoom. This shut down will cause a change in speakers since some speakers prefer to speak in person.  The December 17 presentation will be by John Cokos on running a restaurant and bar.  This is a change in venue.

Trips/ Events

• Bill Brown reported the following developments

• No trips have been scheduled for December.
• Bowling and Bridge continue at reduced rates.
• Golf has ended its season and will resume in April.
• Pinocle remains suspended until the clubhouse is reopened.

Old Business

• Bernie Schaming has investigated updating the florescent lighting in the clubhouse.  This will be done by an electrican but no date on installation has been set.
• Al Schmidt established the schedule for the December 11 support of the Salvation Army Red kettle fund raising at Starbucks.  Al is looking members to fill two open hours.  

New Business

• Howard Rementer asked who would decide the disposition of the club’s assets if the 65 Club had to dissolve. Should the disposition be added to the bylaws?  There was some discussion of this but the consensus and from experience was the Board of Directors would make this decision and no revisions to the bylaws is required.
• The Nominating Committee presented the slate of officers for 2021 and the board approved them. The slate will be sent to members separately from the minutes.  One position remains open, that is the assistant treasurer.  Dave Tarditi will contact members who have joined the club within the last three years to find a candidate and involve the member in the club.

Information Sharing

• No information was presented for sharing.

 

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 AM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary