August, 2023

   We are looking to enlist volunteers to help engage new members 

during the club’s upcoming cookout. 

-       The Greet and Meet process to engage non-active members is unclear.  

-       The cookout date was discussed and as August 31 was followed by 

the Labor Day weekend, it was decided to have the cookout on 

Thursday, August 24.

-       It was decided to move the Stag Lunch to the spring and the spring 

dinner with wives to the fall of next year.

-       The Flea Market with the Lions will be Saturday, September 9^th.

-       Donation of family “stuff” is needed and will be encouraged in the 

upcoming newsletter.

-       We are looking for ways to help new members who have joined the 

Club become more active by joining offered activities.

-       To better understand the profile of the non-active members, Jack 

Lardis has offered to survey these members by telephone and try 

to learn why they are not involved.  

-       The club is looking for someone to demonstrate how to use life-saving 

equipment like the defibrillator, CPR, fire extinguishers, etc. to the 

members during a Thursday meeting. TBD.

July, 2023

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday July 6, 2023. 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 twelve (12) board members were present.  

Minutes –Fred Willis

• The June minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• 4th July Parade.
• Dave thanked Frank Lodge and Chuck Kanupke for the extensive work they did in arranging the clubs’ parade entry. The club won 2^nd place in the parade, losing out to a young girl dancing group.
• Chuck informed the Directors there was a great turn out of dogs and their owners. The dogs wandered to the sidewalks to say `hello’ to the crowds and delighted the kids. The dogs were extremely well behaved and there was no fighting between the twenty-five dogs.

• A thank you note and a copy of the second place ribbon will be sent by pdf to the dog owners.
•  Secretary Retirement
• The Secretary informed the Directors he would step down at the end of 2023. He will be available to guide the new secretary in the position’s responsibilities.
• The Directors will begin a search for a new secretary. Interested candidates should contact Dave Tarditi.
• Member Solicitation.
• Dave described a recent event where it appeared club’s email list was used to advertise a business. This cannot and will not occur again. The club is a social club and using the club for business advertisement or solicitation may affect its federal tax stratus.

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank was unable to attend but had sent out an updated treasurer’s report for June.  This report was approved by the Directors.

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Joe informed the Directors he had one speaker opening in August to fill and some in October.  September is filled.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• The following new member application was reviewed and approved by the Directors:
• Jim Carrano – Haddonfield

Trips – Steve Anderson

• The starting time of Phillies August 1 trip has been changed to 1:00 PM.  This requires a change in the lunch time at Kunkel’s. Lunch will be before the trip instead of after.  Notice of the revised times will be sent out shortly.

Old Business

• Chuck informed the Directors a Meet and Greet party will be held after the September flea market.
• Chuck gave a brief description of the Urban Promise high school graduation. Possible Club assistance will be discussed at the end of the summer.
• Coffee and Conversation – the group has about eight active members and is looking for more. The group members are learning more about each other and enjoying it. All topics, except politics and religion, are up for discussion.   
• Come out and meet a new person in depth.

New Business

• Website
• Chuck Kanupke and Al Schmidt propose to update the club’s website, which has not been revised for several years. Chuck presented a rough draft of changes which the Directors reviewed and discussed. There were several items which require additional discussion and review. Chuck will review the initial draft and present it again next month for additional Directors comments.
• Parade expenses
• The dogs and their handlers introduced a cost expense which was not completely definable before the parade.  The expense was submitted and approved by the Directors. The complete cost - $237 which included lunch for the dog handlers, water for the dogs and supplies for banners.
• Parade Attendees Reception –
• Chuck suggested the club have a small reception in August at the clubhouse to thank the dog owners for bringing their dogs to the parade.  Chuck Kanupke and Tom Diemer will plan the date and cost and presnt it to the Directors
• Expense Approval
• The Directors currently approve All expenses.  A motion was made to allow the Club President to make small purchases without Director approval.  This was discussed and the expense approval will be continued.
• Trash – the directors approved $30 to buy another trashcan  
• The Directors requested President Dave Tarditi send a note of appreciate to David Hunter thanking him for suggesting honoring service dogs as a parade theme.
• Pickle board – this issue was brought up and then tabled until the next BOD meeting.  Should the Club embrace Pickle board as an event.  Is there any interest in engaging the club.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis Secretary

June, 2023

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday June 1, 2023. 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. Hank Zaleski took the minutes for Fred Willis who was tramping around New Mexico.

Roll was called and fourteen (14) board members were present.  

Minutes –Fred Willis

• The May minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• Spring Luncheon
• Dave said he was pleased with the Luncheon.
• Dave thought Dickie Noles did a great job…all agreed
• Urban Promise

o   Six members went to Urban Promise on May 16^th to discuss career possibilities. It went well and Dave expects the club to have a continuing relationship with Urban Promise

 

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank informed the Directors that the major item for May was the Spring Luncheon. The club paid about $250 more than it received. $200 had been budgeted from Operations. The balance (about $50) was charged to the Luncheon Fund
• The rest of the expenses and receipts for May were normal.

 

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Joe has speakers scheduled out through mid-August

 

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• The following four new members were approved:
• Brian Smith
• Bill Bittle
• Barry Bannett
• Bob Nichols
• The club has signed up about 2 dozen new members so far this year. The recruitment activities are paying off.
• Chuck reported that he is planning to use the Flea Market as a recruiting event and plans to hold another Meet & Greet in the fall

 

Old Business

• Indian King Skirmish – June 3
• Volunteers are still needed for the event this weekend
• 4^th of July Parade
• Frank Lodge reviewed his plans for the parade. The biggest issue appears to be getting enough dogs for the parade. A plan was developed to accomplish this. Chuck Kanupke volunteered to be the “dog catcher/wrangler”
• Tyrone, our service dog/mascot will lead the 65 Club contingent in the July 4^th parade.
• Club Annual Directory
• Bernie informed the directors the mailing of the directory cost $143.

• Trips
• The Phillies stadium tour trip is scheduled for August. Details were sent out to the club members
• A similar trip to the Eagles stadium is being pursued.
• Open house/coffee gathering
• Jay Cokos reported that the first gathering is scheduled for Friday, June 9th. There is going to be a discussion about moving this to Tuesdays assuming the gathering has some interest.

 

New Business

• None

 

Bill Brown – follow-up

Bill continues to recover from his fall and is at Kessler Rehab

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.

The Secretary thanks Hank Zaleski for the excellent recording of the minutes in the secretary’s absence.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis - Secretary

May, 2023

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday May 4, 2023. 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, singing of God Bless America and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and thirteen (13) board members were present.  

Minutes –Fred Willis

• The April minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• Spring Luncheon
• Calling members to remind them to attend the luncheon resulted in only two or three additional attendees.
• The latest count is 63 members and spouses and four guests are coming
• Based upon these numbers the club subsidy for the luncheon will be about $200, which had been expected.
• The $250 deposit to Tavistock will be credited to the fall Stag luncheon.
• Urban Promise

o   The club will travel to Urban Promise in Camden on May 16 to meet with the students.

o   The meeting format is currently unknown. Doug Crawford will be contacted on this issue.

 

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank informed the Directors that a surge in membership renewals and new members occurred in April. As a result, the budget forecast for membership dues for 2023 has been met. Only one member was dropped for not paying dues
• The club has spent $600 on new member activities.  This amount was not budgeted for in 2023 but will be a line item in the 2024 budget.
• There is a small increase in expense for food. This is the inflation effect.
• Dave will present the club’s $1000 high school scholarship award.
• The club’s income and expenses amounts are in accordance with projections and the club is meeting it annual financial plan.

 

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Joe was unable to attend.

 

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• The following three new members were approved:
• Joel Yudin – Haddonfield
• Sheldon Master – Medford
• James Ducey – Cherry Hill

 

Old Business

• Indian King Skirmish – June 3
• Volunteers are requested to man the three contribution collection points in Haddonfield.

 

 

 

 

 

New Business

• 4^th of July Parade
• The theme will be `Ty- Our Service Dog’ or `Service Dogs’
• Frank lodge is asking for members to suggest ways to present this theme. He requests emails with suggestions.
• Ty will lead the 65 Club parade entry, if he is available. This must still be confirmed
• There will be a parade committee meeting at the end of June.
• Club Annual Directory
• Bernie informed the directors the directory would be printed by Monday.
• There are numerous positions which require a volunteer to organize the event.
• After considerable discussion some positions were deleted, some were left open and an organizer for Luncheons was found.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:25 am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis Secretary

April, 2023

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday April 6, 2023. 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, singing of My Country T’is of Thee and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and ten (10) board members were present.  Dave Crawford was present as a guest to talk about Urban Promise.

Minutes – Hank Zaleski (aka Fred Willis)

• The March minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• New flag
• Dave suggested that the first person coming to the building should ensure that the new flag is flying. When leaving, that person should either take it down and put it against the bookshelf, or emphasize to someone still there to be sure to stow the flag indoors, as it is a rather vulnerable pluck by the public.
• Urban Promise

o   Dave informed the Directors that Dave Crawford was here to discuss the contact with Urban Promise

• The Mayor’s Monthly call – Dave reviewed some of the topics he covered on the call to illustrate the Diversity and Inclusion efforts of the 65 Club.
• Open House – Dave summarized the excellent results of the Open House. 9 new regular members and 1 guest member have joined as a result. A discussion about the New Member orientation protocol occurred with Bernie reviewing what has happened in the past. The board agreed that Bernie would send that protocol to Chuck Kanupke so that he could re-institute this process with the newest members.
• Joe Galleria has speakers set up for the next 2 months. Joe was also elected to the NJ Athletic Directors Hall of Fame recently.

 

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank informed the Directors that he closed March’s books early since he was away the last 2 weeks in March.  The club had over $500 in receipts and over $1000 in expenses in March
• 6 regular members have not yet paid their 2023 dues. Follow-up was set up for 5 of them. One will be dropped from the club.
• A line item was created to track “new member activities” so this can be budgeted for in the 2024 forecast.

Speakers – Joe Galliera-not present

 

Dave reported earlier that Joe has speakers set up for at least the next 2 months.

 

Membership – Chuck Kanupke-not present

 

The following 10 new members were approved: Steve Anderson, Bob Marshall, Howard Cohen, John O’Malley, Hank Bauer, Greg Durhem, Lawrence Heck, Scott Buchheit, Dave Molyneaux, Stephen Platt

 

Spring Luncheon - All

• The board discussed the agenda and the need to send out a note to the membership reminding them of the Luncheon and deadline for responding.
• Bernie will get directories prepared for distribution at the luncheon.
• Hank will handle 50/50
• Hank will talk to Bill Brown about coordination of registration table.
• The board also discussed the need to have a luncheon coordinator for the future as this will be Bill’s last one and there are many details that need to be dealt with for future luncheons.

 

Old Business

• none

 

New Business

 

• Bernie recommended ******** for the Bill Hitchens Award for his long-time service to the Pinochle group. The recommendation was unanimously approved. The award will be presented at the Spring Luncheon.
• Doug Crawford gave a summary of the work done to date with the Urban Promise Organization related to the Career Sharing efforts. May 16^th is the target date for a get together where 65 Club volunteers will share career possibilities and experiences with the Urban Promise students.

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Hank Zaleski (aka Fred’s sub)

March, 2023

The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday March 2, 2023. 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, singing of God Bless America and provided a prayer.

Roll was called and twelve (12) board members were present.  

Minutes – Fred Willis

• The February minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• Service Dogs

• Chuck brought Ty to the Directors meeting.  Dave Welcomed Ty.

• Urban Promise 

• Dave informed the Directors that Urban Promise was a 501c corporation and therefore the 65 club could legally assist them.  Dave hopes assistance could begin in a month. 

• Roger Jacobs

• Roger reported the Historical Society series on Haddonfield Gas Stations and Automobile Dealerships had ended and was very successful attendance wise. Doug Rauschenberger is working on a book on the subject.

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank informed the Directors February was a quiet month financially.  Most of the income came from 2023 dues payment and there were few expenses.

• The largest expense was contributions to charities in the name of deceased members. Three members passed away during the month and the total deceased for the year is now six. 

• Twenty-five (25) members paid their dues in February 

• Twelve (12) regular members have not yet paid their 2023 dues

• The Treasurer’s February Report was approved by the board.  

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Speakers are scheduled through May.  

• See the Newsletter for the scheduled speakers.

• Joe is looking for someone to present a talk on Electric Vehicles and on solar panels.

• Directors provided Joe with suggestions for an Ice-Skating program and an NFL retired referee.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• Chuck initiated a long discussion on possible actions and methods to attract new members. 

• The new members Class of 2022 will be invited to a Meet and Greet meeting (12 to 2 pm) on March 11 at the clubhouse. New member Spouses are invited and so are regular members

• On March 25 a Meet and Greet meeting will be held at the clubhouse for the General Public. Regular members are invited to describe the Club’s activities.

• Chuck suggested the club also target specific niches such as golfing and partially retired men who are working at home and can juggle schedules. Younger men, in particular, are desired.

• There was a suggestion the club revise its name and delete the 65.  One opinion is the 65 reference discourages younger retired men from joining the club.

• A name change affects the club’s by-laws and may have legal consequences with the state, borough, and federal government. The impact will be investigated by several members

• By – laws – Bernie Schauming

• State Charter – Fred Willis

• Taxes – Dave Tarditi

• Legal – Dennis Kille

• Borough - Bernie

• Chuck Suggested the club sponsor and organize an Easter Egg hunt for the young grandchildren of members. 

• Chuck suggested there be more family-oriented club activities which would involve wives. These would include allowing wives to attend meetings through zoom.

• Bill Brown presented an article he wrote explaining the club’s purpose for publication in Haddonfield Today.  The directors made several revision suggestions. The directors authorized $300 to pay for the ad.

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• A dinner and ‘Best of Broadway’ show will be held at Spring Lake on April 4.  Sign up to date is 6-8 people who will carpool to the event. 

• Additional bottle openers for speaker gifts have been ordered.

• The Spring Luncheon will be held May 11 at Tavistock. Cost will be about $33 per person. Wives are invited and due to continuing Tavistock renovation, the attendance will be held to 80 people.  The speaker will be Dickie Noles, formerly of the Phillies. The Directors authorized a speaker fee of $300.

•  The Haddonfield Lions Club is holding a Mystery Tour on Tuesday April 11. Transportation will be by school bus and lunch is included. Cost $50 per person.  Contact Bill Brown for details and sign up.

Old Business 

• Bernie installed new batteries in the clubhouse exit lights and a carbon monoxide detector as required by the borough Fire Marshall.  The installations were reviewed by the Fire Marshall and accepted.

• Neal Tully is investigating CPR training for members to operate the club’s defibrillator

New Business

• Chuck requested the club purchase a larger harness for Ty for when he participates in club events. The director’s authorized the purchase of a larger harness, cost about $38.

• The scheduling of Meet and Greet meetings in the clubhouse requires a clubhouse cleaning and reorganization and arrangement of furniture, books etc.  A committee (housekeeping) was formed to determine what furniture and equipment is required to support current and to be determined future activities.  The current library will be donated to the Mable Kay House and the Croc Center in Camden. The club’s records will be reviewed to determine disposition and retention of records. 

• The club’s TV was purchased by Rich Carney.

• All revisions to listings for the annual Club’s directory must be completed by the middle of April

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Willis, Secretary  

February, 2023

 The Board of Directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday February 1, 2023. 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 fourteen (14) board members were present.  

Minutes – Fred Willis

• The January minutes, which had been distributed and posted earlier, were approved by the Directors.

President’s Report – David Tarditi

• Service Dogs
• Two weeks ago, the program speaker discussed service dogs.  These dogs are trained to help people who have physical problems.  The dog is trained and assists a person until it is about ten years old and then it retires. The speaker has adopted a service dog she trained and has retired.
• Dave knows the owner and she will permit the dog to be the 65 Club Mascot and attend public events when the 65 Club participates in them.
• The board voted to approve the dog as the 65 Club Mascot. The dog’s name is Tyrone.
• Chuck Kanupke will contact the Retrospect and Haddonfield Sun to announce the new addition to the club.
• Urban Promise

o   Six club members visited the Urban Promise campus in Camden last week and were highly impressed with the work Urban Promise is performing. This laid the basis for an extensive discussion as to whether the club should financially contribute to them, assist in mentoring their students, do something else, do nothing and how to do it. The 65 Club is a social club, not a service club, thus different financial and legal issues apply.

o   After a very extensive and wide-ranging discussion, the board approved Dave would investigate the legal and financial aspect further and make a recommendation at the April BOD meeting

Treasurers Report – Hank Zaleski

• Hank identified an error in the January report which overstated the checking account amount by about $500. This will be corrected and a revised report will be issued.
• Forty (40) regular members have not yet paid their 2023 dues
• The Treasurer’s January Report was approved, upon fixing the error, by the board. 

Speakers – Joe Galliera

• Speakers are scheduled through May.  
• See the Newsletter for the scheduled speakers.

 

Membership – Chuck Kanupke

• Two member applications were reviewed and approved for membership.
• John Cotter of Haddonfield
• Kevin Ulrich of Haddonfield
• Chuck received several comments concerning how to attract new members. Increasing the club’s visibility in Haddonfield is a major suggestion.
• Chuck informed the members the borough is slowly taking over planning and executing many events through the Partnership for Haddonfield.  The borough is looking for volunteers to help at events. Increasing diversity and inclusion is becoming a major goal.
• The club assisting with events is being considered as it could provide access to find new members.
• One plan is the club will hold a Meet and Greet meeting for 2022 new members to introduce them to the various club activities and to meet members.  This meeting will be held March 11 from 12-2 at the Clubhouse.
• Additional Meet and Greet meetings to attract new members will be scheduled later.

 

Trips/ Events – Bill Brown

• A dinner and Broadway show will be held at Spring Lake on April 4.  Cost is $70 per person and transportation will be by carpool.  See the club website for sign up information.

 

Old Business

• Bernie has worked with the borough on their new electronic scheduling system to ensure it works properly and the 65 Club can schedule its use of the clubhouse.  The system is now working and Bernie has scheduled the 65 Club the use of the clubhouse on every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for 2023.
• The Historical Society of Haddonfield will have a gas station presentation on Tuesday February 9 at 9:00 AM at the Mabel Kay house. Members with knowledge of Haddonfield gas stations are requested to contact Roger Jacobs at 908 391 3661 or by email: brogerjacobs@aol.com

 

New Business

None

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:32 AM.