The
regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held November 9, 2017. President
Leimkuhler called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 20 members
present.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of
God Bless America.
The
secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on September 14,
2017. The minutes were approved as read.
David
Tarditi gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board.
Henry
thanked Bill Brown for an excellent wine and cheese party. Members agreed that
we should again send a $100 donation to Grace Episcopal Church for the use of
the room for the event.
Walt
Baker suggested that members ask their wives to notify a club member if they
become hospitalized. Occasionally, a member is in and out of the hospital
before anyone in the club is aware. In such cases we don’t get a card sent from
the club.
Al
Schmidt reminded the members that the Evergreens invited us to come for a tour
and lunch. It was suggested that this could be a car-pool trip for some
Tuesday. We just need to set up a date.
Bill
Brown reported that he has 67 signed up for the museum tour. We could have an
unexpected $300 charge for the school bus if they need to bring a bus in from
another district due to playoff schedules at the high school. In addition,
since the trip price was set, the Pub changed their menu and increased the cost
for lunch. It is likely that we will lose money on this trip.
George
Spellmeyer provided members with an overview of his plan for teaching chess to
kids. The Haddonfield school system has postponed his work with the elementary
school until the construction is all complete, which could extend into May of
next year. Consequently, George made arrangements with Kids Alley, which is
associated with the Lutheran church. They bus in kids from the inner-city for
after school programs and were delighted to have a new idea for their classes.
George is delighted to have some volunteer help from the 65 Club. Volunteers do
not need to be proficient in chess, only need to have an elementary knowledge
of the game. It requires showing up at the proper location at 3:30pm. The exact
location is still to be determined. Classes will start on Friday January 5th.
Following
the conclusion of business, Bill Brown auctioned off the leftover wine and
cheese from the party. He raised approximately $60 to offset some of the party
cost.
The meeting
was adjourned to refreshments at 1:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Bernie Schaming,
Secretary
