February, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on February 13, 2020. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were 25 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America.  Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, gave the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on January 9, 2020.  The minutes were approved as read.  He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on February 6, 2020.

Treasurer, Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin board.

Reports

Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – Roger informed the club of the importance of attracting new members.  He stated personally inviting new members was the most effective method but the club would proceed advertising in local publications will also be used.  He requested ideas from the membership.

New member Jeff Clark was introduced.  Jeff gave a brief introduction of himself.

Speakers - Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank informed the club was in contact with the Camden County Recreation Department concerning a musical group they sponsor. The group is a possible candidate for providing entertainment at the May Spring Luncheon.  Additional information will be forthcoming.

The next club meeting speaker will discuss real estate.

Membership – Henry Leimkuhler – Henry informed the club Dan Columbi had successful surgery and was at home recovering.

Activities - Bridge, pinochle and bowling are continuing with steady attendees.  Golf has ended for the year but the golfers are looking forward to a spring start.

Trips

Bill Brown informed the club there were signup sheets available for the various upcoming trips.  The club is receiving calls, from non-club members who regularly attend the trips, about future trips. These non-club members are providing trip payment with their reservation requests. This is important because club members are not always providing payment with their sign ups.

Newsletter Editor Dewaine Osman informed President Bill Brown he must step down from the position due to health reasons. Data Base manager Phil Kinsey volunteered to assume the newsletter editor position and President Bill Brown appointed him to the position.

Al Schmidt informed the club he compiled a list of information, history and instructions on the club for distribution to new or infrequently attending members.  This list will be posted on the clubs’ website.

The meeting’s membership, which exceeded the bylaws quorum, approved the bylaw revision to add the Data Base Manager and Newsletter Editor to the Board of Directors. 

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting to poppy making and refreshments at 2:00.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary