The
regular business meeting was held on March 12, 2020. President Bill Brown
called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
There were 15 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 February 13,
2020. The minutes were approved as
read. He also read the minutes from the
board of director’s meeting held on March 5, 2020.
Treasurer,
Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin
board.
President
Brown informed the club that a Thank You note had been received from the family
of Don Gosnay for the charitable contribution in Don’s name.
Dave Tarditi
informed the club dues from two additional members will be received soon.
Bill Brown
informed the club he had the club house rugs cleaned this past week for $100.
The second cleaning service decided not to bid on cleaning the club house. Bill contacted the first cleaning service who
will begin cleaning about March 17.
Mayor Neil
Rochford stopped by and asked if the club planned to continue meeting with the
spread of the coronavirus. Bill Brown
informed the mayor the meetings would continue, at present. The mayor said the Mable Kay house had ceased
meeting for a month and if the 65 club suspended meetings to notify him.
Mayor
Rochford informed the club the HMHS musical `Hello Dolly’ would continue performances
and the performance is excellent.
Al Schmidt
informed the club the Tai Chi class had begun yesterday and was very good. This class will be held every Wednesday at
9:00 AM.
John Cokos
requested book donations be suspended for a month. Too many books are being donated, space is short
and it will take some time to pass books onto other organizations.
Reports
Membership
- Roger Jacobs – 2nd VP – Roger reported the club Trifold Brochures had
been distributed to the Haddonfield library and five churches. He suggested a club member, at each location,
hand write their name and phone number of the brochures. This would personalize the contact aspect.
Speakers –
Frank Lodge – 1st VP – Frank reported the speaker list was currently
filled. Upcoming speakers are the General
Manager of Tavistock Country Club and a person involved with teaching kids’
automobile mechanics and culinary skills in Camden.
Welfare –
Henry Leimkuhler – Henry reported Dan Columbi was up and about town after his successful
surgery.
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.
Spring
Luncheon – Bob Parsons reported the spring luncheon will remain at $30 person
at Tavistock. Bob will be working with Secretary Fred. Willis to generate the
calling lists and invitations to Borough officials.
Trips - Bill
Brown informed the club the Simeone Museum trip of March 24 has 25 sign-ups
with a breakeven point of 30. The bus
will depart from the Pub parking lot at 9:30.
Bill
Hoffman informed the club he recently saw six deer crossing Hopkins Road near
the pond. Also, foxes had been seen in
the area
Joke
masters Bob Parson and Don Miano managed to do the almost impossible, they
brought droopy eye, staring members back to life with their jokes.
President Bill
Brown adjourned the meeting to refreshments at 2:00.
Respectfully
Submitted
Fred
Willis, Secretary
