The
regular business meeting was held on April 9, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown.
The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the
meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were about
20 members on Zoom
The Pledge
of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America were waived for this
meeting. Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, was
unable to attend and Al Schmidt gave the invocation.
The
secretary gave a synopsis of the minutes from the April 2, 2020 Board of
Director’s meeting. The minutes of the last Business Meeting held on March 12,
2020 were not read. The secretary
informed the attendees the minutes were available from him via e-mail or they
could be read on the club website.
Treasurer-
In Dave Tarditi’s absence someone gave the financial report. The club is still in good financial shape
although twelve members have not renewed membership thus reducing the income by
$240.
Reports
Membership
- Roger Jacobs – 2nd VP – Roger reported there were no new
applicants at this time. Roger also
reported Member Joe Haro is gravely ill due to a heart problem.
Speakers –
Frank Lodge – 1st VP – Frank reported the speaker list is currently filled
for another month.
Welfare –
Henry Leimkuhler – Henry reported on several members including Joe Haro. Saul
Resnick became a grandfather. On April 19 one member will reach 100 years.
Activities
– There were no reports on activities. There
are no activities to report on.
Spring
Luncheon - Bill Brown reported he had a discussion with Tavistock. Its management does not know whether they
will be open in May. A decision on holding the luncheon will be made later.
Trips - Bill
Brown informed the club the three remaining scheduled trips will be held if possible.
They have not been cancelled at this time. Whether the trips are held will depend
upon the virus course.
Old Business
– Howard Rementer announced he was unable to serve the members ice-cream today.
New
Business - Bill suggested having a green donation jar at home. Contributions
made at home will be delivered to the club when the meetings return to the club
house.
Al Schmidt
suggested having a grand re-opening when the virus is over. This met approval
Bill
reported there has been no recent mail delivery to the club house and the post
office is not holding mail. Bill and Bernie will stop by the clubhouse
frequently to determine why the absence.
Bill is
working with Jack Poupard to have Tai Chi class video’s available during the
virus shutdown.
President Bill
Brown adjourned the meeting at 1:50 PM.
Respectfully
Submitted
Fred
Willis, Secretary
