July, 2020

July 2020

The regular business meeting was held on Thursday July 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 16 members on Zoom or by phone.

Bill waived The Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America for this meeting.  Al Schmidt gave the invocation in place of Chaplin David Tarditi, who was having sign in problems.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·         The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on June 11, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were not read.  They were accepted as posted on the website.

·         The Secretary gave a synopsis of the minutes from the July 2, 2020 Board of Director’s meeting. The most important issue was all trips currently scheduled were cancelled.

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·         President Bill Brown informed us the Haddonfield Civic Association had contacted him about the poppy memorial which had been scheduled for May.  The new poppy display date will begin October 10 and end November 11. Veterans Day/ Remembrance Day There is still time for anyone to purchase poppies and have them displayed.  For anyone interested they must contact Joe McElroy.

·         Roger reported the USA Today contest for best historical town to live in in the country has ended. The winner will be announced tomorrow and hopefully Haddonfield will win again as it did in 2018.

Reports

Welfare – Al Schmidt substituted for Henry Leimkuhler –

·         Mark Heston had been released from quarantine but had to return to the dentist and thus has to undergo another 14-day quarantine.

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP –

·         Roger reported he and Dave Tarditi had returned member Richard Sexton check to his family because Dick died before the check arrived.  His son wants the club to keep the dues and will reissue the check. His son wants to maintain contact with the club because his father greatly enjoyed it.  Dave will inquire if his son wants to join.

·         Roger discovered there is thirteen church in Haddonfield, this is the Korean church which meets in the Presbyterian Church Building.  Roger will compose a letter to introduce the club to the Korean church and Bill Brown will translate to Korean.

·         Roger has arranged for the club to meet at Borough Hall for the July 16 meeting and hopefully following meetings. Masks are required. All attendees are requested to be there by 1:15 to be assigned seats in accordance with social distancing requirements.  John Cokos will assist Roger in getting the seating correct. Bill will contact the Borough about setting up Power Point equipment since some speakers have requested it.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank reported the speaker list is currently filled through October. The presentations will be live and broadcast on Zoom to distant members.

Activities –

Bridge – Bernie reported the bridge players are playing online every Monday afternoon and Thursday evening. Many of the folks are also playing at other times during the week.

Bowling - Bowling may resume on Friday, Walt is waiting feedback from Laurel Lanes.

Golf – Golf had 24 players last week.

Trips – All trips are currently cancelled.

·         Bill contacted several venues for the Christmas trip, but none of the facilities have party plans because of the virus situation. The same with the casino's.

New Business

·         Bernie reported that Howard Rementer and he had replaced the front door lock which was jammed. it will use the same keys, Bill will contact the borough that the locks have not been changed. The same key will work, that key also fits the side door

·         Bernie and Howard also folded, stuffed and mailed the newsletter.

·         It was mentioned that the Lions Club flea market which we use for fund raising is believed to be scheduled for the third Saturday of September. Neil mentioned that that date is a Jewish holiday. Bill will make the Lions Club aware of this.  If it is not held this year, Bill suggested that we could hold our own yard sale using our back yard at a future date.

·         Bill reported that Tavistock was not open for large groups, our Fall luncheon date is still in doubt.

·         Also due to some work at the community room where we hold our wine and cheese, may not be available, an alternate would be the Methodist church community room.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:00  PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary