The regular business meeting was held on Thursday September 9, 2021. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.
President
Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were approximately twenty (20) members
attending.
Dave
Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance. the invocation and singing of God Bless
America.
Minutes – Fred Willis
·
The
minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on August 12, 2021, were read. They were approved without changes.
·
The
minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on September 2, 2021 were
read.
President’s Report – Frank Lodge
·
Frank
informed the members Bill Brown had fallen several days earlier and had severely
injured himself. He had broken several bones
in his face and wrist and would not be attending meetings for several weeks.
·
Bill
was the chief organizer for the Tavistock fall luncheon and member help was
required to assist Bill.
Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski
·
Hank
informed the club dues paid 60% of the operating budget and the green jar paid
30%. The remaining 10% was from
miscellaneous sources. The current operating budget is about $5000 with about
$700 of onetime expenses.
Speakers – Roger Jacobs
·
September
16, Lisa Wolchina – Real Estate market
·
September
23, Barbara Lynn – Adult School
·
September
30, Buz Murphy - Burning Man Event in Nevada
·
October
7, Susan Romano – Executive Director of United Senior Services
·
October
14, Stag Luncheon
Membership – Dave Tarditi – 2nd VP
·
Three
new members were approved at the September BOD meeting.
·
A
new member application was received today, at the Business Meeting.
Event Committee Reports
Trips - Bill Brown
·
No
trips are planned.
·
Bill
is stepping down from being trip planner and is waiting for someone to assume
his position.
Chess – Fred Willis
·
Chess
will start today.
Several
committees did not report due to limited time caused by melting ice cream.
Old Business
·
Flea
Market
o
There
is sufficient manpower to transport the articles to Archer on Saturday.
o
Additional
manpower is required to unload the items on Saturday morning and to man the
tables for selling.
o
Manpower
is also required to pack up unsold items at 2:00 PM for donation to an
organization by the Lions Club.
·
Fall
Luncheon
o
Payment
for the fall (Stag) luncheon should be sent directly to Hank along with the
food selection. All reservations must be prepaid. Dues for 2022 are also
requested.
o
Luncheon
cost and selection will be published in the October Newsletter.
o
The
Borough commissioners and administrator will be invited to the fall luncheon.
New Business
·
None
Joke Master
Due to
melting ice cream a joke master was not required. The membership seemed to feel relieved.
President Frank
Lodge adjourned the meeting at 2:00 PM.
Respectfully
Submitted
