September, 2021

 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 – 2^nd 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