April, 2022

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday April 14, 2022.

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately twenty (20) members attending with several on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance, singing of God Bless America and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on March 10, 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on April 7, 2022, were read. 

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

·        Tax Day is tomorrow or Monday depending upon whether it is New Jersey or the Federal government.

·        The Friends of the Indian King Tavern Skirmish will be held on King’s Highway on Saturday June 4 from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.

·        Ten to twelve Constables are required for assisting the crowds at the skirmish.  Two 65 Club members have signed up and it is hoped an additional ten members will join them.

·        Roger discussed some of the extensive activities that will be held at the skirmish.  They are extensive

• Roger informed the members that Camden County College is sponsoring six lectures on various aspects of American Revolution history which occurred in or around Haddonfield.  The lectures are held Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple or Borough Hall. The next lecture will be held April 27 at 7.00 pm at the Masonic Temple. Schedule will be emailed to Membership.
• A Wine and Cheese fund raiser for the Association for Constitutional Awareness, an organization which provides a $150 scholarship to high school students who provide evidence they have read the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. The fund raiser will be held on the grounds at Greenfield Hall of the Haddonfield Historical Society on April 30 from 3:30 to 5:30. Details will be emailed to Membership.

·         On April 23there will be guided tours of the sculptures in Haddonfield by John Giannotti, the sculptor of “Haddie.”

·        On Earth Day, May 4th, free reusable shopping bags will be given away at Kings Court/Gazebo. Noon to 5pm.by the Partnership for Haddonfield and the Environmental Commission.

 Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        There have been no significant financial changes in the past month.

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

Dave reported on the addition of one speaker to the schedule.

• May 26 – Dr Yang – Acupuncture

 

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2^nd VP

·        No change or additions in membership.  Members should keep looking for new candidates.

·        Bernie Schaming reported he contacted the five members who had not paid their 2022 dues.  Unfortunately, all have lost interest in the club and will be removed from the club list and directory. All are Haddonfield residents which will make it more difficult to elevate guest members to full members.

·        All club brochures at Borough Hall have been taken and an additional supply is required.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill is still waiting to hear from SCUCS about a trip to see the Phillies.

·        The spring luncheon has only sixty (60) attendees and one hundred (100) are required for a financial break even.

·        The Salvation Army is holding a lunch for volunteers who assisted with manning a Red Kettle last December.  There are two seats available at the Croc Center in Camden on April 23.t

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        No report. 

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        Bowling continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Bridge continues on Monday, this week eleven (11) played

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday, this week ten (10) played

Chess – Fred Willis

·         No report.

Tai Chi

·        No report

Old Business

·        One member mentioned `Just Walt’.

New Business

·        One member mentioned gas at COSTCO was available at $3.75/gallon but on suing a Visa Card.

Joke Master

Neil Wise returned from the wilds of Florida to tell a true story about Yogi Berra.  The members were happy to see Neil but wished he left his story back in Florida.

President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary