The
regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse
on Thursday September
8, 2022.
President
Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were nineteen (19) members attending.
Chaplin
Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance,
singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and read a prayer.
Minutes
– Hank Zaleski on behalf of Fred Willis who was on vacation
·
The
minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on August 11, 2022, were read. They were approved without changes.
·
The
minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on September 1, 2022, were
read.
President’s
Report – Roger Jacobs
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Flea
Market – See notes under old business
·
Fall
Festival – See notes under old business
·
Mayor’s
Wellness Day – The Lion’s 5K run/1mile walk were discussed as part of this
event. Volunteers are needed. Bill Brown also mentioned the blood drive.
Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski
·
In
addition to the comments made at the September BOD meeting, Hank reported that
assuming the Flea Market is successful, the club should hit its forecasted
receipts for 2022.
Speakers
– David Tarditi - 1st VP
·
Dave reported that speakers are booked through
the last week in October.
Membership
– Joe Galliera – 2nd VP
·
Joe
was unable to attend the meeting.
Event Committee Reports
Trips/Events
- Bill Brown
·
Bill
reported that the river cruise is full with 40 people registered. Table seating
has been done at the request of the Tour Company
·
Bill
will be meeting with Kunkels next week to finalize the details of the Fall
Luncheon. The Club will provide wine and beer. Cost will be built into the fee.
Jay Cokos is working with Tim Barnes who generously is donating some Spirits
for the occasion. Our confirmed speaker is Dickie Noles, former Phillies
pitcher and now a Counselor.
Friendship
– Henry Leimkuhler
·
Saul
Resnick is still recovering
Golf
–
·
The
annual Masters Tourney was held on September 7th. Butch Brees won
low gross for the 7th consecutive year. Newcomer Craig Evans won the
low net.
Bowling
– Walt Baker
·
Bowling
continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM. There are 6-8 attendees weekly. The
price may go up slightly soon.
Bridge
– Bernie Schaming
·
The
Tourney starts this Monday
Pinochle
– Tom Mervine
·
Winter
rules start next week
Chess
– Fred Willis
·
No report.
Tai
Chi
·
John
Biondi reported that attendance has picked up with 7 folks attending the last
session.
Old
Business
Flea
Market Saturday September 10.
·
Bernie
Schaming reported that he has received 25 calls from folks donating goods. This
is in comparison to 4-6 historically.
·
Donations
are greater this year than in the past.
·
Bernie
is looking for a lot of assistance to pack the goods on Friday afternoon at
3.00 pm and deliver the flea market items to the tables very early Saturday morning.
·
Volunteers
are essential to man the tables on Saturday.
Just show up. It is a fun day!
·
A
number of members recognized both Bernie and Betsy for the fantastic effort and
time they put into this annual event, cleaning, researching and pricing the
donations to be sold.
·
There
appears to be some optimism that last year’s record of $1167.25 could be
broken.
Fall
Festival Saturday October 10
·
The
details are in place. More discussion on this event will occur after the flea
market is behind us.
New
Business
·
No
new topics were discussed
Joke
Master
Jay Cokos
told a rather lengthy joke about a 6-story building in Miami. It must have been
funny and interesting as no one was seen sleeping while he told it and some
people laughed at the end.
President Roger
Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:11 PM.
The
Secretary thanks Hank Zaleski for taking and writing excellent minutes in the
Secretary’s absent.
Respectfully
Submitted
Fred
Willis, Secretary
