November, 2022 (Note - The October meeting was our Annual Fall Luncheon)

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday November 10, 2022.

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were sixteen (16) members attending.

Chaplin Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of My County Tis of Thee and read a prayer.

Minutes –Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on September 8, 2022, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on November 4, 2022, were read. 

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

·        Today is the birthday of the founding of the United States Marine Corp.

·        Tomorrow is Veterans Day and Roger and Dave informed the members of several locations having celebrations.

·        The members were informed a 2^nd VP for next years officers is still required. The person must be a Haddonfield resident or a Special Guest member. A Volunteer is requested.

 Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        Income for the year has exceed budget by $600.

·        Expenses for the year are about $2000 below estimates due to the delay in purchasing video equipment. The club is in good financial shape.

·        The recently purchased I-Bonds are paying 9% for the first six months. They have replaced CD’s that were paying 0.2%

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

·        Dave reported that that last week’s speaker on car washes was very impressed with club and will provide a free carwash to each member who attended the meeting.

·        Speakers are scheduled through the end of the year and into January.

·        See the Monthly Newsletter for the speakers and subjects.

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2nd VP

·        No new candidates applied for membership.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Wine for the November 12 Wine and Cheese Party has been purchased.

·        The Christmas party trip to Spring Lake was cancelled due to low turnout. There were only nine (9) signups and the club had to guarantee 40 attendees.

·        A dinner and show carpool trip to Spring Lake may be set up.

·        Bill informed the members the Trip Director job is still open and waiting for a volunteer to fill it.

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        No Report

 

Golf –

·        No Report

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        No Report

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Ten (10) members played this week.

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Eleven (11) members played this week.

Chess – Fred Willis

·         No report.

Tai Chi

·        Still continuing and fun.

Old Business

Turkey Trot

·        Sixteen (16) members have volunteered to monitor the 5K run on November 26.  Additional monitors are requested.

Red Kettle Salvation Army

·        There are time slots still open on December 16. Volunteers are requested.

Borough Facility Electronic Scheduling System

·        Bernie has been working with the borough to learn how to operate the new scheduling System. There are glitches in the system.  At this time, progress is being made but the system is failing to operate quickly and easily. Bernie will continue to work with the borough.

New Business

·        No new topics were discussed

 

Joke Master

Neil Weiss was this week’s joke master.  He scared off Roger.  Neil’s joke was good and funny, members even laughed; Neil should quit while he is ahead.

President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:10 PM.

 

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary