September, 2023

 

The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday, September 14, 2023.   President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM EDT. 28 members attended in person, and an unknown number attended virtually.

David led the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of God Bless America, and provided a prayer. Then, asked those present to keep the health and well-being of recovering members in their hearts, minds, and prayers.

David asked members to stand and cheer Bernie Schaming for his leadership, management, and execution of the 65 Clubs' participation in the Haddonfield Lions Club Flea Market. Unanimous standing and cheering occurred.  Bernie noted that the Club’s sales came to $2,2098. Bernie was contributing $2.00 to make it $2,300.

Bernie then suggested that 3 members meet to discuss the best methodology for selecting the products for sale next year to suit the Flea Market customers, noting that our donors are older and are “getting rid of” things they do not need or want. The customers of the Flee Market are younger, with needs not met by a significant portion of our items.

Minutes- Steve Anderson, Acting Secretary

·        The minutes of the August meeting were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the September Board of Directors meeting were read.

Treasurers Report- Hank Zaleski

·       No report, as Hank is on vacation

Club House Programs- Joseph Galliera

·        The schedule is filled to the end of this year.

·        Dr. Richard Schmidt – December

·        Barbara Boyerie -Former reporter- Philadelphia Inquirer- January or February

·        Recall Podcasts – by a Georgetown University professor on Nanotech in November

·        Joe Dickson-formerly senior executive at Nike-Stag Luncheon

·        Entertaining female singer for Christmas Party.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke- 2^nd VP

·        Membership is flourishing with new members through events and member invitations.

·        Meet and Greet in October focuses on inviting potential members and engaging with new ones.

·        Suggestion: Framed artwork that 65 Club had at the Lions Club event, most of which did not sell. We can sell these, many of which are very beautiful, at a special event to attract new members and sell some of the artwork to increase income for this year. Suggestion that we suggest this at the next board meeting for suggestions and affirmation.

Events Committee reports- Bernie Schaming

·        Classes on primary card disciplines continue, and notices are being sent out to all members to invite them to the weekly lessons.

·        Penuckle had 11 players engaged. Highly competitive but fun. Wednesday afternoon.

·        Golf – rained out this past week.

·        Bowling started on Friday, September 9^th- at 9:30 AM at Loral Lane. As winter sets in, that number of bowlers will return to the average level of competitors and amateurs.

·        Chess education and competition – not ready.

Trips/Events- Steve Anderson

·        A new series of options will be circulated in September. Member commitments needed to plan.

·        Kroc Center in Camden is set but not confirmed. Date: September 22. Following up with Kroc staff on Monday, September 18^th. They are well intended but thin staff. It would be best to have a select, small group that could travel in one or two cars or Uber.

Business/ Recap

New

·        October 12 – Stag Luncheon- $35.00 cash for lunch. Paid in advance. Arrive 12:00. Lunch 12:30.

Must have commitments by October 1, with a choice of luncheon meal.

·        Walt Baker suggested/reminded that bylaws include that anyone over 90 does not have to pay annual dues...but is expected to show up for bowling, golf, and all special events.

 

President David Tarditi Asked for Adjournment. Vote unanimous Meeting adjourned 2:20 PM

Respectfully Submitted     Stephen N. Anderson-Acting Secretary            

August, 2023

The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday August 10, 2023.

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were twenty (20) members attending in person and an unknown number on Zoom.

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

Minutes -Fred Willis

•        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on August 3, 2023, were read. They were approved without changes.

•        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on July 6, 2023, were read.

President's Report -David Tarditi

•       Members

o      Tom Mervine has been released from the hospital and has returned home.

o      Bill Brown is still in rehab.

•        Flea Market - see Old Business

•       Luncheons - see Old and New Business

 

Speakers - Joe Galliera - 1st VP

•        Joe reported speakers are booked through the third week in November . Five speakers are required to fill out the year.

•       Next week's speaker will be on the Solar Industry.

•        Joe is searching for a golf related Tavistock based speaker for the Stag luncheon.

Membership - Chuck Kanupke - 2nd VP

•        A Meet and Greet for member recruitment will be held in October.

Treasurer's Report - Hank Zaleski

•        July was a low activity month. Income and expenses were similar to June.

•       Projection - the club will spend about $1000 more than expected, mainly due to increased member recruitment costs.

•        Next year's dues collection will begin in October

Event Committee Reports

•        Pinochle and bridge continue. Three members who were taught bridge by Bernie are now regular players.

•        There were no other event reports.

Trips/Events - Steve Anderson

•        Steve was on vacation and unable to attend.

Old Business

•        Flea Market - September 9

o       The club requires many more donations to meet its financial goal.

o      Dave has requested the Patch and Haddonfield Sun to provide another public announcement about the 65 club participation in the flea market.

o       The club will accept clothes as donations but prefers objects.

•        Hearing Aids

o     Chuck informed the members of importance of hearing to maintain social contact. He described a recent experience of his and the necessity of obtaining hearing aids when required

•       Stag Luncheon - October 12. This will be held at Tavistock Country club. Details will appear later.

New Business

•       Club Luncheon -August 24. 12-3 PM. This will be held at the Clubhouse

o      This event is a barbeque of hotdogs and hamburgers intended to introduce new members and existing members to each other.

o       Five grills are required. Please inform Chuck if you can bring one.

o       RSVP is requested. Details will be provided in a few days.

•       Membership participation.

o      Hank informed the members that since 2022 the club has gained 39 members. Thirteen

(13) of the 39 are active in the club or about 30%. Six (6) of the new active members are from Haddonfield.

o      Hank said a friend of his in Massachusetts belongs to a similar club and their total; participation rate is 15-20%.

•       Fall Festival

o      The annual fall festival for service clubs is greatly restricted in length this year.

Instead of six(6) hours available during the day only three (3) hours at night will be available.

o      Despite the shorten time the officers will have the club participate.

Fellowship

•        See President's comments.

Joke Master

Neil Wise again stepped forward to boldly tell a joke. The secretary informed Neil this was probably the last time he would comment on Neil's jokes. Neil looked ecstatic.

Roger Jacobs offered to tell a joke but a member immediately called for meeting adjournment which was enthusiastically accepted.

President David Tarditi adjourned the meeting at 2:15 PM.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted Fred Willis Secretary

July, 2023

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday July 13, 2023.

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were twenty-four (24) members

attending in person and an unknown number on Zoom.

Dave led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Minutes –Fred Willis

 The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on June 8, 2023, were read. They were approved

without changes.

 The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on July 6, 2023, were read.

President’s Report –David Tarditi

 4 th of July Parade

o The total parade cost was $237 + $40 = $277. The `baseball’ dog cards were $40.

o The parade was talked about by many people. It was a PR success for the club.

o Dave questioned whether the proposed reception at the clubhouse for the dog owners was

required. The house is small and could it even handle 25 dogs? Being in the parade

seemed to be sufficient award to many owners.

Speakers – Joe Galliera - 1st VP

 Joe reported speakers are booked through July and a few in September.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke – 2 nd VP

 Bob Warner, a golf player, and former club member attended and will rejoin the club.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

 June was a low activity month.

 Income $750, Expenses $415. Cash Jar $160

 Projection – the club will spend about $1000 more than expected, mainly due to increased

member recruitment costs. The income will increase by about $300 due to increased

membership.

Event Committee Reports

 Bowling, golf, pinochle, and bridge continue.

 Coffee and Conversation is attracting a steady membership. This week six attended.

 Bernie informed the member bridge lessons are going well. One member, of Bernie’s tutelage, is

beginning to win.

Trips/Events – Steve Anderson

 There are six (6) spots open on the bus for the August 1 Phillies stadium trip.

Old Business

 Website

o Al and Chuck have begun posting revisions on the club website

New Business

 Stag Luncheon

o The annual Stag Luncheon is scheduled for October 12.

o Dave Tarditi and Abe Ferdas will meet with Tavistock today to discuss the menu.

 Cathedral Kitchen

o Jim Carrano informed the members the Cathedral Kitchen needed volunteers to make

and donate beef baloney or peanut butter sandwiches for distribution to needy people

on the third Thursday of each month. Please contact the club for details if interested.

 Community Solar

o Al Schmidt described this state program.

 Flea market.

o The Flea market, the club’s only money raising activity, will be held with the Lions

club on Saturday September 9. Donations will be accepted in August.

Fellowship

 Bill Brown is still in rehab and recovering.

Joke Master

Neil Wise showed he is a multi-faceted joke teller. Last month he told a joke on zoom, this month he told

one in person. The members sat in awe. Joe Galliera also contributed a joke to the club’s history of jokes,

but it is best to discuss another subject.

President David Tarditi adjourned the meeting at 2:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis Secretary

June, 2023

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday June 8, 2023.

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were twenty (20) members

attending in person and an unknown number on Zoom.

Dave led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer. Walt Baker led the members in singing God

Bless America

Minutes –Fred Willis

 The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on April 13, 2023, were read. They were

approved without changes.

 The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on June 1, 2023, were read.

President’s Report –David Tarditi

 See notes under Old Business.

Speakers – Joe Galliera - 1st VP

 Joe reported speakers are booked through July and a few in September.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke – 2 nd VP

 Steve Anderson introduced a neighbor of his who attended the meeting as a guest. .

 Chuck is developing plans to have another Meet and Greet event in the fall at the Flea Market.

 See additional info under New Business.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

 No report was made because Hank was unable to attend. The BOD meeting minutes of June 1

discusses the club’s finances.

Event Committee Reports

 Bowling, golf, pinochle and bridge continue.

 Bernie informed the member bridge lessons are going well. At least two (2) members are

becoming good players.

 Friendship - Henry Leimkuhler

o Henry informed the members Boone Gallager had passed away. His funeral will be June

17.

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

 No report was made due to Bill’s continued absence. He is currently in rehab.

 Steve Anderson has assumed the trip/event responsibility in Bill’s absence.

Old Business

4 th of July Parade – report by Frank Lodge and Chuck Kanupke

 The parade theme will be honoring service dogs.

o Some of the service the dogs provide for individuals are for sight and PTSD.

o Organization support includes Search and Rescue, Military and Homeland security.

 Chuck has been asking individuals and organizations to bring a dog and walk in the parade with

the 65 club. Several have accepted the invitation.

 Club mascot Ty will lead the 65 club parade entry.

 The 65 club will provide lunch for the dog owners who march and dog treats for the dogs.

 The lunch will be provided by the Lions club who will be reimbursed by the 65 Club.

 Parking spots for the dog owners will be reserved spots behind borough hall. The police have

agreed to allow parking in reserved spaces.

 The Parade is also a PR event for the 65 Club. Baseball size cards will be printed by the club or

an outside printing shop. These cards will include a picture of Ty and information on the 65 club.

They will be handed out during the parade.

 Frank and Chuck will provide a cost estimate of the additional parade activities to Dave Tarditi.

Dave will presnt the cost estimate to the BOD for approval before the parade

Skirmish

 Roger Jacob described the Skirmish attracted between 5000-6000 attendees. This was down

from last year’s count by design.

 By instructions from the state, there was no canon firing.

 The Haddonfield police assistance was great.

New Business

Coffee and Conversation

 Jack Landris described a new club event starting on June 9. There will be a member’s meeting at

the Mable Kay House to discuss whatever issues and stories they desire. This is just a get

together meeting.

Retirement Transition

 Chuck and Steve are developing a new ongoing event to assist new retirees to transition to

retirement. This will be presented to the BOD for approval before being announced.

Joke Master

Neil Wise stepped forward as the joke master even though he was on zoom. Neil told a joke about a wife

who was believed to be bad luck, the joke was good but the best part was the connection was scratchy and

parts of the presentation were basically unintelligible.

President David Tarditi adjourned the meeting at 2:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis Secretary

April, 2023

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday April 13, 2023.

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were nineteen (19) members

attending in person and one member on Zoom.

Dave led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Hank Zaleski (aka Fred Willis)

 The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on March 9, 2023, were read. They were

approved without changes.

 The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on April 6, 2023, were read.

President’s Report –/David Tarditi

 Dave thanked the membership for the great turnout for the Meet & Greet. Despite the weather,

the event was well-attended and led to 10 new members joining the Club.

Speakers – Joe Galliera - 1st VP

 Stephanie B(?) from the Board of Education will be next week’s speaker. Frank Troy is on for the

following week. Speakers are scheduled out through mid-June. Joe did say he could use some

more speakers. A couple of suggestions were made during that discussion.

Membership – Chuck Kanupke – 2 nd VP

 Chuck thanked everyone for their great support for the Meet and Greet. Ten (10) new members

joined as a result.

 Chuck would like to run another in the Fall with a focus on some activities outside the

clubhouse. Potentially a BBQ and/or Corn Hall Game.

 Several ideas were suggested to build off the momentum of the M&G to continue to attract new

members.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

 Hank informed the members that over $500 in receipts were taken and over $1000 in expenses in

March. A new line item for New Members Activities has been added to track those costs.

 Six (6) members have not paid their 2023 dues. Bernie reported that he needs to know who will be

dropped from the Club before next Wednesday so the Directory can be updated/printed in time for

distribution at the Spring Luncheon

Event Committee Reports

 Bowling, golf, pinochle and bridge continue.

 Bernie will be giving Bridge lessons starting on April 17 th . At least 4 people have signed up.

 John Biondi reported that Tai-chi will be stopped due to lack of interest

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

 Bill reported that the Spring Lake trip went well. He was a little disappointed in the accounting.

The Club had to subsidize the trip to the amount of 60 cents.

 A number of 65 club members joined the Lion’s club Mystery trip.

 Bill is planning a trip tour the Phillies stadium with lunch at Kunkels on August 1.

Old Business

 Bill Hoffman thanked Bill Brown for how quickly the handi-cap ramp was completed.

New Business

 Roger Jacob mentioned that they are looking for volunteers for the day of the Skirmish

 He also reported that there is a 7-part lecture series starting soon on the history of the Skirmish.

An email was distributed this week with the details

Joke Master

Neil Wise returned from Florida and promptly stepped forward as the joke master. He told a joke about a reincarnated rabbit on a golf course. The members must have enjoyed it as Neil stayed for ice cream and  was not asked to go back to Florida.

President David Tarditi adjourned the meeting at 2:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Hank Zaleski, aka Fred Willis

March, 2023

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday March 9, 2023.

President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were twenty-two (22) members attending with an untold number on Zoom.

Walt Baker led The Pledge of Allegiance, led singing of `God Bless America’, and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·       The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on February 9, 2023, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·       The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on March 2, 2023, were read. 

President’s Report –/David Tarditi

·       Spring Luncheon – See discussion under Old Business

·       Housekeeping –See discussion under New Business

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·       Hank informed the members February was a quiet month financially.  The largest expense was for charitable donations for deceased members.

·       Eight (8) members have not paid their 2023 dues.

 

Speakers – Joe Galliera - 1st VP

·       No report.

 

Membership – Chuck Kanupke – 2^nd VP

·       Chuck informed the members only one member responded to the Meet and Greet invitation of March 11.  Bernie said this was typical.

·       Chuck believes the club is fighting the perception that  people do not want to attend events any more. The club members must convince their wives to attend events when possible and to support events.

·       Henry Leimkuhler noted Meet and Greet attendance may be decreased because a member’s funeral was being held at the same time.

·       A new member application has been received.  The applicant is Bill Bittle a golfer.

Event Committee Reports

Event reports were not requested.

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·       No Report

Old Business

Spring Luncheon 

·       Dave led an extensive discussion, which involved several members, on the spring luncheon location.

·       Bill Brown informed the Directors and the members Tavistock had reopened for luncheons but was restricting the attendees to 100 due to ongoing renovations.  This presented a problem because before the pandemic hit the normal spring luncheon had 120 attendees. For this year former Phillie Dickie Noles is the speaker and  it is believed he will attract attendees.

·       Dave Tarditi contacted Il Villaggio as an alternative to Tavistock. Il Villaggio said it would provide space for 120 people but the cost would be increase from $33 to $46 per person.

·       Dave and Bill presented the advantages of each location.

·       Dave contacted the Directors before the business meeting and the Directors voted 11 to 2 to switch the spring luncheon to Il Villaggio. The advantage of higher attendance was deemed more important than the effect of the higher price.

·       There was some objection to the last minute change because the Directors had only a few hours to make a decision and without a meeting for discussion.

·       A $225 deposit has been placed with Tavistock and it is hoped it will be returned.

 

New Business

Housekeeping

·       One member was extremely upset about the way the housekeeping changes were being implemented. He believed the changes were being implemented too quickly and without proper input from the Directors. In particular, he thought the club TV sale was handled improperly.

o   The member also stated he felt there was a lack of comradery slowly permeating the club.

o   This comment prompted other members to express concerns about the club’s purpose as a social club.

o   Some members believe all meetings have become business meetings instead of social gatherings. This feeling is due to the weekly reporting of the different events.

o   There was discussion on all of these concerns and issues but no resolution on any of them.

·       Bernie presented a list of proposals suggested by the housekeeping committee who had met Thursday morning.

o   Only one proposal is being acted upon at this time. The club’s library is being removed.  Books have been selected by the Mabel Kay House and most of the remaining books will be sent to the Croc Center in Camden.

o   It is expected the remaining proposals will be submitted to the Directors for discussion and review.

 

Joke Master

Walt Baker stepped forward as the joke master. He told a good joke so well that when he finished it the members did not know what to do. A good joke was so rare that they sat in silence for a few seconds then realized they were supposed to laugh, which they did.

President David Tarditi adjourned the meeting at 3:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary