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