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
