The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday, January 11, 2024. President David Tarditi called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM EST. Nearly every chair was taken, with 42+ members attending in person and an unknown number attending virtually.
Walt Baker led
the Pledge of Allegiance, and David Tarditi read a prayer he prepared for the
meeting. He then asked those present to keep the health and well-being of
recovering members in their hearts, minds, and prayers.
Reading of
December meeting minutes- Asst. Secretary Anderson
Reading of
last Board Meeting minutes – request that it be tabled until the next meeting.
Request agreed to by the President.
President
Tarditi then began committee leaders, who were in attendance, to report if they
so desired.
Treasurer
Report: Hank Zaleski- The treasury balance is positive, with the Lions Club
sale's significant contribution to the year-end 2023 total receipts of $7,500.
Club budget for 2023 was $6,400. Operational expense for the year: $7,100.00
Membership: Rich
Carney-2nd VP: Reported that through a ‘team effort’ with other
engaged and engaging members, the 65 Club now has 29 new members.
Speakers:
Chuck Kanupke- Speakers are scheduled from now until May 2024. Noted that the Club has committed to the
Haddonfield 4th of July Parade with Fred Ogden offering to chair it
so Frank Lodge can relax.
The 65 Club
will continue with the Thanksgiving and the Diabetes 5K run.
Bridge:
Bernie Shaming- The weekly “training” session continues, and players improve.
Pinochle:
Fred Ogden and Tom Mervine -It remains popular and highly competitive due to intelligent
and competitive players.
Bowling: John
Biondi- 8 bowlers reported at the first session.
Chess: Fred
Willis and Phil Kinsey – Turn out – given it is a two-people game- has been
consistent and competitive. Interest in teaching other members who consider
strategy, analytical thinking, and acceptance of losing desirable for mental
and physical health.
Trips &
Activities: Abe Ferdas- The next trip is to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Museum at Memorial Park, Philadelphia, PA.
Friendship
Chairman: Henry Leimkuhler- Successful and thoughtful illness and funeral
notices.
Coffee &
Conversation: Jack Tardis. The group is becoming larger (8-12) and more
comfortable sharing life experiences. Invitations are being sent out to retired
seniors in the Haddonfield area to attend our Tuesday group.
Landscaping:
Neal Tully- Given it is winter...it
needs refreshing...we are dormant now and OK, Until Spring. .
Luncheons:
Abe Ferdas- Spring and Fall continue with Spring STAG just ahead, May 9th.
Newsletter:
Phil Kinsey, Bernie Schaming- Working well.
Website: Al
Schmidt- Working well.
New Business:
Al Schmidt and Bernie Schaming- The Club House sink spout and drainpipe were
repaired by these skilled members prior to the meeting with new parts this
morning. (A spontaneous applause from all the members).
David
Traditi: Thanked all those who stepped up throughout the year to make it a
success both in terms of member engagement and fresh experiences and those they
are addicted to like cards, GOLF, and getting out with friends, and club
positive breakeven.
New Officer
and Director Introduction.
David
Tarditi turned to former 1st Vice President Joseph Galliera and, in
a ceremonial sentence, noted that he was ending his role as President after two
years and that his confidence in Joe Galliera becoming President through
unanimous supporting votes of the Board of Directors.
In his final
portion of the meeting David, in handing over a new gavel to the new president,
remarked to the members: “Being in this club is very important to me. Since
retirement, separating from business and friends there, 65 Club has been a
Godsend. Thank you for making my life better.”
Joe
Galliera, as President, read the list of the Board of Directors and new
officers and asked for a motion to be made regarding the approval of the new
officers and directors. The motion was made, seconded, and unanimously
approved.
With that, he asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made and seconded applause from the members. The meeting adjourned at 2:06, followed by ice cream and a friendly conversation.
Respectfully submitted.
Stephen N.
Anderson- Newly Elected Secretary