January 2024 - BUSINESS MEETING AND NEW OFFICER TRANSITION

 

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-2^nd 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 4^th 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.

 Golf: Warren Reitzel, John Mapes, David Molyneaux. The group was anticipating a great summer and enjoyed the lunch at Tavistock.

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 9^th.

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 1^st 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