May, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on May 14, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were about 25 members on Zoom.

Bill called for The Pledge of Allegiance but singing God Bless America was waived for this meeting.  Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, gave the invocation.

The secretary gave a synopsis of the last Business Meeting held on April 9, 2020, which was conducted on Zoom. The most important issue was the missing club mail and this was resolved. John Cokos had been picking up the mail which was unknown to the other officers. 

The Secretary also gave a synopsis of the minutes from the May 7, 2020 Board of Director’s meeting. The minutes were not read.  The secretary informed the attendees the Business Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting minutes were available from him via e-mail or they could be read on the club website.

Treasurer- Dave Tarditi gave the financial report.  The club is still in good financial shape. Diligent work by Dave, Roger Jacobs, and others to contact late paying dues members resulted in 133 out of 139 members have paid their 2020 dues.

President Bill Brown continued to give suggestions to club members for activities during the shutdown. This included recommending two movies `Grader’, a sports movie and `Taking of Pelham 1,2,3’ which is a 1970’s thriller starring Walter Matthau. Henry Leimkuhler suggested `The Theory of Everything’.  Bill also suggested members get together for walks and asked if members were interested in establishing a club singing group. 

Reports

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – See report under Treasurer

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank reported the speaker lists is currently filled for June and July and also empty since all of the speakers prefer to speak to a live audience.  Frank will continue to search for backup Zoom using speakers, if the shutdown continues.  Zoom speakers, John Ganz and Sharon McCullough, will speak at the next two May meetings.

Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler – Henry reported Joe Haro passed away and suggested the club make a $50 donation to the Historical Society of Haddonfield in Joe’s name. Joe was an active member of the society. Henry informed us Tom Mervine was out of the hospital and back to card playing, Dan Columbi was hanging in there with dialysis and one member had been diagnosed with ALS.  Three members are still in quarantine at their assisted living homes.

Activities – There were no reports on activities.  There are no activities to report on.

Spring Luncheon – this has been cancelled and will be combined with the Fall Stag Luncheon.

Trips - Bill Brown informed the club the June, July and August scheduled trips are still proceeding.  Signup sheets will be placed on the club website and money will not be collected until the day of the trip.

Old Business –

Howard Rementer announced he was serving ice cream at Tavistock today

Bill suggested expanding the size of your home green donation jar. Contributions made at home will be delivered to the club when the meetings return to the club house.

Stuart Harting suggested members visit the new Giraffe at the Park sculpture and take their grandchildren if possible. Also, their grandchildren should enter the Name the Giraffe contest.

Joke master - Three jokes and stories were told.  Each was worse than the one before.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

April, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on April 9, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were about 20 members on Zoom

The Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America were waived for this meeting.  Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, was unable to attend and Al Schmidt gave the invocation.

The secretary gave a synopsis of the minutes from the April 2, 2020 Board of Director’s meeting. The minutes of the last Business Meeting held on March 12, 2020 were not read.  The secretary informed the attendees the minutes were available from him via e-mail or they could be read on the club website.

Treasurer- In Dave Tarditi’s absence someone gave the financial report.  The club is still in good financial shape although twelve members have not renewed membership thus reducing the income by $240.

Reports

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – Roger reported there were no new applicants at this time.  Roger also reported Member Joe Haro is gravely ill due to a heart problem.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank reported the speaker list is currently filled for another month.

Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler – Henry reported on several members including Joe Haro. Saul Resnick became a grandfather. On April 19 one member will reach 100 years.

Activities – There were no reports on activities.  There are no activities to report on.

Spring Luncheon - Bill Brown reported he had a discussion with Tavistock.  Its management does not know whether they will be open in May. A decision on holding the luncheon will be made later.

Trips - Bill Brown informed the club the three remaining scheduled trips will be held if possible. They have not been cancelled at this time. Whether the trips are held will depend upon the virus course.

Old Business – Howard Rementer announced he was unable to serve the members ice-cream today.

New Business - Bill suggested having a green donation jar at home. Contributions made at home will be delivered to the club when the meetings return to the club house.

Al Schmidt suggested having a grand re-opening when the virus is over.  This met approval

Bill reported there has been no recent mail delivery to the club house and the post office is not holding mail. Bill and Bernie will stop by the clubhouse frequently to determine why the absence.

Bill is working with Jack Poupard to have Tai Chi class video’s available during the virus shutdown.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 1:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

March 2020

The regular business meeting was held on March 12, 2020. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were 15 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America.  Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, gave the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on February 13, 2020.  The minutes were approved as read.  He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on March 5, 2020.

Treasurer, Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin board.

President Brown informed the club that a Thank You note had been received from the family of Don Gosnay for the charitable contribution in Don’s name.

Dave Tarditi informed the club dues from two additional members will be received soon.

Bill Brown informed the club he had the club house rugs cleaned this past week for $100. The second cleaning service decided not to bid on cleaning the club house.  Bill contacted the first cleaning service who will begin cleaning about March 17.  

Mayor Neil Rochford stopped by and asked if the club planned to continue meeting with the spread of the coronavirus.  Bill Brown informed the mayor the meetings would continue, at present.  The mayor said the Mable Kay house had ceased meeting for a month and if the 65 club suspended meetings to notify him.

Mayor Rochford informed the club the HMHS musical `Hello Dolly’ would continue performances and the performance is excellent.

Al Schmidt informed the club the Tai Chi class had begun yesterday and was very good.  This class will be held every Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

John Cokos requested book donations be suspended for a month.  Too many books are being donated, space is short and it will take some time to pass books onto other organizations.

Reports

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – Roger reported the club Trifold Brochures had been distributed to the Haddonfield library and five churches.  He suggested a club member, at each location, hand write their name and phone number of the brochures.  This would personalize the contact aspect.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank reported the speaker list was currently filled.  Upcoming speakers are the General Manager of Tavistock Country Club and a person involved with teaching kids’ automobile mechanics and culinary skills in Camden.

Welfare – Henry Leimkuhler – Henry reported Dan Columbi was up and about town after his successful surgery.

Activities - Bridge, pinochle and bowling are continuing with steady attendees.  Golf has ended for the year but the golfers are looking forward to a spring start.

Spring Luncheon – Bob Parsons reported the spring luncheon will remain at $30 person at Tavistock. Bob will be working with Secretary Fred. Willis to generate the calling lists and invitations to Borough officials.

Trips - Bill Brown informed the club the Simeone Museum trip of March 24 has 25 sign-ups with a breakeven point of 30.  The bus will depart from the Pub parking lot at 9:30.

Bill Hoffman informed the club he recently saw six deer crossing Hopkins Road near the pond.  Also, foxes had been seen in the area

Joke masters Bob Parson and Don Miano managed to do the almost impossible, they brought droopy eye, staring members back to life with their jokes.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting to refreshments at 2:00.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

February, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on February 13, 2020. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were 25 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America.  Our Chaplin, David Tarditi, gave the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on January 9, 2020.  The minutes were approved as read.  He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on February 6, 2020.

Treasurer, Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin board.

Reports

Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – Roger informed the club of the importance of attracting new members.  He stated personally inviting new members was the most effective method but the club would proceed advertising in local publications will also be used.  He requested ideas from the membership.

New member Jeff Clark was introduced.  Jeff gave a brief introduction of himself.

Speakers - Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank informed the club was in contact with the Camden County Recreation Department concerning a musical group they sponsor. The group is a possible candidate for providing entertainment at the May Spring Luncheon.  Additional information will be forthcoming.

The next club meeting speaker will discuss real estate.

Membership – Henry Leimkuhler – Henry informed the club Dan Columbi had successful surgery and was at home recovering.

Activities - Bridge, pinochle and bowling are continuing with steady attendees.  Golf has ended for the year but the golfers are looking forward to a spring start.

Trips

Bill Brown informed the club there were signup sheets available for the various upcoming trips.  The club is receiving calls, from non-club members who regularly attend the trips, about future trips. These non-club members are providing trip payment with their reservation requests. This is important because club members are not always providing payment with their sign ups.

Newsletter Editor Dewaine Osman informed President Bill Brown he must step down from the position due to health reasons. Data Base manager Phil Kinsey volunteered to assume the newsletter editor position and President Bill Brown appointed him to the position.

Al Schmidt informed the club he compiled a list of information, history and instructions on the club for distribution to new or infrequently attending members.  This list will be posted on the clubs’ website.

The meeting’s membership, which exceeded the bylaws quorum, approved the bylaw revision to add the Data Base Manager and Newsletter Editor to the Board of Directors. 

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting to poppy making and refreshments at 2:00.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

January, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on January 9, 2020. President John Cokos called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were 28 members present

The meeting began with the pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America.  Our Chaplin, David Tardiit, gave the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on November 14, 2019.  The minutes were approved as read.  He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on January 2, 2020.

Treasurer, Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin board.

Incoming new member, Steven Wright introduced himself and gave a brief work history.  Steve will be formally approved at the February 13 meeting

President John Cokos made a short farewell speech before introducing the new officers and board.  John described the enjoyment he had as president. He thanked 1^st VP Saul Resnick and 2^nd VP Frank Lodge for their help; the speaker lineup, performed by Saul was tremendous.  The club gave Saul an ovation.

President Cokos then introduced the incoming officers for 2020.  These are Bill Brown – President, Frank Lodge – 1^st VP, Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP, Fred Willis – Secretary, David Tarditi – Treasurer, Don Mirano – Assistant Treasurer. The new board members Howard Rementer, Dewaine Osman, Henry Leimkuhler, Philip Kinsey, Bernie Schaming were introduced and officers and board members were sworn in.

New president Bill Brown assumed his position and began to conduct the meeting. President Brown stated his major goal for the year would be to increase Haddonfield club Members.  He also hopes to increase the activities the club supports

Reports

Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP – Roger informed the club Joe Haro is in the hospital.

Frank Lodge – 1^st VP – Frank informed the club Stuart Harding would speak in place of Joe Haro next week.  Stuart will speak on the Haddonfield Sculpture Week.  Joe McElroy will speak and instruct the members on poppy assembly on January 23.  January 30 date is open.  Frank received three speaker cancelations in the past few days.

Activities - Bridge, pinochle and bowling are continuing with steady attendees.  Golf has ended for the year.

The club received a note from the family of non-attending member George Tice.  George is 101 and enjoys reading the monthly newsletter.

The club was notified member Ken Landgraf wife died recently.

John Cokos inform the club that last year speaker Buntzie Chuchill was speaking at the fortnightly on January 14.

Haddonfield Mayor Neil Rochford attended the meeting and invited the club members to attend the Mayors Breakfast on January 18 at the Presbyterian church.  The Haddonfield person of the year award will be presented and the Bourgh commissioners will present the status and plans of the departments they are responsible for. The Mayor also answered some club members questions on various borough issues and problems.’ He will investigate whether borough will purchase laptop PC computer for the 65 club because the building is Haddonfield property and all properties should have a computer.

John Cokos presented several historical facts for the Good of the Order.  President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting to refreshments at 2:15.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

November, 2019

The regular business meeting was held on November 14, 2019. President John Cokos called the meeting
to order at 1:30 PM. There were 20 members present
The meeting began with the pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America. Our Chaplin,
David Tardiit, gave the invocation.
The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on September 12, 2019. The minutes
were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on November
7, 2019.
Treasurer, Dave Tarditi, gave the financial report and posted the details on the bulletin board.
There were no new members at the meeting. Frank Lodge, the 2 nd VP was not present to report on the
membership. However Rich Cunliffee reported a friend he brought to the Wine and Cheese party appaid
id his dues for the club and will be joining. His paper work must still be completed though.
Saul Resnick, the 1 st VP was not present but John Cokos informed us Saul had lined up speakers till April.
Bill Brown informed us the Tropicana trip had 35 sign ups. The breakeven point is 40 sign ups. One
member suggested the club hook with Scotts(?) to provide trips. Bill said that had been investigated but
most of their trips were not on Tuesday the usual 65 club day. Tuesday is a traditional for trips because
activities are scheduled for other days. If the trip day is changed then some members will be excluded.
A sign-up sheet for the Christmas meeting will be provided next week. Saul is still looking for 5
members to describe their Christmas experiences.
Dues for 2020 are now due.
Members acting as marshals for the Diabetes Run should arrive at the clubhouse by 8:00 for donuts and
coffee. The club received a request from the Fortnightly to provide marshals for their December 3
Snowflake Run. John will ask Joe Galleria if he wants to handle this or should interested members
contact the Fortnightly directly.
Bill Brown informed us the Salvation army will be permitted to solicit funds at the Haddonfield Acme on
December 6. Anyone interested in helping should contact Bill for a time.
The club received a thank you note from the Methodist Home in Collingswood for a contribution in the
name of member Donald Gosnay, who passed away recently.
Bill Brown conducted an auction of wine and cheese that was not consumed at the party. The auction
raised $60 for the club.
John presented several historical facts for the Good of the Order. President Cokos adjourned the meeting
to refreshments at 2:20.
Respectfully Submitted
Fred Willis, Acting Secretary

June, 2019

The regular business meeting was held on June 13, 2019. President Jay Cokos called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 21 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America. In our Chaplin, David Tarditi’s absence the invocation was given by Saul Resnick.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on April 11, 2019. The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the board of director’s meeting held on June 6^th, 2019.

In David Tarditi’s absence, members were referred to the treasurer’s report which was posted on the bulletin board.

There were no new members to introduce at this meeting.

Frank Lodge reported that he will request help after the June 20^th and 27^th meetings to assemble the material for the 4^th of July parade.

Jay Cokos announced that June 15^th will be Super Hero Saturday at the Cherry Hill Mall. There will be live music, face painting, balloons, puzzles along with appearances by Spiderman and Black Widow.

Jay also announced that tonight, June 13 is Haddonfield Food Truck night and on June 17^th, the Haddonfield Educational Trust Golf and BBQ will be held at Tavistock.

Henry Leimkuhler reported that the friendship committee has sent memorials in the name of Warren Tomlinson and John Drew.

Saul Resnick reported that he has secured the Weiderman team of father and son to speak at the Fall Stag Luncheon on October 10^th.  In addition, there are 3 open dates left in the year for speakers, one in November and 2 in December.

Bill Brown reported that we have 34 people signed up for the Phillies game against San Francisco on July 30^th. The cost of tickets is $50. There is still room on the bus and a sign-up sheet is available in the clubhouse.

Bill also announced that a trip to Laurel Hills cemetery and Girard College will be on July 9^th. For this trip there is a limited bus capacity of 12 people. He is also finalizing arrangements for a Brandywine museum trip on September 25^th.

There were brief reports on bowling, bridge, and pinochle provided by the various activity chairmen.

After announcing some of the events of this day in history, President Cokos adjourned the meeting to refreshments at 2:00.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary