April, 2022

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday April 14, 2022.

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately twenty (20) members attending with several on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance, singing of God Bless America and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on March 10, 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on April 7, 2022, were read. 

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

·        Tax Day is tomorrow or Monday depending upon whether it is New Jersey or the Federal government.

·        The Friends of the Indian King Tavern Skirmish will be held on King’s Highway on Saturday June 4 from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.

·        Ten to twelve Constables are required for assisting the crowds at the skirmish.  Two 65 Club members have signed up and it is hoped an additional ten members will join them.

·        Roger discussed some of the extensive activities that will be held at the skirmish.  They are extensive

• Roger informed the members that Camden County College is sponsoring six lectures on various aspects of American Revolution history which occurred in or around Haddonfield.  The lectures are held Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple or Borough Hall. The next lecture will be held April 27 at 7.00 pm at the Masonic Temple. Schedule will be emailed to Membership.
• A Wine and Cheese fund raiser for the Association for Constitutional Awareness, an organization which provides a $150 scholarship to high school students who provide evidence they have read the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. The fund raiser will be held on the grounds at Greenfield Hall of the Haddonfield Historical Society on April 30 from 3:30 to 5:30. Details will be emailed to Membership.

·         On April 23there will be guided tours of the sculptures in Haddonfield by John Giannotti, the sculptor of “Haddie.”

·        On Earth Day, May 4th, free reusable shopping bags will be given away at Kings Court/Gazebo. Noon to 5pm.by the Partnership for Haddonfield and the Environmental Commission.

 Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        There have been no significant financial changes in the past month.

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

Dave reported on the addition of one speaker to the schedule.

• May 26 – Dr Yang – Acupuncture

 

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2^nd VP

·        No change or additions in membership.  Members should keep looking for new candidates.

·        Bernie Schaming reported he contacted the five members who had not paid their 2022 dues.  Unfortunately, all have lost interest in the club and will be removed from the club list and directory. All are Haddonfield residents which will make it more difficult to elevate guest members to full members.

·        All club brochures at Borough Hall have been taken and an additional supply is required.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill is still waiting to hear from SCUCS about a trip to see the Phillies.

·        The spring luncheon has only sixty (60) attendees and one hundred (100) are required for a financial break even.

·        The Salvation Army is holding a lunch for volunteers who assisted with manning a Red Kettle last December.  There are two seats available at the Croc Center in Camden on April 23.t

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        No report. 

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        Bowling continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Bridge continues on Monday, this week eleven (11) played

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday, this week ten (10) played

Chess – Fred Willis

·         No report.

Tai Chi

·        No report

Old Business

·        One member mentioned `Just Walt’.

New Business

·        One member mentioned gas at COSTCO was available at $3.75/gallon but on suing a Visa Card.

Joke Master

Neil Wise returned from the wilds of Florida to tell a true story about Yogi Berra.  The members were happy to see Neil but wished he left his story back in Florida.

President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

February, 2022

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday February 10, 2022.

President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately twenty (20) members attending with five (5) on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on January 13, 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on February 3, 2022, were read. 

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

·        The borough will have Carriage rides, along with other events and activities, on Valentine’s Day.

·        Phil Kinsey and Bernie Schaming are updating the membership list.

·        This Sunday, February 13, the Tri State Jazz Society will have a jazz concert at the Methodist Church.

·        The Lions Club will have the Mayor’s breakfast March 19 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Haddonfield person of the year will be announced.

·        The Mayors Service Volunteer organization will meet by Zoom on February 25

·        There is some talk of reviving the Haddonfield Fall Festival.  The borough is looking for ideas for the Fall Festival.

·        Carelton Chin, a club member and known football handicapper, predicts the the Rams in the Superbowl.  Roger mention a personal attachment he ahs ot the Cincinattie Begals.  The quster abck, Joe Barrows, cosmes from Athens Ohio the home of Ohio University.  Several of Roge’rs grandchildren go to Ohio University. 

·        Frank Lodge needs ideas for the club’s theme for the Fourth of July parade.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        Hank informed the members the number of unpaid members was reduced to eight (8) with two members promising to pay shortly.  Hank will contact the remaining unpaid members if they are Haddonfield Residents.

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

Dave reported there wer no cahnge in speakers.

• February 17 – Frank Troy – Haddonfield Commissioner
• February 24 – Sherri Siegel - Mabel Kay House Administrator
• March 3 – Sherri Albini – Living in a straw house in Connecticut
• March 10 – Business Meeting
• March 17 -Keith Herman – Masonic Lodge

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2^nd VP

·        Joe received the possible members names from Bill Brown.  Joe will contact these possible, members.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill is still waiting to hear from SCUCS about a trip to see the Phillies.

·        The spring luncheon will be held on May 12 at Tavistock. Price is $33 per person. Food and attendance details will be sent out shortly. 

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        Jack Marchesani has returned home from the hospital but is not doing well.

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        Bowling continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Bridge continues on Monday, this week twelve (12) played

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday, this week ten (10) played

Chess – Fred Willis

·         Bill and Fred played several games. Both played as if they had never seen the game before.

Tai Chi

·        There were two attendees this week, The class is held Monday morning.

Old Business

·        Ice cream was served early.

New Business

·        None

Joke Master

Bill Brown, announced the well. crowd was large enough for him to tell his joke.  After he told it, the members wished the crowd wasn’t that large.

Roger told his first joke as President. The members also hoped it was his last.

President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

January, 2022

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday January 13, 2022.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately twenty (20) members attending with an untold number on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on December 30, 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on January 6, 2022, were read. 

President’s Report – Frank Lodge/Roger Jacobs

·        Frank thanked the officers for their support throughout this past year. He also asked for an easy transfer to the new officers and Directors.

·        Frank presented the officers and Board of Directors for 2022.  After reading the duties of each position he asked the them to confirm they will execute the duties.  The club members verbally approved their election.

·        Pictures then were taken.

·        New President Roger Jacobs continued conducting the meeting.

·        Roger thanked Frank and past presidents for tutoring him for this position. He also thanked Al Schmidt for his video assistance throughout the year.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        Hank informed the members the number of unpaid members was reduced to ten (10).

·        The club’s assets at the end the year was within its historical normal range. The club is in good financial shape.

·        If approved, the club will spend about $2000 on video equipment this year.

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

·        January 20 – Mike Underwood - Don Wallace Collection of Tools in Greenfield Hall, Haddonfield Historical Society.

·        January 27 - Borough of Haddonfield Administrator, since 2016, Sharon McCullough

·       February 3 - Blue Birds of New Jersey

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2^nd VP

·        Joe received the phone list from Verizon. He will begin checking for possible club candidates.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill is still waiting to hear from SCUCS about a trip to see the Phillies

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        No report.

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        Bowling continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Bridge continues on Monday, this week nine (9) played

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday, this week nine (9) played

Chess – Fred Willis

·        Chess will be available today.

Tai Chi

·        There were two attendees this week The class is held Monday morning.

Old Business

·        A new refrigerator has been delivered.  Members had ice cream during the meeting to test the refrigerator’s freezing capacity.

New Business

·        Howard Rementer suggested the club spend some time on encouraging existing members to come to meetings and not just search for new members. How to reach out to existing members is the issue.  It was noted good speakers get good crowds.

·        A suggestion was made the club place ads in the local papers listing the speakers.

·        Another suggestion was the club maintain a library of videos of past speakers and use these in the event of a last-minute speaker cancelation.

Joke Master

Bill Brown, announced he had a joke but was waiting for a larger crowd.

President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary 

Club Officers and Directors 

for the year 2022

Officers

President  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Roger Jacobs

1^st Vice President  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Dave Tarditi

2^nd Vice President  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . Joe Galliera

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Fred Willis

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Zaleski

Asst. Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Open

Directors for Three Years

Rich Carney

Jay Cokos

Tom Diemer

Directors for Two Years

Al Schmidt

Bernie Shaming 

Timothy Barnes

Directors for One Year

Walt Baker

Henry Leimkuhler

Howard Rementer

December, 2021

 A business meeting was held on Thursday December 30 2021 which was held in the 65 Club clubhouse. The regular business meeting was not held on Thursday December 11 due to the club’s annual Christmas party being held that day. A last-minute speaker cancellation occurred for the December 30 meeting and in place of cancelling the meeting a business meeting was held.

President Frank Lodge was unable to attend due to being in quarantine caused by a possible Covid exposure.  First Vice President Roger Jacobs called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately thirteen (13) members attending.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on November 11 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on December 6, 2021, were read. 

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

·        Roger Jacobs conducted the meeting in Frank’s absence.

·        Bernie Schaming was also in quarantine because of possible exposure to Covid.

·        Joe Galliera accepted the position of 2^nd Vice President – Membership for 2022. Joe will be approved by the Directors at the January 6 BOD meeting and elected at the January 13 Business meeting.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        Hank was unable to attend due to recent eye surgery.

·        No report was presented.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs - 1^st VP

·        January 6 – Dr Kelly Jackson – Founding Fallacies.

·        January 13 – Business meeting and Officers-Directors  elections.

·        January 20 – Mike Underwood – HHS Tool Collection

·        January 27 – Sharon McCullough – Haddonfield Borough administrator

Membership – Dave Tarditi – 2^nd VP

·        One possible member Dave had been talking to decided not to join the club.

·        Dave is waiting for a Camden County Verizon phone book to help find possible members.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill is waiting hear from SCUCS about a possible trip to see the Phillies.

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        No Report

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        No Report

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Per Howard Rementer nine (9) members played this week

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday. 

Chess – Fred Willis

·        Chess will be available today.

Tai Chi

·        There are now three weekly attendees.

Old Business - None

New Business

·        Howard informed the club members there was a shuffleboard alley in the club’s back yard which needed repair to use. He suggested polling the members to determine if there was sufficient interest to justify spending money to repair the alley.

·        Roger asked for suggestions on speaker topics. Bill offered sports speakers are always popular.  These was no disagreement with this.

Joke Master

Four members, Walt Baker, Howard Rementer, Bill Brown and Bill Hoffman bravely stood and tried to tell a joke which would sink to a new low bad level.  Judging from the bored and horrified looks on the members faces each joke succeded. However, no one could tell which joke sunk the lowest so the four members were declared equal winners.

Vice President Roger Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 2:20 PM. Due to refrigerator problems no ice cream was calling

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

November, 2021

The regular business meeting was held on Thursday November 11 2021. The meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse.

President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were approximately twenty (20) members attending.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and singing of The Star Spangled Banner.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on September 9 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on November 4, 2021, were read. 

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

·        Frank introduced Harvey Shaw, a new club member. Harvey is a lifetime resident of Haddonfield and a long time Haddonfield volunteer fireman.

Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        Hank was unable to attend and Frank presented the treasurer’s report.

o   October income was about $2,900.  Expenses were about $1,700 with the stag luncheon and liability insurance being the largest expenses.

o   Dues summary to date.  57 paid, 67 unpaid, 46 exempt

Speakers – Roger Jacobs - 1^st VP

·        November 18 - Charlene Creed – Haddonfield Historical Society will present the history of the Haddonfield Fire Company.

·        November 25 - Thanksgiving

·        December 2 – Frank Troy – Haddonfield Commissioner

Membership – Dave Tarditi – 2^nd VP

·        Discussion with several possible members were going on.

·        Dave recommended a personal approach is required to encourage someone to join.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        No trips are planned. Bill is still waiting for someone to assume his position.

·        Wine and Cheese Social Party

o   This will be held at the Markheim Art Center on Saturday November 20 from 7-9 PM.

o   Jack Popard will provide the music.

o   Wives of deceased or incapacitated members may attend.

·        Christmas Party

o   This will be held at the Methodist Church on Thursday December 9 at 12:00 PM.

o   Music will be provided by the Pine Barrens quartet.

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        Cards and cookies will be sent to members in Nursing homes or known to be sick.  Henry could use some assistance on writing the cards.

Bowling – Walt Baker

·        Bowling continues on Friday morning at 9:30 AM

Bridge – Bernie Schaming

·        Bridge continues on Monday, this week twelve (12) played

Pinochle – Tom Mervine

·        Pinochle continues on Wednesday, this week ten (10) played

Chess – Fred Willis

·        Chess will be available today.

Tai Chi

·        John Biondi finds it relaxing and physically usefully but is the only attendee. The class is held Monday morning.

Old Business

New Business

·        Christmas – Red Kettle Assistance

o   The Acme will not allow any solicitation this year.

o   The Salvation Army offered two options to man the Red Kettle donations.  If the club want to remain in Haddonfield, the Red Kettle will be set up at the Haddonfield PATCO line from 4:30 – 6:45 PM one day a week.  The Kettle will be outside.

o   If the club wants to be inside, the Kettle will be set up at Macy’s in the Cherry Hill Mall.

o   The club voted to remain in Haddonfield and will man the Kettle on whatever day it is in Haddonfield.

·        Book Donations

o   A member noted the books from the club’s library were to be donated to the Kroc Center occasionally but no donations had been made for two years. Another member requested Novels be donated to the Mable Kay House.

Joke Master

Neil Wise volunteerd to be the joke master and played a tape from the website ~`Old Jews Telling Jokes’ The joke was bad but Frank thanked Neil anyway. John Biondi also volunteered and proved he could give an equally bad joke. He did not receive a Thank you though.

President Frank Lodge adjourned the meeting at 2:00 PM. Ice cream was calling

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary