June, 2016

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held June 9, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 17 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America. Chaplain Lou Dunkle provided the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on April 14, 2016 since there was no business meeting in May. The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the Board of Directors meetings held on June 2, 2016.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board.

Mike Underwood reported that 34 golfers were out on June 8^th. The first group at 7:30 tee time finished 18 holes, the next group got 13 holes in and the last group got 9 holes in before the deluge.

Bill Brown requested members to get their money in for the June 28^th trip to the Linc, lunch at Chickie & Pete’s, and a tour of the Simeone car museum. We will leave via school bus from the high school at 10am.

Mike Underwood asked members to again consider marching in the 4^th of July parade. This year’s theme is very simple – VOTE. The signs are being made and final assembly of material will take place after the regular meeting on June 23^rd.

The meeting was adjourned to refreshments at 2:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

April, 2016

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held April 14, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 26 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America. Chaplain Lou Dunkle provided the invocation.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on March 10, 2016. The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the Board of Directors meetings held on April 7, 2016.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board. Walt read the names of those who are no longer members along with the reason for their departure.

President Wise read a letter from Mrs. Griffith in which she recalled the ordeal of Bill getting lost after one of the club meetings. Many members present remembered that day well.

Bill Brown reported that the next trip will be June 28. It will include a tour of the Linc, lunch at Chickie & Pete’s, and a tour of the Simeone car museum. We will leave via school bus from the high school at 10am and the cost will be approximately $33. He is also looking into a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse as well as possibly Spring Lake.

Bill also announced that the Japan Exchange is taking a bus to a performance by a group from Japan on Sunday, April 17. Members who are interested are welcome to go on the bus.  In addition, he reported that 15% of you bill on Thursday April 21 at PJ Whelihans will be donated to the Japan Exchange.

Al Schmidt thanked the people who participated in the Feed My Starving Children event which was a big success.

Mike Underwood reported that we had 19 and 22 golfers the first two weeks of the season even though it was chilly.

Bernie Schaming presented the prize for the baseball contest to Lou Dunkle who only had one wrong in the starting lineup for the Phillies on opening day. Bernie also announced that the new directories had been printed and asked for help assembling them after the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned to refreshments at 2:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

February, 2016

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held February 11, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 19 members present.

The meeting started off with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America. Chaplain Dunkle gave the invocation.

Colin Mac-Allen was introduced as the speaker and he gave a very interesting history of Tavistock Country Club including its transition from the Haddon Country Club, the land purchase, the multiple fires and some of the great golfers who were members.

Following the speaker the secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on January 14, 2016. The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the Board of Directors meetings held on February 4, 2016.

President Wise reported that Clark Perks and Carlton Chin both enjoyed speaking to the club and both were willing to come back. He also introduced Al Schmidt as the new membership chairman for 2016.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board. Walt reported that we still have approximately 20 members who have not paid their 2016 dues.

Henry Leimkuhler requested suggestions for a speaker or entertainment for the Ladies Spring Luncheon.

Bill Brown reported that after cancelling the casino trip and wine tasting at Tomasello winery he had multiple requests for tickets. Of special interest was a request from the Haddon Heights Italian American club for a block of tickets. This could be a source of trip-takers for the future. He also announced that they have monthly dinners for a nominal charge.

Bill also reported that he has arranged another casino trip for Wednesday, April 6. The trip will include $10 in slot play, $20 food voucher, a show titled the Legends of Song. Details will be in an upcoming email and the March newsletter.

Ron Howley reported that Champ Goldie participated in four events at a recent competition including the 55 meter run, shot-put and two other events. Champ won all four events.

The meeting was adjourned to refreshments at 2:30PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

September 10, 2015

Haddonfield 65 Club

September, 2015

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held August 13, 2015. President Kille called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 14 members present.

The meeting started off with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America. Bill Brown introduced a visitor from Japan who was one of the Japan Exchange participants in 2013.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on August 13, 2015. The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the last Board of Directors meeting, held on September 3, 2015.

In Walt Baker’s absence, there was no treasurer’s report. The report presented at the BOD meeting was posted on the bulletin board.

Bill Brown reported that the Amish country trip for August 29^th   has increased to 37 participants. Howard Rementer, Jack Aharon and Bill Brown have worked hard to increase the participants in this trip

President Kille briefly mentioned the many upcoming events which included the Amish country trip, the fall luncheon, the wine and cheese party and the American Music Theatre trip.

After brief reports on bridge, pinochle, bowling and golf, the meeting was adjourned to the End of Summer luncheon. Thanks to Bill Brown and Henry Leimkuhler for arranging this affair.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

February, 2015

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held February 12, 2015. President Dennis Kille called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 19 members present.

Chaplain Lou Dunkle gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of God Bless America. 

President Kille reported thank-you notes from Jean Nuneville, Doris Ball and Interfaith Caregivers for memorial donations we made.

The Secretary reported correspondence from Joe Ade indicating his resignation from the board of directors, membership chairman and the tournament of champions. President Kille referred the matter to the nominations committee to present candidates to fill the vacancy on the board.

The Secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on January 8, 2015. The minutes were approved as read. The Secretary also read the minutes from the last Board of Directors meeting, held on January 8, 2015.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted a copy on the bulletin board. Walt reported that we still have 25 members who have not paid 2015 dues.

President Kille reported that he would contact Ed Del Sordo from AAA to obtain details on having the driver education class at the club. The intention is to get details into the March newsletter.

Bill Brown reported that he talked to Mark Heston and that he is doing much better.

Bernie Schaming announced the Feed My Starving Children event to be held at the Presbyterian Church on April 17 & 18. He put out a sign-up sheet for members to indicate their willingness to participate in the event. He will also send out email for the event to solicit participation from the membership.

Having no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:05pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

January, 2015

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held January 8, 2015. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 26 members present.

The meeting began with a presentation by David Hunter on his new endeavor called HaddonfieldSOUP. This is a twist on websites in that all members of the website, whether individuals, businesses, community organizations or the Borough can post information of their choosing on the site. Business and organization members pay $25/ month while individuals ay $25/ year. It’s an interesting concept that only time will tell if successful.

Following the presentation, Chaplain Lou Dunkle gave the convocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of god Bless America.  The Secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on November 13, 2014. The minutes were approved as read. The Secretary also read the minutes from the last Board of Directors meeting, held on January 8, 2015.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted a copy on the bulletin board. Walt reported that only 48% have paid their dues so far.

President Brown, as a last desperate act as president, managed to sell the t-shirt that was a sample.

Bill noted that Don Beck performs many tasks for the club and recognized his contribution to the club. Don handles all the get well cards, sympathy cards, Christmas cards, memorial donations as well as the mailing of the monthly newsletter.

President Brown swore in the new board of director members which included:

·          Al Schmidt replacing Henry Leimkuhler as director for 2 years

·          Bob Parsons replacing Bill Hitchens as director for 1 year

·          Joe Ade, Bud Pusatere and Warren Reintzel as directors for 3 years

Following the directors 1^st VP Neil Wise and 2^nd VP Henry Leimkuhler were sworn in. This was followed by swearing in Treasurer Walt Baker, Secretary Bernie Schaming and our new President, Dennis Kille. Bill then presented the new president with a commemorative engraved gavel.

Dennis Kille took over the meeting and his first official act as president was to call for a motion to adjourn.

Having no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:50pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary