April, 2017

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held April 13, 2017. 1^st VP Al Schmidt called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 22 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America and a message from our Chaplain Lou Dunkle.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on March 9,2017. The minutes were approved as read.

In Walt Baker’s absence, Dave Tarditi gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board.

Members welcomed John Biondi and Bill Smith to the Club. Bot new members gave us a brief synopsis of their background.

Lou Dunkle reported that Don Wallace is out of rehab and now home.

There were brief reports on bridge, pinochle, and bowling.

Bill Brown reported on the upcoming trips including the June 6^th fishing trip, and the June 20^th Phillies game. Bill also read the list of mo0vies that he has scheduled for the coming weeks.

Saul Resnick reported that am article on Neil Wise will appear in the next newsletter as well as in an upcoming Haddonfield Sun edition.

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

Following the meeting, many members remained to take part in the cleanup outside. Three new bushes were planted, two azaleas removed, two more trans-planted, the front grass was thatched and over-seeded and watered, and 10 bags of mulch were put down. Neal Tully presented a signup list for watering the front grass. Thanks to Neal for organizing this effort and to all those who helped with the cleanup.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

March, 2017

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held March 9, 2017. President Henry Leimkuhler called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 19 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America. Chaplain Lou Dunkle gave an inspiring talk based upon the scripture reading for the coming Sunday.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on February 9,2017. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board. Walt reported that 6 members still have not paid their 2017 dues.

Members welcomed Winston Extavour as a new member at the meeting. Winston agreed to give a talk at a future meeting on immigration.

Bernie Schaming reported that he has signed up 16 members and/or spouses for the Feed My Starving Children event from 8am to 10am on Saturday March 25^th.

Al Schmidt reported that he has a speaker from a micro-brewery lined up for March 16.

There were brief reports on bridge, pinochle, and bowling.

Bill Brown reiterated the upcoming trips to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on April 4^th, the June 6^th fishing trip, and the June 20^th Phillies game. He also announced that the Mable Kay house is sponsoring a St. Patty’s day dinner on Sat, March 18^th at Grace Episcopal Church at 2PM. Bill also reported that 8 people were present for the second movie in the Shogun series.

President Leimkuhler reminded members that the Ladies Spring Luncheon is only two months away.

Lou Dunkle reported that Don Wallace has had a tough month. He has been in and out of the hospital and is currently at Lions Gate rehab in Voorhees. Walt Baker reported that Joe Haro is now home after his recent hospital stay.

The meeting was adjourned to refreshments at 2:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

February, 2017

February, 2017

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held February 9, 2017. 1^st Vice President Al Schmidt called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM. There were 14 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge to the flag, followed by the singing of God Bless America.

The secretary read the minutes from the last Business Meeting held on January 12,2017. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurer’s report and posted it on the bulletin board. Walt reported that 25 members still have not paid their 2017 dues.

Al reported that the Feed My Starving Children food packing event will be held on March 24 &25. Bernie Schaming will again register the club online for the event. More information will be available when we receive the official notice. Al also reported that he has booked a Mark Twain impersonator for May 4^th.

Bill Brown reported although the trip to the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is overbooked he was able to confi9rm that a single bus will be sufficient and that the Temple will increase their group size to accommodate the larger group. Bill indicated that additional information and publicity for the 6-hr fishing trip on June 6^th will be coming soon.  Bill also reported that 11 peop0le were present for the latest Wednesday night movie.

John Cokos provided an update on his Paleo diet that he is trying out. He indicated that after 6 weeks the biggest change he has noticed is a significant increase in energy. The diet is primarily a low carb regimen.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

October, 2016

The board of directors meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held on Thursday October 6, 2016. President Wise called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Roll was called and 13 members were present.

The secretary read the board meeting minutes from September 1, 2016. The minutes were approved as read.

Walt Baker gave the treasurers report and it was approved for audit.  

New Members

Robert Naticchia was accepted by the board for membership in the clb and Robert Cocker was accepted as a guest member.

Trips

· Bill Brown reported that the trip to the Sculpture Gardens in Trenton was great. The next trip is to the KROC center in Camden on October 25^th. Bill also has booked a trip to the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in Philadelphia on November 15^th with lunch at Mercers. The cost of the trip is $15. The next planned trip is to Doolans in Spring Lake on December 6^th.  The date for the Caesar’s casino trip featuring Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in 2017 has been set for Monday, November 20^th, 2017.

Old Business

· Walt again requested help for manning our table at the fall festival on October 15^th.

New Business

· Al Schmidt reported that he has reserved the Episcopal church hall for November 12^th for the wine & cheese party. The party will be from 6:30 to 10:00pm. The cost will be $5 per person for members, spouses and guests. Potential new members brought as guests will be free. Bill Brown agreed to obtain the wine & cheese and to contact Jack Poupard for the music. Members will again be asked to bring an appetizer or dessert.  

· Ron Howley suggested that it’s time for a cleanup day at the club. This time we will focus on the outside which needs work. The day for the cleanup will be October 20^th after our regular meeting. Bernie Schaming agreed to send an email to the local people asking for help.

The meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary  

September,2016

The regular business meeting of the Haddonfield 65 Club was held September 18, 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 August 11, The minutes were approved as read. He also read the minutes from the Board of Directors meetings held on September 1, 2016.

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

Dan Colombi announced that on Sunday, September 11, the Presbyterian Church would hold its annual tolling of the bells for the victims of 9/11. All members were invited to attend between 8 am and 10:30am and to participate in the event. As each name is read, the bell is tolled for all the victims of 9/11. He cautioned that there are three flights of stairs to reach the bell tower.

Saul Resnick proposed an idea for attracting new members and requested comments from those in attendance. Since he has written three articles on club members, he will approach the local papers to see if they are interested in publishing them. The idea is to show the diverse backgrounds of members and encourage others to join the club. Those present thought it was a good idea, so he will proceed.

Walt announce that the Sculpture Garden trip on September 27^th is in jeopardy due to low signup, but there is still time to meet our break even goal. 

Members reported that pinochle, bridge and golf are still going strong. It was announced that bridge and pinochle and bowling trophy scoring will begin on September 12^th, 14^th and 16^th respectively.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Bernie Schaming, Secretary

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