February, 2021

 The regular business meeting was held on Thursday February 11, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the COVID 19 shutdown therefore the meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Frank Lodge called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were between nineteen (19) and twenty-one (21) members on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and then the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on January 14, 2021, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on February 4, 2021 and conducted on Zoom, were read. 

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

·        Frank informed the members of the following upcoming activities.

o   February 14 – HOST Renewable Wedding Vows will be held at Kings Court.

o   The movie `Death Saved My Life’ was recently filmed in Haddonfield and will be shown on Lifetime Channel.

o   A 1938 65 Club Christmas party phot was shown.  Only men were attendees.

Treasurer’s Report – Dave Tarditi

·        The clubs bank account decreased from about $20,000 to $18,000 during January. The major expenses were $1,250 to replace storm doors, $960 to replace clubhouse light fixtures and a $500 deposit for the spring luncheon.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler

·        Get well cards were sent to several members.

·        Dan Columbi was seen smiling at Tish’s birthday party.

·        A $50 memorial donation was sent in Earl Slimm’s name to the Parkinson Foundation.

·        There was an extensive discussion on the experience’s members are having in getting the Covid vaccine. In general, receiving the vaccine is very random and chaotic.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs – 1^st VP

·        Rich Cunliffe will speak on his experiences in Australia and the outback on February 18.

·        Richard Carney will speak February 25 on boating at the Jersey shore and in Prince William Sound in Alaska

·        Roger sent thank you notes to the club’s last two speakers.  Both speakers mentioned the tremendous support Al Schmidt supplied for their zoom presentations.

·        The following presentations are scheduled.

o    March 4 – Downtown Cookies

o   March 18 – Sunset Valley Flowers

o   March 25 – Video on making the Museum of the American Revolution.

Membership – Rich Bonnette

·        Rich has written a report for the Directors for a membership campaign.  This will be presented at the next Board of Directors meeting.  

Activities - Bill Brown

·        No trips are scheduled

·        The spring luncheon is the next planned event.  People who sign up but do not attend will be charged for the luncheon.

·        Golf will resume in early April. The schedule has been established according to Mike Underwood.

·        Bowling continues on Friday.  Attendance is usually five members.

·        Bridge continues on line on Monday and Thursday nights.

·        Chess will start later.

Members Report

·        Roger remined members to find locations to display Club Tri-fold brochures.

New Business

·        Phil Kinsey and Al Schmidt complied an etiquette list to improve using Zoom.  The most important issues are lighting and using mute.  The etiquette list was sent to the membership.

·        Rich Carney informed the club of 126 Youtube video’s on Tony Fleming sailing adventures.  These are small travelogues on locations around the world

Joke Master

·        Bill Brown stepped in to replace Neil Wise and did a credible job. He is now on the hook for when Neil is unavailable.

President Frank Lodge adjourned the meeting at 2:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

January, 2021

 The regular business meeting was held on Thursday January 14, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the COVID 19 shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were at least Fourteen (14) members on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and then the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on December 10, 2020, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on January 7, 2021 and conducted on Zoom, were read. 

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·        Bill presented the officers and Board of Directors for 2021.  After reading the duties of each position he asked the them to confirm they will execute the duties.  After this, the club members verbally approved their election.

Treasurer’s Report – Dave Tarditi

·        A report was not requested for this meeting

President’s Report – Frank Lodge

·        Frank explained how he hoped to improve the club during his term of office.

·        Frank discussed his 65 Invites Program proposal to replace trips until the COVID situation is ended.  This program will be held monthly on the afternoon of the Business meeting day.  It will be advertised within Haddonfield and Haddon Heights.  Two programs are currently under discussion.  One would be a zoom chocolate description and tasting session with a confectioner in town.  The other would be a zoom cooking class.  Discussions are being held with each.

·        Frank’s second proposal is ensuring club members are aware of up coming activities in the area.  Some of the activities occurring are the following.  Local publications should be checked for details.

o   Bone Wars – January 20 – Haddonfield Historical Society

o   Ice Carving – January 23

·        Frank also plans to restore This day in History with an emphasis on club history.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler

·        Mark Hess is still quarranteined in his room.

·        Henry received a letter from Dan Columbi thanking the club for staying in touch.  Dan is facing more throat cancer surgery and kidney dialysis is still occurring four times weekly.

·        Henry received a thank you letter from club member George Tice who lives in Rochester NY. George moved to Rochester in 1989 but has remained a member and in touch with the club.  He is now over 102.

Speakers – Roger Jacobs – 1^st VP

·        Rich Cunliffe will make his second presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on January 21.

·        A presentation on the Lenape Indian Nation will occur on January 28

·        February speakers are under discussion.

Membership – Rich Bonnette

·        Rich reported he is still getting familiar with the position and will have more information next month.

·        Roger reported Jack Donovan will be approved as a member at the February BOD meeting.

·        Roger also reported contact with the churches will be kept up.  

Activities 

·        No trips are scheduled

·        The spring luncheon is the next planned event

·        Golf will resume in April. 

·        Bowling continues on Friday

·        Bridge continues on line on Monday and Thursday nights.

·        Chess will start later.

Members Report

·        Members were told to Remember the Green Jar.

·        Member Carlton Chin was appointed to the US Backgammon team

Joke Master

·        Neil Wise stepped in and did another very credible presentation as a joke master. Neil is not learning no good deed goes unpunished so he will be expected to do it again in the future.

President Frank Lodge adjourned the meeting at 2:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

December, 2000

 The regular business meeting was held on Thursday December 10, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the COVID 19 shutdown. The meeting was conducted remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were at least thirteen (13) members on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and then the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on November 12, 2020, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on December 3, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were read. 

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·        President Bill Brown informed us a former member, Dr Charles Tourtellotte, had passed away on December 6.  Henry will send the family a sympathy card if an address can be located.

·        Walt Baker collected Christmas Gifts for the Elmwood Hills Home residents on December 9.   Besides toiletries’, $190 in cash was donated.  Dave Tarditi’s wife purchased socks and scarves with these contributions for distribution at the home.

·        Bob Parsons informed Bill Brown he will step down as the club’s luncheon director after thirteen (13) years.  Bill will replace Bob in the position.

·        The Salvation Army Red Kettle drive has been moved from Starbucks back to the Acme.

·        The Nominating Committee has compiled the list of Officers and Directors for 2021.  The list will be sent out shortly to members and voting on the list will be held at the January Business meeting

Treasurer’s Report – Dave Tarditi

·        Treasurer Dave Tarditi reported the club’s financial balance is good.  The club’s revenue decreased for 2020 but expenses decreased even more thus the club made a small amount of money.

·        The 2021 budget has been sent to the Directors and Dave is waiting for comments from them.

·        The club has about 150 members and at present 89 have paid their 2021 dues.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler

·        Henry arranged for twelve (12) members to receive cookies through Amazon.  He also arranged for one member to received nuts.

·        Henry requested for any member to notify him if they see Sandy Gray, the lady who lives in the house next to the 65 Club House.  Henry would like to give her a Christmas gift but has not received any reply to his inquiries.

 

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP

·        Roger introduced a possible new member Joe Ligos. Joe attended a meeting by Zoom for the first time. Roger will compile his application for membership.

·        Roger also informed us of another possible member and will compile his application.

·        The Perfect Gift notice was sent to five local publications.  Haddonfield Living, Haddonfield Today, and the Haddonfield-Haddon Patch have published the notification.  The Retrospect has not responded and the Haddonfield Sun is working on the publication.

·        The USAToday sponsored Best Local Christmas Market contest has ended and results will be available December 16.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP

·        Frank welcomed Joe Ligos to the club and thanked John Cokos for speaking on December 17.  John is replacing the scheduled speaker who prefers to present in person.

Activities 

·        Golf will resume in April. 

·        Bowling continues on Friday

·        Bridge continues on line on Monday and Thursday nights.

Members Report

·        Members were told to Remember the Green Jar.

·        Al Schmidt and Bill Brown will take the Christmas presents to Elmwood Hills

·        Bill will sign and send out club Christmas Cards

Joke Master

·        Neil Wise stepped in and did a very credible presentation as a joke master.  He did a sufficiently good job he will be expected to do it again in the future.  Neil forgot no good deed goes unpunished.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

November, 2020

 The regular business meeting was held on Thursday November 12, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted at Haddonfield Borough Hall and remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were ten (10) members present at Borough Hall and an unknown number on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and then the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on September 10, 2020, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·        The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on November 5, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were read. 

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·        President Bill Brown informed us the annual December Christmas party, to be held at the Methodist Church, had been cancelled. Gifts for residents at Elmwood Hill Home would still be accepted at the 65 Club clubhouse.  Arrangements for gift drop off will be announced later.

·        Joe Murphy printed 250 Trifold color flyers for the club. These were made on glossy paper and the only cost to the club was the paper.

·        The Salvation Army accepted the Club’s proposed date of December 11 to support the Red Kettle fundraising at Starbucks. Club members who want to man the Red Kettle should contact Al Schmidt for available times.

·        The Wine and Cheese party has been resurrected from cancellation.  It will be held on Zoom with Jack Poppard supplying the music. Socialization will be by zoom, as will be descriptions of the wine and cheese each attendee is trying. The party will be held Saturday November 14.

·        The Salvation Army is requesting volunteers to assist in its Rescue Christmas event.  Volunteers are necessary to fill bags with toys for distribution.  Volunteers should contact the Salvation Army directly.

·        The Nominating Committee will be contacting prospective officers and board members shortly.

Treasurer’s Report

·        Treasurer Dave Tarditi reported the club’s financial balance is good.  The club has about $19,000 in funds.

·        The club has about 150 members and at present 56 have paid the 2021 dues.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler.  via Zoom.

·        Don Beck has been quarantined without his wife.

·        Jeff, last name not heard by secretary, had a heart attack.

·        Dan Columbi is unable to speak at present but enjoys receiving notes from club members.

·        Henry will make a list of members who will receive Christmas cookies from the club.

 

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP

·        Roger complemented everyone who was involved with producing the trifolds. Roger will fill the Trifold holders scattered through the borough.

·        Roger is contacting local publications, including the Haddonfield Sun and Haddonfield Living, for ad prices.  Roger is developing an Ad to attract new members based on the Perfect Gift idea for the man who has everything developed by Bill Brown.

·        John Cokos will be contacting local business for obtaining discounts for members. Coffee shops are the first business of interest.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP

Phil Kinsey reported for Frank

·        Next week’s speaker will be Lois Edmonds describing Homewatch. This is service to inspect homes and ensure their safety while the owners are away for extended times.

Activities 

·        Golf – Dennis reported golf has ended for the year and will resume in April.  There will be recognition of the people who have set up and run the golf because there is considerable work in organizing and running the golf.

Members Report

·        Bernie Schaming informed the club he had obtained pricing from a previously used electrician to convert the club house florescent lighting to LED.  The cost is approximately $800.  He has notified the borough of the changes and received approval to make the lighting changes.  Bernie requested the board approve the change via email.  Bernie will send out an email to request and tabulate a vote.

Joke Master

·        Everyone hid. No joke was made. Dan Columbi and Bob Parsons have set a difficult standard to meet.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

October, 2020 (Stag Lunch)

 There is no formal business meeting in October.  Instead, we hold our Fall Stag Lunch at Tavistock Country Club.

This year, due to Covid-19, our Stag Lunch was held outside, on the patio to allow for social distancing.

September, 2020

The regular business meeting was held on Thursday September 10, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted at Haddonfield Borough Hall and remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were nine (9) members present at Borough Hall and an unknown number on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and then the invocation.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·         The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on August 13, 2020, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·         The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on September 3, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·         President Bill Brown asked Bob Parsons to report on the stag luncheon. Bob informed us the luncheon will be held indoors upstairs, at Tavistock, with 60 members permitted. The date is October 8 with a cash bar starting at 12:00.  The menu will be the same as last year and the cost will remain the same at $30. The secretary will send invitations to the borough commissioners and administrator.

·         Bill contacted Christ the King Church about having the November Wine and Cheese party there.  The church informed him the room normally used for organizations would no longer be rented out.  Bill will search now for another venue.

·         The Day after Thanksgiving Turkey Trot fundraising run has been cancelled.  The 65 Club will not provide support for the race.

·         The status of Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraising at the Haddonfield Acme is unknown.

·         Saul has written a second history of new members but the name has not been announced.  This history will be printed in the next newsletter.

Treasurer’s Report

·         Treasurer Dave Tarditi reported the club’s financial balance had decreased by only $400 since the beginning of the year.  This was due to several substantial donations by the club to various organizations.

·         Dave informed us that non guest members make donations in lei of dues payments.  The average of these donation is higher than the dues.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler.  Walt Baker reported for Henry.

·         Charles Legge had another operation on his broken hip.

·         Don Beck and his wife are still in quarantine which has been four months.

·         Richard Gimigliano is undergoing dialysis.

 

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP–

·         Roger gave a brief description of his trip to Canada.

·         Roger has stopped requesting dues from the four unpaid members and is unable to contact two of them.

·         Roger has contacted twelve churches to date about the club. Three churches have not yet responded to his request to distribute literature about the club.

Speakers – Frank Lodge – 1^st VP

·         Frank reported 65 Club member Rich Cunliffe will speak next week on Artificial Intelligence.

Activities 

Bowling – starting time has changed to 11:00 AM

Golf – 20 to 24 people consistently come out for golfing.  Last week the 65 Club Master tournament was held.

Joke Master

·         Everyone hid.  No joke.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 2:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

August, 2020

 The regular business meeting was held on Thursday August 13, 2020. The 65 Club clubhouse was closed due to the Corona virus shutdown. The meeting was conducted at Haddonfield Borough Hall and remotely using the Zoom program. President Bill Brown called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.  There were nine (9) members present at Borough Hall and an unknown number on Zoom.

Dave Tarditi led The Pledge of Allegiance and singing of God Bless America for this meeting.  Fortunately, the club singing was not preserved for the posterity. Dave then gave the invocation.  

Minutes – Fred Willis

·         The minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on June 9, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

·         The minutes of the last Board of Directors Meeting, held on August 6, 2020 and conducted on Zoom, were read.  They were accepted without changes.

President’s Report – Bill Brown

·         President Bill Brown informed us the fall Stag Luncheon will be held.  Bob Parsons is heading up the event and requires six members to assist him with phone calls for sign up.  The menu will be the same as last year and the cost will remain the same at $30.

Reports

Welfare –Henry Leimkuhler

·         Charles Sayer passed away in early August

·         Charles Legge is still recovering from his broken hip.

·         Don Beck and his wife are still in quarantine which has been four months.

·         Jack Marchesani is still getting along.

·         Dan Columbi is getting around town.

Membership - Roger Jacobs – 2^nd VP –

·         Roger is in Canada undergoing a quarantine and relayed his report to Al Schmidt.

·         Roger contacted the four (4) unpaid members to see how they were doing.  He did not request dues payment.

·         Roger has contacted twelve churches to date about the club. Three have accepted club literature for distribution.  One rejected distribution. Roger is working with the remaining eight (8) churches to distribute club literature.

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

Activities –

No reports

 

 

New Business

·         Saul Resnick will do a write up on newer club members.  These write ups will be posted in the Newsletter

Joke Master

·         Al Schmidt served as the joke master.  He warned the members it would be bad; he was correct.

President Bill Brown adjourned the meeting at 1:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary