July 2022

 The regular business meeting was held in the 65 Club clubhouse on Thursday July 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 and provided a prayer.

Minutes – Fred Willis

·        The major points of minutes of the last Business Meeting, held on April 14, 2021, were read.  They were approved without changes.

·        The major points of the minutes of the May and June Board of Directors Meetings were read.

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

President’s Report – Roger Jacobs

·        Roger thanked Frank Lodge for planning and organizing the 65 Club entry in the July 4 parade.

·        Two new club members introduced themselves.  They were

o   John Reed who had recently moved to Cherry Hill from Louisiana.

o   Joseph Kiernan, an architect, who was interested in bowling.

·        The Fall Festival will be held October 8 on Kings Highway between Tanner Street and Haddon Avenue.  The Club will participate in the event. Volunteers are required to set up and man the club table.  Also, the borough is requiring each organization to provide some sort of entertainment.  The club requires some suggestions and assistance with this.

·        Roger informed the club that former 65 Club President Bill Brown had been elected President of the Haddonfield Lions Club.

 Treasurer’s Report – Hank Zaleski

·        The $650 donation from Carl’s Sunoco and the expected income from the September Flea Market should provide sufficient income for the remainder of this year’s budget.

·        The effect of inflation is becoming a significant factor in the remaining budget expenditures.

Speakers – David Tarditi - 1^st VP

·        Dave reported speakers are booked through the first week of August.  He needs more. There are six weeks unscheduled in August and September.

Membership – Joe Galliera – 2^nd VP

·        Joe was unable to attend the meeting.

·        Roger stated there were three potential members for Joe to contact. The three had attended the 65 Club June 9 Sunoco 65^th celebration meeting and signed in as guests.

Event Committee Reports

Trips/Events - Bill Brown

·        Bill has resumed the position of organizing trips.  However, a replacement must still be found in the future.

·        He will resume planning trips since the pandemic is receding.

Friendship – Henry Leimkuhler

·        Saul Resnick is having a hip replacement.

Golf –

·        There was no report from the organizers.

·        Hank reported there were 25-30 attendees per week

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

·         No report.

Tai Chi

·        No report

Old Business

Flea Market

·        Club and public donations are welcomed.

·        Public donations will be advertised in two local newspapers.

·        Contributions may be brought to the clubhouse in August.

Green Jar

·        Bill provided a detailed description and example showing how to make a contribution to the Green Jar.

New Business

·        Howard will investigate if a dry cleaner will clean an American flag for free.  The club’s flag has become dirty.

·        The club received a Thank You note from member George Tice who lives in Rochester New York and recently turned 104. The club sent him cookies as a presnt.

·         Bill Hoffman informed the club his Grandson is very artistic and recently made a sketch of Bill. The sketch was sent to Congressman Andy Kim and is on display In the House of Representatives.

Joke Master

Neil Wise and Roger Jacobs each told a joke in a battle to the bottom. The members listened, laughed and refused to select a loser because it would delay getting their ice cream.

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

Respectfully Submitted

Fred Willis, Secretary

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