Haddonfield
65 Club
The Retired Men’s Club of Haddonfield
Web address: http://haddon65club.blogspot.com/
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110 Rhoads Ave
| Haddonfield, NJ 08033 September 1, 2017 |
President’s Message
NOTE: We have an insatiable appetite for presenters. We rely on the vast experience of our members to satisfy this need by suggesting speakers. So, be on the alert and notify John Cokos (428-3621) if you have any suggestions for speakers.
If you haven't been to a Thursday meeting, you have missed some good talks
on good health, life experiences and social progress. Mary Previte gave a
moving talk about surviving adversity growing up in China during WWII. Bob
Parsons recorded her talk at the club house and has a CD which you can buy for
$5.00 His phone number is 856 795 1465. John Klein from Joseph’s House of
Camden told us how they help the homeless transition back into society. To see
his video, go to their website http://www.josephshouseofcamden.org/ If you need a ride to our
Thursday meeting please call me before noon at 856 858 2736
It is time to dust off your treasured relics. If you want to down size you
can donate them to our flea market on September 16. Please bring them to the
club house by Thursday September 14th.
Jay Cokos is working hard to recruit new members, Networking is the most
effective approach to increasing membership. Please invite a friend to join the
fun.
Enjoy our Indian summer and
fall weather. Golf should be more enjoyable with the cool weather. If you are a
skier it is time to think snow.
– – Henry Leimkuhler
Never let
yesterday use too much of today
– – Will Rodgers
SORRY – I GOOFED
65 Club
members, very sorry about miss-leading you, regarding the Dolly Parton, Kenny
Rodgers show in November.
Dolly and Kenny, the real ones, won't
be there, just re-enactors. When, I initially saw the flyer, there was a photo
of what, I thought was Dolly and Kenny. Upon calling the casino, I found that
the photo was of the re-enactors, the photo really looked like Dolly facially,
I'm not sure about any other measurements. I was informed that it was a great
show. Details will follow, if you're interested.
– – Bill Brown
Reminder: Flea Market –
September 16th
This is your
chance to clean out some of that “stuff” you have been accumulating in your
house for years, thinking that someday it would be useful. Well, it can be
useful as donated items for sale at the Flea Market.
Please bring
the items you are contributing to the regular meeting on Thursday, September 7th or on Thursday, September 14th. You may
also bring your items to the Clubhouse on Friday, September 15th between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The pricing of items and
the preparation of other details will take place during this time.
If you have
items to contribute and can’t deliver them, please call the Committee Chairman
Bernie Schaming at 428-0932 to have them picked up. The plan for September 16th
is to have our SET-UP at Centennial One Parking Lot on Euclid Avenue completed
by 8:00 AM. The public hours run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
On behalf of the membership,
please support the Flea Market project by donating marketable items since this
is the only annual fundraiser held by the Club. Please exercise good judgment
when making donations by not including: propane tanks; large grills, partially
used chemicals/oil; rusty pots and pans (or those used for paint), chipped or
cracked glassware, or, large furniture. Help us help you by contributing items
that are clean and marketable. All useful items not sold are donated to charity
at the end of the day. Nothing is wasted.
Fall Stag
Luncheon – October 12th.
The annual fall stag luncheon
will be held at Tavistock on October 12th. A cash bar will begin at
12:00 noon and lunch will be served at 12:30. The menu choices are Breast of
Chicken Francaise, Broiled Filet of Tilapia, or Penne Pasta in Vodka Blush
Sauce. The cost is $30 which may be paid at the door. Please make a reservation
with Bob Parsons at 856-795-1465 so
that we know how many meals to order. As is customary, we will again have a
50/50 raffle.
The speaker this year will be Paul Wiedeman, a long-time HMHS basketball coach.
Walt Baker: A
Volunteer Without Peer
Many people talk the talk.
Very few walk the walk.
Walt Baker, 87, full of vim and vigor, is the embodiment of the
ultimate volunteer. He knows no limits in his goal of helping others, and their
appreciation for his efforts is Walt's greatest reward. Over many decades, Walt
is the "yes man" for giving back to the community.
Walt, a member of the
Haddonfield 65 Club since 2005, and treasurer and director for a decade, has a
track record which speaks volumes.
Whether it be with more than 6
decades of involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, about 7,300 hours at
Cooper Hospital in Camden, or with his mentoring of others on how to handle CPR
and a variety of other life-saving techniques with the American Red Cross over
25 years, Walt is everywhere doing everything for others.
Walt, very opinionated about
everything, and with an overwhelmingly loud laugh (mostly at himself), is a man
of few words. But when asked what drives him, his answer is simple. "I
just love helping other people, seeing the smiles of appreciation on their
faces, lighting up their day with my presence. If there is any better way of
living than helping others, you tell me," Walt says in his challenging
fashion.
But Walt refuses to say much
more, leaving it to others to sing his praises. And they do.
The thousands of lives he's
touched in his service to the Boy Scouts represents thousands of hours as a
mentor, a scoutmaster, in key council positions, and a leader in a variety of
scouting activities.
Walt received the Camden
County Council's Silver Beaver Award in 1973. He also earned the Chapel of Four
Chaplains Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award.
Walt's service to others at
Cooper Hospital in Camden borders on the legendary. Eileen Baptiste, volunteer
coordinator at Cooper University Health Care, said this about Walt: "He
started volunteering in March, 1995, and continues to this day, approaching
almost 7,300 total hours, without compensation. (That total represents about
one full year, including travel time to and from Cooper.)
"Walt works with the Same
Day Surgery Department, meeting needs of our patients and assisting nurses,
physicians and techs. He pleasantly interacts with each staff member and
patients and their families, and talks with people, not at them,"
continued Eileen. "In 2011, Walt earned our Volunteer of the Year Award, and
in 2015 he received an award for the most total hours volunteered."
Lisa Passero, clinical
director, said "Walt always has fun with our patients, helps to relax
them, and takes away their pre-surgery fears."
Baptiste offered these
additional thoughts: "Walt is motivated, puts all his energy into every
task, and tackles each task immediately, and completes each of his assignments
with quality. It is truly a pleasure to work with Walt, who possesses the
traits of dependability and integrity and serves Cooper's mission with great
compassion and love for what he does."
Walt, a long-time Haddonfield
resident, was a member of the Haddonfield Celebrations Committee, worked for
years on the July 4 parade and the day's activities.
Walt Baker was born in North
Camden to Ira and Mary, but sadly his mother died two weeks afterwards. Walt
was later raised by his uncle and aunt, Albert and Marion Durham. He graduated
from Collingswood High School in in 1949, served for four years (mostly
stateside) in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, and attained the rank of
sergeant.
Subsequently he worked as an
electrical engineering technician at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and the
Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Center for 36 years of government service.
But the most enjoyable part of
his life was his marriage for 54 years to his wife, Dolores, a Haddonfield
native who passed away in June, 2010."She was the light of my life,"
said Walt, reflecting on the special relationship they had. They have three
sons, Walter Jr., Michael (and wife Nancy), Timothy, and daughter Heather. Five
grandchildren, Mikaela, Noah, Maxwell, Andrew and Hayden joined the family over
time. "I'm in touch with all of them frequently," said Walt,
"and they have brought great pleasure to our lives over the years, and to
my life today."
Along with his wife, Walt was
instrumental in developing activities for the original Mabel Kay House in
Haddonfield, some still in use today. They include: the Easter egg hunt, St.
Pat's dinner and movie night.
Walt is a long-time member of
the Haddonfield United Methodist Church. He served in Sonrise choir and on many
church committees.
"Life is a wonderful
experience," reflected Walt, "and the best part is that I'm still
around to enjoy it. As for my volunteering, I hope I'm doing it until my last
breath on earth. Then I can go in peace to join Dolores."
– – Saul Resnick & Bill Brown
Transportation
is Available
In an attempt to make our
Thursday meetings available to everyone, we will try to provide transportation
to anyone needing assistance. If you would like to attend a meeting and need
transportation for any reason, contact Henry Leimkuhler at 856-858-2736. Henry
will arrange for someone to pick you up.
Address Changes
Charles Murphy new address: Hank Zaleski’s new email:
5 Waterbury Court hgmazale@gmail.com
Medford, NJ 08055-9314
609 654-1940
Email notice.
If, for any
reason, your email address bounces, your name will be removed from the list of
members receiving the club newsletter by email. You will receive subsequent
newsletters via US mail. Therefore, please notify Bernie Schaming
(bschaming@comcast.net) if and when you change your email address.
Clubhouse Programs
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NOTE: We have an insatiable appetite for presenters. We rely on the vast experience of our members to satisfy this need by suggesting speakers. So, be on the alert and notify John Cokos (428-3621) if you have any suggestions for speakers.
September Birthdays
3 Thomas Gavin, Sr.
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7 John Griffith
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16 Donald T.
Windus
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26 James Flanagan
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4 Deforest Brees
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8 John R. Sentman
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23 Lloyd D.
Gardner
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30 Julius G. Tarr
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6 Al Kadar
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9 Stewart Repsher
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25 William L.
McMichael III
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30 John A. Geist
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6 Thomas B. Mervine, Jr.
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15 Anthony Guerrieri
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26 Matthew Braccio
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Activities
Bowling
NOTE: The trophy season for Bowling, Bridge and Pinochle will commence
the week of September 11th.
Bowling: Now that summer is just about over, we hope to see you at
Laurel Lanes on Rt. 73. We begin at 9:30
and get finished about 11:45. We offer
you, for only $6.55; Bowling Shoes, Bowling Ball, Danish, Coffee, Tea and best
of all, Good Fellowship and Fun.
Bridge: Monday afternoon at the clubhouse at 1:00 PM.
Pinochle: Wednesday afternoon at the clubhouse at 12:45 PM.
Golf
Golf is going strong. Here are
the results since the July newsletter.
June
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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21
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Westwood
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80
– Butch Brees
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67
– Harry Aharon
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28
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Golden
Pheasant
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76
– Butch Brees
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67
– Fran DuVernois
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July
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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5
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White
Oaks
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86
– Butch Brees
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69
– Ed Karcher
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12
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Westwood
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81
– Butch Brees
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72
– Mike Underwood
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19
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Pinelands
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82
– Hank Zaleski
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67
– John Mapes
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26
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Rancocas
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82
– Butch Brees
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71
– John Mapes
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Aug.
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COURSE
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SCORE - LOW GROSS
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SCORE - LOW NET
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2
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Pennsauken
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82
– Ed Rouh & Butch Brees
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72
– Ed Rouh & Roy Mathers
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9
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Centerton
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83
– Butch Brees & John Mapes
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65
– Bruce Tillotson
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16
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Ramblewood
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84
– Hank Zaleski & Butch Brees
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69
– Chris Underwood
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The Eclipse as Unseen by the Bridge Club
The bridge club was playing so poorly that they decided it
was more productive to view the eclipse. Even that was a flop as the clouds
rolled through.
Things You Must Never Forget
Composing
Editor: Bernie
Schaming
Contributors:
Walt Baker,
Bill Brown, Jim Dunn, Henry Leimkuhler,
Tom
Mervine, Saul Resnick, & Al Schmidt
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