Woodbridge Township Senior Billiards Club

June 11, 2025, General Meeting Minutes

PRESIDENT – Steve Sharkey, 1st VICE PRESIDENT – Joseph Keber,

2nd VICE PRESIDENT – Pat Trombetta, (TREASURER – Joseph Cafaro excused), SECRETARY – Joseph Onuska

 Steve Sharkey called the general meeting of the WTSBC to order at the Woodbridge Community Center at 1:35 PM, with an attendance of fifty-five active members, which is a quorum. Attendance sheet attached.

Pledge of Allegiance: - Lou Algaze Led the pledge to the flag.

A moment of silence in remembrance of all our deceased members.

Officer Roll Call: Joseph Onuska - treasurer – Joseph Cafaro excused, all other members are present.

Secretary’s Report: Joe O.: Steve Sharkey made a request for a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes. A motion made by Bob Kazimir, seconded by John Borkowski, and approved unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: - In absence of Joe Cafaro, Steve reported there is $3,583.53 in the account. Report Attached

President's Report: Steve welcomed the members and announced the Birthday and Anniversary lists for June. We currently have ninety-four active and eleven nonactive members. Room attendance for May averaged thirty-three on weekdays and fifteen on weekends. Steve read the club’s protocols and room policies.

The three-game rule has been officially adopted and “states that once all five of the tables are being used and there are four people or more on the waiting list, the rule takes effect. Once the three-game rule is announced any player winning three games is required to relinquish their table.

Club Picnic: Steve: The annual club picture has been moved from September 11^th to September 18^th at Pelzman Park.

Memorial picture frame: Steve reported that there was talk from the membership about removing the frame, the E-Board discussed the removal of the frame and the comments made by members and decided that the picture frame will remain in place. We may place a memorial section on the new website when it is rebuilt. that may include a spot for comments about the deceased member.

Pin Awards: Nina Blackwell reported the awards earned last month. Report Attached

Relay for Life fund drive: Wayne Collins thanked the membership for their past and present contributions and asked them to give what they can for this cause. There is $1,355 collected to date. The fundraiser will conclude at the end of the month.

Committee Updates:

Membership/Orientation - Joe Keber introduced the two new members Angel Moralas and Hartland “Fish” Murrain and welcomed them to the club. Joe stated that there are five applicants on the waiting list, two of which we will interview in July and two in August. We are still looking for good members.

Fellowship – John Borkowski read a list of members that the committee has sent cards to or spoken to and those that are in the hospital. Report Attached.

Room Maintenance/Supplies – Steve Jimenez & Tom McHale - Wayne       Collins reported that Bob Cedrone “the new member on the committee” brought in his own vacuum and cleaned under the tables.

Water/Soda - Angel Rodriguez & Peter Aleo No Report. Steve reported that with the price of soda going up we are considering increasing the price in the room.

Tournaments

Jerry Granato Sr. Memorial Tournament: Wayne reported that the tournament is underway. Steve thanked Jerry Jr. for stepping up and sponsoring the tournament and we are glad to see his family members coming to the room to see the tournament in progress. It is a terrific way to honor Jerry Sr. in our hearts and minds. Jerry not only supplied the trophies but also brought coffee and a variety of his father’s favorite snacks each day. Tiers 1-A and 1-B are complete and tiers two three and four will finish next Thursday and Friday.

9-Ball Joe Keber: Nine-ball finished this morning with the Rack n Rollers taking first place. Season 12 will start on September 30^th and end on December 16^th.

Triple Play: Joe O. The game was moved from September 16^th to August 20^th. Signup sheets available on July 10^th.

Doubles Tournament: Joe O. The game was moved from August 20 to August 6^th. Teams can form on their own or any singles will be paired up before the games. The only stipulation is two tier 1-A or 1-B players cannot team up. Anyone that signs up as a single will be paired with someone before the tournament.

          Member/Relative tournament: Joe O. the tournament will be on September 27^th. Signup sheets available on July 28^th.

          Dawn Hopkins Steve will contact Dawn about her coming back later this year.

League matches. Lou Algaze / Evelyn Mercado: Exhibition games will be played at home and away until September.

Hospitality - Christina Malangone & Ed Vasquez: Steve thanked the committee and John Borkowski’s wife for supplying the treats for today’s meeting.

Audit – Ellen Wortman Phil Degliomini: No Report.

Bylaws – Wayne Collins: No Report.

Ethics – Wayne Collins: No Report.

CPR/AED- Wayne Collins: There are currently twenty-two members certified in CPR/AED There will be classes in October. If anyone is interested in being certified contact Wayne and he will put you on the list for the next class. The classes are free for our members.

Senior Olympics Pat stated that the Kickoff will be on July 8^th at 2:00pm upstairs in the WCC atrium. Joe K. and Wayne Collins will have a cornhole meeting with Mike Garamella soon. Pat requested that the Billiard room be closed while the kickoff is in progress and to have the members present go to the meeting. The booklets for the senior Olympics will be available in the next two weeks and you can register online at NewJerseySeniorOlympics,com Woodbridge residence only pay $10.00 for the first three evens.

 Emergency Contacts List: – Wayne Collins: The list has been updated and is in the room on the board above the club table.

Captains – Ron Blackwell: No Report.

Website – Ron Blackwell: updating.

Club Apparel – Rob Jenkins Johanna Calamusa, Pat Murphy: No Report. A catalog is upstairs if anyone needs to order any clothing. A club Shirt is needed if you play in the 8-ball league.

Old Business – Steve: None

New Business – Lou Algae asked for members to volunteer at the food pantry. Joe Keber reported that he changed the air purifier filter. Pat mentioned that the WCC staff enters our room monthly to clean the air ducts in the ceiling.

Floor Open/Q&A Steve reported that we are thinking of increasing the number of mandatory meetings next year.

Motion to Adjourn made by Ron Blackwell and seconded by Ken Yaremko at 2:35 p.m. and approved unanimously.

Next meeting: September 10, 2025.

Respectfully submitted, Joseph Onuska, Secretary of

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