September 2009

St. Louis Alumni Association

Meeting minutes for September 9, 2009

The meeting was opened with a prayer at 7:00.

In attendance: Roger Tremblay, Ray Roy, Mike Pendergrass, Bob Belair, Dick Tardif,

Gary Paquette, Mike Dion, Dick Dion, Bob Anastasoff and Marcel Martel .Excused:

Rick Grenier. Absent: Guy Peloquin.

Meeting Minutes - Mike Pendergrass, Secretary: The minutes of the August 2009

meeting were presented. It was moved by Marcel Martel and seconded Mike Dion to

accept the minutes as presented. Approved 10,0.

Financial Report - Marcel Roy, Treasurer: The Association’s financial report for the

current fiscal year through August 31st. was presented. With all current bills paid, the

general fund had a balance of $10,405.92. It was moved by Mike Pendergrass and

seconded by Marcel Martel to accept the report as presented. Approved 10,0.

Communications:

Richard Cote contract for snow plowing services.

Request for a donation from City of Biddeford/Recycling Committee.

Request for sponsorship from St. James School Benefit Golf Tournament.

Request for a donation from the Wells/Ogunquit Senior Center.

All items referred to New Business.

Committees:

Bingo - Roger Tremblay presented the report for August. Revenues were $3,109.00.

After expenses and donations the Bingo account had a bank balance of $9,506.06 on

8/31 . The report was placed in permanent record.

Sealed Tickets - Mike Pendergrass presented the report for August. Revenues were

$1,815.00. After expenses and donations the Sealed Ticket account had a bank balance of

$4,821.72 on 8/31. The report was placed in permanent record.

Facilities/Hall Rentals - Dick Dion reported that the exit door in the Member’s room,

because of the water problems experienced over the last several years, had severe issues

with the door jams, and should not be used. Since the water problems have been

corrected, the door needs to be repaired or replaced. The Chairman asked Dick to report

at the September meeting for a cost and action recommendation.

Property - Dick Tardif reviewed the contract from Richard Cote for snow plowing and

recommended we accept it. See New Business.

Newsletter - Ray Roy indicated the next newsletter is scheduled for late September.

Membership - Marcel Martel - Nothing to report..

IT- Bob Anastasoff reported the activity on the website. The report was placed in

permanent record.

Nominating - Bob Belair - Nothing to report.

Golf - Mike Dion - Marcel Roy indicated he final financial report for 2009 Golf

Tournament would be delayed until the October meeting. Funds are still being received.

Initial estimate raised for the scholarship fund is put at $5,200.00.

Old Business:

None

Capital Improvements:

Parking lot - deferred.

New Business:

Mike Pendergrass moved that the snow plowing contract for 2009/2010 with

Richard Cote Excavating be accepted. Gary Paquette seconded. 10,0.

Mike Dion moved the Association sponsor a hole at the St. James School Benefit

Golf Tournament for $100.00. Richard Tardiff Seconded. 9,1. Funds from the

Bingo account.

Dick Dion moved to purchase 2 raffle tickets from the Wells/Ogunquit Senior

Center for $100.00. Marcel Martel seconded. 10,0. Funds from the Bingo account.

Request for a donation from City of Biddeford/Recycling Committee. No action

taken.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

The Chairman indicated ideas are being solicited for the celebration of the 70^th

Anniversary of St. Louis High School. An item will be put in the next Newsletter

and on the website.

The Chairman addressed the Ministry of Wakes Committee. Due to age and ill

health with many of the members, a rebuilding of the group must be undertaken.

Volunteers will be sought via the Newsletter and the website.

With no further business before the Board, Bob Belair moved, Gary Paquette

seconded to adjourn at 7:45. Approved 10,0.

Respectfully submitted

Mike Pendergrass

Secretary