ST. LOUIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2011
The Chairman of the
Board, Roger Tremblay, opened the meeting at 7:00 Pm. Fr. Roger Boisvert
led the prayer and then the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Vice
Chairman, Ray Roy, reported
that 41 accredited members were in attendance.
The Chairman thanked the
members of this year’s Board of Directors, Trustees and the many
volunteers that devote a substantial amount of their time to make the Alumni a
success.
The Chairman presented
the names of the graduates and members who had passed during the fiscal year.
They included: * denotes graduating year.
Norman A. Turgeon *55 Claude A. Mercier *61
Normand O. Boudreau *54 Lawrence S. Agnew *51
Roland A. Laverriere Leo R. Blanchette *51
Roland Charland *43 Donald J. Regan *46
Joseph Paul Mercier *39 Raymond R. Allie *41
Marc C. Bellefeuille *69 Albert Lefebvre *49
Normand R. Boucher *44 Paul C. Boissonneault *59
Richard C. Auger *53 Roger G. Pratt *56
Maurice J. Legare *41 Vito M. Mininni *47
Ricky Roger Vanasse *63
The Secretary, Mike
Pendergrass, presented the minutes of the 2010 General Meeting. Marcel Martel
moved, Guy Farrell seconded to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was
approved and the
minutes were placed into permanent record.
The Treasurer, Marcel
Roy, presented the Financial Report for fiscal year 2010/2011.
Income from
all sources was $33,760.29, with expenses totaling $32,777.52. Net ordinary
income was $982.77.
Guy Farrell moved, Guy Peloquin seconded to accept the report as
presented. The motion was
approved and the report was placed into permanent record.
Marcel Roy on behalf of
the Trustees presented their report for fiscal year 2010/2011. The total
value of invested funds was $341,621.53 as
of June 2, 2011, an increase of $23,012.55.
It was
noted that the 2010 Scholarships were paid by transferring $3,500.00 from the
Brother Richard
Hebert Scholarship Fund, and using $4,000.00 in revenues from the 2010 Golf
Tournament. It
was also noted that Robert Landry was listed as a Trustee on the report, when
in fact Bill Grenier
was elected in 2010. Marcel Martel moved, Guy Farrell seconded to accept the
report as presented.
The Motion was approved and the report was placed into permanent record.
The chairman presented the names of the 2011 scholarship awardees. They include:
St. Louis Alumni Association Scholarship
Samuel Green– Biddeford High School
Preston Bowden – Biddeford High School
Joshua Aube – Biddeford High School
Mireille Beaudoin – Biddeford High School
Kailey Fogg – Thornton Academy
Brother Richard Hebert Memorial Scholarship
Nicholas Gagne – Biddeford High School
Marcel Faucher Memorial Scholarship
Michael Vadnais – Biddeford High School
Dennis Camire Memorial Football Scholarship
Josh Woodward – Thornton Academy
Sid Villandry Memorial Football Scholarship
Dan Tanguay - Biddeford High School
St. Louis Alumni Association Golf Scholarship
Nicolas Laverriere – Biddeford High School
Committee Reports
Bingo: Roger Tremblay
presented the Bingo report for fiscal year 2010/2011. Gross sales -
$119,366.17; Prizes paid - $94,925.00; Gross receipts - $24,441.17. Donations
totaled $11,000.00.
With all bills paid, the checkbook balance on 5/31/2011 was $8,161.24. The
report was place into
permanent record.
Sealed Tickets: Mike
Pendergrass presented the Sealed Ticket report for fiscal year 2010/2011.
Gross sales - $73,963.00; Prizes paid - $54,719.00; Net receipts -
$19,244.00. Donations totaled
$4,475.00. With all bills paid the checkbook balance on 5/31/2011 was
$4,999.65. The report was
placed into permanent record.
IT: Bob Anastasoff and
Roger Gobeil summarized their efforts in updating and adding new items
to the website. The Golf Tournament
photos will be uploaded over the weekend. The Alumni now
has a Facebook page, which will also be expanded.
Old Business
None presented.
New Business
Bob Belair representing
the Nominating Committee presented the slate of candidates for the Board
of Directors. For a two year term: Ray Roy, Dick Tardif, Dick Dion, Marcel
Martel Guy Peloquin,
and John Thibault. Roger. For a three year term as Trustee, Guy Farrell. Pat
Caron moved that
nominations cease, with Leo Pinard seconding. The motion was approved. Pat
Caron moved that
the Secretary cast one vote for the nominated candidates, with Leo Pinard
seconding. The Motion
was approved.
Good of the Order
The Chairman began the
discussion concerning diminishing membership, seeking ideas on how to
expand the numbers. John Thibault volunteered to head up the effort to review
the aims of the
Association, and offer any changes that could assist in that goal.
With no further business
before the meeting, Marcel Roy moved to adjourn, seconded by Guy Farrell.
The motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55.
Respectfully Submitted
Mike Pendergrass
Secretary