St. Louis Alumni Association

                              Meeting minutes for January 11, 2012

The meeting was opened with a prayer at 7:00 by the Chairman Roger Tremblay.

In attendance: Bob Anastasoff,  Mike Pendergrass, Ray Roy, Bob Belair, Marcel Martel, Mike Dion, Roger Gobeil, Roger Tremblay, Dick Tardif, John Thibault and Guy Peloquin. Dick Dion was excused.

Meeting Minutes - Mike Pendergrass, Secretary: The minutes of the December meeting were presented.  Bob Belair moved to accept the minutes. Ray Roy seconded.  Approved 11,0.

Financial Report - Marcel Roy, Treasurer: The Association’s financial report for the current fiscal year through December 31st was presented. With all current bills paid, the general fund had a balance of $7,530.72. It was moved by Marcel Martel and seconded by Guy Peloquin to accept the report as presented. Approved 11,0.

Communications:

Thank you note from the Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair for the donation.

Committees:

Bingo -  Marcel Roy presented the report for December. Revenues were $865.00 After expenses and donations the Bingo account had a bank balance of $8,092.78 on 12/31. The report was placed into the permanent record.

Sealed Tickets - Mike Pendergrass presented the report for December. Revenue was $1,290.00 After expenses and donations the Sealed Ticket account had a bank balance of $9,217.83 on 12/31. The report was placed into the permanent record.

Facilities/Hall Rentals - Dick Dion: No report.

Property - Dick Tardif:  Nothing to report.

Newsletter - Ray Roy: The next Newsletter is scheduled for May, 2012.

Membership - Marcel Martel: Nothing to report.

IT- Bob Anastasoff:  Bob reported the activity on the website has remained steady at around 1,300 in November. The new pictures, Board minutes and deceased led the interest. Those interested in developing a individual web page for their class should contact  Roger directly at gobe100@gmail.com.

Nominating -  Bob Belair:  Three current Board members are not running for re-election: Bob Anastasoff, Roger Tremblay and Mike Pendergrass. Bob Belair, Mike Dion and Roger Gobeil have indicated they will be. One candidate has expressed interest in running, with two seats still open. One candidate has expressed interest in the Trustee position.

Community Relations - John Thibault: As chartered by the Chairman, John presented the recommended changes and modifications to the By-Laws and Constitution of the Association. These changes are intended to streamline the documents, adding clarity and continuity to each section and affording an opportunity to be updated since the last review and revisions in 1997. A lively and robust discussion followed the presentation. Several concerns were raised and questions abounded. By the end of the meeting, John was asked to provide each Board member with an edited version of the document(s) reflecting the consensus changes for further review and discussion.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

None

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Next meeting will be scheduled for February 8, 2012.

With no further business before the Board, Mike Dion moved, Bob Belair seconded to adjourn at 8:55. Approved 11,0.

Respectfully submitted

Mike Pendergrass

Secretary