In attendance were President Jeff Pike, and Board Members Rich MacDougall, Kathleen Choate, Karen Pratt and Vickie Stilwell.

Minutes from previous meeting accepted.

Kathleen gave Treasurer’s Report.   She received late dues and interest totaling $5.67 bringing balance in the checking account to $16,304.40.   She advised the price of postage increasing by two cents effective January 2021.   It was agreed that Kathleen buy 2000 Forever Stamps before price increase.   Discussed how we can eliminate wasting so much money on mailings.   Possible Email to those that we have email addresses for.   Need to discuss further as out of 4000 mailed, approximately 300-350 alumni respond.   Kathleen to follow up with Claire to be sure quickbooks up to date.

Accepting Venmo payments was discussed and Rich will review his notes as already researched.   Will follow up with an email.   He will explain at the November meeting how to break down payments.

Due to COVID19, the open Board position has not been filled.   Work on nominations for next year’s term.

Rich MacDougall attended the Principal’s Council meeting held Oct. 15, 2020 replacing previous Alumni member Nancy Vinton.   Discussed dealing with issues due to COVID19.   Feedback was both positive and negative.   As a parent of a senior in the High School, 
Rich thinks the High School has been very fluid in decisions.   Things are changing every day and help is needed in time management.   Students expressed how happy they are to go outside and remove their masks for a period of time during the school day.   The school looked into renting tents, but the cost of $4000. a month was too high.   Rich to look into the cost of having the alumni purchase, as they will be used all year round.   Possible get other businesses to chip into purchase.   Will email the team and possibly have a quick meeting to vote.   Next Principal Council meeting is November 19th.

Hall of Excellence was next on the Agenda.
        (l)    Buzz Johnson’s plaque - should be ready next week.
        (2)   Jeff will follow up with Principal Murray to see if he made contact with the Bhati family.
        (3)   2021 Selection Process - Ask for nominations in January 2021.

Joanne and Jeff working on communications, social media and setting up new Facebook Page.

Jeff reached out to the President of the 25 year class, Paula Maiorana Pacheco, asking to set up a Zoom call with her and other members of her class.   He is waiting to heat back from her.

Vickie to follow up with the Doubletree Hotel in November to get any updates they may have.

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM

Next meeting scheduled for November 19th at 6:15 PM

Respectfully submitted,

VICTORIA J. STILWELL, CLERK