north underhill cemetery association
2020 newsletter
lOCATED ON pOKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
THE FENCE CLEANING CREW, KAYLA; SARAH; AND RICK JAMES
THE FENCE IS LOOKING NEARLY NEW! THANKS TO GAIL, RICK, SARAH, AND KAYLA
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING will be held May 1, 2021 at 9AM and it will be on ZOOM, please log into:
https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/8023497600?pwd=SHg5eFJOMjlGaFM1ZUhobGlkemtEQT09
Please join us as we are all a volunteer group trying to make the North Underhill Cemetery the best we can for all of our lost loved ones. Any questions please call or text Randy: 802 899 2233
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2020-21 (April '20 thru Mar.'21)
Alexander, Joan; Clark, Randy & Kitty; Clark’s Truck Center; Coffin, Sylvia; Johnson, Robert & Shirley; Laberge,James & Kristin; Martin, Harold & Jennifer; Murad, Timothy & Joanne; Pelletier, David;
Renegade Construction LLC ; and Tower, Scott & Amelia
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $800.00 Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU Our donations were down 32% from last year!
This has been a tough year as our expenses have exceeded our donations and in past years it has been the other way, our donations have exceeded our expenses. As most of you know we are a 501C-13 Tax Deductible Organization and operate without receiving Tax Dollars from the Town of Underhill. Thank You for your support.
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOC.; PO BOX 7, UNDERHILL, VT 05489
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2020 UPDATE
BEFORE DURING
AFTER
2020 BUSINESS MEETING
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2020 Annual Meeting
May 2, 2020
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 2, 2020 via Zoom because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The meeting was called to order at 9:06am by Gail James, President.
Members present were: Randy Clark, Gail James, Scott Tower, Sarah James, Kayla James and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
Form 990N needs to be filed each year in May. $1180 in donations in 2019. Down 22% from the previous year.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Randy talked to Sarah about cleaning up the fence. She is taking the lead on this.
Sexton’s Report:
No lots sold and no burials in 2019. Kyle Thurgate did the mowing in 2019. $625 for mowing in 2019. Marc Mailoux continues to do our mapping free of charge. We still want to make sure the Murad’s know we want to possibly purchase the land adjacent to the cemetery. Alan Morse cut a lot of brush on the fence line. Alan may cut the brush on the south side as well. Brad King may assist in this project.
James Driscoll will mow this year.
Megan Brewer is interested in helping out at the cemetery. Randy recommends another application of Wet+Forget.
Read and accepted.
Old Business:
The James Family will re-apply another treatment of Wet+Forget.to the fence.
Cemetery log gets updated every year.
Rick provided a spreadsheet of officers back to 1973 to Randy.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Scott Tower - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
New Business:
James Driscoll will mow this year.
Grave pricing to increase to $735. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are $225 installed.
We will again pay the Underhill Cemetery $100 to be included on their liability policy.
Asked Randy to possibly publish the spreadsheet of officers to the website.
Cemeteries are a great place to practice social distancing.
North side of the cemetery has a small grove of trees. Someone will address it.
Sarah will get the website updated with Randy’s help.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard James
Richard D. James
Secretary
WARNING 2021 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 1, 2021 at 9:00AM via ZOOM to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2020 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Web site
E. Add past officers to web site
F. Fence Cleaning
G. Brush and Tree Cutting
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2021 year
B. Grave pricing $770
C. Liability Insurance $100
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
*Due to the COVID-19 that our country is going through our Annual Meeting will be on ZOOM. Below is the information you will need to connect.
Zoom Invitation Below:
Topic: Rick James' Personal Meeting Room
Join from computer: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/8023497600?pwd=SHg5eFJOMjlGaFM1ZUhobGlkemtEQT09
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2019 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
September
We dedicate this year’s Newsletter to long time member of the North Underhill Cemetery Association, KYLE JAMES. Kyle’s grandparents and mother got Kyle involved with the NUCA when he was a teenager and he has been active ever since. He served as Trustee from 1990 to 2006 and is also a regular at our Annual Meetings. Kyle, we appreciate all of your help over the years and look forward to many more. Thank You, Kyle, for your dedication making the NUC a better place.
2019 UPDATE
We have a beautiful fence, however it needs to be cleaned. This is why….
Last summer, Gail, Kayla and Rick James sprayed the fence with Wet & Forget and as you can see…..it looks much better. Thanks Gail, Kayla and Rick
Our good friend, Alan Morse, offered to clear the back fence line. He donated his time and did an AMAZING job, THANK YOU, Alan
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2019-20 (April '19 thru Mar.'20)
Alexander, Joan Clark, Randy & Kitty Clark’s Truck Center
Colwell,Mary James, Kyle James, Richard & Gail
Laberge, James & Kristin Martin, Harold & Jennifer Martin, Peter & Isabella MNP Trust Pallotta, Jeanne Tower, Scott & Amelia
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1180.00 Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU Our donations were down 22% from last year!
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep. A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes. There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals. If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2019 BUSINESS MEETING:
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2019 Annual Meeting
May 4, 2019
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 4, 2019 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:20am by Gail James, President. Members present were: Randy Clark, Gail James, Isabella Martin, Scott Tower and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report: Form 990N needs to be filed each year in May. $1525 in donations in 2018. Most generated by the newsletter. The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report: Randy talked to Sarah about cleaning up the fence. She is taking the lead on this. Sexton’s Report: No lots sold and no burials in 2018. Chris Toulis did the mowing in 2018. Toulis is not mowing for us in 2019. Kyle Thurgate will be mowing in 2019. He charges $35/hour. Marc Mailoux continues to do our mapping free of charge. Tree was removed on the front and the monuments were fixed as approved. Read and accepted.
Old Business:
Brush was removed around the Asa Rider monument.
Continue to make Murad’s aware we are interested in purchasing land if it should become available.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Scott Tower - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
New Business:
Grave pricing to increase to $700. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are $225 installed.
Randy will investigate the use of Wet + Forget to clean the fence. Scott will contact Randy about availability of the product. Randy will coordinate the application with Sarah.
We will again pay the Underhill Cemetery $100 to be included on their liability policy.
Isabella mentioned there is a grove of trees sprouting on the north side of the cemetery that should be removed because of the heaving of the stone.
The website is under a different program now with GoDaddy. Rick is going to scan the old minutes and forward them to Randy.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James, Secretary
WARNING 2020 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on *Saturday May 2, 2019 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2019 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Web site
E. Fence Cleaning
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2020 year
B. Grave pricing
C.
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
*Due to the COVID-19 that our country is going through right now there is a strong indication that our Annual Meeting will be on ZOOM. Below is the information you will need to connect, if we have to do it via ZOOM and everyone is supposed to stay at home, then there is NO reason for you not to attend, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had 100 people at our ZOOM meeting.
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NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2018 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
We dedicate this year’s News Letter to long time member of the North Underhill Cemetery Association, GERD SOMMER. Hanaford's Volunteer Fife and Drum Corps was formed in 1975 by Gerd and Ruth Sommer as a bicentennial project. The corps name comes from Captain Nathaniel Hanaford who fought during the War of 1812. The Hanaford’s Fife and Drum is still going today after 44 years and Gerd is still active. Ruth passed away in 1994 and Gerd has continued on and will soon be 91. Gerd has been a member of the North Underhill Cemetery Association since 1994 and served as Vice President for 15 years and President for 2 years, he is also a regular at our Annual Meetings. Gerd, we appreciate all of your help over the years and look forward to many more. Thank You, Gerd, for your dedication making the NUC a better place.
2018 UPDATE
Brush and tree needed to be cut:
Before After Dead Tree Cost $600 to Remove
Monuments repaired in 2018:
We paid $450.00 to have these monuments repaired and up righted, Thank you Woody!
We have a beautiful fence, however it needs to be cleaned. This is why….
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2018-19 (April '18 thru Mar.'19)
Bond, Amy Clark, Randy & Kitty Clark’s Truck Center
Chapman, Nancy Colwell, Mary Gumbart, Elizabeth
James, Richard & Gail Laberge, James & Kristin Martin, Harold & Jennifer
Martin, Peter & Isabella MNP Trust Murad, Timothy & JoAnne
Pallotta, Leonard & Jeanne Poland, Myra & Steve Swim, Warren & Marge
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1525.00 Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2018 Annual Meeting
North Underhill Cemetery Association
2018 Annual Meeting
May 5, 2018
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 5, 2018 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:11am by Gail James, President.
Members present were: Randy Clark, Sarah James, Gail James, Tim Murad, Isabelle Martin and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ Report:
We are now a 501c13 organization. Form 99xx needs to be filed each year in May. We received $925 in donations in 2017. Most generated by the newsletter. The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Nothing to report.
Sexton’s Report:
No lots sold and no burials in 2017. Todd Fournier started the mowing and then changed careers. We found another person, Chris Tollis, to finish the mowing for 2017. Read and accepted.
Old Business:
Randy noted that Gerd Sommer is turning 90 years old. We discussed the mowing contract with the new person and maybe $1000 is a bit too high. Randy will be discussing the options for the frequency of the mowing that might lower our annual costs.
Continue to make Murad’s aware we are interested in purchasing land if it should become available.
The visitor log sign fell down and is going to be put back in place.
Gerd asked about the stone marker in the back on the left side rear that has a large overgrowth blocking access. We should see about clearing that area so we can place the Veteran’s markers for Memorial Day. Asa Rider is name on the stone.
New Business:
There are about five monuments that are damaged and should be repaired. Motion was made and accepted to spend up to $600 for repairs. The sextons will coordinate the project.
Grave pricing to increase to $650. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are $225 installed.
We did pay $100 to the Underhill Cemetery Association to be listed on their liability policy.
Randy brought up a program by TD Bank that will pay us matching funds on interest bearing accounts.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Kyle James - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
The meeting was adjourned at 10:21am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James, Secretary
WARNING 2019 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 4, 2019 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2018 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Marc Maheux now doing mapping
E. Web site
F. Tree Cutting
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2019 year
B. Grave pricing
C. Fence Cleaning
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
ONE MORE THING, PLEASE CLICK ON GOOGLE, TYPE IN “NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY” AND WHEN IT COMES UP, OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE YOU WILL SEE A PLACE TO WRITE A REVIEW AND A PLACE TO RATE US…5 STARS WOULD BE WONDERFUL!!
September
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2017 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
We dedicate this year’s News Letter to long time Trustee of the North Underhill Cemetery Association, PHIL COOK. Here you see Phil in Spring of 2012 standing next to the sign announcing the North Underhill Cemetery Annual Meeting. Phil has served as Trustee for the last 25 years, and he was also a supporter of the organization before that. Phil was born and raised in Underhill and was a member of the University of Vermont faculty during his working career. Thirty plus years ago Phil started Poker Hill Gardens as a hobby business and it is now a small specialty nursery. The "gardens" are separate groupings of plants scattered over the diverse habitats provided by the landscape which includes woodland, open meadow, and a small stream. It is plants growing in the various groupings which provide the stock for propagation and sale. Hardiness is assured. Thank you, Phil, for your dedication and hard work making the North Underhill Cemetery a better place.
2017 UPDATE
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2017-18 (April '17 thru Mar.'18)
Bond, Amy Clark, Randy & Kitty Clark's Truck Center
Cushman, Rufus & Carolyn Gumbart, Elizabeth
MNP Trust Murad, Timothy & JoAnne Pallotta, Leonard & Jeanne Poland, Myra
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $925.00 Our donations were up by 37% in 2017!! Thank you all so much, we appreciate your support because as you know your donations are what keeps us going, without you we are not sure what would happen…THANK YOU DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default.
Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email him at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals. The NUCA is a 501(c) (13) Tax Exempt Organization, your donations are tax deductible.
2017 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 6, 2017 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:13am by
Rick James, Secretary. Members present were: Randy Clark, Sarah James, Gail James, Tim Murad and Rick James and guest, Scott Smith.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
This is Randy’s 60th annual meeting. He wanted everyone to know how much he has enjoyed this organization. We are a 501c3 organization. We filed form 990 again this year. This form needs to be completed every year. It can be completed online, by answering three simple questions. We received $676.69 in 2016 in donations.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Nothing to report.
Sexton’s Report:
No lots sold and no burials in 2016. Advertising for lots generated no calls.
Read and accepted.
Old Business:
Continue to make Murad’s aware we are interested in purchasing land if it should become available. The sign will go back up for the summer season. Grave pricing to be increased to $625. Pricing to be reviewed annually. Corner stones are $225 installed.
New Business:
Mowing will be done again by Todd Fornier, Quality Touch Mowing for the same price, $1000 annually. More information about the “Green Lot” initiative is still required. We’re not aware of any new regulations as of now. It’s important to note that all burials be documented. Should we consider obtaining a liability insurance policy? The Underhill Cemetery Association has offered indirectly to include us as a listing property on their policy. We would be willing to provide up to 25% of the current premium or $100 (whichever is less) of the premium cost for this year.
Election of Officers: A new slate of officers was determined. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Gail James – President
Kyle James - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James, Secretary
WARNING 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 5, 2018 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2017 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Marc Maheux now doing mapping
E. Web site
F. Tree Cutting
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2018 year
B. Grave pricing
C. Monument Repair
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
Sept
2011 Area Rototilled
Cost $500
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2016 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
It was decided at last May’s Annual Meeting that perhaps we needed a sign out in front of the North Underhill Cemetery to let people know we had “lots” available. As you drive by on Poker Hill Road the cemetery tends to look filled up. Randy Clark purchased the above sign and placed it there in June of 2016 until October and you will never guess how many calls we had…ZERO! We are sure that many people noticed it and perhaps put the thought in the back of their mind, thinking: should we ever need one we could get one there. Our prices are subject to change annually however at this time one “lot” is priced at $600.00. In that one “lot” you can burry one casket or 2 cremations.
Remember, Get a “lot” while you are young!
2016 UPDATE
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2016-17 (April '16 thru Mar.'17)
Bond, Amy Clark, Randy & Kitty Clark, Richard & Mary
Colwell, Mary Gumbart, Elizabeth Laberge, James & Kristin
Martin, Harold & Jennifer MNP Trust Pallotta, Leonard & Jeanne
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $651.79 Our donations were down by 75% in 2016!!
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-2233, or email us at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals.
2016 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 7, 2016 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:15am by Kayla James, President. Members present were: Randy Clark, Gerd Sommer, Kayla James, Kyle James, Phil Cook, Gail James, Tim Murad and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
We are now tax exempt once again (finally). Many forms later, we have succeeded. This process now requires an annual tax form 990 to be filled out each year in May for the previous calendar year.
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
Nothing to report.
Sexton’s Report:
No lots or graves sold in 2015. One was sold in 2014. No burials in 2015. Mowing was done 10 times in 2015. New mowers this year. Quality Touch will be the new contractor. There were two identical bids, each for $1000. This includes mowing and both spring and fall cleanup.
Read and accepted.
Old Business:
None.
Election of Officers: The slate of officers will remain the same. It was a unanimous vote.
Slate of Officers:
Kayla James – President
Kyle James - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
New Business:
Marc Maheux will be taking over the Underhill mapping project from Ed Moore.
Web Site was updated to include new slate of officers. Motion was made and accepted to allow any mapping data to be posted to our website when available. Kayla will get the login information from Randy and see if she can help out.
Advertising for lots. We have plenty of space available and we think folks assume the cemetery is full from what they can see from the road. We will put a sign out front for the summer months. We’ll update the web site as well with this information.
Grave/Lot Pricing: Motion was made and accepted to increase grave pricing from $500 to $600. We will add this item as a standing agenda item.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James, Secretary
WARNING 2017 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2016 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Marc Maheux now doing mapping
E. Web site
F. Advertising for Lot Sales
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2017 year
B. Grave pricing
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D James
Richard D. James
Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
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2011 Area Rototilled
Cost $500
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2015 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
We take great pride in dedicating this year’s Newsletter to long time member Carol Morse. Carol was raised by her parents, Julius and Thelma Morse and they lived on Poker Hill Road, Underhill. The Morses moved to South Bristol in the early 1950s and Carol graduated from Bristol High School in 1955. She then graduated from Putnam Nursing School in 1957 with her LPN. Carol worked her career as a nurse and was an LPN for Timberlane Associates for over 30 years. Not so kindly referred to as “Nurse Pick” for all the shots she gave to hundreds of kids! She retired from Timberlane Associates and worked part time for the VNA up until four years ago. Carol’s grandparents are buried in the NUC and therefore she had a strong interest in how the cemetery looks and is cared for. Carol served as Vice President from 1973-1979; she was elected President in 1980 and served until 1984, when her beloved sister, Ruth, took over the reins. In 2004 she was elected Trustee and served until 2015. For many years she lived in Essex Junction but is now happy to be near family in the Middlebury area. The Morse Family has always been very active in the NUC and Carol’s sister, Ruth (now deceased) has many family members carrying on the family tradition (James Family) and her Great Niece, Kayla James is now the President of the North Underhill Cemetery Association. Carol will be 79 on May 18, 2016…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROL! And THANK YOU for your YEARS of DEDICATION to the NUCA.
2015 UPDATE
We were saddened in February (2016) to learn of the passing of long time North Underhill Cemetery friend, Edwin T. Moore. Ed has been doing the mapping of all of the cemeteries in Underhill (seven of them) which has been a tremendous help and he has been doing this work, without charge, for the last 30+ years. Ed passed away at the age of 94, may he Rest In Peace.
Eagle Scout, Justin Isabelle, just received his “Eagle Award” (May 2015) from Underhill-Jericho Boy Scout Troop 627, as President Kayla James and Secretary Rick James of the North Underhill Cemetery Association congratulate him. Justin headed up the project at our cemetery last year to repair the fence, straighten and clean the monuments. He also raised $1,025 for the NUCA. Thank you, Justin!
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2015-16 (April '15 thru Mar.'16)
Cushman, Rufus & Carolyn Gumbart, Elizabeth Poland, Myra
Swim, Warren & Marge Tower, Scott & Amelia MNP Trust
Pallotta, Leonard & Jeanne Isabelle, Justin Metcalf, Zilda
Turner, Rebecca Frost, Phyllis Heidenreich, Melody Parker
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $2,425.00
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-3753 x105, or email us at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals.
2015 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 2, 2015 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:05am by Kayla James, President. Members present were: Randy Clark, Phil Cook, Gerd Sommer, Kayla James, Kyle James, Tim Murad and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Because Randy was the named person on the E*Trade account, he experienced gains that he had to pay income taxes on. We will transfer the ownership to the NUCA as soon as the tax exempt status is finalized.
Nothing to report.
Read and accepted.
None.
Election of Officers: Randy nominated Sarah James for Trustee. There were many seconds. The remaining slate of officers will remain the same.
Slate of Officers:
Kayla James – President: Kyle James - Vice President: Rick James – Secretary: Randy Clark – Treasurer: Sarah James, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees: Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
New Business:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard D. James
Richard D. James
Secretary
WARNING 2016 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 7, 2016 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2015 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Mapping of Cemetery, will be Marc Maheux not Brad Holden
E. Web site
F. Trustee report on Non Profit Status
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2016 year
B. Advertising for Available Lots “Get A Lot While You Are Young”
C. Grave pricing
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard D. James
Rick James, Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASE BRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2014 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
2014 UPDATE
Picture insert is why we needed to repair the fence. Here you see the Scouts at work.
Top: Justin and the boys working on the fence. Right top: Justin and the boys complete the fence. Above: A parent pressure washes a monument. Middle Right: A parent and a Scout straighten a monument. Right: A Scout rakes the leaves so the area can be mowed. Bottom: All done
Here you see a before and after look. Top: A Scout pressure washes with adult supervision. Bottom: The finished monuments.
DONATIONS AND PLANNED GIVING
We appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. We used to be able to use the interest on our two Trust Funds that were set up by Stuart Martin and Wilma Clark. However those funds are only earning 1/2 of a percent interest which just isn't doing it. It costs us $1,260 for mowing and fall clean up. With our Trust funds only earning $100, it is real difficult to make ends meet. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2014-15 (April '14 thru Mar.'15)
Cushman, Rufus & Carolyn Morse, Carol Cowell, Mary
Gray, Carolyn Gumbart, Elizabeth Poland, Myra
Swim, Warren & Marge DeVries, Jan Tower, Scott
Clark, Richard & Mary MNP Trust James, Kyle
Pallotta, Leonard & Jeanne Clark, Randy & Kitty
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1,139.00
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-3753 x105, or email us at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals.
THE FENCE,
THE GATE,
AND THE MONUMENTS, all in tip-top condition, Thanks to Justin Isabelle, now an Eagle Scout of Underhill-Jericho Boy Scout Troop 627 and many of his fellow Scouts and their devoted parents. The North Underhill Cemetery looks the best it has in 25 years. 6 | P a g e
2014 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 3, 2014 at Clark’s Truck Center in Underhill. The meeting was called to order at 9:15am by Randy Clark, Treasurer. Members present were: Carol Morse, Tim Murad, Randy Clark, Gail James, Kayla James and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
The non-profit status has yet to be finalized. We have filed a 32 page document for tax exempt status. Boy Scout Eagle candidate Justin Isabelle is doing a bunch of work coordinating repairing some markers, cutting brush, and fixing the fence. Fence materials are being donated. Veteran’s markers are going to be placed in the ground with some concrete to prevent theft.
Sexton’s Report:
There were two burials. Patricia Brewer and Norman Chapman. We have sold two lots. The sextons’ report was read and accepted.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Mowing will be continued by Andy Forsberg at the same price.
Election of Officers: Randy nominated Kayla James for president. There were many seconds. It was a unanimous vote. The remaining slate of officers will remain the same.
Slate of Officers:
Kayla James – President
Kyle James - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
Carol Morse, Phil Cook, and Tim Murad –Trustees
Randy Clark, Tim Murad - Sextons
Regarding investment options at this time, Randy recommends we continue the current present course of action. Randy will consult the co-signers if there are any issues.
The Association has no outstanding debts at this time.
The NUCA will make sure the Eagle Scout project gets recognition for all their efforts.
Randy found a document from 1938 that showed the Town of Underhill received $1200 from the NUCA. The town was also supposed to pay 4% interest on that money. There is a note from Town Clerk Zilda Metcalf on the margin indicating the monies were paid back to the NUCA.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard James
Richard D. James
Secretary
WARNING 2015 ANNUAL MEETING
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The members of the North Underhill Cemetery Association are hereby warned to meet on Saturday May 2, 2015 at 9:00AM at Clark's Truck Center, Jericho, VT to transact the following business:
1. To hear and act on the reports of its officers
A. Secretary’s report
B. Treasurer’s report
C. Trustee’s report
D. Sexton’s report
2. Old Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2014 year
B. Land purchase from the Murads
C. Visitor Log at Town Office and at Cemetery
D. Eagle Scout Project
E. Web site
F. Trustee report on Non Profit Status
3. To elect officers for the ensuing year
4. New Business
A. Mowing of the Cemetery for the 2015 year
5. To transact any other business thought proper
Respectfully submitted,
Richard James
Rick James, Secretary
IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND, PLEASEBRING A FRIEND
We would like to go to an electronic newsletter, if you have an email address please log on to www.northunderhillcemetery.com and fill out the contact info.
NORTH UNDERHILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
2013 NEWSLETTER
LOCATED ON POKER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 7 UNDERHILL, VERMONT 05489
2013 UPDATE
We need to repair our gate and the fence where a tree fell on it.
We really appreciate donations; otherwise we would be unable to do the work we are doing. We used to be able to use the interest on our two Trust Funds that were set up by Stuart Martin and Wilma Clark. However those funds are only earning 1/2 of a percent interest which just isn't doing it. It costs us $1,065 for spring cleanup, mowing and fall clean up. With our Trust funds only earning $100, it is real difficult to make ends meet. If you can afford to make a donation please send it to: North Underhill Cemetery PO Box 7 Underhill, VT 05489. Thank you
WE GRACIOUSLY THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR 2013-14 (April '13 thru Mar.'14)
Peter & Isabella Martin Carol Morse Rick, Gail, & Sara James
Kyle James Emily Clark MNP Trust
Rufus & Carolyn Cushman James & Kristin Laberge Mary Cowell
Mary & Darrell Middleton Elizabeth Gumbart Leonard & Jeanne Pallotta
Ann Dutil
TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED: $1,515.00
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED, AND MAY BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS
Planned Giving Creating a Legacy
The North Underhill Cemetery Association has received generosity from family and friends of people buried here. People have made many types of gifts to support the cemetery and its upkeep.
A gift to the North Underhill Cemetery Association can bring important financial benefits to you. Planned gifts can generate lifelong income, convert low-yielding assets into a higher income stream at reduced tax rates, obtain significant income tax deductions, and reduce estate taxes.
There are only three places that your assets will be distributed after your lifetime: your heirs, charitable organizations or the government. Planning now will assure that you control the way your assets are used instead of the Federal government doing that for you by default. Our Treasurer can work with you to design the most advantageous ways of giving to meet your goals.
If you would like more information about planned gifts to the NUCA please call Randy H. Clark, Treasurer at 802-899-3753 x105, or email us at honorarychief@aol.com. We look forward to helping you accomplish your financial and philanthropic goals.
2013 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the North Underhill Cemetery Association was held May 4, 2013 at Clark’s Truck Center in Jericho. The meeting was called to order at 9:05am by Gerd Sommer, President. Tim Murad was not able to attend. Members present were: Carol Morse, Phil Cook, Randy Clark, Gerd Sommer, Isabel Martin, Kyle James, Gail James, Sarah James, Kayla James and Rick James.
Secretary’s Report:
The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Treasurers’ report:
The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Trustees Report:
The non-profit status has yet to be finalized.
Sexton’s Report:
No new burials in 2012 and no new corner stones installed in the past year. There was one lot sold.
The non-profit status has yet to be finalized. Randy has asked the Trustees to look into this status.
Stuart Martin Trust $10,000.00
Peoples United Bank CD $6,034.53
Merchants Bank – Wilma Clark Trust $11,107.12
Merchants Bank Checking Account $2,479.10
The two broken monuments cannot be just glued back together because of the granite’s condition. Randy has recommended that the monuments be strapped with stainless steel and remain in an upright condition. They will be repaired this year.
Sextons’ report was read and accepted.
Old Business:
Mowing is done about 10 times per year. Thanks to Randy for making all the arrangements.
We want to keep the option open to acquire land from the Murad’s in the future.
Logs are still needed to be completed at both the cemetery and the Town Hall.
Monuments should be repaired during the summer monuments.
Stump removal to happen when the contractor gets time.
New Business:
Randy spoke about the question about investing the Wilma Clark Trust Fund monies into stock with GMCR. Discussion about using the $10,000 principal amount for an initial amount and keeping the interest earned so far in our checking account.
Motion to invest the $10,000 principal of the Wilma Clark Trust into GMCR stock. The status of the account should be reviewed annually. There should be at least three signers on the account. The account will be opened with eTrade. If the invested amount falls below $9,000 the signers will act accordingly. The four signers on the account will be Randy Clark, Kyle James, Sarah James, and Kayla James.
Cornerstones: We will now be purchasing them from Bianchi’s. The new price will be $225.00 per set.
We will repair some more headstones. Jim Woodman from “Headstones” will be doing the work.
Election of Officers:
The following officers were elected:
Slate of Officers:
Gerd Sommer – President
Kyle James - Vice President
Rick James – Secretary
Randy Clark – Treasurer
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