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All are welcome to attend and observe. Maybe you might be interested in joining our board!
Due to the Coronoavirus Pandemic, we have been meeting remotely. On Monday, June 14 at 7:30pm.It will be a “Zoom” meeting.
Topic: Baldwin Foundation for Education Annual Meeting Time: Jun 14, 2021 07:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85195312134…
Meeting ID: 851 9531 2134 Passcode: 532233
Here is the news you all have been waiting for!
The Annual All Class Reunion Beach Party will be held on Saturday, September 11 at Jones Beach Field 10 (Fishing Piers) from 1:00 – ???
The Anniversary of the WTC attack will be observed and also the passing of Baldwin and Jones Beach Legend Reggie Jones.
The Mushrooms at Lido are not available this year and the Committee, taking into consideration all requirements, options and wishes, has decided that Parking Field 10 offers our best option.
If the parking lot is full when you arrive, Fields 4 and 5 are nearby. Our first Beach Party was at Jones Beach and so it’s fitting we celebrate the life of a BALDWIN Legend where he served for so long.
We received this package in August 2020. Can anyone provide any insight as to when this was taken?
Maintaining the database for the BFE is a major undertaking. There are over 22,000 names in our database and we send out over 11,000 Nexus newsletters. Twice a year as we prepare the new issue of the Nexus we process the database through the NCOA(National Change of Address) system. This helps us to mitigate the number of newsletters that are mailed to old or incorrect addresses. Since the BFE utilizes “Address correction Requested” we are charged .60 for each Nexus that is forwarded and $2.00 for each copy that is returned to us as “Undeliverable”.
Then again, approximately 2 weeks after each mailing we start receiving the returned newsletters. If a newsletter gets returned, I mark your record as undeliverable and you will not receive the next issue (or any additional if you do not contact us and provide and updated address). I also update your dues status if you have renewed your membership.
How can you help us? If possible, send your address change information to our mailbox at BFEaddresschange@Gmail.com . It helps us to update your information if we have it electronically. If you prefer, you may still send your address change by U.S. mail to our PO Box. In either case include name, I.D.#, grad. year, maiden name, spouse’s name (if alumni), phone and email. Our preference is to have as many change of address requests sent in via email so that we can quickly and efficiently process your information. I will update your address as soon as I receive the email and you will not miss an issue.
You can now renew your membership via PayPal at our website. You do not need to have a PayPal account. Just a credit card. It is easy and the BFE gets your renewal immediately. http://baldwinfoundationforeducation.com/membership/. We have made it easier to choose a 1 year membership @ $25 or a lifetime membership @ $125. Of course, you can still mail a check to our PO Box . Your membership dues not only help to defer our printing and mailing costs, but also go towards supporting the current students of the Baldwin school district.
Thanks,
Tim McDermott ‘75
Due to health concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Baldwin Foundation for Education (BFE) has decide to cancel the 2020 Alumni Beach Party that was scheduled for September 12, 2020 at the Mushrooms at Lido Beach. We regret this decision as we know how many folks look forward to this event to “catch up” with their fellow class members. See you in 2021.
This came from Lakeland, (FL) Ledger:
WILLIAM A.
SAWYERS, 92
LAKELAND – William A. ‘Bill’ Sawyers, beloved husband, father, and educator passed away on March 27, 2020 at the age of 92.
Bill was born in 1927 in the Panama Canal Zone, the son of William and Grace Sawyers, where his father served as principal of the American high school. Bill and his family later settled in at Patchogue, NY. He joined the US Army toward the end of WWII, and was assigned to the 2d Division, a newly formed unit of mountain warfare ski troops.
Bill attended Bates College where he met the love of his life, Shirley Pease. They graduated together in 1949, and married in 1950. With a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry, Bill began his career as a teacher in Baldwin, NY where he remained committed to his students until retiring in 1986.
Bill was a life-time learner, completing a MS in Bio Science from Columbia in 1950, and a Doctorate in Animal Behavior from Penn State in 1966.
All of his studies were focused on one purpose – to foster unique educational opportunities for his students. Bill created an award-winning Science Research Skills course that fostered a generation of doctors, scientists, veterinarians, researchers, and professionals across all walks of life. In recognition for his many contributions to his students, Bill was selected as ‘Teacher of the Year’ in New York State in 1982, and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Adelphi University.
Retiring to Lakeland in 1986, Bill remained active in the community playing drums in the Lakeland Concert Band and a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. He also enjoyed many years living across the backyard from his brother Jim Sawyers and his lovely wife Carol.
Bill is survived by his son Jim Sawyers, son Alan Sawyers, and daughter Wendy Romano along with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He now joins Shirley, his beautiful bride of nearly 65 years, who passed away in 2015. Rest in Peace.
Memorial service will be held for Bill at the Grace Lutheran Church at a time to be determined when it is safe to gather once again. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.heathfuneralchapel.com
Published in Ledger from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2020
The Baldwin High School Class of 1970 will be holding it’s 50th Reunion.
Details:
Location: Marriott Hotel , Uniondale, NY
Date: September 12, 2020 7PM to 11PM
For more information or to be added to our mailing list, contact baldwinclassof1970@gmail.com
The latest issue of the Nexus is in the mail and some of you may have already received it. We have a new printer this year so there was a slight delay in getting this issue out. Feel free to provide any feedback on this issue or any other thing on your mind.
