Jeff Waldron Blocks Scott Goold's Participation
When Scott Goold teamed up with the committee about April 10, 2024, they did not have a website. Beginning discussions the next day, Scott said he could create one. Scott asked the group, "For our website, how about URL of: HHSRams1975.com ... seems clean?" Jeff liked it. Ann was confused:
Sorry. I don't know what a URL is. Just live in Poky. I'm [in] for what ever you guys want. Just let me know how to access it.
Scott purchasd the domain name and began development of a website at: HHSRams1975.com. "I'll have a landing page by tomorrow. FIRST assignment to committee ... I need a picture from EVERY MEMBER — by tomorrow. Would appreciate you use my email so I can save all our resources and information:"
All agreed and forwarded their picture. None of the members had managed the Highland Class of 75 Facebook page. Who had? Suzanne? Roy? Jeff asked Suzanne to transfer control to him on April 18th.
"Done, Thanks! Now the HHS reunion can manage it," wrote Jeff that day.
Scott asked committee members for another picture, "Need a large 'header' photo for the website. Needs to be long and skinny." The group successfully came up with a number of options. Scott added committee member photos and temp assignments, "Titles, roles are just examples as well. Change as you like."
Trouble in Paradise
Relations started warm, cooperative and amicable. Discussion turned somewhat quickly to reunion format and agenda. Only second meeting. More than a year from the 50th. Group simply wanted to "get it done." Ann was firm, "Ross Park has everything we need for the meet and greet. I think we should stick with what has worked in the past."
Bob was adamant, "I'm not trying to be an ass. But what we have done it the past has worked very well we don't need to reinvent the wheel."
Ann forcefully, "We should just stay with what we have done."
Susan Mattivi-Gierga, "I vote for simple, thoughtful, and economical."
Scott Goold was the outlier, "Well, just to be the traditional Trouble Maker, my rule is if it was done before, Class of 75 has to do something NEW and INNOVATIVE !!! That's why we're the greatest class in history."
Bob ignored Scott's comment, "Last time we had the dinner at the brew place on 1st. Can some one see if that is available. We need to settle on a date."
Absolutely no interest in brainstorming ideas for something uniquely creative or majestically festive. Ann brought the meeting to close, "Let's set a day and time next week and put this all down. Scott do you know how to set up a zoom meeting? I'm sure you do."
Conversation over date/time. Scott concluded, "Chair is IN. Seeing no objections, let's set Wednesday, April 17th @ 7pm, MDT for our Zoom. I'll prep the Zoom announcement." Scott hosted a Zoom Training, Sunday, April 14th, for a couple members. Members successfully connected.
Committee located the Highland Class of 75 Facebook page. Jeff launched. On Friday, April 19, 2024, by text at 7:36 AM, Scott Goold wrote:
"Excellent work, Jeff. What is the URL? I'll add to website. Please make a post about the website today. Will be good to start getting traffic. Here's an image for you"
Bob Brown created a flier to announce the committee work
Jeff however did not honor Scott's request. Did not post the image or announce the website. Bob left the website address off his flier. Scott asked, "Please include the website on ALL fliers. They can reach us through the Contact page."
On Friday, April 19, 2024, by text at 1:48 PM, Scott Goold wrote to Jeff:
Jeff ... Kathie just forwarded link to FB page. Under intro, you have: This is the official website of the Highland High School 50th Year Reunion.
Please CHANGE to OFFICIAL FACEBOOK page. Please list our OFFICIAL WEBSITE there as well so we can integrate.
Looking good!
Jeff REFUSED to include the website URL: HHSRams1975.com or make the announcment; stubbornly continued listing the Facebook page as "official website of the Highland High School 50th Year Reunion." Jeff had control over the Facebook page and shunned Scott's website project.
Committee members were blasting Bob's flier without a coordinated strategy, while not mentioning the website. Prvately to Jeff, Scott wrote, "I’ll send out a brief marketing suggestion to the group. Great energy. Let’s focus as a team !!!" [download]
Frustrated with Jeff's refusal to cooperate with him, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, by text at 9:27 PM, Scott Goold wrote to Jeff again privately:
Aloha teammate ~
Is there a reason you are delaying changing the FB intro?
Intro
This is the official website of the Highland High School 50th Year Reunion.
This language causes confusion. It makes the actual website seem UNOFFICIAL.
Please update:
This is the official Facebook page for the Highland High School 50th Year Reunion. For complete information, see our website at: www.HHSrams1975 . com
I put a space so a link was not created in our text.
Thank you!
Jeff did not respond. No committee members responded. Scott did not understand why they were ostracizing him. On April 22nd, Scott killed the website:
UNOFFICIAL HHS Rams Class of 1975 WEBSITE CLOSED
As Class President, it has always been my job to represent the will of our class ... to be YOUR voice. I do not have formal power — only the duty and responsibility to speak on your behalf and in your best interests.
I met with the current planning committee. They informed me that they are committed to doing the same at the 50th as they did last time. I objected. Reminded the committee that the honorable Class of 1975 was never satisfied with doing what had been done before.
You are the GREATEST class in HHS history. It was my privilege to serve you. Thank you all for the fond memories.
Reunions should be fun. Hope you ALL have a wonderful time at the 50th!
Aloha from Hawai'i
Jeff cut ALL COMMUNICATION with Scott Goold at this point. Other members did not respond or reach out. Scott PROFESSIONALLY TRANSFERRED all updated classmate information to both Greg Burke and Susan Mattivi-Gierga.
Jeff finally contacted Scott again on May 13, 2024. Jeff had ignored Scott's requests to speak with each other.
Scott sent a number of formal letters to committee members seeking reconcillation. None of the members responded:
President's Letter to Committee 5.20.24
President's Letter to Committee 5.21.24
Jeff Waldron finally agreed to connect with Scott Goold on May 23, 2024. Told Scott the committee met the previous evening. All resigned. Scott accepted the resignations, and as Class President, formed the ad hoc Reunion 50 Committee. Scott invited Jeff to partner with him. Jeff declined Scott's offer.
In their phone conversation, Jeff informed Scott that he was angry with Scott. "Why," Scott asked? "For one, you criticized my post for the T-Shirt company," Jeff complained. "You asked if the Class of 1975 was getting any compensation. That's why I removed it."
"Jeff," Scott responded, "I didn't ask you to take it off. Simply wondered if the company was paying for the promotion. That's a common practice on Facebook. We have less than $1,600 in class funds. Why not look to increase our resources?" Jeff claimed the Class of 1975 didn't need more money. Scott was suprised by his position. "We all need more money," Scott laughed.
A couple days after the conversation, Jeff blocked Scott from his personal Facebook account:
LDS Bishop Lloyd Waldron
Uncle Lloyd Waldron was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Belief in God strong and prayers powerful. Uncle Lloyd served as a bishopric member and high councilman for many years.
UPDATE 6.14.24: Jeff Waldron refuses to transfer Highland Class of 75 Facebook page to Reunion 50 committee. Last post: May 29, 2024 — obituary for Kenneth Dwayne Jones. Little Dick move! 🤏
UPDATE 6.11.24: Verified today Jeff Waldron removed InfoImagination copyrighted material from Facebook project. Took Scott Goold hours of official action. Could have asked and worked as a team. Jeff Waldron still refuses to transfer Class of 75 Facebook page to Reunion 50 committee. Promised June 1st. Uncle Lloyd remains disappointed that Jeff behaves unprofessionally and outside LDS Mormon principles.
Bishop Waldron would not be pleased with son Jeff's behavior.
Why did Jeff Waldron ostracize Class President Scott Goold, friend for decades, and push him out?
Scott Goold and Jeff Waldron have been friends, teammates and classmates since about 1968. Imagine that! Scott knew Jeff's father, Lloyd Waldron well. Scott didn't have extended relatives in Pocatello. Lloyd Walton wasn't simply Jeff's father. He was a coach, mentor, advisor, spiritual guide to Scott.
When Scott first met Lloyd Waldron, Scott addressed him officially, "Hi, Mr. Waldron." Becaue they became close, Scott referred to Lloyd Waldron as "Uncle Lloyd" or just "Uncle."
Second Row (left): Scott Goold and Jeff Waldron, circa 1968
Uncle Lloyd Waldron passed April 6, 2016 — about 8 years ago. His family lovingly shared how Uncle was a family man and down time was spent with his wife and kids. Uncle enjoyed sports, camping, fishing, hunting, and cutting firewood in Island Park. He had an outgoing personality and there would never be a stranger in dad's life. Uncle Lloyd taught by example how a life should be lived.
Scott wrote on Uncle Lloyd's memorial that he was living in Hawai'i when he heard the distressing news. Sad time. Many of Scott's memories of his youth years were formed in Pocatello. Lloyd Waldron was Uncle Lloyd. Jeff and Scott played on a number of sports teams growing up. Uncle Lloyd was a coach, mentor and strong supporter of Scott's athletic career and social development.
Uncle Lloyd was truly blessed with an outgoing personality and Scott absolutely believes there never was a stranger in his life. Scott watched many times as Uncle met a stranger and walked away with a new friend. Uncle Lloyd taught others how a life should be lived.
Rest in love, Uncle
So why is Jeff Waldron being such a dick to Scott Goold on this project? Scott was shocked, hurt and bewildered that Jeff refused to be a "teammate" with him again.
In their May 23rd phone conversation, Jeff revealed other deep, painful memories and resentment that he harbored toward Scott. Most important to Jeff was his claim that Scott had ignored him around October 1975 when Jeff was trying out for Idaho State University men's JV basketball squad. "You were walking out of the gym after your varsity practice. I said hello. You just walked by me. You ignored me!"
Wow! 49 years ago. Scott had no recollection of the brief, and apparently unpleasant, encounter. Scott told Jeff he had no reason to disrespect him. Scott added however that he couldn't really answer or explain. Simply too long ago. Scott did scold Jeff, "We've been connected on social media for at least ten years. Why didn't you bring this up?" Jeff had no answer. Silence ...
Scott knows one thing for certain, Uncle Lloyd would be extremely disappointed in Jeff for this behavior toward him. Uncle would never want Scott and Jeff to be estranged. Uncle would sit the two down and get these minor issues resolved. Family members and Scott agree whole-heartedly, "Uncle Lloyd taught by example how a life should be lived."
Uncle Lloyd was a man of his word; a man of class character; a man who sought goodness for all. Scott remembers when Uncle Lloyd became a bishop. He always stood tall and dignified in their community. With this added responsibility, Uncle Lloyd walked with a higher sense of responsibility to family, church and community. He was now a spiritual leader along with other roles he graciously served.
Scott knew many LDS missionaries during his time in Pocatello. BYU-H is located on the Hawai'i island of O'ahu, where Scott lives. Missionaries are "sales reps" for the church. They talk. Uncle Lloyd didn't talk. He walked the walk. "Uncle Lloyd taught by example how a life should be lived."
When Scott felt pushed out by committee members, he didn't want to fight with his long-time friend and teammate. Scott immediately and completely transferred all Class of 1975 materials in his possession to Greg Burke and Susan Mattivi-Gierga. Scott wanted the best for classmates; didn't want negative relations with committee members.
Compare Scott's behavior to the response of other members when they resigned:
- Ann Jesse Driever refuses to transfer official authority and class funds to Scott.
- Susan Mattivi-Gierga refuses to transfer the most-complete and updated classmate roster to Scott.
- And, most egregiously, Jeff Waldron not only refuses to communicate with Scott, Jeff has stolen Scott's intellectual property, posted the protected materials on his Facebook page without permission — and defiantly refuses to end the violation after being asked officially by Scott.
Still today, Jeff continues his refusal to pass to Scott login credentials for the classmate page. Yes, without dispute, Uncle Lloyd is painfully disappointed in his son Jeff.
All three former committee members maliciously conspire to frustrate Scott's efforts to contact classmates and hold a vote about Reunion 50 format and agenda. Their animosity and resentment creates a "Scorched Earth" strategy. "Fuck Scott Goold. Let's ensure his efforts will fail. We'll show him now."
Sadly, their scheming doesn't hurt Scott. The three destroy a priceless opportunity for classmates of the Class of 1975. Scott won't be able to attend anyway. Idaho puts medical patients like Scott in prison. Scott is not welcome in Idaho ... not by government, and certainly not by Jeff, Ann and Susan.
Uncle Lloyd would want Scott to return. No question he's deeply traumatized and embarrassed by Jeff Waldron's childish behavior and egotistical action. "Uncle Lloyd taught by example how a life should be lived." And Jeff's actions are not how Uncle beieved we should live.
Rest in love, Uncle
On February 2, 2018, Jeff posted a high school basketball memory from their outstanding season — 43 years ago at that time. Jeff wrote, "We had a lot of fun." Uncle Lloyd was there. Yes, we had a blast. The pair didn't win or have fun in 2024. Complete disaster and Uncle Lloyd weeps.
