Reunion activities:
Friday, August 14
- Float decorating / casual gathering at Jamie Dale's (with Rhonda Davis's barn as back-up for float decorating), if that works for Jamie (Scott, have you talked to him since our last meeting?) - we can have a pitch-in, have pizza, or hog roast if Jamie still wants to do that, and a bonfire following. Scott Carpenter has said he can help with supplying a hay wagon and truck. We still need for someone to help with the design and
implementation of the float. Jo Anne
Bath-Miers would like to help with the decorating. We'll also need candy or something to throw
to the kids and will need bales of straw. Anyone want to take the float on as
the point person?
I had checked into the price of a tent, table, chairs and kid's
bounce house to set up for either Friday or Saturday in case of rain, but they
are really expensive!
Saturday, August 15
- Meet to ride on the float in the Jubilee Day parade (probably 9am-ish) - we will throw candy and wear t-shirts (more information below)
- 5:30pm - Meet to eat a casual meal at Willie & Red's (formerly Wellivers) - we'll each pay for our own - we need to decide if we all want to do smorgasbord or select from a limited menu ahead of time - QUESTION: do you think getting up and down to get food at the smorgasbord will interfere with visiting? Would you prefer the selection options of a smorgasbord or to make a choice of a few different entree options? The cost per person will range from $16.95 for smorgasbord to up to $20.95 for pre-selected meals. We will ask for reservations ahead of time - more information to follow.
- 7:00pm - Casual Gathering at the community center across the street from Willie & Red's for reunion activities: dessert, cocktails (dessert cocktails?), video or slide show of old photos (more info below), "photo booth" to take new photos with old friends, display of mementos...other ideas? This location will be close to all Jubilee Day activities, and just a block from Wannabeez Band Bash. Does someone want to be in charge of decorations, food, photo booth, anything else?
Considering the information we had gathered and the feedback from classmates (or lack thereof?), we felt this plan was most cost effective and energy efficient (the planners' energy, that is). This option requires much less work on the part of all classmates. Also considering bad weather can make or break the evening, we don't have to worry about getting rained out with this option.
I believe Beth Tong is going to update the directory of classmates. Is that correct Beth?
Barb Lamb is going to work on the slide show / video and asks classmates to submit old photos to her via Dropbox - www.dropbox.com/sh/hne6luoc259ey1u/AAA5_prxYhk_pOTq0_hDwby5a?dl=0
You can also e-mail them to her at lambirvin1@bellsouth.net You can mail originals to her at PO Box 73, Economy, IN 47339.
Patty Favorite Rhodes has gotten pricing for class t-shirts to wear on the float or to the gatherings. We plan to go with a soft/vintage feel heather purple, with white writing and a vintage-looking tiger. The cost will be around $10-$12 dollars, depending on where we get them. We will ask for orders and possibly will require payment ahead of time. More info to follow.
I wish we could utilize Facebook and e-mail for all communications but realize there are some who are not online. I'm still gathering e-mail addresses and I'm trying to figure out who doesn't have e-mail or isn't on facebook. Please, if you know of a classmate who isn't getting information from us about the reunion, please let me know. Who would like to help with gathering contact information?
I have a Pinterest board for Class Reunion ideas, like the photo booth thought bubbles below - www.pinterest.com/dishju/class-reunion-ideas/. If you would like to share your ideas on it, please let me know or just find me on Pinterest and start pinning them there.
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Okay, Tara, Patty and Barb, am I missing anything?
