20 year Reunion
haddi...@verizon.net
Carole Smith has some great ideas:
Emerald Downs
Varsity Grill (the old Jillians') where we held the 10 year.
There are a couple places on 6th Ave in Tacoma that might work too.
There's Seattle and Puyallup to consider and yes, even someplace in
Eatonville?
Classmates only Friday night get together
Saturday night with spouses/significant others
All ideas at this point - I think we should shoot for somewhere in
Eatonville (think Romy & Michelle). What about having a dance at the
gym - just like we had in school, with the big video screens and the
fake smoke and everything? That's what you always see in the
movies!! hee hee! Or maybe at the Eagles Lodge? The downfall of
having it at the school is no alcohol, but I am not sure where we can
go AND drink AND dance (I'm kinda stuck on that) that is big enough.
I will call the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce and see if they can
give me some suggestions, as well as call the school and see if they
would even let us go there. Will post my results here.
Talk to you soon - start compiling email addresses or other contact
info. I don't have an annual, so that part might be up to someone
else.
Terry
paot...@yahoo.com
Last year everyone was moved out of the high school and put in
portables at the Middle school. The school is going through major
reconstruction. It doesn't even have interior walls. :) Last year I
was able to give the last tour of the empty school to a class reunion.
It was bitter sweet. Anyway, it won't be finished until approximately
2010. As far as your concern that we have a place that allows alcohol,
I certainly hope that there aren't that many alcoholics in our class
that we MUST have drinks in order for people to get together. I am
looking forward to the plans of the reunion, however, if it is held
somewhere other than Eatonville, I will not attend. If you need any
assistance, please let me know and I will do what I can.
Take Care
Trish (Lane) Hunter
Bob Holt
The Ram was good last time for the classmate get together, and if we
were to do something in Eatonville, the best bets are the Eagle's or
the community center. The high school is under renovation as Trish
said. The community center is expensive to rent. The Eagle's would be
more than accomodating and would most likely bring in a band and all
that good stuff. I'm sure we could do the 80's smoke and all that.They
usually don't charge, as they make it up in liquor sales and food for
events like that. I can check if you want me to. So there you go,
drinking and dancing.
That's my idea, I'm looking forward to what ever is decided and
looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Take Care,
Bob.
Bob Holt
it costs.
Bob
Christine
As one of the alcoholics weighing in, I agree that somewhere we can
drink would be preferred. I would consider hosting the Friday night
casual event at my place, but would need at least two months to plan
everything. As for the Saturday night event, I agree that a full-
service venue would be better. However, I would nix Varsity Grill... I
have not very good experiences there and parking is a bitch. I think
it would be cool if we could book something in Eatonville, but the
choices are really limited.
Patricia Hunter
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haddi...@verizon.net
It would be a great help if you could call both and see what dates
they have available and what kind of fees they charge. Thanks!
Chris - LOVE the idea of a pre-func-func at your place!
Now that we have the basics at least outlined, how do we go about
tracking everyone down?
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Christine
With Trish's offer of help, and maybe some others pitching in, I think
that the pre-func at my place will be very doable. I will cover the
valet, insurance, etcetera, but as far as booze and food... BYOB and
potluck? My kitchen isn't very caterer friendly and I doubt many
people would appreciate the hippie vegan fare that I'd whip up. I'm
thinking that it shouldn't be classmates only... most "classmates
only" functions end up having a lot of significant others at them and
for people who can't attend the Saturday function for whatever reason,
it gives them the opportunity to introduce their s.o.
I will throw announcements in eatonvillenews.net and the Dispatch to
help find people... I will post this group and whose email address?
Patricia Hunter
With Trish's offer of help, and maybe some others pitching in, I think
that the pre-func at my place will be very doable. I will cover the
valet, insurance, etcetera, but as far as booze and food... BYOB and
potluck? My kitchen isn't very caterer friendly and I doubt many
people would appreciate the hippie vegan fare that I'd whip up. I'm
thinking that it shouldn't be classmates only... most "classmates
only" functions end up having a lot of significant others at them and
for people who can't attend the Saturday function for whatever reason,
it gives them the opportunity to introduce their s.o.
I will throw announcements in eatonvillenews.net and the Dispatch to
help find people... I will post this group and whose email address?
On Apr 22, 11:45 am, haddixho...@verizon.net wrote:
> Hi Bob - these are both great ideas (the Eagle's Hall or the Lion's).
> It would be a great help if you could call both and see what dates
> they have available and what kind of fees they charge. Thanks!
>
> Chris - LOVE the idea of a pre-func-func at your place!
>
> Now that we have the basics at least outlined, how do we go about
> tracking everyone down?
>
Bob Holt
the Eagles and Lions, sounds like Christines place will be cool. Maybe
we can actually get together and figure some things out in person, I
will gladly buy you all a drink.
Bob
On Apr 23, 9:12 pm, Patricia Hunter <paotp...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Christine,
> I think your plan is great ! BYOB and Potluck would be fun......but I would love to try some of your hippie vegan fare ! :) And I will definately bring my own bottle....ummmmm Black Velvet to be exact :) I look forward to giving you hand.
> Trish
>
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Christine
i agree, getting together in person sooner rather than later would be
good. i am headed to san diego in the morning (def leppard concert- i
am still stalking joe elliot 20 years later :) ), but will be in
eatonville next weekend and should be around memorial day weekend,
too. terry- are you forsaking civilization for the sticks any time in
the near future?
haddi...@verizon.net
First - Chris: I can come up pretty much whatever weekend except for
this weekend or Mem Day. So how about the 3rd?
Bob - I LOVE It that you are jumping right in to this! Thanks again
for your help!
Ad ideas to find people: go ahead and put out my email address along
with the group here. It appears that we all get every posting that
hits the group, so we may end up getting a lot of emails. But we can
adjust if we have to. I would also suggest Cragslist (which will have
to be re-posted but can be managed). What about the Tacoma/Seattle
papers? Do they have free listings for reunions?
I "built an event" in Classmates (an online planning party), but so
far no one has responded, so I don't think we can count on that at
all. Other ideas?
Christine
this weekend- saturday the 3rd- would work for me. is that good for
anyone else?
haddi...@verizon.net
Christine
i am pretty sure i can make the 10th work. how is that for everyone
else?
haddi...@verizon.net
Do any of you guys know whatever happened to Charles Ronayne?
Patricia Hunter
I can deffo do the 10th.
Do any of you guys know whatever happened to Charles Ronayne?
On Apr 29, 9:54 am, Christine wrote:
> i am pretty sure i can make the 10th work. how is that for everyone
> else?
>
> On Apr 28, 12:44 pm, wrote:
>
>
>
> > "Someone" has filled my calendar for this weekend since I posted I was free. It figures. How about the 10th or the 17th?
>
> > >From: Christine
> > >Date: 2008/04/28 Mon PM 01:36:55 CDT
> > >To: Eatonville1988
> > >Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
>
> > >this weekend- saturday the 3rd- would work for me. is that good for
> > >anyone else?
>
> > >On Apr 24, 4:19 pm, haddixho...@verizon.net wrote:
> > >> You guys are awesome!
>
> > >> First - Chris: I can come up pretty much whatever weekend except for
> > >> this weekend or Mem Day. So how about the 3rd?
>
> > >> Bob - I LOVE It that you are jumping right in to this! Thanks again
> > >> for your help!
>
> > >> Ad ideas to find people: go ahead and put out my email address along
> > >> with the group here. It appears that we all get every posting that
> > >> hits the group, so we may end up getting a lot of emails. But we can
> > >> adjust if we have to. I would also suggest Cragslist (which will have
> > >> to be re-posted but can be managed). What about the Tacoma/Seattle
> > >> papers? Do they have free listings for reunions?
>
> > >> I "built an event" in Classmates (an online planning party), but so
> > >> far no one has responded, so I don't think we can count on that at
> > >> all. Other ideas?
>
> > >> On Apr 24, 7:11 am, Christine wrote:
>
> > >> > i agree, getting together in person sooner rather than later would be
> > >> > good. i am headed to san diego in the morning (def leppard concert- i
> > >> > am still stalking joe elliot 20 years later :) ), but will be in
> > >> > eatonville next weekend and should be around memorial day weekend,
> > >> > too. terry- are you forsaking civilization for the sticks any time in
> > >> > the near future?
>
> > >> > On Apr 23, 10:10 pm, Bob Holt wrote:
>
> > >> > > Who needs food when there is Black Velvet? Hey ladies I will check on
> > >> > > the Eagles and Lions, sounds like Christines place will be cool. Maybe
> > >> > > we can actually get together and figure some things out in person, I
> > >> > > will gladly buy you all a drink.
>
> > >> > > Bob
>
> > >> > > On Apr 23, 9:12 pm, Patricia Hunter wrote:
>
> > >> > > > Christine,
> > >> > > > I think your plan is great ! BYOB and Potluck would be fun......but I would love to try some of your hippie vegan fare ! :) And I will definately bring my own bottle....ummmmm Black Velvet to be exact :) I look forward to giving you hand.
> > >> > > > Trish
>
haddi...@verizon.net
b)Charles and Bev are a couple? Never would have put them together....
>From: Patricia Hunter <paot...@yahoo.com>
>Date: 2008/04/29 Tue PM 09:57:24 CDT
>To: eatonvi...@googlegroups.com
>Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
>I saw Charles and Bev ( Barker) last year. Boy has he changed.....Bev looks a cute as ever. I don't have any info on them but I do know they have been together a long time, I'm sure we will be able to find them. I will work on it.
>
>haddi...@verizon.net wrote:
>I can deffo do the 10th.
>
>Do any of you guys know whatever happened to Charles Ronayne?
>
>On Apr 29, 9:54 am, Christine <CHRISTINEFIT...@AOL.COM>wrote:
>> i am pretty sure i can make the 10th work. how is that for everyone
>> else?
>>
>> On Apr 28, 12:44 pm, <HADDIXHO...@VERIZON.NET>wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> > "Someone" has filled my calendar for this weekend since I posted I was free. It figures. How about the 10th or the 17th?
>>
>> > >From: Christine <CHRISTINEFIT...@AOL.COM>
>> > >Date: 2008/04/28 Mon PM 01:36:55 CDT
>> > >To: Eatonville1988 <EATONVI...@GOOGLEGROUPS.COM>
>> > >Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
>>
>> > >this weekend- saturday the 3rd- would work for me. is that good for
>> > >anyone else?
>>
>> > >On Apr 24, 4:19 pm, haddixho...@verizon.net wrote:
>> > >> You guys are awesome!
>>
>> > >> First - Chris: I can come up pretty much whatever weekend except for
>> > >> this weekend or Mem Day. So how about the 3rd?
>>
>> > >> Bob - I LOVE It that you are jumping right in to this! Thanks again
>> > >> for your help!
>>
>> > >> Ad ideas to find people: go ahead and put out my email address along
>> > >> with the group here. It appears that we all get every posting that
>> > >> hits the group, so we may end up getting a lot of emails. But we can
>> > >> adjust if we have to. I would also suggest Cragslist (which will have
>> > >> to be re-posted but can be managed). What about the Tacoma/Seattle
>> > >> papers? Do they have free listings for reunions?
>>
>> > >> I "built an event" in Classmates (an online planning party), but so
>> > >> far no one has responded, so I don't think we can count on that at
>> > >> all. Other ideas?
>>
>> > >> On Apr 24, 7:11 am, Christine <CHRISTINEFIT...@AOL.COM>wrote:
>>
>> > >> > i agree, getting together in person sooner rather than later would be
>> > >> > good. i am headed to san diego in the morning (def leppard concert- i
>> > >> > am still stalking joe elliot 20 years later :) ), but will be in
>> > >> > eatonville next weekend and should be around memorial day weekend,
>> > >> > too. terry- are you forsaking civilization for the sticks any time in
>> > >> > the near future?
>>
>> > >> > On Apr 23, 10:10 pm, Bob Holt <BH...@RAINIERCONNECT.COM>wrote:
>>
>> > >> > > Who needs food when there is Black Velvet? Hey ladies I will check on
>> > >> > > the Eagles and Lions, sounds like Christines place will be cool. Maybe
>> > >> > > we can actually get together and figure some things out in person, I
>> > >> > > will gladly buy you all a drink.
>>
>> > >> > > Bob
>>
>> > >> > > On Apr 23, 9:12 pm, Patricia Hunter <PAOTP...@YAHOO.COM>wrote:
>>
>> > >> > > > Christine,
>> > >> > > > I think your plan is great ! BYOB and Potluck would be fun......but I would love to try some of your hippie vegan fare ! :) And I will definately bring my own bottle....ummmmm Black Velvet to be exact :) I look forward to giving you hand.
>> > >> > > > Trish
>>
>> > >> > > > Christine <CHRISTINEFIT...@AOL.COM>wrote:
>>
>> > >> > > > With Trish's offer of help, and maybe some others pitching in, I think<BR>> > >> > > > that the pre-func at my place will be very doable. I will cover the<BR>> > >> > > > valet, insurance, etcetera, but as far as booze and food... BYOB and<BR>> > >> > > > potluck? My kitchen isn't very caterer friendly and I doubt many
>> > >> > > > people would appreciate the hippie vegan fare that I'd whip up. I'm
>> > >> > > > thinking that it shouldn't be classmates only... most "classmates
>> > >> > > > only" functions end up having a lot of significant others at them and
>> > >> > > > for people who can't attend the Saturday function for whatever reason,<BR>> > >> > > > it gives them the opportunity to introduce their s.o.<BR>><BR>> > >> > > > I will throw announcements in eatonvillenews.net and the Dispatch to<BR>> > >> > > > help find people... I will post this group and whose email address?<BR>><BR>> > >> > > > On Apr 22, 11:45 am, haddixho...@verizon.net wrote:<BR>><BR>> > >> > > > > Hi Bob - these are both great ideas (the Eagle's Hall or the Lion's).
>> > >> > > > > It would be a great help if you could call both and see what dates
>> > >> > > > > they have available and what kind of fees they charge. Thanks!
>>
>> > >> > > > > Chris - LOVE the idea of a pre-func-func at your place!
>>
>> > >> > > > > Now that we have the basics at least outlined, how do we go about
>> > >> > > > > tracking everyone down?
>>
>> > >> > > > > On Apr 20, 9:33 pm, Bob Holt wrote:
>>
>> > >> > > > > > Terry,
>> > >> > > > > > The Ram was good last time for the classmate get together, and if we
>> > >> > > > > > were to do something in Eatonville, the best bets are the Eagle's or<BR>> > >> > > > > > the community center. The high school is under renovation as Trish<BR>> > >> > > > > > said. The community center is expensive to rent. The Eagle's would be
>> > >> > > > > > more than accomodating and would most likely bring in a band and all
>> > >> > > > > > that good stuff. I'm sure we could do the 80's smoke and all that.They
>> > >> > > > > > usually don't charge, as they make it up in liquor sales and food for<BR>> > >> > > > > > events like that. I can check if you want me to. So there you go,<BR>> > >> > > > > > drinking and dancing.<BR>> > >> > > > > > That's my idea, I'm looking forward to what ever is decided and
>> > >> > > > > > looking forward to seeing everyone again.
>>
>> > >> > > > > > Take Care,
>> > >> > > > > > Bob.
>>
>> > >> > > > > > On Apr 17, 7:22 pm, haddixho...@verizon.net wrote:
>>
>> > >> > > > > > > Well, it appears that we should probably have a 20 year reunion,
>> > >> > > > > > > Carole Smith has some great ideas:
>>
>> > >> > > > > > > Emerald Downs
>> > >> > > > > > > Varsity Grill (the old Jillians') where we held the 10 year.<BR>> > >> > > > > > > There are a couple places on 6th Ave in Tacoma that might work too.<BR>> > >> > > > > > > There's Seattle and Puyallup to consider and yes, even someplace in
>> > >> > > > > > > Eatonville?
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>> > >> > > > > > > Classmates only Friday night get together
>> > >> > > > > > > Saturday night with spouses/significant others
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>> > >> > > > > > > All ideas at this point - I think we should shoot for somewhere in
>> > >> > > > > > > Eatonville (think Romy & Michelle). What about having a dance at the
>> > >> > > > > > > gym - just like we had in school, with the big video screens and the
>> > >> > > > > > > fake smoke and everything? That's what you always see in the<BR>> > >> > > > > > > movies!! hee hee! Or maybe at the Eagles Lodge? The downfall of<BR>> > >> > > > > > > having it at the school is no alcohol, but I am not sure where we can<BR>> > >> > > > > > > go AND drink AND dance (I'm kinda stuck on that) that is big enough.
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>> > >> > > > > > > I will call the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce and see if they can
>> > >> > > > > > > give me some suggestions, as well as call the school and see if they
>> > >> > > > > > > would even let us go there. Will post my results here.
>>
>> > >> > > > > > > Talk to you soon - start compiling email addresses or other contact
>> > >> > > > > > > info. I don't have an annual, so that part might be up to someone
>> > >> > > > > > > else.
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Christine
yeah, the only thing i can find on him has him linked to a "beverly
rine" which i assume is bev b., because at our last reunion, she was
married to louis rine
let's plan on 5/10. my place or...?
On Apr 30, 9:02 am, <haddixho...@verizon.net> wrote:
> a) that's a relief, because the last I heard about him he had died shortly after graduation.
>
> b)Charles and Bev are a couple? Never would have put them together....
>
>
>
> >From: Patricia Hunter <paotp...@yahoo.com>
> >Date: 2008/04/29 Tue PM 09:57:24 CDT
> >To:eatonvi...@googlegroups.com
> >Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
> >I saw Charles and Bev ( Barker) last year. Boy has he changed.....Bev looks a cute as ever. I don't have any info on them but I do know they have been together a long time, I'm sure we will be able to find them. I will work on it.
>
haddi...@verizon.net
Christine
Can we meet in the morning (say 10 or 11) on Saturday? I've got
Mother's Day functions to fit in, so morning would be best for me. If
not, maybe mid-afternoon (like 3)? thanks...
haddi...@verizon.net
Christine
Okay... let's do my house 10am on Saturday, 5/10. Email me if you need
my address and phone number.
haddi...@verizon.net
Yeah, I need your address and phone.
>From: Christine <Christi...@aol.com>
>Date: 2008/05/06 Tue AM 11:23:16 CDT
>To: Eatonville1988 <eatonvi...@googlegroups.com>
>Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
>
>
lance gemmell
Since we are trying to get everyone to reunite or have a"reunion". It would be nice to do something that everyone can relate to. All of us have came a long way in our lives in the last 20 years. Some still have the same Friends they had in high school, and others may have not talked to their Friends since graduation. Several may have traveled and lived around the country. Others may still live in the area. They are married, have new Friends, possibly have jobs that they never imagined they would have had in high school. ECT....
Their is one thing we all have in common and that was going to high school together.
I think that it would be a great opportunity for our class mates. To Allow them to contribute in some way, their achievements and the achievements of other class mates while in high school. Also they may help catch us up on the last 20yrs.
Just an idea.
Lance Gemmell
haddi...@verizon.net wrote:
bsy...@aol.com
I too thought about the gym too at one point, so nostalgic huh? Too
bad its under construction~ Anyhow, I think the idea to keep it in
Eatonville would appeal to a lot of people, however coming up with a
venue for the Saturday night reunion is going to prove difficult i
think. there is a place on 6th Avenue called Masa that is really fun
and a great place to hang out. There's an upstairs room with a deck
that might work for us. I kind of know the owner. Just an idea, in
case Eatonville doesnt work out. Ive checked with the event
coordinator at 21 Commerce in Tacoma and have some information if you
want it. Emerald Downs might be a little out of the way and pricey.
But I have info for them as well. The Dispatch and Tribune and
Craigslist are great ideas to contact class members and I think the
Puyallup Herald would be good too. Also there's a myspace group called
Eatonville Grads or something that we can post on too, Im sure.
So, let me know if you need anything. I'm not sure where Christine
lives, or if I can make it out Saturday, but I'd love to come if I
can. Talk to you soon.
Carole
> To all
>
> Since we are trying to get everyone to reunite or have a"reunion". It would be nice to do something that everyone can relate to. All of us have came a long way in our lives in the last 20 years. Some still have the same Friends they had in high school, and others may have not talked to their Friends since graduation. Several may have traveled and lived around the country. Others may still live in the area. They are married, have new Friends, possibly have jobs that they never imagined they would have had in high school. ECT....
>
> Their is one thing we all have in common and that was going to high school together.
>
> I think that it would be a great opportunity for our class mates. To Allow them to contribute in some way, their achievements and the achievements of other class mates while in high school. Also they may help catch us up on the last 20yrs.
>
> Just an idea.
>
> Lance Gemmell
>
>
> Bob can't do Saturday. I will be there all weekend, tho, so I suppose I can give him a recap on Sunday.
>
> Yeah, I need your address and phone.
>
> >From: Christine
> >Date: 2008/05/06 Tue AM 11:23:16 CDT
> >To: Eatonville1988
> >Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
>
> >Okay... let's do my house 10am on Saturday, 5/10. Email me if you need
> >my address and phone number.
>
Christine
Terry is not going to be able to make Saturday morning, so I think we
are probably going to cancel this weekend's meeting at my place. Maybe
the rest of you can meet later in the day?
My place seems to be a good option for the Friday pre-func, especially
if we are planning this for later in the summer (August-ish).
Emerald Downs is a good option and another thought I had was the Vault
in downtown Tacoma. I had a wedding reception there and everything was
excellent, plus there's still convenient parking.
My only issue with Masa would be that parking is so horrific along 6th
on Saturday nights. 21 Commerce is my favorite martini place and
there's pay parking at UW.
haddi...@verizon.net
about we kind of assign responsibilities and just keep going on line
as we have been. My suggestions:
Bob, Carole and Julie - you guys work on the venue. Check out the
places that have been suggested, being sure to look in to parking/
accessability, fees, entertainment availability (ie would the venue be
able to procure/provide a dj or band), food/drink availability (ie one
fee for a buffet <just and idea> and a bar, or meals seperately and a
no-host bar or...) and especially the dates available.
Chris, Trish and me - work on finding people. Placing ads, starting a
database of mailing and email addresses as well as phone numbers.
Tasks: a) put together a list to work from b) maintain the database c)
place ads. Need to determine a budget - do we want to spend any money
on this or just stick with free ideas, like cragslist, myspace etc.
These are totally suggestions and if anyone has a different/better
idea, throw it in the pot!
Once we have "divided in to teams" each team can communicate
independently of this google group and then just plug in here every
now and then to keep the rest of us in the loop.
What do you think?
bsy...@aol.com
Christine~ You're right about 6th avenue and parking being a nightmare
however, there is valet for Masa and right now its $5.00. They may be
willing to work out a deal if we needed.
I had a crazy thought and please tell me if this is just out of the
question.
So ok, since Christine is nice enough to offer her place, what if we
held the Saturday night event ("the reunion") at her house, and have
the Friday night casual (if we decide on two nights) at The Ram like
last time? We could charge classmemebers whatever it is we think is
reasonable, and use that money for ads,catering, bar tending, music,
whatever is needed. This way, we avoid paying for a venue, parking
etc....and spend the money on all the important stuff, like food,
drink, more drinks, did I mention drinks? LOL...Im thinking since she
is opening her home to us Friday, it'd pretty much be the same
idea...I havent seen Christine's place, but we could set up a DJ or if
someone knows anyone who is willing to do the music that would work
too. Depending on what time we decide on, we could have something fun
set up outside?. Anyhow, again, its just a thought. I've started
chekcing venues and have some info. I know that there are a ton of
classes holding their reunions this year at the Vault...if we are
thinking of using them, we need to get our spot reserved soon.
So, lets try and get together..we could meet for coffee one day, or
have lunch someplace and talk over our thoughts. Im onboard with
splitting into teams :O)
Talk to you soon.
Go CRUISERS!
C~
Christine
I would be fine with that, too... I was just thinking for the casual
event we could hot tub, BBQ, etcetera. But I would be willing to host
the "main event" too. I have had a DJ (and dance floor) in my place
before and it worked out well. To get event insurance, I have to have
two armed guards for every fifty people, and I will have to check into
the insurance requirements for a bartender. My kitchen is small... not
very caterer-friendly, but we could work something out if we decide to
do my place Saturday night. Weather-wise, doing it in late August
would make it better for me logistically and we'd be more assured of
being able to utilize the deck.
I agree, it would save significantly on venue costs and I have plenty
of parking.
Bob Holt, Jr.
still the Fire Chief the Eagles charged us half of the band to use the hall
for our ball, which was typically $400. They provide the bartender and the
drinks are stiff and cheap. Not sure about the lions club but I will be
there Saturday night so I will find out. I believe it is in the neighborhood
of $500, but we would have to provide the DJ/ band and the booze. If we do
early August, we have the beer garden @ the Art Festival, but it is crowded
and not really suited for anything but drinking. That is about it for
Eatonville.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine" <Christi...@aol.com>
To: "Eatonville1988" <eatonvi...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
lance gemmell
I was thinking. Why don't we let our class mates determine what type of events we have? Let me explain. While we are contacting our class mates why don't we ask them for money for the event up front. Then let the amount they are willing to give determine what type of event we have. If everyone is cheap and does not want to contribute, we can go with what was suggested before Christine's house, Eagles or Lions. something with a low cost venue. Pot luck table for people to bring their favorite food, and a computer hooked up to a home stereo with the top 100 of the 80's.
If we get a lot of contributions, or find one of our more successful classmates we could do a catered event with live music at a hotel, Vault, Mesa's ect... or anywhere in between.
Let them decide.
Lance Gemmell
> > fee for a buffet and a bar, or meals seperately and a
> > no-host bar or...) and especially the dates available.
>
> > Chris, Trish and me - work on finding people. Placing ads, starting a
> > database of mailing and email addresses as well as phone numbers.
> > Tasks: a) put together a list to work from b) maintain the database c)
> > place ads. Need to determine a budget - do we want to spend any money
> > on this or just stick with free ideas, like cragslist, myspace etc.
>
> > These are totally suggestions and if anyone has a different/better
> > idea, throw it in the pot!
>
> > Once we have "divided in to teams" each team can communicate
> > independently of this google group and then just plug in here every
> > now and then to keep the rest of us in the loop.
>
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bsy...@aol.com
Hello! How are you? So here is my thought on what you posted. I think
time is of the essence in creating a contact/ address list. It would
be a little time consuming to first get all the addresses and emails
we need, send out invites without having a concrete plan, wait for
money and ideas back from them, decide what kind of funds we have, try
and decide between the committee members what we can afford based on
what we've collected, and then try to find a venue that everyone may
or may not agree on. At the last hour if everyone decides they want to
go someplace outside of Christine's, it will be difficult to find a
venue not already reserved. We have to have a pretty solid plan in
motion when we contact classmates, I think anyway.... or we will
potentially have 100 different ideas and 100 different amounts of
money to keep track of. We will never be able to make everyone happy.
How will we explain our decisions if a few people donate alot and some
not so much and the person who contributes alot, expecting big things,
is dissapointed in what we planned with their LARGER contribution. If
we had started several months ago and had time, the idea is great. I
like the idea of having 80's music, maybe we can have class members
request songs and we can make a reunion CD to be played that
night .Anyhow ~ only my opinion.
I have some ideas for nametags that I think will be awesome, and Ive
been looking online for some ideas too. It'll be a great time no
matter what happens. This I know! :O)
Talk to you all soon.
Carole
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Julie Anderson
I think I agree with Carol, we should have a pretty solid plan in place before contacting anyone. My husbands class is planning their reunion right now, it was sure nice just to get a notice through the mail, notifying us of the date and time, we just need to worry about showing up. I think we should make it as easy as possible for everyone. No matter what we do, it will just be fun for all of us to get together. 20 years has gone by so fast I can't believe it. Wait until we plane the 40!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Talk to you soon.
Julie
> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:38:19 -0700
> Subject: Re: 20 year Reunion
lance gemmell
I was a little too vague in my last email so I have given everyone the wrong impression of what I was trying to say.
First I just want to say that I really don't care which way it is done, I just wanted to make the suggestion as the model for getting more money. The following is successfully used by other reunions.
This is how the model is supposed to work.
Their are 1-2 people that go out ant try to find all the address, emails and phone numbers to all the class mates. As soon as they get the information they pass it to group B. which has 1-2 people who's job is to contact the class mates and collect the money.
Before team B can contact the classmates the committee needs to decide on the venue, decorations, food, entertainment, date and a price and give the information to group B.
So lets say hypothetically that the committee wants to do a catered event at Mesa's. with the venue, food and decorations coming to $30 each, but because of the good food it was a little more expensive so everyone has to buy their own drinks and their was not going to be too much in the way of decorations.
When the decision is made. Team B starts calling/contacting the class mates asking if they want to attend. While talking to them they can ask if they wanted to contribute more than the $30 to go towards additional decorations and open bar or an additional catering item more entertainment etc... What ever the committee decides would be a good improvement that they did not feel comfortable adding to the origional price.
After all is said and done an invitation is sent out to the class mates. See Julie you still get an invitation. Also mentioning any additions to what was discussed by team B
Both systems have their good and bad. I was just trying to give a additional choice
Its ok to hate my idea as long as it is for the right reasons.
Lance
Julie Anderson <dozer...@msn.com> wrote:
Brian
I'd come out of lurking to say "Hi". I live in Lacey now, out of our
class the only ones I've kept close contact with have been Clay
Jamerson, Corey VanBuskirk (both living in Eatonville still), and Dan
Wilcox (lives in Graham)
bsy...@aol.com
the live chat June 1st at classmates.com.....or if you have contact
info for the classmateds you mentioned, please email it to one of us.
That would be a big help! Good to see you.
Carole
haddi...@verizon.net
either email addresses or snail-mail addresses that they have
collected? I will put them in the data base. Thanks.
Julie
Just had an idea. I know it's not in Eatonville, but maybe we can
consider the Pierce County Fairgrounds. It looks llike they just re-
modeled one of the buildings. It looks like a decent size, they have a
ton of parking, a lot of space inside and outside. Just a thought. Let
me know what you think.
See ya
juli...@hotmail.com
we had such a blast at ours last year. Word to the wise, places fill
up quickly. We had our ice breaker at Duke's on Ruston. They have a
banquet room and a nice deck. It worked out perfectly. Food for
those who wanted to eat and plenty of room to mingle, oh and good
drinks! We had our Saturday night at the Tacoma Sheraton. It worked
out very well. Don't wait to work out the details or you will be
looking at a reunion in Oct. Just thought I'd throw my two cents in!
Hope you are all doing well!!!
Later kids~Juli