Class of 1967 Reunion Saturday, October 20, 2012

[Jim Stergiou]

Hi Guys

 

Hope all is well, my fellow alums.

 

We are talking with The Sequoia Restaurant, regarding the site of our 45th ( !!! ) Reunion, and I want to get your final approval. 

 

The Sequoia located at the South Street Seaport, ( at Fulton St and the East River ), and I wanted to get the go ahead from the Committee as to the

 

   a) date, which is Saturday, October 20, running from about 6 PM till 10 PM ( or, 6:30PM-10:30 PM )

 

   b) having a dinner / dance with a DJ playing, mostly 60s and 70s music ( I've been in contact with a really good one, who did my wife's 60th birthday two years ago; his cost is $600 )

 

   c) likely cost of the event ( between $130-$140 pp, all inclusive).

 

Please give me your input as to whether we should have an open bar, just soda with wine at each table ( I like that ), or a cash bar.

 

I am working with Henry Grossberg, the head of our Alumni Association. He indicated that because of the Association's tax status, we will save some money on taxes.

 

The other option is to have the event at The Water Club, located on the East River and 38th Street, but the only open date for that is Oct 27, and it is a bit more expensive, albeit somewhat more "elegant". However, Oct 27 starts to run into the holidays, so my efforts have been confined, mostly, to The Sequoia. Both places will have outdoor space available to us. I like the South Street Seaport area, as there is a lot to do there, and is an interesting locale, for many reasons. But, I am OK with whatever the Committee wants. Just say the word and I'm there with you guys !!!

 

Best regards to all !!!

 

Jim, The Sterg

 

Jim Stergiou, FCAS, MAAA

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[Alan Zipkin]

130-140 pp --> 260-280 per couple?  Sounds kind of steep.

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[Jim Stergiou]

Hi Alan

I agree, but it is NYC and it is a dinner/dance. perhaps we can cut here and there and save some bucks. Shall we do a cash bar ??? Shall we forget about this and just go to a restaurant ? I thought, hey, it's once every 45 years, we can bring our wives/significant others, and have a ball. However, whatever you all want would be A OK with me.

What is the maximum you all would feel OK with ? We can go from there.

Jim

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[Bob Morales]

I agree, $130 sounds steep.  A meal should cost not more than $25-$30 plus drinks like it does in Little Italy or Chinatown.  If we have 60 attendees (probably more) the DJ cost is $10 apiece (or less).  What other “expenses” are there?  I have to admit I never had to research more than that.  Does the restaurant charge us 2 or 3 times the meal price?  Can we take home a “doggie bag”?  (Ha, ha!)

 

Regards,

Bob M.  (Self-employed “cheep-skate” from upstate NY)  J

[Levine, Elliott]

Jim,
I have been saving up for this for 45 years! I am ok with a little classier act or the more down scaled version. Music and dancing certainly costs more than a meal.
Perhaps ask Mr. Grossberg what is customary.
Elliott

 

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Hi Guys

I am sure we can find someplace cheap, but, generally, you get what you pay for. If we all want to have just a meal, which would take an hour or, two, in a cheap restaurant, I can find one, but is that what we want ? I thought we'd use this as an opportunity to "make up" for 45 years, have the wives/sig.others come along, have 60s music, and have room to move around and do some mixing.

We could get a long table for a sit down dinner in a corner of a restaurant, but is that what we want ? If it is, OK, but I just thought we'd make a night ( or, even, a weekend ) of it, to re-connect, introduce our spouses to our classmates, followed by a next day tour of the new Stuy, after renewing and making new friendships the night before.

After ( and before ), the get together at my apartment on May 6, I reconnected with people I had not seen for 45 years, or NEVER really knew while at Stuy from 1963-67, and we've already made plans to get together socially in the weeks and months ahead. That was a big success, and the enthusiasm I saw was very heartening !!!

I just thought something more than a $30 sit down dinner would generate that type of re kindling of friendship. Besides, this IS NYC and things are more costly than they are upstate.

Having a buffet dinner, where we all mill around, at a nice place, which we would not share with others, dance to the music of the 60s, show our wives/sig. others a good time, make new friends or renew with old friends, would be good.

However, I am VERY sensitive to costs and also to those who believe they cannot afford that type of party.

Please let me know !!! Asap !!!
I will do whatever the Committee wishes, but we need to decide, as the restaurant cannot keep the Oct 20 date open for a lot longer.

Best regards to all and to all your families.

Jim, The Sterg

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[Edward Schneider]

Greetings.

At this point, my views are just about irrelevant because it appears
that my wife and I will be traveling for much of October. But for what
it's worth, I agree with Jim that merely sitting together in the
corner of a restaurant wouldn't quite constitute a reunion and that
having a room to ourselves would be preferable. (My opinions about
'60s - or any - music are beyond eccentric and are best not aired.)

EMS

[Bob Morales]

I think “cheap” in not what we’re looking for, maybe something more reasonable for the not-so-wealthy.  I can accept whatever is appropriate and I like the seaport area too.  It’s not far from Chinatown, etc.  It sounds like we’re booking the “place” for the whole evening and I agree that a buffet (with DJ) is better than a sit-down meal.  Any competitive bids for similar venues?  Thanks for doing the work.  It is much appreciated.

[Jim Stergiou]

Hi Guys

 

I will re-explore other restaurants, including The Park, which is in the Meat Packing district, located on 18th street an 10th Avenue. However, I guarantee we will not find a place for the $30 pp charge you are seeking, Bob.

By the way, The Water Club ( on The Easr River and 38th st ), which, like The Sequoia, has hosted Stuyvesant Reunions in the past, is more expensive than The Sequoia ( at The South St Seaport ).

 

I would like everyone to chime in asap :

 

   a) Would you like to have a dinner / dance ?

   b) What is the maximum you would be willing to spend ?

   c) Is Oct 20 a good date ?

   d) Would you commit to coming ( preferably, with spouses, as it is a Saturday night ) ?

 

Please let me know asap !!!

 

Jim, The Sterg

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[Jim Stergiou]

Sorry, I forgot the question :

If the price is, indeed, $120-$130, will you come, and will you come with a guest or guests ( spouse, significant other, kids, whomever ) ?

[Schilsky, Richard [BSD] - MED]

I'm late to joining this discussion but my responses are below. Looking forward to October!

 

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Hi Guys

 

I will re-explore other restaurants, including The Park, which is in the Meat Packing district, located on 18th street an 10th Avenue. However, I guarantee we will not find a place for the $30 pp charge you are seeking, Bob.

By the way, The Water Club ( on The Easr River and 38th st ), which, like The Sequoia, has hosted Stuyvesant Reunions in the past, is more expensive than The Sequoia ( at The South St Seaport ).

 

I would like everyone to chime in asap :

 

   a) Would you like to have a dinner / dance ? Yes

   b) What is the maximum you would be willing to spend ? $300/couple (will also have to pay for travel and hotel!)

   c) Is Oct 20 a good date ? For me, perfect as I already have to be in NYC for a meeting on 10/22

   d) Would you commit to coming ( preferably, with spouses, as it is a Saturday night ) ? Absolutely, with my wife

[Edward Schneider]

As I said, we'll be away for most of October. But here are my
responses to the mini-questionnaire in case they might be useful.

(a) The dance part does not appeal to me; I loathe amplified music of
any kind. A buffet dinner or indeed a drinks party with conversation
would be more to my taste.

(b) I have no view on price; that said, clearly prices will be higher
than some people would like.

(c) We'll be away until October 25 or so, then dazed for a while by
Asian jet-lag

(d) I'm afraid I couldn't commit until I knew more. (a) above might be
a deal-breaker for me, and (c) might make it impossible anyway.

Best,

E

[Bob Morales]

Add me to the list (wife not interested).  Whatever price you negotiate is O.K.  I know $30 is too low but that was just the meal price I was comparing it to, not including the bar or dancing (I don’t think my wife will approve of me dancing if she’s not there).  60’s DJ sounds really good too.  Just an idea but what about a “Name That Tune” contest for the 60’s music?  (Might be too much to pull off though)  I think we’ll all have a good time whatever goes on.  J

 

Bob Morales

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[nmoss@AMERIPOST]

   a) Would you like to have a dinner / dance ?

       That works for me.

   b) What is the maximum you would be willing to spend ?

       I have no particular limit in mind.

   c) Is Oct 20 a good date ?

       My wife and I are scheduled to return from vacation on 18 October and we could easily detour through New York. A day or two to
       deal with jet lag and we should be good to go on the evening of the 20th. I just don't think we will be carrying much in the
       way of dress clothing with us.

   d) Would you commit to coming ( preferably, with spouses, as it is a Saturday night ) ?

       Probably. See my answer to item C above.

Noel Moss

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Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:39:02 PM, you wrote:

Hi Guys   I will re-explore other restaurants, including The Park, which is in the Meat Packing district, located on 18th street an 10th Avenue. However, I guarantee we will not find a place for the $30 pp charge you are seeking, Bob. By the way, The Water Club ( on The Easr River and 38th st ), which, like The Sequoia, has hosted Stuyvesant Reunions in the past, is more expensive than The Sequoia ( at The South St Seaport ).   I would like everyone to chime in asap :      a) Would you like to have a dinner / dance ?    b) What is the maximum you would be willing to spend ?    c) Is Oct 20 a good date ?    d) Would you commit to coming ( preferably, with spouses, as it is a Saturday night ) ?   Please let me know asap !!!   Jim, The Sterg Jim Stergiou, FCAS, MAAA  Chair and CEO  SG Risk, LLC  1050 Wall Street West, Ste 610  Lyndhurst, NJ 07071  Tel : 201 935 3434, ext 11  Cell : 201 723 3174  Fax : 201 935 3618  E Mail : thes...@aol.com and ster...@sgrisk.com  ( please use both )  Website : www.sgrisk.com

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[Jeff Sasmor]

Yes I will come to the event, bring spouse, dance to the oldies, and imbibe beverages containing alcohol molecules. After 45 years I don't care about the $, maybe I will for the 50th ...

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[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks !

HOWEVER : Please list your name on the bottom of your e mail, else I won't know who is responding. Who wrote that last e mail below ?

[Jim Stergiou]

Great !!!

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[Jim Stergiou]

Great, Bob, thanks ! Please ask your wife to reconsider. I think there will be a lot of other wives !!! She'll have a great time !!!

[Jim Stergiou]

Hi "E"

Please identify your self.

I cannot determine who is coming and who is not without your name shown at the bottom of your e mail. Thanks !

[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks, Rich !!!

[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks, Elliott. Is your wife coming ?

Jim

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[Lawrence Leventhal]

I will be there with my spouse.  I will be coming from Illinois.  I haven’t been back to NYC for a while so I can’t comment on the different venues. We don’t do this very often (45 years), so the cost per year isn’t that much.  I think a cash bar might be a good idea for those that are concerned about cost.  I like the idea of a dinner dance with a DJ.

 

Thanks for all of your hard work.  Larry Leventhal

[Jim Stergiou]

Hi "EMS"

Please identify yourself by writing your name.

Jim

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[Jim Stergiou]

Alan, are you coming ? Are you bringing your spouse ?

Jim

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[J. Scott Marcus]

Probably will not be able to get to this one. I live in Bonn, and the date is close to other travel commitments I have already made (Baku, Costa Rica ...)

I think that the idea of including wives/significant others, and having dance music, is great. A price in the $130 range seems OK, all things considered.

J. (Jerrie) Scott Marcus

[Jim Stergiou]

Wow, thanks for responding Jerrie !

If you can make it, it'd be great !!!!

[Alan Morse]

Hi All,
 
I've been following these posts since the beginning of the thread - thanks for taking the initiative and making our 45th reunion a reality. Sadly, since I will be in the US in September and don't see another trip in October (the cost of the flight from Israel makes the cost of the dinner insignificant) I will miss the reunion. Too bad, as I have lost contact with almost all my Stuyvesant friends and it would be great to reconnect, especially with the track team and student-faculty show cast and crew. I'll be retired by our 50th - let's hope we all will be healthy enough to do it again.
 
My responses are below. 

 
a) Would you like to have a dinner / dance ?

The buffet dinner seems like it would work the best for conversation, etc. I don't dance with my wife now, why would I do so at the reunion?

 

b) What is the maximum you would be willing to spend ?

$130 is a bit steep, unless it includes bar or wine/beer. I also keep kosher, which might be an issue for other alum who will be attending.

 

c) Is Oct 20 a good date ?

No, but I doubt I would make a special trip to the US no matter what the date. If I happen to be in the US, then I would consider attending.

 

d) Would you commit to coming ( preferably, with spouses, as it is a Saturday night ) ?

No 

 

Alan Morse
Moshav Shorashim
D.N. Misgav 20164
Israel

 

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I think ן¿½cheapן¿½ in not what weן¿½re looking for, maybe something more reasonable for the not-so-wealthy.  I can accept whatever is appropriate and I like the seaport area too.  Itן¿½s not far from Chinatown, etc.  It sounds like weן¿½re booking the ן¿½placeן¿½ for the whole evening and I agree that a buffet (with DJ) is better than a sit-down meal.  Any competitive bids for similar venues?  Thanks for doing the work.  It is much appreciated.

 

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Hi Guys

I am sure we can find someplace cheap, but, generally, you get what you pay for. If we all want to have just a meal, which would take an hour or, two, in a cheap restaurant, I can find one, but is that what we want ? I thought we'd use this as an opportunity to "make up" for 45 years, have the wives/sig.others come along, have 60s music, and have room to move around and do some mixing.

We could get a long table for a sit down dinner in a corner of a restaurant, but is that what we want ? If it is, OK, but I just thought we'd make a night ( or, even, a weekend ) of it, to re-connect, introduce our spouses to our classmates, followed by a next day tour of the new Stuy, after renewing and making new friendships the night before.

After ( and before ), the get together at my apartment on May 6, I reconnected with people I had not seen for 45 years, or NEVER really knew while at Stuy from 1963-67, and we've already made plans to get together socially in the weeks and months ahead. That was a big success, and the enthusiasm I saw was very heartening !!!

I just thought something more than a $30 sit down dinner would generate that type of re kindling of friendship. Besides, this IS NYC and things are more costly than they are upstate.

Having a buffet dinner, where we all mill around, at a nice place, which we would not share with others, dance to the music of the 60s, show our wives/sig. others a good time, make new friends or renew with old friends, would be good.

However, I am VERY sensitive to costs and also to those who believe they cannot afford that type of party.

Please let me know !!! Asap !!!
I will do whatever the Committee wishes, but we need to decide, as the restaurant cannot keep the Oct 20 date open for a lot longer.

Best regards to all and to all your families.

Jim, The Sterg

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I agree, $130 sounds steep.  A meal should cost not more than $25-$30 plus drinks like it does in Little Italy or Chinatown.  If we have 60 attendees (probably more) the DJ cost is $10 apiece (or less).  What other ן¿½expensesן¿½ are there?  I have to admit I never had to research more than that.  Does the restaurant charge us 2 or 3 times the meal price?  Can we take home a ן¿½doggie bagן¿½?  (Ha, ha!)

 

Regards,

Bob M.  (Self-employed ן¿½cheep-skateן¿½ from upstate NY)  J

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[Wanetik, David]

As someone who paid for a Bar Mitzvah a little over a year ago, Jim’s prices are accurate. The Water Club is pricey. We were there Mother’s Day. The only upside is free valet parking where parking at the Seaport is always a pain.

 

I am happy to commit to the Oct. 20^th date. And while I may ultimately have a personal or business conflict I would be happy to advance the cost now. If I am unable to attend, the money should be held by the 1967 Class for future use. I would highly recommend that anyone indicating that they are coming agree to advance the money so deposits can be made without anyone having to pay money out of their pocket.

 

After 30 years of marriage, I am pretty sure that my wife would find something else to do that day than be at a reunion of my classmates. So for now, that will be a ticket for 1.

 

Thanks Jim for all that you have done. David Wanetik

 

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[Edward Schneider]

I too would be willing to buy a ticket / tickets in advance and to consider the payment a donation in the event that I'm unable to attend, so long as it was clear what it was a donation TO.

Edward Schneider

[Alan Zipkin]

Not sure yet.  I am not a big fan of bar mitzvah-like events.

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This is far from a bar mitvah.

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[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Shalom to All,

 

First of all thank you Jim Stergiou and all those that helped you to make the 45^th Reunion.

Unfortunately, I will be unable to make it into the States in October due to my son’s wedding here in Israel.

Hopefully, by the 50^th reunion things will work out better.

My best wishes to all my fellow classmates and their families

 

Mark Rosenkrantz

Nachal Kishon 7/1

Ashdod  77703

Israel

I think “cheap” in not what we’re looking for, maybe something more reasonable for the not-so-wealthy.  I can accept whatever is appropriate and I like the seaport area too.  It’s not far from Chinatown, etc.  It sounds like we’re booking the “place” for the whole evening and I agree that a buffet (with DJ) is better than a sit-down meal.  Any competitive bids for similar venues?  Thanks for doing the work.  It is much appreciated.

 

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Hi Guys

I am sure we can find someplace cheap, but, generally, you get what you pay for. If we all want to have just a meal, which would take an hour or, two, in a cheap restaurant, I can find one, but is that what we want ? I thought we'd use this as an opportunity to "make up" for 45 years, have the wives/sig.others come along, have 60s music, and have room to move around and do some mixing.

We could get a long table for a sit down dinner in a corner of a restaurant, but is that what we want ? If it is, OK, but I just thought we'd make a night ( or, even, a weekend ) of it, to re-connect, introduce our spouses to our classmates, followed by a next day tour of the new Stuy, after renewing and making new friendships the night before.

After ( and before ), the get together at my apartment on May 6, I reconnected with people I had not seen for 45 years, or NEVER really knew while at Stuy from 1963-67, and we've already made plans to get together socially in the weeks and months ahead. That was a big success, and the enthusiasm I saw was very heartening !!!

I just thought something more than a $30 sit down dinner would generate that type of re kindling of friendship. Besides, this IS NYC and things are more costly than they are upstate.

Having a buffet dinner, where we all mill around, at a nice place, which we would not share with others, dance to the music of the 60s, show our wives/sig. others a good time, make new friends or renew with old friends, would be good.

However, I am VERY sensitive to costs and also to those who believe they cannot afford that type of party.

Please let me know !!! Asap !!!
I will do whatever the Committee wishes, but we need to decide, as the restaurant cannot keep the Oct 20 date open for a lot longer.

Best regards to all and to all your families.

Jim, The Sterg

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I agree, $130 sounds steep.  A meal should cost not more than $25-$30 plus drinks like it does in Little Italy or Chinatown.  If we have 60 attendees (probably more) the DJ cost is $10 apiece (or less).  What other “expenses” are there?  I have to admit I never had to research more than that.  Does the restaurant charge us 2 or 3 times the meal price?  Can we take home a “doggie bag”?  (Ha, ha!)

 

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Bob M.  (Self-employed “cheep-skate” from upstate NY)  J

[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks, Mark, and Mazel tov !!!!!

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Jim,

a) Yes, I think that a dinner/dance is a fine idea.

b) A cost of up to $150 pp seems reasonable for this type of event in NYC.

c) Oct. 20 looks good.

d) Yes, I would plan travel down from Boston with my wife - any chance of getting a block of hotel rooms nearby?

 

Thanks for taking on this challenging project!

 

Dave Towers

[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks so much, Dave ! I look forward to seeing you and your wife.

Once we finalize the details of The Sequoia ( likely , I think ), or some other place, I will try to get some hotel rooms blocked off for us nearby.

Best regards !

[Lobenfeld, Eric J.]

Sterg – sign me up please (just me; the wife skips these things) for wherever it is on 10/20.

 

Thx

 

 

 

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[Henry Jasen]

a) dance is fine.  I might be able to drag my wife along.

b. $150 per sounds okay

c-There are no good dates, no bad dates.  I am often out of the country in October, but I cannot foretell exactly when in October i will be gone.

d: Therefore, I cannot commit to coming.

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[Paul Farhi]

My wife and I will be delighted to attend.  The more pleasant the venue the better.  Looking forward to seeing you all.  Best, Paul Farhi
 

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[Jim Stergiou]

Great, Paul, thanks.

[Jerome Ehrlich]

Hi Jim,

a) date is good

b) I haven't seen you guys for 45 years, we do not need the dancing. I question the DJ. This is an occasion to catch up and TALK to people. 

c) It doesn't matter but we shouldn't have dancing and probably not music. Maybe soft music. It would be nice to see everyone--not at a wedding.

Jerry Ehrlich

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Hi Jerry
Dancing doesn't preclude talking, but, rather, enhances the atmosphere, and besides, there will be plenty of breaks with the DJ playing background music. Most prefer a dinner dance and there will plenty of opportunities to talk, I promise.
Jim

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Jim--

(1)         The date works for me.

(2)        Having gone to an all-male high school, I am noted for my two left feet, so a DJ is hardly something that I view as essential, although I certainly am not opposed.

(3)        My  wife will likely attend (I haven't actually asked her yet).  As the price drops, attendance will likely increase, but the days of bargain basement events in NYC seems largely gone, so the price you suggest is certainly reasonable.

Regards (and thanks for all your hard work).,

Frank

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[Jim Stergiou]

Thanks, Frank ! I look forward to seeing you !

 

And this is to everyone attending, who may have a hesitancy about dancing and the music :

 

   a) There will be plenty of opportunities for talking, reconnecting, etc. The reunion will last 4 hours in total, and for much of that time, the music will be in the background.

 

   b) As far as dancing is concerned: Look, I have 2 left feet as well, and have the grace of a two ton elephant or wild boar, but, as you recall, with the music of the 60s, we don't need to waltz, we just to move side to side and groove to the music. I still think that music was the best ever.

 

   c) Our wives/significant others will love the music and the dancing, and it will give us the chance for group dancing and fun, outside the reconnecting thing.

 

Having music and a buffet, without any assigned tables and with the ability got move from table to table, station to station, dance, etc., will provide the maximum of flexibility and freedom of movement and mixing.

 

I will have more info once everything is finalized and signed by the shsaa.

 

Best regards to all !

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[Lawrence Leventhal]

I agree.  Looking forward to it.

 

Larry Leventhal

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[Mark O.]

To answer the questions in reverse order:

1. Oct. 20?
Seems fine to me at this point.

2. Maximum price?
In all honesty, price (at least, the kind of prices that have been
mentioned so far) isn't going to be an obstacle.

3. Would you like to have a dinner / dance ?
Well, here's the thing. Dinner is fine, of course. But dancing would
mean I'd have to bring my wife and she won't know anyone (but me). And
the real hurdle for me is that I'm not so sure I'll know anyone
either! I'm afraid I haven't kept in touch with anyone after
graduation (shoot, I didn't even go to graduation). But maybe that's
wrong -- maybe I'll remember people once I'm there and have a blast.

Mark Obrinsky

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There will be a lot of wives/sig others there and I guarantee she will have a great time. My wife didn't know anyone at the May 6 get together ( I barely did after 45 yrs ) and she had a ball. You will , too !! Try it, you'll love it !!

Jim
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[Jeff Sasmor]

Ditto on the may 6 party -- and you'll be surprised: you'll (OK, well,
barely) recognize people!

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There will be a lot of wives/sig others there and I guarantee she will have
a great time. My wife didn't know anyone at the May 6 get together ( I
barely did after 45 yrs ) and she had a ball. You will , too !! Try it,
you'll love it !!

Jim.

[Lobenfeld, Eric J.]

Ditto on that for me too re the May 6 confab

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[Stew Austin]

Jim,

Everything (date, cost, etc) is fine by me. I plan on attending with my
wife. She didn't know anyone either at our get together a few weeks ago but
ended up having a really nice time. In general, women have a much easier
time easing into a social situation as compared to men. They can yak about
anything :)))

Stew Austin

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That's generally true, Stew !
I wanted to make this attractive not only for our fellow alums, but for their wives/sig others as well.
On May 6, I met many people I didn't know ! In fact, I'd estimate that, before our get together, I knew less than a third ( probably closer to a fourth ) of those who came ! Now, Roseanne and I are seeing some couples we met socially, and we now have a new set of friends, forged by our common experiences at Stuy !!!

I look forward to seeing you and your wife on Oct 20 !!!

I will send a general announcement to everyone on the e mail list. Hopefully, we will get a big turnout.
Hail to the Class of '67 !!!

Best regards to all !!

Jim, The Sterg

[Edward Schneider]

I note that a member of this group has evidently mined the mailing
list to promote his own business. I hope he will not send further
promotional mailings to classmates, and I certainly hope that no one
else will misuse the list in this way.

Edward Schneider

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Hi Rick
I agree completely. This is not the forum for this type of promotion. Please do not use this as an advertisement endeavor again. Thanks.
Jim Stergiou

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[Levine, Elliott]

My wife and I plan to attend. Hopefully the dj will have a firm grasp on songs from our era...for those of us stuck in a time warp!
Thanks, Jim for all your efforts with making this event special.
Elliott Levine

[Edward Schneider]

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of that enterprise, this group list should not be used for mailings of
that kind.

Edward Schneider

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[thes...@aol.com]

Agreed !!! I just sent him a nasty e mail. He is doing his cause a lot of harm !
Jim