Tuesday, August 10, 2010

MHS Class of "55" August Update!

Photo: Class get-together in the early 90's
Hello to all, Class of 55 August up-date…

The Class of 55 Planning Committee met last week to review and tie up all loose ends for the Reunion coming up on Saturday, August 21st. The Committee is happy to announce that plans are coming along great and it appears that the Reunion will be well attended. At this point, we are looking at around 48 to 53 persons attending. This count includes Class members, their spouses and guests. We are also having responses that several from other years near ours are interested in attending. Thanks to all for getting in your Bio’s and ticket fees!!!! We appreciate your interest and responses!

IMPORTANT…If you are one of the 8 classmembers yet to respond, please send in your Bio and let us know if you are planning to attend the 55th celebration. Please send in a Bio even if you are not attending! WE NEED THIS INFORMATION BY FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK! Send in an e-mail as a reply to this mailing…or mail to 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, Wa 98563 or call: 360-249-3601

We will notify the Caterer on Friday with the final count for the Banquet. IT IS STILL NOT TO LATE TO SEND IN YOUR TICKET FEE!!!!
The price for tickets are…Couples: $25.00, Singles: $12.50. Make check payable to MHS Class of 55. Mail to: Class of 55, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563.

Thanks to all of those who responded that they will be meeting with the committee at the City Hall the day before the reunion on Friday evening, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. to help set up for the banquet. We will be looking forward to seeing you there. We do not receive the key to the building until 5:00 p.m. so there is no need to arrive any earlier. Thanks again!!!!

JIM WHITNEY, our class pres. IS STILL WAITING TO HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU WHO MAY HAVE A GOOD STORY ABOUT SOME OF THE CLASSMATES YOU WOULD LIKE TO “ROAST” AT THE BANQUET…HE SAID HE WOULD ALSO LIKE A FEW GOOD JOKES (CLEAN) HE SPECIFIED! Send any stories or jokes to: elsjas37@hotmail.com

Please be prepared to stay a bit after the banquet to help stack chairs and remove tables etc. We have a few required tasks to perform according to our rental contract in getting the Hall back in shape following the banquet. All hands will make for a quick and easy clean-up…please stay and help out if you can!

The following day, Sunday, August 22nd the Class will meet at the home of Charlie and Betty Crass for a Pot-luck Bar-b-Q picnic. All the meat items and condiments will be provided by the Class. All you need to bring is a side dish of your choice. There is no additional fee for the picnic. The pot-luck will start at 1:00 in the afternoon at 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA. For those of you who do not have GPS…going West on the Freeway towards Aberdeen, crossing the Wynooche River bridge and to the top of the hill, be in the left hand turn-lane to turn off at Clemons Hill Road. Turn Left and go ¾ of a mile to Kayla Drive, turn Right onto Kayla. #7 is the second house on the left. Park in the driveway or along the street. If surrounding driveways are signed “Class of 55 Parking” you may use those driveways for parking as well. Please use marked driveways only!

MHS Class of 55…55th Reunion, Saturday, August 21st Montesano City Hall, Mix-n-Mingle: 5:00 p.m., Banquet being served at 6:00 p.m.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Banquet on the 21st and the Picnic the following day on the 22nd!!!!!

Monday, July 19, 2010

Update: How many attening the 55th Reunion


The 55th Class reunion of the MHS Class of "55" is fast approaching...Saturday, August 21st, City Hall, Montesano. Mix-n-mingle from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Banquet is served at 6:00 p.m.
WE STILL NEED TO HEAR FROM 11 CLASS MEMBERS! If you have not yet replied to the mail-out's, please get your information in soon!
We are requesting a short Bio from each class member, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING
A Class Bulletin will be printed and handed out at the reunion.
Also, if you have not yet sent in your ticket fee, please do so by the 1st of August. After that date, we will no doubt hound you for the money!!!!
To date, 18 actual class members have responded that they will attend the reunion.
To date, 9 class members have responded that they will not attend.
To date, 11 class members have not responded to any of the class mailings.
If you are among the 11 who have not responded, Please do so at your earliest convenience! We need to know an approx. head count to notify the Caterer. Thanks!!!
The following day of the Reunion banquet ( Sunday, August 22nd) the Class Pot Luck Bar-b-Q picnic will be held at the home of Charlie and Betty Crass, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano. Please plan to attend and join in a more relaxed get-together. Just bring a side dish of your choice...the rest will be provided by the Class. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR THE BAR-B-Q!
PLEASE GET IN ALL YOUR INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

July Newsletter to be posted on the 20th


The Class of 55 July Newsletter will be posted and mailed on the 20th of the month. Please look to the letter for very up to date information and also note the August 1st cut off for Bio's and ticket purchase.


To date, we are still waiting to hear from 17 class members with their Bio's and confirmation to attend the reunion.


If you have not yet sent in your information, please do so at your earliest convenience.
(Inset photo: snapshot of 50th banquet in 2005)

Class of 55 June Newsletter

Class of 55...Please send in your information...

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Preview...Look for this MAY Newsletter...coming your way this week

PREVIEW OF THE CLASS OF "55" MAY NEWSLETTER...COMING YOUR WAY THIS WEEK
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL...CLASS OF "55" MAY NEWSLETTER COMING YOUR WAY THIS WEEK

Please check over the newsletter and SEND IN ALL YOUR INFORMATION THANKS

Preview of Class Newsletter coming your way this week!

Preview of Class Newsletter...Coming your way this week...check it out and Please return all requested information...See you in August!




Class of 55 Newsletter Preview...coming your way this week!