3 Day Event??
I was reminded recently of the original plan to have a three-day weekend worth of reunion events. I have to admit that the wind has gone out of that sail on my end but I am not opposed to move forward in that direction. I mentioned a classmate-only Friday night and family-picnic Sunday. Though these plans are doable, I would like a lot of input before I set them in motion. Therefore, please leave your comments on what sounds best to you. Thank you in advance for your input.
posted by Nicole @ 11:13 AM
15 Comments:
Ok, I'll go first...
Most likely I won't be coming to Madison until reunion Saturday. My guess is that people who are in Madison or live nearby would love the idea of getting together casually on Friday night to catch up. However, I must admit that even if I drive to town on Friday, I don't think I could rationalize bringing my husband to Madison then saying, "see ya, I'm going out without you." He wouldn't care, but it would just be weird.
--Erin(Klopp)Lange
I kind of liked the idea of a Sunday family-thing because it would be nice (and a heck of a lot easier for some) to be able to bring our kids along.
-Lynzy
I think if we do the three day thing then people are going to pick which one they are most interested in going to instead of going to all three. It seems that the class would be split between the three days instead of reuniting at one event. Just my thoughts.
Nick Getz
Good Point, Nick.
I agree with Erin and Nick and I'm in the same boat as Erin. I know that my husband would come with me for the reunion on Saturday, but I would hate to bring him down and then leave him while I went out on Friday. Maybe Friday could be an informal night out for those who are still in town, but the main event could be Saturday. I personally vote for one night... Saturday.
Megan(Bullington)Crawley
I think that 3 days would be great, but that is a lot of time to give up and a heck of a lot more planning. If people would like to do 3 things, then it is possible for them to do it. But Saturday night should be our big event that is planned.
Regarding a picnic on Sunday, I have heard from other classes that have done this and most enjoyed the opportunity to bring their kids to an event. I am sure that Clifty is beautiful during September and meeting at a shelter house for a cookout is completely workable. In addition, the cost would be minimal.
If people would like to go out on Friday night, then they can decide/organize that using the blog. But I do not see why any one person (Nicole) should have to plan three events.
Well, that's my input.
-Brandi Dryden
I think that if you're in town on Friday and want to meet up w/other 97ers then we can post something closer to the weekend. Whoever is in town and wants to hangout can, spouses and all.We wouldn't want any former 97ers to rekindle a past relationship especially if they have a spouse(ha-ha!)
I agree with Jessica that it would be best to wait until closer to reunion time to plan something for Friday. It for sure shouldn't be something that Nicole needs to plan but more like an informal thing that we can do if we choose to. I think the same goes for the Sunday thing.
Kati (Widich) Bension
I agree about the Friday night event, there is no need to plan or make arrangements for anything. I do, however, really like the idea of the Sunday Family picnic. I think thats a great idea (mostly because I love to show off my daughter!!) because we would get to meet everyone elses families. I think CLifty would be a great place to have it, and it would be very cheap and easy that way.
Just my $.02
Shawn Sullivan
I love the idea of a family thing on Sunday. All of our kids would get to play together. I don't like the idea of a classmate only night. I love my fiance and love spending time with him. I would prefer to have him with me for this once in a lifetime experience.
Karla
Hey you could do the Friday thing and I can arrange a place and my band will play for free if you all want that! And then you could still have the original reunion on Saturday and whoever wants to party on Friday can do so and the whole class can get together on Friday with no extra expense on anyones part.
Sorry I meant the whole class can get together on Saturday for the regular reunion.
I think a friday or saturday night with classmates and their spouses, and then a saturday or sunday family event with kids.
I think that everybody has made valid points but lets face it. This is a reunion. It should be just the 97ers on the first night like it was in high school. And then the spouses the next night. I also really like the idea of having a cook out in Clifty park. Nicole, if you need any help give me a buzz.
I would have to agree, I like the 97ers getting together. I really enjoy the idea of a Family Day at Clifty, although I will have my children I wont have my husband. :-( He is currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom V and have fought with myself about coming and I guess I'm going to. This is a once in a lifetime deal to see everyone and let everyone see me and how I'm doing in 10 years since we all know once I graduated I moved away.. :-) I hope this finds everyone doing well.. :-)
Candace (Candy Herrell) Eldridge
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