Since the Columns "doubled booked" us on our date, we negotiated a rock bottom price for our reunion at "The Columns". The criteria we have always used in making decisions about this reunion is to keep costs down as many classmates are on fixed incomes. I personally visited 5 possible sites for the reunion and found all had much higher prices than what we were able to negotiate at "The Columns". The NEW price per person is [$25 per person or $50 per couple] which includes a delicious Buffet Dinner. Walk-in's will not be admitted.
We are now accepting reservations . Paid reservations will not be refundable. Once we commit a headcount, the Reunion Committee is on the hook for the cost of all reservations. A cut-off date for reservations will be around April 15, 2012.
"The Columns" is a first class facility and have their own kitchen for the food preparation (no catered rubber chicken). I have attended several affairs there and found the food, facilities and service excellent. We aren't looking to impress anyone with fancy table embellishments, as the purpose of this reunion is to reacquaint ourselves with old friends, keep costs low and offer a quality buffet dinner.
Since most people have digital cameras today; we will spare the cost of a photographer, which runs the price up quickly. You can select who you want to photograph and enjoy it better than a canned group photo; where heads are about as big as a pea and unrecognizable.
We will have some awards and special gifts, which will be made and furnished by the Reunion Committee at no cost to all. Maybe something for the "Oldest Classmate", the "Classmate Who Traveled the Farthest" and any other categories we can come up with. Any suggestions, please drop me an email at joesow@gmail.com.
Coffee, tea, water and soft drinks will be available as part of the package. No alcohol bar will be available, as that really adds to the cost and many of us are on medications that forbid it.
Our aim is to provide the most "bang for your bucks" as possible. I have checked with several other Class Reunions and the cost per person was considerably higher. Elaine did a good job of driving a hard bargain for us. Things are beginning to fall into place and the list of classmates planning to attend is growing daily. Keep checking regularly to see who is coming!
And...how about emailing me some stories of your recollections of your first grade experience with "Miss Barker". I'm sure there are some interesting stories lurking out there!
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