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Kelly Little (Huffstetler)
I changed the due date at the request of a class member. We want as many to attend as possible and since we were able to collect enough for deposits before the first deadline, we were able to extend it. Rather than just cutting it off for those who couldn't pay by July 18th, we looked at our contract dates/deadlines and realized that we could push that deadline out to give people more time.
This is a very difficult event to organize, especially from out of town. The few of us who have been working on it have been spending a lot of time and have fronted some of the cost with our own money. The reason for the higher fee if you pay after August 15th is honestly so people will get their money it so that those of us who have paid more of our personal money up front can be reimbursed. The higher amount is also an incentive for those who want to attend to commit so we can know what how many to plan for- if we need to reserve additional space at the Holiday Inn due to high turnout, we'll need to know that before the event itself.
The extended deadline and subsequent highter fee for paying after that new, later deadline wasn't meant to be threatening. All the money we raise will go to the reunion. The more people we have, the more money we raise, the more we'll be able to spend on food, decorations, and give aways. None of us is personally benefitting in any way.
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