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Russell Kraus
I agree with Barb ! It doesn't have to be Carrington ! Classmates are Classmates where ever we are. We'll still enjoy the same activities whether it's Carrington, Medora, The Black Hills or where ever. No matter where we go it will require some coordination to research / locate potential sites, and then time to set things up, make the necessary arrangements and coordinate the event activities, including notification of all Class mates and former Classmates.
Unfortunately the Web Site can't accomplish all of that and I believe that everyone needs to be invited, whether they're on the Web Site or not. The Message Forum can be a perfect tool to start the process.
First is time frame, there needs to be a concensus of dates for consideration.
1. Will it be late May / early June ? ( Graduactions - HS & College & Weddings).
2. Should we stick to dates that have proven to be acceptable to most classmates ? (Mid-June - Mid-July)
3. Are there alternate dates, such as September that are more acceptable ? (Rates in some toutist areas, Medora, Black Hills, etc. could be lower)
Provide your feedback, now's your chance to speak up, it doesn't and won't make you the Reunion Chair or make you do anything, it just let's the Class know your thoughts.
Next area for consideration is location:
1. Does the Class of '62 want Reunion # 55 to be in Carrington again, as all but the "mini-reunions" have been in the past ? (This is a fiscal savings for some as they can sleep in their own beds and have a known meal location for most meals. For many of us, that don't live in the Carrington area, and have no family in the area, Carrington, Medoa, Black Hills, Fargo, (HAWAII) - it doesn't matter we're going to have travel, lodging and meal expenses where ever we go.)
2. What about other options ? Is it somewhere carved in stone that we classmates that now live all over this great country need to be in Carrington to reconnect and catch-up ? I don't think so. On the plus side, some may enjoy a journey back to the past, and some may use the time to reconnect with family and friends in the area other than Classmates. The point is someone needs to know so what you'd like so something can be planned. - OK ?
Let's consider the following:
1. Carrington
2. Medora (it was great for mini reunion)
3. The Black Hills
4. Fargo (why not, many of our Classmates attended College in the area)
5. Denver (there are some know classmates in this area that could "ASSIST" with the planning and coordination. on the negative - probably a bit more expensive than Carrington, but the plus side, many Classmates would have a "unique travel experience">
6. Hawaii - well why not, ? Unfortunately it could be a bit on the pricey side and take a little more time away than many would care to do, thus defeats the purpose of the Reunion, which is to get together and catch up with people that we experienced the earlier years of our journey with, so scenery and great weather aren't necessarily the key factors.
I'm suggesting everyone join in and voice ther opinions / thoughts, it doesn't cost a penny to speak up regarding dates and possible locations. As the planning takes place, lack of comments will be interpreted to imply that you're willing to go along with the decisions made by those that respond. (Fair enough) I even suggest if you see no reason for a reunion, speak up, share those thoughts with us too, we're all "big kids" now, your words won't "crush" your classmates !
To move this along, and truly if we're going to do something in 2016 we need to get the plan started I'll arbitrarily set a time limit, we want your coments, thoughts, remarks, whatever by June 1st, that's June 1st 2016, gives you 3 plus weeks to think and then type your thoughts. If you have comments or questions and you'd prefer not posting to the Message Forum, call me at 303-773-8403 or email at russkraus@q.com.
I look forward to seeing something from most of you, can we get a 65 % response rate ? Have a great weekend, and Happy Mothers Day !
Russ
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