Steve Hardy

I agree with John.  By October, most are back from their summer excursions, and the snowbirds are probably still in the area.  It should just a matter of checking the calendar for an available weekend for the Red Barn.

The October Fridays/Saturdays for 2024 will be the 4th/5th, 11th/12th, 18th/19th, and 25th/26th. 

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Sounds like October makes most sense!  Should I reserve October 11, 2024?  I'm sure there will be a deposit required.  I'll check into that cost.  I'll check in with Jeff regarding budget.  Who decides who holds the money for the budget?

Robert Ayre

Robert Ayre

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

I'll go ahead and reserve for 10/11/24.  I'm pretty sure there will be a deposit.  I messaged Jeff about what's left(if anything) in the budget.

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Hey, any thoughts on just having snacks at the reunion?  CheesePuffs, Popcorn, etc....vs. real food  It would be cost effective and simple!  People could eat at home, and if we do a picinic the next day, we could do a sign up for potluck?  Enjoy your Sunday!

Becky Dally (Peek)

Yvette, I think snacks at the reunion and a potluck picnic the next day sounds great.  Thanks to you all who have worked on and are still working on getting this put together!  Looking forward to it!

Robert Ayre

Jeffery DuBois

Hello classmates!

Nice to see the interest and ideas in organizing the next reunion!

The total in the class account is $357.72.

Note in May of 2021 there was a payment for hosting the class web site made to Steve Hardy for $202.90.

FYI - I have a preference for the October timeframe for the reunion date in 2024.

The suggested Friday October 11 2024 for the class reunion happens to be my dad's birthdate.

However, that Oct 11 date should still work for my family as we could hopefully celebrate his 91st on the following Saturday Oct 12th in 2024.

On a separate topic - Anyone interested in paddling in the grey cloud island area this summer/fall (color cruise) - or making paddling a part of the reunion activities in 2024?

A weekend activity would work best for me since I am still working.

I had mentioned a kayak/canoe paddle activity a few years ago but I did not follow through with it - my bad.

I am still affliated with a canoe club and I may have access to a couple of four person canoes for those that don't have their own boat and  if there is enough interest :)

Thanks!

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Hello, again!  So, we need to pay a $500(one half) deposit to book the VFW Red Barn for 10/11/24.  Jeff has $357.72 left in the budget, so we are already running short   So, if anyone wants to contribute early to the cause, they can use my Venmo account @Yvette-Nierenhausen, or mail checks to me at 490 Warner Ave So. Mahtomedi, MN  55115. To make the the money more accessible to the planners, we will set up a Park Hi checking account to deposit the money into. Okay with everyone? Bob and I plan to meet with the Red Barn contact this Thursday morning(no pressure).  I will cover the extra cost until we can catch up. Thanks in advance for getting us off to a great start to our 50th! 

Steven Kaufhold

Yvette and Bob, I saw the idea about a D.J. but if you're interested I know 3 guys in a band.. They do quite well.. and even do 60s and 70s.. you might know one of the guys - Bernie Willhite

they have a website - https://www.righteousrock.band/

tell me what you think and I won't feel bad if you decide against them

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Hey Steve,  trying to keep costs down, and had some feedback about the loudness of the music.  Do you know what they charge?

Robert Ayre

Steven Bilderback

I can Venmo in $50 or what ever to help secure the down paymrnt.
Let me know where to send it.

Steve Hardy

Bob,

The hosting of this site is being funded by other means, so that the balance Jeff mentioned can be dedicated to the reunion expenses.

Steven Bilderback

On another note, I own three canoes if anyone finds that helpful.

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Thanks Steve!   Venmo @Yvette-Nierenhausen

Tom Birkholm

Can someone remind me on how to send contributions for this endevor.

Thanks

Tom

Robert Ayre

Roxanne Binder (Kidder)

Thank you all for your ideas and work on this. It will be super fun. I sent $50 to help - great idea Steve. We are always game for kayaking or canoeing. 

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Tom, you can send to me via Venmo .  Venmo address is: @Yvette-Nierenhausen.  Or, mail a check to me at 490 Warner Ave So Mahtomedi 55115

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Thanks for the donations Steve and Roxanne 😊

Steven Kaufhold

Yvette.. a 2nd band gave me a quote of $1000 for 3 hours.. they have an opening so far for the 11th..

doubletakebandmn.com

i understand about not wanting the music too loud. it's okay if you say no

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Hey Steve, Thanks for checking!  Trying to keep expenses down, so I think we will go with using Pandora and shuffle different music genres, unless others feel strongly about having a live band?  Thoughts classmates?

Tom Birkholm

I think most would be fine with Pandora. Also, it would reduce the stress of getting enough contributions to cover the cost.