Rex Putnam High School Class Of 1969 Reunion
DATE
September 28th, 2019 2:00pm
location
Private estate
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, Milwaukie
, Oregon
, 97267
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Hi, everyone.
It is with great disappointment I must tell you I am very ill with strep throat and can't manage the reunion tomorrow. I had hoped to be well enough in time, but that didn't happen. Doc said yesterday there is potential for heart damage if I don't rest. I think he was trying to scare me. It worked. I feel especially badly because Robyn Wright made special arrangements for taking a day off just for the occasion and I'm not sure when Curt Perry plans to leave the area. Given the variables for everyone, it seems we have a few choices:
1. Keep the date but shift to a restaurant. Our group is small enough to do that. Seeking ideas for which one.
2. Keep the venue and postpone the date. Mom says she can accommodate 50 inside and was looking forward to hostessing the event. Any Saturday after October 5th is open.
3. Any other thoughts or suggestions
As a woman of faith, I believe it will work out. This clearly is not part of my master plan, but there may be some who can now come, that couldn't before. And Linda Myers can now get better and join us.
So I open discussion and let's see what we come up with.
Class of 1969 Reunion
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Now as you and your fellow Kingsmen prepare to enjoy retirement it's the perfect time to reunite and share where life has brought you in the last five decades. Your reunion is scheduled and AlumniClass is your spot for arranging travel plans, ordering custom Kingsmen merchandise to show off your school spirit, and connect with classmates ahead of time.
Katherine Koch '69 said:
Today mom and I set up tables, pulled out linens, fixed a few things . . .it felt so good to spend time with her getting ready for a party like we used to when I was growing up and we both expressed those feelings. Thank you to everyone for giving us that precious gift and wonderful memory.
That said, here's your official reminder:
Rex Putnam class of 1969 50 year reunion dinner will be this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Feel free to arrive anytime after 2 to visit and set out any memorabilia you would like to share. Dinner will be served at 5 followed by a dessert buffet. Coffee, tea and ice water will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer. Menu is Cioppino, rustic breads, caesar salad. Herbed chicken breast will be available as well. If you have a dessert you're famous for and would like to add it to the buffet, feel free to bring it.
Attached is the final list of those attending and those I have received payment from. Chris Decker Engelgau also has a list of those who paid her. IF YOU DO NOT see your name on this list, please let me know so I'm sure to have enough places set up. It is totally ok and encouraged to change your mind and join us.
Please email for address if you have not received it: rphsreunion.Kathy@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you all - Kathy Koch
RPHS reunion roster Nov. 5, 2019
Name
Scott Hill 2
Chris Tanner 2 $70
Phil Chek 2
Patricia Kelly 1
Leslie Ann Doakes 1
Marolyn Murray Wagoner 1
Carol Garoutte Poole 1 $35
Linda Griffin-Metz 3
Robyn Wright 1
David Westerfield 1 $35
Gordon McPherson 1 $35
Sherry Scouten Hall 1 $35
Patrick Philpott 1
Becky Jarrett 2
Robyn Doel Busch 1
Mark Salter 1 $35
Chris Decker 1
Boyd Holm 2
Pam Carmony 2
Linda Wallace Wheeler 1
Linda Myers 1
Bill Trembly 1
Bobby Redding 1
Mary Snyder Frankum 1
Richard Schramm 1 $35
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Report a ProblemKatherine Koch '69 said:
Regarding re-scheduling class reunion:
There were many looking forward to going to mom's which greatly honored us both. There are a few scheduling bumps to work around. People's work schedules, Curt leaving the country, and a surgery date for another.
Let's start narrowing down.
Mom has inside seating for 50 guests. Dining table stretches to seat 22. I expect a few changes in rsvp's but original count was 29. With now slushy back acre, parking is limited to about 15 cars. Uber available.
Menu adjusted to Cioppino, crusty breads and dessert buffet. Dark coffee and teas. BYOB. Fire in the fireplace.
Saturdays available are Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and 9. We are
not limited to Saturdays.
What are your thoughts?
Will also be posting in Classmates.com and Facebook
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Report a ProblemKatherine Koch '69 said:
Many replies from different places later and here's what we've got.
Crab feed at the private estate
Saturday, September 28
Set up at 2pm
Feed at 5pm
Ice buckets provided for those who would like to bring their own wine or beer.
Still investigating price. Thinking in the neighborhood of $35 per person.
Please RSVP thru:
rphsreunion.kathy@gmail.com. OR
Alumniclass.com OR
Classmates.com OR
The fb page Rex Putnam High School 1969
IF you have already confirmed . . .no worries.
I am keeping a master list and you are already on it.
If you know of anyone that has not heard about the reunion, please connect them to one of the sites.
If you know of those who have passed, please let me know so they can be part of a memorial booklet.
The fewer PM's I make the better. There has been a lot of hacking lately to our member's accounts. Event address will be sent individually after rsvp is received.
I will be asking for help on decorations, history, pictures and financial set up. Feel free to jump in and volunteer!
Will post details as I have additions.
Kathy
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Report a ProblemKatherine Koch '69 said:
Ok, everyone, here are the current stats:
There were 237 students in our graduating class per 1969 yearbook. 78 of us are part of the fb group, and 58 have registered on the alumni high school website with some duplication.
15 have voted on venue and/or rsvp'd yes and 12 have rsvp'd no.
The weekend of Sept. 21-23 has thunderstorms forecast for all three days. Excellent weather forecast for Sept. 29
Simply meeting at a restaurant and visiting would work but would not give us the same opportunity for posting memorabilia or a more private setting. The private estate is still available at no cost other than food. Waiting to hear from two other smaller low cost venues.
We could become known as the class who celebrated 50 years during year 51. However . . . based on the lackluster response, I'm not sure postponing would make a significant difference.
Your input is welcomed. It seems reasonable the people planning to attend or at least wanting to should make the final direction decision.
Here's my personal 2 cents: I'd like to celebrate! I'd love to re-connect, catch up, enjoy each other maybe for even longer than one evening. We are a group of really talented accomplished people. I think a crab feed would be fun at the private estate complete with fire pits, bibs, wine . . .
what do you think?
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