This is a progress update on our upcoming reunion. Feel free to forward or post to your contacts. An electronic invitation will be emailed to you, later.
Thank you for responding to the survey. It was really helpful in publicizing the event, picking the dates and gathering contact information. We got about 90 responses which I am keeping confidential.
DATES: Oct 25-27
CLASSES: 1965 - 1974 (plus any interested alumni from any year)
ACTIVITIES:
Friday Homecoming Parade
Pregame Meet and Greet Cookout (Elementary Gym and South Parking Lot)
Homecoming Game with Alumni Recognition
Saturday Meet and Greet Catered Lunch at GHS
Saturday Tour of School
Mixer Activities at School
Free Time to Explore the Past
Saturday Reunion Dinner Party at Blytheville Country Club
Sunday Morning Farewell Brunch
Optional Worship Service at local Church
COSTS:
Friday Cookout $6 a person (estimate)
Saturday Catered Lunch $10 a person
Reunion Dinner ad Party $30 a person (cash bar)
Hotels (Group rate of $118 plus tax at Holiday Inn)
Sunday Brunch (free for HI guests)
We need class officers or other interested alumni to help coordinate each event. So far, Teresa has arranged the food for the Saturday Lunch and Dinner. Thanks to all of you for feedback and good ideas.
Consider taking the lead in one of the following:
Online registration and deposit collection
Name tags and memorabilia
Registration and Welcome
Treasurer to collect fees and pay bills
Friday Cookout
Publicity (Vicki)
Special Guests coordination
Saturday Lunch (Teresa)
Saturday Tour and Activities
Saturday night entertainment and program
Saturday night menu (Teresa)
Sunday Farewell Brunch
Sunday Worship
Many thanks to Chuck Gentry for getting access and cooperation from the School Administration and the Country Club. Double thanks to Teresa for all her good ideas and encouragement. I am so appreciative of Superintendent Mace's full cooperation and support.
Please let me know how you prefer to help.
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Jim Blackmon
Class of '69
jdblackmon4@gmail.com
205-482-4119
Anyone can plan a reunion on our Gosnell High School site.
1. Choose a date and location.
2. Invite graduating class(es).
3. Sell Tickets & Merch (optional).
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