My Oh My

Your Committee is on it

Yep, 14 of us met to discuss subjects of great importance, plus we had the installation ( actually it's delayed ) of our new committee member, Carole Bendel.  Carole was asked to wear a dark dress or pant suit for ceremonies, but she didn't comply.  Betty said she passed the background check, so it's not on her.  No self-respecting high school committee can install a new member sans formal attire, so, we're going to install her at the June meeting.  After coming to a picnic and our Hygge Pub Night, Carole said, "I'm throwing in with these folks", so, we're glad to have her.  

The June meeting will be held at Kevin Murray & Sue Morehouse's house on Whidbey Island, Wednesday, June 18th.  This committee does not shrink from adventure, but we're probably not going to get much work done there.  Just sittin' outside in the picnic chairs, putting on our suntan lotion, maybe drinking a cold beer, inhaling the island vibe..... can we have it in May?

MHS Class of '67 Annual Picnic - Saturday, August, 16th

Here's what's been decided so far for the picnic.  While it's not cast in stone, ... it pretty much is.  Read on for a new sponsorship idea on the cocktail tables.

Date:   Saturday, August 16th, 11am - 5pm.  ( you can come and go whenever you want, but we eat around 1pm-1:30pm )

Reception:  Stephanie and her team will be manning this area, and she thinks the 6 cocktail tables between the reception area and the picnic tables was just right, ... so, we'll be ordering 6 cocktail tables again, and they'll have chips and salsa on them, ... sorry, no charcuterie this year, unless of course, we find a well heeled classmate that would like to sponsor charcuterie boards.  That could include a little table tent that says, "This Charcuterie Board sponsored by Kathy Christopher" or whoever sponsored the Charcuterie.  Or, we could have 6 different sponsors, and the sponsor could choose what's available on "their" table.   I think this sounds like a good idea.  OK, I've talked myself into this.   We will have 6 sponsors, $100 each ( we'll spend $30-$40 for the hors d' oeuvres on your table, the rest is a donation to the class ), and you can choose what is on your table.  Tony Backes lives in Ballard now, so he may want smoked salmon at his table.  Steve Favorite probably wants olives or a collection of international ales.   We could have Vegan table.  See how this works.  Contact me if you want to sponsor a cocktail table ... dlexj@comcast.net or cell 425 422-9984.  We have 6 tables, so first come first served.  Absent that, we'll have chips and salsa, but I think we'll have 6 creative tables, one more reason to come to the picnic.  This is a chance for those of you who live far away and are unable to come to the picnic.   If you live on the East Coast or the Midwest, here's a chance to let your classmates know you are thinking of them by sponsoring a cocktail table.  Maybe, at a designated time, each table will toast their sponsor, ... for example, ... "Here's to Linna Carlsen for her Norwegian Cheese Board" in unison.  We may have to order 8 or 9 cocktail tables.  Note to Table Sponsors:   You don't need to know what you want on your table when you sign up, ... just let me know you want to sponsor a table, and we'll coordinate later on what you want on your table.   Be creative!  I know sometimes we get a little silly on this site, but after all, we are 76 years old, ... but this table sponsorship is a serious thing.  Contact me, ... I'll tell you where to send the money, then think about what you'd like on your table.  

Note:  2 tables already have sponsors !!   Actually 1 of our sponsors, Steve Favorite, doesn't know he's volunteered to sponsor a table, but I will let him know, ... or maybe he'll read it here.

Lunch:   We're going to have BBQ Beef & Chicken, same as last year.   We'll have salads & dessert, plus water.   As before, bring whatever you want to drinkl

Games:  It seems we cannot avoid Corn Hole, so we'll have our annual Corn Hole Tournament.   I believe Don Miller & Tony Backes are the reigning champs.   But, newly minted committee member, Carole Bendel, says she bought a Corn Hole game and has been practicing all winter, so consider the gauntlet tossed, or laid down ... or however you say that.    

Music:  A carefully curated collection of 60's Hits, by Lee Crary & Betty DuPree will be wafting through the trees all afternoon.  Baby Baby, Can't you feel my Heartbeat...

Cost:  $25 per person this year.  

Attendance goal:   For the last 3 years, our attendance has been in the low 50's.  It's by far the largest of any of the events by classes of '65, '66, '68, '69.   Don't know about any others.   But, we're not going to be doing these forever so our goal this year is 67.   We need to see you.

60th Reunion:   We've started discussion on this, ... talked about some ideas.   We will be sending out a questionnaire in a month or so to gauge your interest.   If you have an idea, send it to me, David Johnson,  dlexj@comcast.net, cell (425) 422-9984.