committee meeting 5/26/21

Health Alert

To Vax or not to Vax.   To us, that is entirely your business.   No one will be less welcome if you are not faxed.  We've had some classmates a little reluctant to come because they were choosing not to Vax, and worried about whether or not they would be welcomed.   Of  course you are.   Washington State should be wide open, we'll be outside in a large open area, and it looks as though over 75% of attendees will be vaccinated.

We're Off & Running !

Plans Are In Place !

Committee Stepping Up !

All 50 items on our spreadsheet list of duties have been assigned and completion dates have been agreed on.   So, here's what I can tell you:

-  First, fill out the survey and indicate you're coming, we're already at 50, so just another 25 to reach our goal.   Some you have private messages you're not reading or responding to.   This is located on the upper right of the website, ... it will say " 1 new message ".    Who knows you might have missed the opportunity for a waterfront table at the picnic.   

- Yes, you're going to have fantastic food again.   BBQ from Dickies, baked beans, salads ( made by committee members loving hands ), desserts ( from Costco ).   We are also providing water.   You bring whatever else you want to drink.

- Yep, there's going to be a costume contest.   Costumes are optional ( this does not mean clothing optional ), but history tells us that about 60% of attendees will be costumed.   Huge prizes for category winners ... Men, and Women.  Western Wear.   Don't come as Cleopatra Patricia, although, it would be kinda cool.   You could be Cleopatty.   Never mind, I digress.   Nae Nae, on Cleopatty.   George, ... Willie Nelson would be totally appropriate.

- Games, ... oh yeah.   We'll have about 5-6 games, featuring a new, safer Bungee Toss.   Nobody was injured last time, but Linda did have a wardrobe malfunction going for the ball.   Maybe it wasn't a malfunction, she might have just wanted us to see all that, ... don't know.

- We know what you're thinking, ... will we have time to visit?   You bet, pardner.   Gates open at 11am, and then, it's up to your own discretion as when it's time for you to leave.   Unless of course, our crack security team decides it's time for you to leave.  But, that's only happened a couple of times, and security will be shadowing Sandie and Jeannene, to keep a lid on things.   Now if Ginger and Linna come, ... well, ... increased security is planned.

- Story Time - you may have noticed, Rick Larson, hasn't shared any stories on "What's New" lately.   We think that's because he's waiting for the picnic, ... so, ... while we haven't dialed this in for sure, we think this could happen.   If not, Rick Steinmetzer's going to fill in.  He's going to tell us just what went on during those Ski Club outings.   Yes, ... Wendy, ... Steph, ... Kevin, ... you should be worried.   BTW, ... Steph, ...was there a club or organization you didn't belong to in high school?   Inquiring minds want to know.    Kevin, ... didn't know you were in Ski Club, how big were those skis?   Steve Favorite wanted to tell his stories, but we won't have time for all that, and we're not keeping our gates open after 7pm.  We could have Kathy tell us about the good times at the Lynnwood Roller Rink.  Anyway, just some ideas.   I'm sure lots of stories will be shared at the tables.  

-  In keeping with our traditional efforts to enhance the ambiance of the farm, committee members are going to be building a western type bar.   So, those of you who didn't get a waterfront table, ... you can bring your beer and belly up to the bar.   Plus we'll have some surprise props, ... please don't sit on these, Randy ... hence the word "prop".   These items are for "photo ops"

- Tables - we're not taking anymore reservations for view tables.   So Posenjak, ... no, ... we're not going to reserve a table for members of "Impressions".  If you guys want to sing a country song, we'll provide a space for that.   Get with your people and arrange that.   And, Gary, ... you do have to sign up for the picnic to do that.  Tony, ... Barb ... Karyl, this means Optimus doesn't get a special table either.  Can't believe how many intelligent people we had in our class.  Even O'Malley was in Optimus.   I always thought you looked smart Terry, but didn't realize you were that smart.  Good for you.  I think I just missed the cut on Optimus.   How far above 2.5 gpa did you need?   Anyone know?   Favorite saw this post, and said he was skipping school on Optimus Picture Day, and that's why he's not mentioned.  Hoooo Booooy.   Anyway .... it's pretty much "Festival Seating" for you brainiacs.  We know the pi you'll be talking about at dessert time.

- Out of Towners -  those of you who are coming in from out of town and would like to stay in a local hotel in Snohomish, we already one classmate who's doing that.   Or, if you want to stay onsite with your RV, we can arrange that.   Private message, David Johnson, Kevin Murray, or Steve Favorite if you plan to do that, and we'll help find a place for you.

AMBER ALERT !!!  We found Rene, ... it was Steve Favorite.   He's trying out some new looks for his seventies, so, please, ... pray for him.

Don't Forget to Send in Your Checks

$22.00 per person

Make Check out to:   MHS Class of 1967    

( DO NOT MAKE THEM OUT TO JEANNE FLETCHER FERKINGSTAD)

Mail Check to:  

MHS Class of 1967 c/o Jeanne Ferkingstad

16319  59th Ave. S.E.

Snohomish, WA 98296