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BGHS '64 X 50' Committee Meeting - Thursday,
April 24, 2014 @ 11:30 AM at PT’s Gold - Minutes
Classmates Attending: Mike Biller,
Gina Bronowicz, Sandy Farino, Frank Koot, Ed McDonnell, Dale Rodrigues,
Josephine Reising, Janice Routsong, and Pat Russell.
Administration
1. Class Roster/Mailings – We have mailing addresses for
about 100 classmates and emails for about 60 classmates. We will continue
to use email and the Class website as the primary means of communication.
Now that the dates of the Reunion (October 17 & 18, 2014) have been
determined, one USPS mailing will be made as soon as the registration
form has been developed. The registration form will also ask if it is
OK to publish in a booklet their locator information (mailing address,
phone number & email). Please pass on any email and/or mailing address
updates to Pat. The address booklet will be printed but will not be
posted on the website. During the meeting, while we were looking at
the list of classmates whom we do not have addresses, Dale said James
Helmbolt had died some time ago. He died in Feb 1995.
2. Memory Book – The Memory Book is coming along; however
Chuck and Gary desperately need more photos. Every classmate sending
in a submission should send Chuck a current photo, a family photo and
any photos taken while we were at Gorman. An example of an individual’s
Memory Book page is being produced and will be on the website in about
a week. The completed Memory Book will be online both as web pages and
as a .pdf file for download/printing. Gina stated that she has a group
of pictures from our Gorman days and is working on getting them scanned.
3. Financial – Joyce reported the following: A total of
$1400 received from only seven folks ($700 toward class gift/classmates
memorial; $600 general use – committee’s discretion; $50 to
help classmates attend; and $50 designated as deposit on registration).
Joyce will be collecting and disbursing all funds and should there be
any surplus it will become part of the Class Gift in memory of our deceased
classmates. Joyce will turn over the Class Gift donation to BGHS along
with donor names for recognition/tax purposes. The Class Gift will be
a bench at BGHS in memory of our deceased classmates.
4. Invitations/Registration
a. The Committee again discussed inviting members of the Classes of
1963 and 1965 to join us and this was again rejected. However, any classmate
can invite whom they like as guests and indicate such on their registration.
b. The Committee determined that the registration fee will be $10 per
person if not attending the banquet on Saturday and if attending the
banquet, the registration fee is included in the $80 per person cost.
The registration fee covers mailings, program printings, name tags,
etc.
c. An address/locator book will be given to everyone registering containing
the names and addresses of attendees and others who have agreed to have
their information published. It will not be on the website.
Homecoming Friday Activities – Diana is coordinating
the activities below:
5. BGHS morning activities – Alumni Memorial Mass (special
recognition of our deceased classmates); coffee/pastries/campus tours,
and pep rally in the gym..
6. Lunch – pay-as-you-go at DW Bistro
7. BGHS Pre-game Party and Homecoming football game – Join
in the activities the school has planned in the in the upper field.
A special section will be set up for us to meet. Food, beer and wine
will be available for purchase. Afterwards, attend the game in beautiful
Fertitta Field.
8. Post Game – Classmates have choices between Ryan Hall
at Gorman, PT’s Pub, or our recommendation, meet back at South
Point in the Grand View Lounge, a large casual bar.
Hotel/Saturday Activities
9. Hotel – South
Point
10. Room block – We reserved ten rooms on Wednesday October
15th, 20 rooms on Thursday October 16th, 20 rooms on Friday, October
17th, 20 rooms on Saturday October 18th and 10 rooms on Sunday, October
19th. The resort fee has been waved and there is complimentary transportation
to/from the airport. Reservations must be made by phone by calling
toll free 1-866-791-7626 and identifying your self as being with
Bishop Gorman 50th Reunion. Airport shuttle reservations
are required to be made 24-hours in advance of arrival by calling; 1-866-791-7626
or local 702-797-8901. The room block expires on September 15th and
unsold rooms revert back to the hotel. Folks calling for a reservation
after September 15th will be offered a room at the prevailing rate.
If we exceed the number of rooms in the block before September 15th
and the hotel is not sold out, then our group rate will be honored –
so we need to encourage folks to make their reservations early.
Room Rates: Wed., Thurs., & Sun (15th, 16th, & 19th) - $55
+ $6.60 (tax) = $61.60 per night
Fri. & Sat. (17th & 18th) - $95 + $11.40 = $106.40 per night
11. Morning Nostalgia Tour – Janice and Gina investigated
the cost and time for a bus to downtown Las Vegas and it was too expensive,
however they presented an alternative of getting a group rate on the
new High
Roller observation wheel (aka Ferris Wheel) at the Linq.
The current group rate is $23.95/pp and we suggested a time of 11:00
AM. By purchasing the tickets in advance we also would avoid the normal
long wait and we could ride together. We still need to find out the
number of tickets needed for the group rate, how far in advance tickets
need to be purchased, and if hotel transportation to/from the hotel
is practical. Judy DuCharme also offered to assist in this effort.
12. Evening dinner – The banquet will be held in the Sonoma
Room that can handle 100. There will be a cash bar beginning at 6:00
PM (as well as other non-alcoholic beverages at no-charge), buffet at
7:00 PM and program from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. The Committee agreed with
the selection of the Sonoma Vineyard Dinner Buffet (see
below). The cost of the food is $50/per person + $9.50 (gratuity)
+ $4.05 (sales tax) = $63.55, and the Committee added $16.45/person
to cover the cost of the Disc Jockey, dance floor, Audio/Visual charges,
table decorations/centerpieces, and reunion registration fee for a total
charge per person of $80.00.
13. Program – So far, this is the progress: disc Jockey playing
our period music, continually running slideshow of old/new pictures
submitted and from the Class website. The Committee would like Chuck
Giasson to make the few announcements. Display tables will be available
for folks to bring in memorabilia to share. Seeking a volunteer to be
in charge of setting up the table decorations.
Other
14. The next committee meeting will be early in September – in
the mean time everyone is encouraged to report progress via email to
all.
15. Thanks to my wife, Nita, for being the secretary for the meeting.
Pat Russell
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Sonoma
Vineyard Dinner Buffet
Romaine
and Iceberg Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Bacon Bits and Bleu Cheese
Cabernet Vinaigrette
Assorted Grilled Vegetables
Asparagus, Portobello Mushrooms, Red & Green Bell Peppers
and Zucchini
Wild Mushroom and Artichoke Heart Salad
Sonoma Valley Chicken and Grape Salad
Crab Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Lemon
Roast Pork Loin with Glazed Apples and Calvados Cream
Grilled Tri-Tip Roast with Sweet Onion and Burgundy Demi
Seared Halibut with Tomato Vodka Coulis
Yukon Gold Oven Roasted Potatoes
Chef’s Choice of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Wild Berry Cobbler
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse CakeRolls and Butter
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea
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