Minutes from February 17, 2007 meeting.
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I. The minutes from the meeting on November 10, 2006 were unanimously approved.

II. Terry Lehmann gave the Treasurer’s report. After remitting payment to Gary Byron for the website fee, we have $699.95 in the class account.

III. Janet contacted the Bellwether and the fee for their Ballroom is $1,200-1500 for the evening. The cost for catering, including tax and gratuity, is approximately $38.50 per person. The cost per person to rent the facility would be approximately $13.00 (based on 100 attendees). The total for food and rental would be approximately $51.50 per person. Janet and Wally both looked into renting the Silver Reef Casino Pavilion. The Silver Reef waives the cost of the facility if they do the catering. Both facilities do set-up and clean up and allow for a band or DJ. Terry agreed to look into the Lakeway Inn.

IV. The committee also discussed room discounts at the Bellwether and Silver Reef Casino. Janet will check with the Bellwether to see if they offer special room rates, and Steve and Linda Birman will check with the Silver Reef Casino.

V. A discussion took place regarding possible dates for the reunion. The consensus of the committee was to have the reunion on Saturday, August 16th as the first choice, August 23rd as the second choice, and August 9th as the third choice.

VI. The committee discussed the Friday night classmates-only get-together. It was decided that Bill Jones is an honorary member of our class since he is a 1968 graduate of BHS (Blaine High School). ? Bill and Nancy Jones will contact Speedo Southas to see if we can use the Greek Orthodox Church for the get-together on Friday, August 15th.

VII. The committee discussed a post-reunion get-together on the Sunday following the reunion. This item was tabled for further discussion

VIII. The committee discussed having a live band or DJ for the reunion. Ray will look into booking the Imposters. The cost for the band might run $400-$500. The cost for a DJ would be around $350-$400; however, the general consensus of the committee was to have a band.

IX. Gary Byron encouraged committee members to check out the list of classmates to find updated addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for classmates. Gary gave us the login and password for our website but felt we should not post it in the minutes as it will appear on the Internet for all to see. Please contact Gary for the login and password if you need it.

X. A discussion took place regarding the idea of having a garage sale as a way to raise funds to help defray the cost of the reunion. Gary knows a man who will conduct a garage sale for 30-40% of the proceeds, plus a disposal fee if items are not sold and donated to charity. He also sells items over the Internet if they are more valuable. Gary will check into the garage sale and the donation site.

XI. Terry and Gary will look into PayPal for people who would like to pay for the reunion online or buy items, such as the 20th reunion DVD, which is on sale for $15.00. People can also pay with a check and use the cancelled check as a receipt. If people pay with PayPal, they will receive an online confirmation.

XII. The committee discussed having the 40th reunion videotaped, similar to the 20th reunion. Gary will contact Russ Dorr to see if he would serve as the greeter and/or set-up a camcorder on a tripod to tape people as they enter the facility.

XIII. The committee recapped areas of responsibilities and plans to recruit others to serve on these committees as well:

Grads-Only Facility: Bill and Nancy Jones
Entertainment: Ray and Janet
Memorabilia/Decorations: Jim Wallace
Photographer: Terry and Gary
Program/Invitation: Linda, Gary, Dave Burns
Booklet: Bev, Nancy, Linda
Golf Committee: Wally
Slide Show: Gary

XIV. The next meeting will be Saturday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m. at Janet’s house at 4508 College Street. Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite beverage.