How Homecoming Reunion Started in a Nutshell
Back in mid-late July, Tom Reynolds (Class of 1966) invited several folks:
David and Betsy Farris
Sherry Hart
Ruth Berry
Michele Myhand
Jerry and Marilyn Selby
Gary and Judy Newton
Hope I didn’t leave anyone out (please forgive me if I did).
to listen to his idea of having a get together of all FSHS / NHS alumni. His thought was to plan an event in conjunction with Homecoming. We all listened and agreed, but were a little apprehensive about the level of effort required and the short timeline of 10/17/08. Tom, being a real optimist, and a great salesman (and fun loving guy), convinced us that if we had faith, “they will come”. We are all giving our best efforts to have some fun and prove him right. This is a not-for-profit endeavor, strictly in the spirit of reunion! If any money remains after cost, (the faith part -- and that could be a big IF), Tom suggested that we donate it to Northside as an Alumni contribution.
Tom has contracted with the Downtown Holiday Inn for Friday, October 17th date for the facility, food and beverages; and Marilyn has contracted with a local DJ for entertainment. Presently, costs are estimated to be $2,000. In this regard, a bank account will be established at the Bank of the Ozarks named “Northside Alumni Fund”. We are soliciting pledges from each individual alumni class reunion fund to defray costs and to maximize the Northside Alumni Contribution. If possible and desirable, please have your class treasurer communicate your class pledge on the blog page below.
Time is short, we need everyone’s (YOUR) help! The Class of 1966 is providing on their home page, an advisement of this event. This site will serve to keep everyone updated as to activities, costs, RSVP’s, etc. Website Address: www.nhs1966.myevent.com Also, on this site, a Blog page has been set up for you to communicate your support and level of participation for this event.
Additionally, we have created two easy to remember email accounts
1) grizzlyhomecoming@gmail.com to coordinate planning communication for event organizers (All names listed above). We need to be joined by YOU.
and
2) callingallgrizzlies@gmail.com to accept RSVPs ONLY to the Homecoming Reunion. This email account is setup to receive RSVPs. Please copy and paste this email address into your personal email tool to confirm your reservation, you will receive an automated response (back to your local email account) that you are registered. Please designate by [Individual Name(s)], [Class Year], and a summary total [Total Number: x ] of those who will attend. Remember, all monies will be collected at the door on the night of October 17th.
For the FSHS/NHS Alumni Homecoming Reunion event to be successful, you must:
1) Call and email your classmates to inform them of this event on Friday, October 17th, 2008 starting at 8:00 pm at the Downtown Holiday Inn
2) Have them (and you) RSVP to callingallgrizzlies@gmail.com (once and only once, as outlined above) for the number of adults in their party that will attend.
3) Get involved and lend your support and help to the organizers
4) Show up and HAVE FUN!
