Present:
Barry Wright, Bill Warden, Bruce McCutcheon, Carol Seymour, Dwight & Barbara
Sipler, Ellie Abboud, George & June Hansell, Janice Page, Nancy Graham, Noel Turner, Nony
Barr
Timing:
General preference for late April, '07. First weekend in May
rejected.
General preference for 2 day event:
afternoon and evening
Saturday. Brunch Sunday (probably "Dutch treat") for those interested
in follow-up gatherings.
Location:
Swarthmore or close to Swarthmore.
Considered Springfield Country Club:
reasonably close, has fine atmosphere and good food.
Experience would probably be like a nice wedding reception dinner.
Considered Swarthmore Community Center:
in Swarthmore and may have
adequate facilities for our event (Google their web site for details).
May work well for informal afternoon gathering, such as lunch. Dinner
arrangements can be made, also. More information on this site needed,
especially alcohol policy.
Other, more distant sites mentioned, such as Longwood Gardens, etc.. Advantages of these sites over closer sites, however, not clear.
Additional close sites ("Arts center"...see Carol) may be considered, as well.
Site Selection Committee:
Nancy Graham & Janice Page
Treasurer: Noel Turner. Noel will put reunion money into a dedicated Wachovia account and and pay reunion bills out of that account.
Web Master: Dwight Sipler. Personal contact information will NOT be on this site. [Classmates will be asked if their personal contact information may be exchanged without restriction to other classmates. Those agreeing will have that information made available somehow.
Food: Saturday lunch not discussed; needs consideration. Saturday afternoon mixer/cocktail party desired, but needs details. Saturday evening dinner desired as catered, sit-down meal, but needs details. Sunday brunch is desired as self-selected option, but needs details.
Entertainment: Saturday afternoon: 1) whimsy quiz about classmates, teachers, school (quiz masters: Bill Warden & George H.). Interaction and sharing of information encouraged. Answers and silly prizes awarded at end of mixer. 2) scavenger hunt requiring walking around downtown Swarthmore and visiting numerous stores and shops. Prize(s) awarded at end of mixer. 3) tour of old and new schools; arranged by Nony Barr. 4) (If available) John Davidson performs at end of dinner for approximately one hour; arranged by Nancy Gowing. 5) music and dancing following Davidson? Not discussed but needs to be considered.
Additional Invitations: non-graduating members of class of '57 and spouses of deceased classmates.
Mementos: "Passport" (Dwight's model) approved. Durable keepsake (e.g., plate/mug) desired but not required; to be considered for production by Carol Seymour.
Reunion Booklet/CD: Desired. Will contain historic and contemporary pictures and personal information.
Memorial Tribute: Desired. Will contain pictures and obits.
Cost per Person: to be determined after decision about site and food. Anticipated not to exceed $100 per person.
Lodging: "Locals" encouraged to make available guest rooms for out of town travelers. [Normally, a block of rooms are reserved at a local hotel/motel for such events. Not discussed but needs to be considered.]