Charles you made valid points on our "official" reunion. There are a few variables that need to be addressed, but in the end it's for all of us to get together. I myself have looked at both locations and they both would be a great venue to have our gathering, but Vegas will always be there. Next year the Alumni Association will be there again. But will we have another reunion like the one to come? We'll have to wait for our 40th to see each other again, unless we do it in 5 year increments.
I have been writing to everyone to get feedback on where we should hold it. I have to say Lanai is the most obvious place to have it. Although it will mean flying back across the pacific back home with my family in tow and it will be a little expensive for all of us, but I feel well worth the investment. Timing is also a subject we need to address. With my work schedule, it would mean "creative juggling" to make sure I could attend.
From what I see in email coming to me, the majority of the class would like to have Lanai as the reunion venue. Most of the class lives in Hawaii, other than a few of us "pseudo mainlanders" i.e. Donald, Viola, Ada, Sonia, Cindy and myself. It makes sense to have it there.
Feedback from anyone?
Aloha,
Jason
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Lanai or Vegas?
Our recent email posting has brought up some interesting points. Donald and Joe really had some good inputs regarding why our reunion should be at Vegas. All others also had some really good argument on why it should be on Lanai. Does it matter? May be it does, and it depends who is driving their point across. As for me, it does not matter which way it goes. However, before we go on a rampage on location --- let's think about the purpose of this reunion.
This is just my thoughts and opinions about what is going on. When the email frenzy started, we all got really excited to hear from people we have not seen since graduation. Even today with the recent addition of Richard Agaran, the excitement is still there. As we move forward in making our 30th class reunion a reality, here are some points to think about. In 1989, a small group of us got together on Oahu and had a "small kine" class reunion. Of course, planning and other things made it impossible for others to attend. Since then, a number of people tried to put something together for our 15th and 20th. Obviously, nothing happened. Today, it looks more and more a dream come true that we actually are going to have a reunion. So, with that in mind... Now the question -- Who can attend? How many of us are actually planning on attending? We talked about Vegas and Lanai, but I feel since this would be our first reunion together (not counting 1989), we should have maximum participation. That's what I meant when I sent out the email last night. We should pull together and make this the best ever. You all gotta admit, we're not the young whippersnapper we used to be. Also, I hope God blesses all of us with good health so we can continue to see each other in future reunions.
Let's talk about cost? We can argue all day the difference between Vegas and Lanai. Let me start with Lanai. I mentioned about discounted rate that the class of 1980 got when they had their reunion. We also could share Bed and Breakfast among classmates -- even Patrick Tracy old house is being used as vacation rental. See, there are ways to cut cost. I think Lanai would be a great first start because we all could reminisce the good 'ole days. We could even call Claude to make a 70's dance for us. As for Vegas, LACA goes there every year. Vegas does serve some excitement among gamblers and a terrific party atmosphere. Joe knows me, I'm the party type of guy;)
Anyway, I just wanted to stimulate your thoughts and see where we go from here. I know we cannot satisfy everyone, but let's make sure we get as many classmates attending as possible. Also, we need to start planning this event. We don't even have a date on when this reunion should take place. By the way, I want to send out my super BIG "Mahalo" to Felisa who is stepping out and making things happen. Let's all pitch in and help her whenever possible.
Charles
This is just my thoughts and opinions about what is going on. When the email frenzy started, we all got really excited to hear from people we have not seen since graduation. Even today with the recent addition of Richard Agaran, the excitement is still there. As we move forward in making our 30th class reunion a reality, here are some points to think about. In 1989, a small group of us got together on Oahu and had a "small kine" class reunion. Of course, planning and other things made it impossible for others to attend. Since then, a number of people tried to put something together for our 15th and 20th. Obviously, nothing happened. Today, it looks more and more a dream come true that we actually are going to have a reunion. So, with that in mind... Now the question -- Who can attend? How many of us are actually planning on attending? We talked about Vegas and Lanai, but I feel since this would be our first reunion together (not counting 1989), we should have maximum participation. That's what I meant when I sent out the email last night. We should pull together and make this the best ever. You all gotta admit, we're not the young whippersnapper we used to be. Also, I hope God blesses all of us with good health so we can continue to see each other in future reunions.
Let's talk about cost? We can argue all day the difference between Vegas and Lanai. Let me start with Lanai. I mentioned about discounted rate that the class of 1980 got when they had their reunion. We also could share Bed and Breakfast among classmates -- even Patrick Tracy old house is being used as vacation rental. See, there are ways to cut cost. I think Lanai would be a great first start because we all could reminisce the good 'ole days. We could even call Claude to make a 70's dance for us. As for Vegas, LACA goes there every year. Vegas does serve some excitement among gamblers and a terrific party atmosphere. Joe knows me, I'm the party type of guy;)
Anyway, I just wanted to stimulate your thoughts and see where we go from here. I know we cannot satisfy everyone, but let's make sure we get as many classmates attending as possible. Also, we need to start planning this event. We don't even have a date on when this reunion should take place. By the way, I want to send out my super BIG "Mahalo" to Felisa who is stepping out and making things happen. Let's all pitch in and help her whenever possible.
Charles
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