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60th REUNION UPDATE
as of 17 Oct
REMINDER – I need your Survey 2
completed now! There are some reservations that must be made soonest and
require accurate headcounts.
Attached are copies of latest Survey
1 and 2 inputs.
Here is the latest about the 60th
Attached is the
latest registration list Good news is
many have registered. Bad news is many have not yet registered. Whether
you plan to attend or not, you should RSVP.
Pretty good projected turnout at this point – 260+ Classmates and Guests
indicating they are or might be coming.
Reunion Survey 2 – ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL
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Each person that registered as
YES, MAYBE, or UNSURE in the original Registration Form must complete
Reunion Survey 2. Please do so as soon as possible.
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I need current projected
headcounts for selected events in order to complete agreements with the
appropriate venues. Survey 2 will collect your current inputs for
participation in these events.
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Read on for descriptions of
Survey 2 items.
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Use this link to the Survey 2
Form to submit your inputs.
Fill out SURVEY 2 form
Survey 2 Events and Actions Required.
Events will be scheduled so as
not to conflict if at all possible. If there are conflicts you can make
your choice of events later.
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German Restaurant.
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Dinner at Hollerbach’s German
restaurant is a very popular option, with almost everyone indicating a Yes
or Maybe for dinner there.
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Because of the large number of
guests, we will divide the class into three groups. About one third will
have dinner at Hollerbach’s on each night: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I
will put the lists for each night out later.
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In Survey 2 indicate your current
best answer: either Yes or No, so I have an accurate headcount. No Maybe’s.
You can amend the response later if you change your mind.
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Dora Queen Riverboat Cruise.
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This is a private, sunset cruise
on scenic Lake Dora with wine and cheese bar. The Dora Queen is a luxury
80-foot New Orleans style paddlewheel boat located in Tavares, Florida. You
can take in the majestic views of beautiful Lake Dora from the comfort of
lounge style seating while enjoying music and cocktails from the full
service bars on the upper and lower decks.
https://www.doraqueen.com/about
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This has also proved to be a very
popular option. Currently, 86 are a Yes. 104 are a Maybe.
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So here is the problem. The boat
holds a max of 80 guests. As it stands now we have more than one boat
load. But the issue is do we have enough for two boat loads?
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So once again, in Survey 2
indicate your current best answer: either Yes or No, so I have an accurate
headcount. No Maybe’s. You can amend the response later if you change your
mind.
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The path forward depends on your
responses. If we have enough to book two tours I will do so on two
different evenings. Cost per person for this case is about $31. If there
are not enough to make two bookings cost effective, I will book one private
cruise and book others on a public cruise. Cost per person for this case is
about $38.
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Lakeridge Winery
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I think you get the idea. This
also is a popular option, so I need to get a better estimate for the
headcount.
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Some drill, in Survey 2 indicate
your current best answer: either Yes or No, so I have a better planning
headcount. No Maybe’s. You can amend the response later if you change your
mind.
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Winter Park Boat Tour and Lunch
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Ditto.
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In Survey 2 indicate your current
best answer: either Yes or No, so I have a better planning headcount. No
Maybe’s. You can amend the response later if you change your mind.
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Golf
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Now this one is a little
different. Several of you indicated you wanted to play golf. So in this
case, I need to get a projection of how many by day for golf.
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In Survey 2 indicate Yes or No
for golf. Then select which days you want to play. No Maybe’s. You can
amend the response later if you change your mind.
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Immersive van GOGH
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Now this one is a little
different. It is a new one you have not seen before. This is an attraction
that will be available during the reunion here. It has been highly
recommended to Button and me. So let’s see how many of you are interested in
this attraction.
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At
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Orlando, coming to Orlando October 7th, you will
be immersed in Van Gogh’s works – from his sunny landscapes and night scenes
to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the
Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée
(Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à
coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), and so much more. Use this link for more info.
https://www.orlandovangogh.com/
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Same deal, in Survey 2 indicate
your current best answer: either Yes or No, so I have an accurate
headcount. No Maybe’s. You can amend the response later if you change your
mind.
Reunion Schedule
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Preliminary reunion schedule has
been updated. A copy is attached.
If you have questions contact us at
61reunion@cfl.rr.com
Your 60th
Reunion Planning Committee
Bob Cairns, Gene Witherspoon, Phil Mallory, Joe Fishburne, Ed Brown, Peter
Gleichenhaus, Gary Hyde
Our 60th Reunion is ON!
Thur 27 Jan – Tues 1 Feb 2022
REGISTER NOW
Don’t miss this chance to gather with your ’61 family –
Classmates, Wives, Widows, Significant Others
Kids, Grandkids, Great Grandkids
Military Associates
Reunion Plan Highlights
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Scheduled as
Soon as Feasible After Original Date.
End of January 2022 was consensus
earliest timeframe to be sure that Covid restrictions would not interfere
with the event.
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Ruled out
West Point as Venue.
Because Academy policy does not allow reunions to be rescheduled at
West Point, returning to that area was ruled out.
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Destination
With Lots of Things to See and Do.
Central Florida is one of the top tourist destinations in
the country and offers as wide a selection of tours and attractions as just
about any area in the country.
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Travel
to/from Central Florida Easy and Convenient.
It is served by air, bus, and
rail and easily accessed by auto.
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Outstanding
Hotel for Our Group.
The Sheraton Orlando North is just about the ideal choice for our
purposes – Not too large and not too small – met almost all our 21 requested
concessions – conveniently located near highways – very interested in
hosting our group – flexible terms to allow changes if needed.
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Max
Opportunity to Relax, Meet and Socialize.
All events optional, convenient travel times to selected
attractions (particularly when compared to WP area), dedicated
hospitality room fully stocked and available 24 hr.
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Flexible
Schedule.
No
mandatory formations. You decide what you want to do and when you want to
do it.
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Very Cost
Effective.
Gross savings for the Class for food, beverage, and lodging at the Sheraton
are projected to be over $33k when compared to what costs would have been at
the NJ hotel (Park Ridge Marriott). In addition, Central Florida prices in
general are moderate compared to most other major tourist areas.
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Family
Friendly.
The
destination, hotel, and wide variety of things to do make this an ideal
opportunity to have family members join us. Kids, grandkids, and
great-grandkids all welcome. And all guaranteed to have a good time.
Bottom Line
Great people, great location, great lodging, great fun.
How can you go wrong with all that?
Don’t miss it!!!
Attached are some
reference docs.
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DOCUMENT |
DESCRIPTION |
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60th Reunion Redux |
Summary of the study done to
respond to 60th being cancelled. Outlines the what,
when, and where of the Reunion and how choices were made. |
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60th Reunion Hotel |
Description of the outstanding
hotel selected to host the Reunion. |
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Tours, Attractions, and Activities
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Comprehensive list of tours, attractions, and activities
available for the Reunion. Review this prior to filling out the
registration survey. Survey will ask you to enter your
preliminary selections for tours and attractions of interest to
you. |
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Preliminary Schedule |
Preliminary schedule with a few of the possible events penciled
in. Schedule will be refined and filled out as your preferences
are compiled and group events added to the schedule. |
RSVP – Register whether you plan to attend or not.
Once you are ready, use the link to the Reunion Registration Survey
Fill out form
A souvenir coin for
you is free of charge and can be picked up at the reunion or mailed to you
if you are not attending the reunion.
If you would like
one of these coins, simply use the following link to submit your request.
Fill out coin ORDER form
If you have questions contact us at
61reunion@cfl.rr.com
Your 60th
Reunion Planning Committee
Bob Cairns, Gene Witherspoon, Phil Mallory, Joe Fishburne, Ed
Brown, Peter Gleichenhaus, Gary Hyde
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