Yardsale and raffle-Sandy
Report from Wes-trailer, and float signage
Party decorations-Rachel, Jill
Entertainment-Deb
Class Funds and mailing-Charlene
Attending were:
Melissa Dube
Deb Demorest
Bryce Chicoine
Rachel Fluette + Michael
Jill Curtis
Chris Foisy
Linda Bly
Garth Bacon
Sandy Lefebvre
Sharlene Thibault
Charlene Hayes
Phil Winans
Karen Chabot
Wes Boardman
Sue Michaud
Jim Roy and Lori
Yard Sale and raffle Apr 26-27 8-2 PM:
Sandy is requesting if you have something super neat you are putting in the yard sale to please let her know about it. She would like to list things into the ad to create additional incentive for yard sale buyers. Again you can call Sandy at 603-504-8858. Sandy is planning on placing the ads in the Eagle and E-ticker a week to several days before the yard sale, so we need to get any interesting items to be listed in to her sooner than later. Additionally, keep in mind we need baked goods to sell! If you haven't already signed up for what baked goods you are bringing, please plan to bring something whether personally made or store bought. Personally, I can't bake to save my life, so it will be something store bought!
Raffle tickets will be sold at the yard sale, so make sure to pick up a bunch to increase your chances of winning one of the 4 gift baskets. Baskets makers, If you have completed your basket, could one of you at least bring it by to the yard sale so it can be displayed where we are selling the tickets? Tickets will be 3 for a 1.00. Again if you want to bring your yard sale items by earlier in the week, call Jim Roy so he can help you put things in storage. Jim's Phone 603-504-5167. The weekend of the yard sale is coming up very quickly, so we all need to get moving on this!
Trailer and signage:
Wes reported back to us on the trailer. I have attached a blueprint photo of the trailer we will utilizing this year. The trailer is all set, it will have 38 feet to work with which should give us sufficient room for the drive-in display. The volkswagon beetle is all set. We also have a backup vehicle for the trailer in the event the Beetle is not unavailable. The class 1974 Banner is done. It will be Black with white lettering and a cardinal in the middle, A large banner or sign commemorating Claremont's 25-th, will be 3x18" It is based on Claremont 250th design license plate. The grass and swingset for the float is all set.
It is planned that Jim, Wes, Frank and Gary will be starting on trailer construction planning on Thurs 12 noon as the trailer will be at Gary's house that day. The actual float build will take place on Friday at noon till finished. A cookout will be started at 5PM to keep us all energized. Wes is still researching on whether it will be feasible to build and fit a concession booth on the trailer. Wes is also asking if anyone can remember if the ticket booth had a flat or sloped roof. Jim Hanson will be towing the ticket booth and drive in sign will be attached somehow. Four cars are still planned for following the ticket booth.
The props for the car on the trailer will have speakers on poles and trays. Depending on how much room we will have on the float, some of us will be on the trailer, some of us will be in the cars or will be walking. We will have also a costume Cardinal with Sandy in the costume. Again thank you to Sue Mclaughlin for donating the monies for renting the costume! We sincerely hope for a nice day not too hot for Sandy's sake! ;-) Wes and Kim have spoked regarding what will be on the movie screen. She will be given free rein to paint whatever scene she feels will fit. We will trust her judgement on this! John Irish will still need to be contacted to provide sound for background music.
Party Decorating:
Jill and Rachel will be handling all party decorating. Rachel is asking if anyone has long strands of small white Christmas tree lighting that we can borrow or donate. Contact Phil or Melissa if you do and they'll put you in touch or contact Rachel or Jill directly if you have the means to. We have at least 240 feet to be strung, so the more the better! We are planning for 70 attendees, and depending on actual ticket sales and commitments, we will adjust accordingly. Rachel will report back to us on the next meeting the actual costs for the decorating. We will try to work it so the decorators can get in early in the day or possibly during the week to decorate and setup.
Entertainment:
We had a quick discussion on the entertainment, and confirmed Debbie's son Sean (I spelled it right Deb!) will be headlining and has the band in place and as of now everything is a go.
Class mailing and funding:
Charlene brought up the thought that we should include personal notes in the mailing to classmates we would like to see come to the reunion. The reaction was mixed to the idea. She will try to include some personal notes in her mailing and see what results we get. If anyone else is interested in letter writing to classmates you think would come with a little personal pursuasion, please contact Charlene.
Charlene reports class dues are being received plus some extra. but with ticket sales, the yard sale, and raffle, we should make up the shortfalls due to the reunion expenditures expected. It is also clarified to a question regarding dues, the class dues are $10.00 each year. A very nice letter was received from Roberta Beauman along with a nice donation to the class funds. We thank you.
The next class meeting will be on May 10th same place, Odd Fellows block, 35 Pleasant St, rear entrance, 2nd floor, same time 6 PM.
See you all next time!
Phil
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