Page Contents  •  Meeting Minutes  • Attendance  • Opening  • Business Operations  • MarCom  • Formal Event  • Family Event  • More Help Needed  •  Next Meeting  •  Committees and Class Representatives

This meeting took place on July 13th at Harry’s Hofbrau in San Jose. First of all, we would to thank Trish Kane in doing a wonderful job with handling the minutes of the meeting. With out her excellent notes, it would be very difficult to report our progress. Lisa! great job in editing.

Attendance
The meeting was well attended…those in attendance were: Kris Gomez (68), Randy Christensen (70), Joe Coleman (70), Marty Lynn (70), Dale Brunett (72), Gregory Andrews (73), Rick Figueroa (73), Sarah Hearns (73), Tracy Jenkins (73), Kristen Matheson (73), Diane Pleski (73), Mike Belote (74), Jon Drury (74), Ted Gagne (74), Trish Kane (74), Brian Stuckey (74), Paul Keswick (75), Terry Tyson (75), Scott Bigness (77) Sharon Eads (77), Diane Hart (77), Stephen Edmonds (78), Patricia Morrissey (78), Patty Edmonds (79), Jon ‘Spot’ Harris (80)

Opening
Brian Stuckey opened the meeting with a quick overview of the committee structure and event plan to update the newer committee members. The three-day event will consist of a Golf Tournament on Friday, a formal event on Saturday evening and a family style event on Sunday. The committees had the following to report:

Business Operations
This committee has been busy with many of the financial aspects relating to the reunion. In order to make budgetary decisions, a clearer number of committed attendees is necessary. Therefore, it was voted and passed, that a $50.00 non-refundable deposit will be collected from alumni desiring to attend. The attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis. A reunion account will be established and a treasurer will be voted in by the August meeting. Also at the August meeting, information regarding submitting deposits, such as a mailing address and accepted form of pay, will be announced. Please check the MAR/COM report for information regarding additional pay options.

Sponsorship/Donation efforts were discussed. Non-profit status needs to be established prior to presenting donation or sponsorship opportunities. Ideas regarding levels of sponsorship and incentive plans were discussed. Example: Red, White and Blue levels – each color associated with a min/maximum level of contribution and an incentive package of program advertisement, event tickets, etc. would be defined with each level of donation.

A donation was made by Jon Drury to help secure locations and band. Thanks so much, Jon!!!

Marketing/Communications
The web site (www.lhsvikingsreunion.net) designed by Rick Figueroa, has proven to be an overwhelming success. Initially, the web site was on a trial basis. With the incredible response, it was voted and passed, that the site would continue to be our main source of communication through August 2003. It was also decided to add between 5 and 10 pages, depending on alumni response and contributions. The web site info will continuously change to keep it fresh. We have enjoyed the messages sent by alumni ~ such as remembrances of a friend/relative who has passed or a special time in high school. Please continue to share those memories. We will post them for a two-week period on the additional pages. Pictures are also welcome!

It was reported that the Master List contains 650+ interested alumni. We know that there are many lists out there from past reunions. It is CRUCIAL that class reps with access to these lists supply a copy to Rick Figueroa. The decision of the first come, first served basis, has increased the urgency to make contact with our classmates.

Rick also reported that he is in the process of designing an on-line invitation. Alumni will be able to register and pay for event tickets via the invitation. He will establish an account with PayPal to accept credit cards.

Formal Event Committee
Trish Kane and her committee are doing an outstanding job. After much discussion, it was voted and passed that the San Jose Children’s Museum would not accommodate the huge turnout we are expecting. Therefore, the Santa Clara Convention Center was voted in as a more appropriate location. We have enough interested alumni to completely fill the previous location choice at this point, and we are receiving new contacts daily.

The committee will meet with the staff at the Santa Clara Convention Center to confirm a date. We are shooting for August 16th for the formal evening, however, if availability is a problem, we will look into the week before (August 9) or the week after (August 23rd). That information will be confirmed, and the location secured by deposit prior to the August 2002 meeting. At that time, it will be safe to begin making travel arrangements.

A vote was taken for the ‘gala’ entertainment. The popular consensus was The Joe Sharino Band. Their costs were reasonable and the style of music was appropriate for this event. The members of the band are enthusiastic about the opportunity to play for our reunion, however, it will not be confirmed until our location is secure. A report on the band’s availability will also be made at the August 2002 meeting.

Family Event
Open discussion regarding location of event. Original concept placed event on campus with school clubs providing event support. The administration at LHS is excited at the prospect. Issue of concern: parking, access to entire campus for activity (i.e. pool, fields) and insurance liability. Action item: Committee members are continuing site selection efforts to compare accommodations. Committee will report findings at next meeting.

More Help Needed
Well, as you can see, the committee has their work cut out for them. Any ideas and suggestions, as well as, voluntary planning help are welcome! Please check out the reunion site often and send your contributions…our success depends on YOU! And finally…as always…my pitch for alumni contact information…it wouldn’t be a proper ending without a plea from me! Give your classmates a fair shot at attending! Forward contact information to rfigueroa@lhsvikingsreunion.net.

Next Meeting
The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 10th at 2pm. It has now been pushed to August 24, 2002. The last meeting was at Harry’s Hofbrau (corner of Saratoga Ave and Stevens Creek Blvd) but a new location is trying to be found in hopes of a quiter environment. Watch the message board for the confirmed location and time. Hope to see you there!

Committees and Class Representatives

	Committee Members: Brian Stuckey, Dale Brunett, Mike Belote, Paul Keswick, Rick Figueroa, Patricia Morrissey, Lisa Mason, Trish Kane, Jon Harris, Steve Edmonds, Scott Bigness, Greg Andrews, Jon Drury, Kris Gomez, Sue Clark, Sandy Anderson, Debi Burdman, Diane Hart
	Class Representatives: Kris Gomez 1968, Graig Cropper 1971, Greg Andrews 1973, Jon Drury 1974, Paul and Terri Keswick 1975 and Scott Bigness 1977
	As you can see, we need to fill in the gaps in Class Reps and Committee members. So please e-mail us if you can help out. We do have other classmates that have recently joined our committees. Their names will be added as soon as possible. We are excited and encouraged by the very positive response. It has been a joy reuniting the grads of Lynbrook High