Class
reunions and area reunions are held on a regular basis. The
Association provides guidance in planning for such events.
Class lists and current addresses can also be provided upon
request.
Upcoming Class Reunions
The
classes of 1976 (35th reunion) and 1975 will celebrate a combined
reunion on the weekend of September 17th, 2011. There will be a dinner
on Saturday night at Three Oaks/Capellaro's Grove in Bethel.The
class of '76 will also have a get together on Friday night with
details forthcoming. BHS alumni from any class can attend this evening.
There may also be an event that night for the class of '75. Please
email your current mailing address to the following people and also
send any other classmate's information. Please spread the word about
this reunion (both groups are on Facebook).
Class of 1976: Debbie Scolpino Nelson: [email protected]
Class of 1975: Nancy Hall Parker: [email protected]
We are looking forward to a great reunion!
Class Reunion Procedures
1.
Establish a committee – 4 or 5 can do the job; at least one
member should reside locally; determine how committee members
will communicate (e-mail, telephone, face-to-face).
2.
Prepare a mailing list of classmates if one doesn’t already
exist. The Alumni Association can provide such a list but it may
need updating.
3.
Develop a questionnaire to assess preferences regarding time
of year, location and type of event (picnic, dinner-dance,
etc.). Mail this to members with a “return by” date. The
responses will help you to determine if you should proceed and,
if so, the type of event preferred by most. You’ll also learn
how many plan to attend.
4.
Choose a date and location (restaurant with dance floor,
private home, commercial picnic site such as Capellaro’s Grove
or a municipal site such as the Bennett property).
5.
Establish the per person costs including postage,
decorations, food, gifts, guest’s expenses, insurance costs,
facility rental costs, etc. The projected head count will help
you determine costs.
6.
Prepare and mail a flyer that includes all necessary
information including directions to the site. Be sure that
even “not interested” classmates receive the flyer. Include the
customary tear off response form with a “not later than” date
for return.
7.
Set up subcommittees to handle other tasks relevant to the
type of event taking place. The lead time needed and the
number and duties of subcommittees will depend on the type of
activity you’ve planned.
8.
Schedule a meeting of the 4 or 5 planning committee members as soon
as possible following the event. Take notes and start a file. This
will help in planning future events.
NOTE:
All costs associated with these types of events must be borne
by the participants. There is no other revenue source. Also, you may
wish to establish a bank account to help in processing the revenues
and disbursements.