See you in 2 weeks??

So, today is the deadline to have your registrations in to Tammy. If you haven't had a chance to get yours in the mail, its not too late to let her or Robyn Morstein know you plan to join us. Just e-mail them TODAY so they can get a head count to the folks who will be cooking dinner Saturday night.

Update on the 5k - it will be held at 8:00AM Saturday. I'll figure out where once I scope it out - I'm thinking we'll start at the high school. I will have water for participants & will also mark out the trail & mileage. The float trip starts at 10:00AM ( e-mail Mike Ferris ASAP if you'd like to participate) so that start time should give us plenty of time to do the run & get over to the start of the float trip.

Really looking forward to seeing all of you!!

Reunion Angst....Should I stay (home) or go?

I've asked friends on facebook & in real life what their thoughts are on attending their class reunion. Some of our class can't attend because of family obligations, life obligations or they choose not to. So this got me thinking, are class reunions important, what makes some people really want to attend & others run away ? I found a great article in the Chicago Times by Clarence Page "Why Class Reunions Matter So Much" that made me think. Mr. Page states "High school is where we begin to shape the adults we are about to become for the rest of our lives. It is a monstrous task confronted by complete amateurs. I would not face it again if you paid me in Powerball winnings." Amen! But that being said, I am looking forward to seeing all those who attend the BCHS Class of '82 reunion. Some of those I have asked the question about attending their high school reunion responded enthusiastically that they could not wait to go - it was fun to see old friends, catch up and share old stories with those who were there, at that place in time in their lives. That although they have moved on, are not that high school kid there is still something important about re-connecting. Others said that it was a non-issue. They have moved on, have no desire to attend & felt like they would not be missed anyhow. This response came from people who graduated in a class of over 1,200 and from our class as well. Although I can't speak for the bigger schools, I feel like classmates who don't attend our reunion will be missed. I respect anyone who chooses not to attend, it is their choice. I am on the side of looking forward to seeing people, finding out who they have become, what they are doing. And facebook has allowed me to re-connect with many of our classmates, there is nothing like seeing someone face to face. I doubt anyone is not somewhat nervous about the first event, Friday night at the back bar of the Metlen but after that first 5 minutes of angst,  I know my anxiety will go away & be replaced by the joy of seeing old friends & class mates. So if you are on the fence about attending, please consider how much potential fun you can have. All of us have changed over the last 30 years; we all most likely have greyer hair, more wrinkles & can't fit into our high school jeans.  But we are still young at heart, have great stories to tell & will have a great time. The reunion will be what you make it but I promise that those of us there will be happy to see you!

Registration Forms have been mailed out - did you get yours?

The Reunion Committee has mailed out the registration forms. They are still trying to locate the following classmates - please contact Robyn Morstein if you are on the list or can share info about those listed below!!

Carla Worthington

Chris Tabor

Wendy Wright-Sheffield

Lori Page

Jamie Resset

Roxanna Smith-O'Brien

Tina Sullivan

Teri Henderson-Christensen

Van Hildreth

Benna Kamps

Loire Lowell

Amber Hildreth-Jessen

Leslie Moody

Ron Parks

Cynthia Bugay

Michael Day

Registration Information - Here it is!!

Class of ’82 30th reunion
FRIDAY JULY 6TH:

WHERE: Back bar of the Metlen

WHEN: 7:00-?
There is a new restaurant opening in May by the bar. So if you wish to order food you can eat it
in the back bar during the reunion.
Later that evening the front bar will begin playing “our music” for
those that wish to dance and mingle some more.

SATURDAY JULY 7:
DAYTIME:-Fun Run: Contact Margy
Hovren at her blog site on the Class of
’82 Facebook page for more information and to sign up. bchs82plus30.blogspot.com/2012_03_01_archive.html
-Tee Times: A block of tee times have been set up for
those who wish to golf on Saturday. Call
the golf course to set up your time. The
number is 683-9933.
-Float Trip: If interested,
contact Mike Ferris at mferris@statebank-dillon.com. Numbers may be limited, so sign up early.
EVENING:
DINNER: Dinner
will be at the golf course beginning at 6:00
PICTURES: A class reunion
picture will be taken at 6:30. You will
receive your copy before
you
leave for the evening.

COST:
$30/
person which includes dinner Saturday and a reunion picture.
RSVP: Please
RSVP by Monday, June 25th.

Send reply and payment
to:

Tammy
Hatfield
193
Ryan Canyon Road
Dillon,
MT 59725
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please
fill out and return by June 25th.

___________
plan to attend the class reunion.
Number


Name:_________________________________________ Total enclosed:_______________
Class
of ’82 member

As promised...

So I was going through some photos & found pictures from the '92 reunion - oh my! We were some hot stuff out there on the golf course! If anyone else has photos they want to e-mail me - please do! I'm happy to post on the blog.

Cost for the reunion is $30 per person which seems very reasonable to me. Registration forms will be mailed out. I'll also scan & post on the blog. Please don't hesitate to e-mail me with questions, send pics & I'll be doing bios of our classmates so if you'd like to share your updates on the blog let me know.

Reunion weekend schedule

A big thanks to the Reunion Committee for planning the weekend events - I think it will be a great time!

Friday July 6

Join the Class of '82 for a no-host social at the back bar of the Metlen Hotel & Saloon ( it's for sale, too!) There will be food available for purchase at the resteraunt & later in the evening we'll take the party to the front bar & enjoy live entertainment playing 70's & 80's music.

Saturday July 7

This is an action packed day. You can choose between a 4 hour float down the river, a golf tournament of 5k walk/run.

River float - contact Mike Ferris for details mferris@statebank-dillon.com If there is enough interest there will be 2 trips, 1 group will leave at 10:00am & the next group will leave at 2:00pm.

5k run/walk - you can contact me for details, mhovren@yahoo.com. I am thinking the float trip sounds like more fun but if there is enough interest I'll set up a 5k course for around 10:00am

Golf - T- times will be avaialable, call the Beaverhead Country Club to get your time. 406-683-9933.

Dinner - no host cocktail (right now wine & beer) hour starting at 6:00pm at the Beaverhead Country Club, class picture at 6:30. The picture will be available later Saturday night & the cost is included in the reunion cost.

Sunday - no activities planned.

Please RSVP NO LATER THAN JUNE 25th!! You can RSVP by mail to Tammy (Patrick) Hatfield.

Her mailing address is 193 Ryan Canyon Dillon, MT 59725 The committee is figuring out the final cost (it will be very reasonable) so I'll post that in the next 1-2 days.

There will be 1 more mailing with the above information. If you have not received a mailing yet, contact Robyn (Ori) Morstein robynmorstein@yahoo.com ASAP - it means we do not have your correct address!!!! There are still some MIA's -please review the list & if you have contact with anyone on it, pass along the information & ask them to contact Robyn.

Details Thursday for the reunion!!

Hola! I'll post details from the reunion committee tomorrow for the reunion weekend. Low cost yay! New activities - yay! Check back Thursday!!