Go Slow Wins the Race

We have Two Years

Yes there is a movement afoot to have another good sized reunion like the one in 2007.

It is a modest movement like the beginnings of a camp fire.
We are getting the kindling going and it is not yet time to put big logs on.

As in any 'beginning' we tackle the small questions first - who will do what in the time leading up to the event. As we see reality being woven from the fabric of activity, we are then able to best gauge what can be properly handled if success is to result.

For those who know not what the last one cost in time, energy, planning and coordination, -in real terms-suffice it to say -considerable. Many moments of our 'life time' were devoted, earning us some luck and breaks and as a result we succeeded.

The aim for the next one is to allow for some expansion so that those who attended the last one can do so once again, and further, -for those who chose not to come last time but then heard later how much fun was had - well, they too can now attend. It is after hearing from so many of these people - who may have graduated during the years indicated in the previous post - that we are taking this action.

Now, if there are friends form the years on either side of '72 like the many who attended last time, there should be no problem as long as once tickets are issued in future months people pay for those in advance (like last time) and reserve their spot -since there is only so much room in a large hotel salon.

As we go forward and hear from you all -(to remain organized, by e-mail only) on your intent to join the party, then we shall have a better position from which to negotiate with whichever size hotel we need. The factors that will be considered are :
a) decreased cost for increased volume,
b) but then for increased volume the necessity for more room and meals,  which again
c) increases cost.

But as with nurturing a camp fire to it's full potential, we must be very careful how we go about our planning. Some campfires if we pour gasoline on, go right out of control, burn people and then burn out prematurly before fufilling it's true function.... providing sustained heat and quality of life.

So an approach of optimism,balance and patience will be required from all, as the answers emerge from the detail of planning that has just begun by the planning group.

So the next one is in two years. More details from the planning team will come out later. But certain topics are simply premature to discuss 'out there' by us, at this moment.

For those who show motivation to help us get this event to take place, we encourage you to contact us by e-mail only. You may contact Les McConnell with questions at L.mcconnell7@sympatico.ca. A response will be forthcoming to all e-mails received. Yet the answers you seek now may be premature for this early stage.

Thank you for your understanding.

L