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5 November 2011 "11 Months To Go" Hello everyone;
Hopefully all the spooks and goblins have “left the building" and now you can all concentrate on “the big one”!
I don’t imagine I have to remind folk about this; November 11th is just around the corner and I know it hits home to many of us.
LET'S NOT FORGET
Firstly thank you to the alumni that have sent in suggestions of where we can hold a large meeting. This will help immensely. By now, those of you that have volunteered their time must be wondering what is happening. Not to worry, you have not been forgotten.
Because we were able to start this process 3 years ago, it looks like we have been able to escape the "mad rush" of "we forgot this and that". For the most part everything is under control.
We have looked at 6 bands over the last few months, and we have one more to audition. They are in Toronto and we will see them within the month. We have also sent out proposals for food for the Friday Evening Pub Night and have received return bids. The sponsorship package is ready to go to print. The next biggest thing that causes me concern is parking at the school for Friday night. I am presently in negotiations with the NCC to use their large parking lot at the Bruce Pit. If this turns out to be feasible we will use a shuttle bus system. There will also be street parking in Lynwood village.
At the present time we are looking for a few specific volunteers to actually take on some specific jobs. This has to be looked at BEFORE we ask for an all out effort. I will try and describe each as they are mentioned.
1) ACCOMODATION LIASON - An individual that would approach motels and hotels in the immediate area to negotiate a Bell High Reunion price. There have been several built in the last few years. A link can be supplied on our web site and I'm sure it can be tied in with a "sponsor note". This position would have to be filled by an area resident.
2) MAPPING LIASON An individual that has enough computer knowledge to make a map that would include the immediate Bell High vicinity as well as the Tudor Hall. This whole road structure has been drastically changed in the last 15 years. This map would then be available on the website. That person would have to contact Mike Shacklock to co-ordinate.
I know most of this is available via GPS and computer but we do know a lot of folk haven’t adopted the new technology. We want to cover ALL bases.
BTW ---- in all the new construction ---- BELL HIGH SCHOOL is no longer on Cedarview Road ---- it is now on Cassidy, and reached from BRUIN LANE!
3) VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR - This position will be ongoing right up to the reunion. We need one person to actually keeping track of all volunteers and designate them to the most useful position.
4) TEACHER CO-ORDINATOR - This individual would be responsible to compile a separate faculty list ---- contact the 3 retired teachers publications and placing announcements as well as a bi-monthly notice to keep them aware of the upcoming event.
We had originally thought of a "teacher hunter" but that has proved to be too labour intensive. We DO have quite a list already, but sometimes a little nudge in the right direction helps.
If anyone does have pertinent knowledge of the whereabouts of certain individuals feel free to pass them along.
5) SPONSORSHIP SALES - Rose Timmerman Gitzi has worked out our sponsorship package with all the different levels and benefits. She will be coordinating the "final sale" in regards to benefits etc. If we have someone with professional sales experience to approach businesses in the west end, we could use your help. The major time period for this would be between December this year and February of 2012 as I think any of our sponsors would like to have the benefit of the longest web site exposure time. Rose can be contacted through via our "contact us" link
6) EVENT PUBLICITY - Willi Lotz is in charge and if anyone has any ideas on how to further advertise our event you can contact Willi at boscolotz@aol.com
7) OPEN MIC - This event is to be held on Saturday in the cafetorium. We have several offers already. John Belisle is heading up this particular event. John is an accomplished Blues Musician. We have seen him in action ---- you would surely think he stepped right out of "the big easy". John can be contacted at jblues@live.ca
8) DECORATING COORDINATOR - This individual to look after decorating the stage in the gymnasium for the "old fashioned assembly ---- the stage in the cafetorium for the pub night and memorial service on Sunday --- the stage at the TUDOR HALL for the dinner/dance as well as welcoming decorations in the registration area and lobby
All of the above listed items will help us to better come up what is required ---- so that the custodial staff, etc. can plan for it.
As you can see we have been trying to cover ALL bases in a timely effort and trying not to miss anything. Inevitably we are going to miss something ---- hopefully nothing major and nothing that can’t be dealt with before the big weekend. This HAS been a huge undertaking, and that HAS been acknowledged by quite a few of you. All of us on the steering committee wish to thank you for your accolades.
Although you may see my name more often than others, do not think for a moment this is a one-person act. There are many more individuals on the steering committee and also those in the wings that are diligently working to make this event a success. For any of you that visit the website you will notice a little more activity. Believe me when I say that after January 1, 2012, every single one of these individuals will a lot busier. Even as I write this, our secretary in on a working trip to Australia ---- with laptop in hand! “They can run but they can't hide.” All of us will be in steady contact via the Internet for the next 11 months.
At this time some folk have already stepped up to the plate and contributed a lot already to get us where we are today and I think they should be recognized at this time ---- their work will be foremost in the next couple of months.
Al Albania; 1962-63;
Rose Timmerman Gitzi; 1981-85
Rick Pancham, and
Ron Simpson
If you haven’t updated you profile on the reunion websitein the last year or so, please do! The password for the “Who’s Checked In?” webpage is “cafetorium”.
I think that's about it for now ---- some folk think I talk too much (no offence taken) ---- after re-reading this I tend to agree. LOL
Be safe everyone,
Brian Mac Millan, Chair Bell High 50th
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