A Final Notice! email arrived on Thursday, and while I normally just delete those kinds of things (like that’s gonna get my attention or something…), I noticed that it was from the responsible side of the JTC80 planning team.
Wow – 6 more sleeps – can’t believe how quickly the time has passed since initial plans for a reunion were first laid out on a bar napkin back those many months ago (actually all of our plans are on bar napkins; no one could ever remember paper…). But as it says in the email, everything is pretty much done – all that’s left is getting ready for the big evening.
And in that “getting ready” spirit, I’ve put together an FAQ list to cover off the many questions that have been flooding this blog every day (OK – not really flooding, maybe just a trickle. OK, nothing – no one has asked anything. In fact, I’m not sure anyone reads this crap at all…)
Reunion FAQs
I’ve never reunioned before – what’s required to be a good reunioner?
First, one must have some group to reunion with (preferably people), and they should likely be linked in some common endeavour. Examples might be:
- Sports Teams (hockey, football, cribbage, etc.)
- Schools (that’s us)
- Families (these are particularly dangerous without experience…)
- Government teams (Army, prisons, mental hospitals, political parties etc.)
After that, it’s pretty straightforward… One needs a common date (no – not her… a date on the calendar), a place to reunion (check), and something to do. This generally involves cheerful greetings and conversation (to be supplied by everyone – check), some refreshments (food and beverage – check), and convivial jocularity (generally follows beverages…). Not too complicated.
What does one wear to a reunion?
Beer. It makes everyone look great, and helps you dance better.
A very common question. As an organizing committee, we spent a great deal of time discussing attire (at least ten minutes), and came to an agreement that the attire for the evening would be “reunion casual”, simply put, wear what you’re comfortable in, wear what you would to a friend’s summer party. It would be great if all really hairy parts and dangly bits be covered for the majority of the evening (or at least until midnight…)
How much drinking generally goes on at 30th Anniversary High School reunions?
Considerable. A great deal. Lots. Many. Professional reunioners who drink alcohol suggest that a taxi or designated driver is an excellent idea.
What if I don’t drink?
Bring a camera – many of those who do drink, earn good money. They should be good for some hush money… Seriously, drinking is not necessary – you’re going to meet people you haven’t seen for many years – there’s going to be lots of catching up to do, some great nibblies, and maybe even some dancing too….
If I take pictures, will there be a place to share them?
Stay tuned to this blog, post reunion – we’ll be setting up a site for sharing pics. Hopefully those who can’t be here on the 5th can check them out too – and perhaps spur them on in attending future parties.
I don’t have a ticket yet – will there be tickets at the door?
There will be tix at the door, but we’d appreciate it if you’d let us know as soon as possible if you’re coming – we need to confirm food numbers with the bar a few days before the event so they know how many chickens to dispatch, and how many nachos to cheez…
Let us know at jtc1980grads@gmail.com. We look forward to getting your money…
Cheers…
jtc80
d us your address in the next few days, then you won’t be able to have the tickets delivered right to you. We have another option for those of you who want to pick up your tickets in advance. Lori Marquette has offered a pick-up spot for tickets at Marquette Homes located in Headingley just beside the old Odeon Drive-In (Maybe Skatetown’s being held over - I was always a sucker for lycra and sparkles…) . 
