A plea from our Committee Secretary, Catherine McWilliams

Dear Fellow Class of 1978 Friends,

The preparation for next year’s reunion is progressing at a fast and furious pace. We have a fabulous venue, the Betty Reckas Community Center (BRCC,) a beautiful courtyard and room at the Greek Orthodox Church on Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach. The selected caterer, TGIS (Thank Goodness It’s Sophia) is anxiously awaiting our decision regarding what to serve. Everything they prepare is delicious, so the decision will be tough. But your committee will do their best to select a great menu for the evening.

We have booked a great DJ, John Godin, SA Class of 1980, who will play all your old favorites as well as current selections for your enjoyment and dancing pleasure. There will be other surprise entertainment happening the evening of Saturday, August 2, 2008. There is also a golf tournament planned for Friday, August 1, 2008, a casual get together on Friday night, and possibly a picnic or beach party on Sunday. So, if you haven’t already written the date on your calendar, do it now so you won’t forget.

Now, on to business. We need your help. I know you think there is a lot of time before the reunion, but before you know it, we will be ready to make final preparations. That includes payments. We have been receiving some deposits, but we need more. With that, we are offering you a special incentive. Ticket prices are currently at $135.00 per person for this wonderful event. If you send a deposit before April 30, 2008, you can lock in that ticket price. Any deposit amount will lock in that price. After that date, the price goes to $140.00 per person. So, get your deposit to us today. You can send a check or use Paypal. We even take cash.

Go to the class photo page at http://mysite.verizon.net/resqirh5/ for more information. And don’t forget to check in regularly at our blog, www.classof78.blogspot.com. It is constantly being updated with new information.

We are also still in need of information regarding missing classmates. The list is located on the blog page, and with your help, we can reduce the number to zero. If you know where someone is or how to get in touch with him or her, please do so and tell them to contact us at LBSAHS1978@aol.com so we can add them to our list.

Thanks everyone.
Catherine

Change in Venue

Hello everyone,

Due to a scheduling glitch with the Hyatt Regency and a problem with their ballroom, we have changed venues. We are now confirmed with the Betty Reckas Cultural Center, at 5761 East Colorado Street, Long Beach.


This photo is taken from their parking lot which doesn't show the dazzling courtyard where our cocktail reception will spill out on to.


Here is an interior of their very large and elegant ballroom. Imagine white tables with lovely purple and white centerpieces.


This photo gives some idea of scale. That's Joy way at the back of the room behind the good sized dance floor.

We're very excited to be planning our event at this venue. It's going to be an excellent reunion party; one to be remembered.

Stay tuned.

maria