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Here are some of the most common questions about the upcoming
25th reunion. If you have any other questions please free to email us.
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Berkeley High School Class of 1977 Reunion FAQ
General
Q: Are you using a reunion planning
service?
A: No. We are doing all the arrangements
ourselves. Although next time we may consider it!
Q: Who is making the
decisions for the reunion?
A: The reunion is being planned by
the reunion committee. See the committee
page for information about the members.
Q: When did the committee
start planning the event?
A: The committee began meeting regularly
in February 2002.
Q: Are there any teachers
from BHS invited to the reunion or picnic?
A: Not specifically. We would encourage
any past or present teachers to attend the events. If you know
of a teacher that would like to come, let us know ... maybe they'll
be given special rates (depending on if we liked them :-)
Q: Will you have a
photographer taking pictures?
A: Good question .. not sure. Last
time a professional photographer was hired to take group and individual
pictures.
Q: Can we bring our
kids to the reunion?
A: What are you joking? No. The reunion
evening event is for classmates and their guests only. Leave the
little rats at home.
The
Reunion
Q: When is the reunion?
A: Friday, August 16th, 2002 from
6:30pm-Midnight
Q: Where is the reunion
being held?
A: At H's Lordship's Restuarant in
Berkeley, CA. The address can be found on the Details
Page.
Q: Can I show up after
dinner and avoid paying the full price?
A: Not as a general rule. Armed guards
will be stationed at the entrance to protect the innocent.
Q: Is this a Black
Tie affair?
A: Anyone with class will dress nicely
... however there is certainly no requirement.
Q: Why does the event
costs so much money?
A: As with everything costs always
rise. This will be a very fun party and worth every dime. We have
checked other reunions and this cost is in-line with the others.
Q: Can I pay for the
event at the door?
A: Please use advance ticket sales.
Our ability to accept money at the door will be limited and you
will probably experience a delay in entry. Also, the cost of the
event will be $75 at the door per person. Register before July
12th for an early bird discount - only $65/person. Send your payments
to:
Reunion Committee
1822 62nd Street
Berkeley, CA 94703-2703
Q: Can I help with
the reunion?
A: Absolutely. We will need volunteers
to help set-up the reunion decorations, regsitration, sweat-shirts,
etc. Please contact one of the committee members to let them know
you are interested. If you have a friend that can help that would
be ok too, and maybe preferrable so that you can enjoy the evening.
Q: Do you need any
donations of money or other things?
A: Yes. We can always use extra money
to offset our costs and help to cover incidental expenses. Also,
money left over after the reunion will be placed in an account
for future activities.
Q: Can I attend the
reunion even if I didn't graduate from this High School (or didnt
graduate at all).
A: Absolutely. This reunion is for
the BHS Class of 1977. So if you were part of that class at some
time during high school you are welcome. We won't ask to see your
diploma!
The
Picnic
Q: Who is organizing the picnic?
A: The picnic site is being arranged
by the committee. Hot Dogs and Sodas are being provided.
Q: When is the picnic?
A: The picnic will be held on Sunday,
August 18 (two days after the reunion) at Lake Anza in Berkeley
starting at around 11:00 am.
Q: What food is provided
at the picnic?
A: Hot Dogs and Sodas are being provided.
Feel free to bring something to share though.
Q: Can we bring our
kids to the picnic?
A: Definitely. This is the time to
share the reunion with your whole family.
The
Restaurant
Q: Why did you choose H's Lordships
for the party?
A: By the time the reunion committee
was organized there were very few sites available in the area
that could accommodate a large group. Also, the price of the event
was a factor as we tried to keep the cost down to insure as much
participation as possible.
Q: Is there a Hotel
nearby with group rates or discount for lodging?
A: Week-end discount rates are available
at the Raddison Hotel, Berkeley Marina. Call 1-800-243-0625 for
reservations by July 26. Mention our event.
Q: Does the Raddison
Hotel have rooms blocked for the BHS reunion?
A: Yes until July 26th. However, you
should make reservations as soon as possible.
Food and Beverages
Q: What dinner selections are available?
A: Dinner will be served at 8:00 PM.
The selections are Boneless Chicken, Prime Rib, and Vegetarian
Pasta Primavera. Please indicate your choice(s) on the registration
form.
Q: Do you have a vegetarian
food selection for dinner?
A: Yes. Vegetarian Pasta Primavera.
Q: Are the cocktails
and beverages free?
A: A hosted Cocktail bar is available
from 6:30-7:30PM.
Q: Will cocktails be
served at the reunion?
A: Yes. Cocktails will be available
beginning at 6:30 until 12:30.
Entertainment
Q: Are you having a live band?
A: No. We are using a DJ for this
event.
Q: What kind of music
will you be playing?
A: The DJ selected has a complete
set of music covering all genres of music and tastes from the
70's, 80's, and 90's. We are encouraging him to play a good mixure
of our "Era" music.
Q: Will there be dancing?
A: Yes of course, dancing will begin
at 9:30pm-Midnight.
Merchandise
Q: What size Sweat-shirts are available?
A: Sweat shirts are available in Small,
Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large.
Q: Can I have the shirt(s)
mailed to me?
A: If you are not attending the reunion,
please contact us regarding postage and handling.
Q: Will you be producing
a memory book like you did at past reunions?
A: Note sure ... check back with this
site after the reunion for more information.
Q: When do we receive
our Sweat-shirts that we ordered?
A: If you ordered a Sweat-shirt, you
can pick it up at the reunion.
The
Web Site
Q: How did you get my email address?
A: Email addresses have been collected
from various sources including searching on-line, friends, and
registering
your name with the web site.
Q: Who is responsible
for the web site?
A: The web site was set up and is maintained by James
Reeves as a hobby for fun. The committee has sanctioned the
site as the official BHS
Class of 1977 reunion web site.
Q: When I post to the
Guest Book when can I see my comments?
A: As soon as you "Submit" your comments they are
available for viewing. You may need to use the "Reload"
button on your browser to refresh the page.
Q: If I make a mistake
in my guest book entry can it be corrected?
A: Yes and No. If you send
me an email I can manually fix it but there is no automated
way to edit your comments once they have been posted.
Q: What information
will be available on the Web after the reunion?
A: The web site will remain active for as long as it has regular
traffic. There are tentative plans to post pictures and summaries
of the reunion on the site following the reunion. This may be
interesting to people who were unable to attend the event in person.
Q: How do I get my
own email address?
A: There are a number of services that will give you a free
email account that provides you an email address and storage for
email messages. You only need to have access to a browser to read
and send mail. Yahoo! mail
and Hot Mail are two free
email services that I know of.
Q: Why does my email
address show up on the web site?
A: If you post a message to the guest book your email address
will get picked up and used in the email summary page. Also, if
your address is already publicly available on a search engine,
it may also be used. For privacy reasons, submitting your email
address through the registration process will not release your
email address if you elect that option.
