Jan. 12, 2008, Minutes

Note: Our thanks to Jeanette for preparing the minutes; and my apologies for taking so long to get them posted….nancy sowden burton.

The meeting was called to order by Valerie Salge Miller following lunch at Jonathon Byrd’s. In attendance were:

Linda Wade Keeling, Sue Lancaster Sigler,
Sandy Fulford Sharp, Jayne Tegeler Admire,
Marlene Wegehoft Lang, Ray Kappmeyer,
Lutilda Snyder Osborn, Janet Riehl Motz,
Edith Schnier Beck, Judy Bunte Dollens,
Mike Owen, John Vance,
Jim Payton, Sue Fischer Cheeley,
Judy Monroe Johnson, JoAnn Schisla Brown,
Bob Gilmore, Bill Lowder,
Dwayne VanMeter, Morrie Epler,
Leland Richards, John Price,
Pete Hildebrand, John Winkler,
Nancy Sowden Burton, Valerie Salge Miller,
Jeanette Mascher Burbrink

1. Attendees were asked to provide information about any classmates not yet found by submitting the name, address, phone number and/or e-mail address to Valerie via e-mail.

2. Dates for the reunion will probably be September 11-13, 2009. Mandy Enders Dyar is checking to be sure there are no major conflicts with these dates, especially downtown in the event some or all of the reunion activities are held there.

3. Activities suggested at the October 13, 2007 meeting include but are not limited to:

Friday the 11th – tour of Southport High School followed by a supper or snacks and the football game (tentatively vs. Perry Meridian HS).

Saturday the 12th – brunch; visit various downtown sites; golf tournament; etc. during the morning and/or afternoon. Dinner at a possible downtown venue.

Sunday the 13th – brunch or other final activity to get together.

4. Dwayne VanMeter has contacted Elizabeth Janckow, assistant principal at Southport, regarding the tour of the high school and use of the cafeteria for food, drinks and visiting from 4:00-9:00 p.m.

It was suggested that someone contact Sam’s Club to see about donated food for after the tour.

Dwayne Vanmeter said that Perry Township residents can obtain Gold Cards that allow free access to the games and other venues in the Township. The normal charge for attending the football game is $5.00 per person.
Note: To obtain a Gold Pass, go to the Administration Building on Orinoco Street; ask the receptionist for a Gold Pass. All Perry Township residents are eligible, and there is no cost. This pass will provide free admission to all functions except tournaments and it is good for life.

JoAnn, who is a former teacher at Southport, may conduct the tour.

5. Mike (aka Mickey) Owen has already arranged for a band if music is wanted for Saturday’s dinner. He has also checked several downtown venues for locations that will accommodate an estimated 300 people. These include the Frank O’Bannon Room at the State Museum and a tent at the Zoo. He asked if anyone had any other suggestions. Someone also asked if the dinner should be held outside of downtown, suggesting Primo’s as an option.

Further discussion regarding location brought up the possibility of the Murat or Scottish Rite; however, most in attendance preferred the State Museum. Mike is in the process of contacting some classmates to assist him in covering the cost ($2,200) of renting the room at the State Museum in order to help reduce the overall cost of the evening for the other attendees.

6. A recommendation was made to locate and invite former teachers to the Friday tour and get-together.

7. Valerie brought up the possibility of creating some type of philanthropic endeavor such as a scholarship for the high school or donation for a particular school need or project. Other classes have done this but it’s not essential and needs further consideration and discussion. This should be a committee separate from the reunion committee(s). Judy Johnson will look into finding out what might be needed at the school

8. JoAnn suggested that alumni be asked to write paragraphs about their lives over the past 50 years. Nancy asked everyone to contribute snapshots from our school years to be included in a digital version of the “Anchor” she is assembling as a souvenir.

9. Jayne offered a great quote for the occasion: “The three ages of mankind – youth, middle age and you’re lookin’ good!”

10. Committees to be developed for the reunion planning:

a. Registration – Judy Johnson Monroe, Carol Branch Wiese & Susan Fischer Cheeley
b. Friday evening events – Dwayne VanMeter (facilities) and Morrie Epler
c. Golf tournament – George Gerdt and Harold Skillman
d. Saturday afternoon activities – Jayne Admire
e. Saturday evening dinner/dance w/music – Mike Owen
f. Sunday morning activity – John Price
g. Philanthropy – Judy Johnson Monroe
h. Hospitality (homes/housing) - ____________
i. Teacher contacts – JoAnn Brown
j. Saturday evening decorations – Judy Dollens
k. Saturday brunch / activity - ________
l. Publicity (including ad looking for classmates & survey) - ________

11. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Jonathon Byrd’s unless otherwise notified.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanette Mascher Burbrink