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These are just some opening ideas to consider. The intent of this page is to collect ideas for the Sparkettes and use as a register of their decisions. Having this makes it easy for folks to contribute to the Sparkettes w/o having to live in Decatur and always attend face-to-face meetings. Each item should be 1) accepted, 2) rejected, or 3) modified by the Sparkettes.

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If we wish to have background music, I'll acquire CDs from the 40s and 50s and donate them.

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We should consider having something in print for the Classmates to include all the events, their locations, times and anything special they might need to know. If this idea is accepted (and provided I have all the info) I'll do the preparation to the satisfaction of the Sparkettes and have all the copies made here = my nickel.

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We should consider the timing to include weather/heat/etc and schools back in. As soon as the event is generally pegged, we could start announcing via e-mail (no postage costs yet); Since you did not ask my opinion, here it is: mid-Sept to mid-Oct is the best weather, kids are back in school, etc.

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We should consider seeking some money to support this. I have zero idea how much we now have or how much we need up front. This is the REALLY BIG ONE for us and we need to treat it as such;

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We should consider seeking a room 'rate' (maybe $10 better than AAA or AARP) at a good area motel (e.g., Country Inn or the one on Wickles Road west of town - south side of Route 36) to facilitate events away from SSCC - possibly including a Dutch Treat lunch or dinner for those who wish to attend; if we set up early enough, our folks could book early at the room 'rate' offered;

Master of Ceremonies (MoC):

You have asked that I be MoC for 2013. I am happy to do that. To support this I suggest the following:
1. My hearing problem needs to be accounted for. Having someone w/ me to 'hear' would be most helpful;
2. We should operate to an event 'script' to make sure we get everything appropriate included. This 'script' should include a welcoming statement, remembrance of those passed and in ill-health, a toast to our ladies,  any admin announcements, etc;
3. We should have a good sound system in place at SSCC (at least);
4. For the closing event, at the end, we should have a closing prayer and best wishes for safety and happiness - then adjourn into a major hug-a-thon. Regretfully, this will be the last we see of some of our friends in this life.

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We should consider a Theme for 2013 - consider 'Friends and Memories' or something similar;

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We should consider some events away from SSCC as were held in 2008;

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We should consider some appropriate nick-nack giveaways for the event - we did this at Proms as I recall;

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I did a truly lousy job taking photos. We should have something better to record this event - and possibly publish something afterward for the Class = that would cost some $$$. The idea of a CD and/or DVD (CD is best) is great.

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I offer to make the name tags and will take care of any and all costs associated with that;

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Nancy King had a good idea that we have some arrangement to 'swap chairs' so we see everyone. This requires some thought but it might be feasible and helpful to expand our contacts;

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We should do better announcing what things are intended to 'take away' with the attendees. I brought home name tags and grade school photos intended for anyone to take;

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Paul Osborne, Editor of the Tribune, is Class of '57 and a great champion of everything Decatur. Consider inviting him as our guest - maybe with a good photo spread of our 55th to follow; could also invite the Editor of the Herald and Review;

 

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