Tommy Schwartz

Dear Class of 1969

A few of us have been talking (yes, we understand all about the "sunshine law") about what to do and who will be the organizer of our 50th Class Reunion.  Yes, I realize it has snuck up on us and we wouldn't have even thought about it if the Class of 1970 hadn't already been talking about organizing theirs.  Well they have set a date and they are a year after us so that means we need to do some serious talking and thinking.

To make a long story short, we need somebody who would like to be the chairman or organizer for this event.  In the past, most of the same people have handled the weight of this and at this point are loaded down with things they have going on.  This is a chance for someone who has all of a sudden realized that they need something to do now that they are retired to keep busy for a while.  Of course at the same time becoming a hero to the rest of the class.

Please take this to heart and reply on this forum if you think you would like the job or if you have any ideas to make this a successful event.  Or, if there is something that you think should be changed from the ways of the past.  This is your class and your forum.  Please help us hash this out so that we all feel good about it,  We are open to all suggestions and ideas.

Thanks,

Tommy

Anita Beaver (Sloan)

Hey Tommy. Our 50th is definitely a milestone that hopefully everyone from our 1969 class will try to get involved in or at least make every effort to attend. I work part-time but I would be willing to "help" whomever would like to take on this huge adventure. (Any takers??)  Maybe you could put out a request to get feedback from everyone about the time of year that would best suit everyone to come to the class reunion. (ie: June or Oct. etc.or anything in between) That way maybe we could accomodate the "majority" of our classmates. What do you think? Keep us posted. Thanks again for all your help in getting the word out to all of us. It is appreciated very much!

Patty Ward (Bieber)

​​​HELLO EVERYONE IVE BEEN VERY BUSY SINCE I RETIRED.ID LOVE TO PLAN THE FUN FOR OUR 50TH REUNION.I HAVE A COOL IDEA HOW ABOUT FRI NIGHT MINGLE WITH A SAT NIGHT DINNER AND DANCING ETC SENIOR PROM NIGHT,SINCE WE ARE ALL SENIORS.I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT. I KNOW SOME OF YOU ARENT INTO DRESSING UP BUT THIS IS A SPECIAL YEAR.GIVE ME FEED BACK IF YOU AGREE OR NOT.ILL HAVE TO GET WITH  JIMMIE ANN AND RICK TO SEE IF WE CAN GET THE PELCIAN FOR A VENUE AGAIN , SUNDAY BRUNCH NOT SURE WHERE YET , GO EAGLES  ID NEED LOTS OF HELP.NEED FEEDBACK ON DATE ALSO.GO EAGLES SENIOR PROM

Tommy Schwartz

Class

This site has a survey creator and I think we should utilize it in the preliminary planning of this reunion.  In the next few days we will create a survey and everyone will be asked to please reply to it whether you plan on attending or not.  We will include questions as to type of venue, price, number of days, food, etc.  It will very helpful to at least say "yes" "no" or "maybe" even if you don't answer the rest of the survey questions just so we have some idea of how many will be attending.  We have been offered a free hall that seats 70 if our numbers don't exceed that.  It is being very graciously offered by Rick and Jimmie Anne.

Please watch your email in the next few days for the invitation to complete the survey.  We will be getting it ready in a few days.

Thanks,

Tommy

Anita Beaver (Sloan)

Great idea about the survey, Tommy.  At least that will give everyone a chance to let the chairperson and committee know what the majority prefers. 

Lois Walters (Gordy)

Hard to believe that we will be celebrating our "50th" in the next year.  I hope we get a great response to the survey that Tommy has so graciously prepared.  It is challenge to know what everyone wants and trying to please everyone can be a difficult process.  Ha!   Part of the planning process requires that the committee goes "out on a limb" regarding reserving faciliies, securing music, decorations, food, etc. without having concrete numbers to move forward.  Keeping the cost at a minimum is also a factor to consider.  I have available pictures and records from prior reunions that I would be happy to share with whomever is willing to take on the task of planning the reunion.  I will certainly be willing to help in anyway I can.  Since technology is readily available to us, many of these tasks can be done from a distance.  GO Eagles!

Gregory Simmons

HELLO TO ALL, I DID THE SURVEY AND I THINK A 50TH IS GREAT. HERE IS JUST A THOUGHT, HAS THERE BEEN ANY THOUGHT ABOUT A  FORT PIERCE CLASS REUNION? DAN MCCARTY,  JOHN CARROLL AND LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOLS. WE WERE TRULY BLESSED TO GROW UP HERE.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, GREG SIMMONS  

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

When we graduated in 1969, we had “freedom of choice” to choose which high school we wanted to attend.   A few students from LPA came to Dan McCarty.   I was told none of the Dan McCarty kids went to LPA.  As for John Carroll, don’t tell me you never dated any of the good-looking girls at their high school!  They threw great parties!

Taliaferro Taylor

Billy Gilda Ruth Quarles Webb (Webb)

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

Patty Ward Bieber - When will you be looking for volunteers?   You’re chairing the 50th reunion, right?

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Hello everyone ive been very busy since I Retired.Im happy to Chair th 50 Anniversary Party. I would be thankfull for anyone who wants to help. I have lots of ideas of how to make this a great Party .ILL be busy for the next few weeks were building a new home.ILL keep you posted with details as things come together.

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

Patty Ward Bieber, I think it would be a great idea if you wouldn’t mind posting your email address so people can contact you to volunteer.   I know that a lot of the people who have done most of the work in the past, have had changes in their current abilities to do as much.  So hopefully, a lot of new people will enjoy being involved now that they are retiring.   Just a thought...

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Hey Garry i didnt get that info thanks for your help

Patty Ward (Bieber)

To everyone ill be planing a great 2 nights at least for our 50th Anniversary Party.Ill need some help ,get with so of you soon.

Patty Ward (Bieber)

 50th ANNIVERSARY PARTY MY E-Mail is pabieber60@gmail.com anyone with any time to help. we will have a planning meeting soon, just sold my house so were busy but Ill try to set a time in the next few weeks.

Jimmie Anne Nourse (Haisley)

Patty Thank you so much for stepping to the plate. Rick and I are excited about just showing up. 😁 

Frances Swindle (Thrift)

Patty Thank you so much for stepping up.  I am just excited about coming/showing up.  After reading the messages from the past few days I take it that the party will be ealry summer 2019?  

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Gary yes I recived  the survey. ILL ck it out as soon as i can ,meeting soon.Ill let everyone know.

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Hello classmates Ive been working on planing the 50th Anniversary Party and Have come up with Dates .The Dates June 7th and 8th.2019 Jimmie Anne and Rick have booked the PelicanYacht Club for Sat night.IM STILL working on Friday night.I need Ideas for a BAND .Sat will be SEMI FORMAL OR FORMAL,FRIDAY CASUAL.I  need help so anytakers will be grea,.Meeting soon.GO EAGLES

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Just to let all classmates know this is a SPECIAL YEAR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY,everyone has over a year to plan and there will be a fund to help some of you that need it .We want everyone to have a good time.

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Just FYI everyone the reason for the JUNE pick was thats the weekend of GRADUATION 1969 .I thought it was fitting,more infor to come.

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

I know that Patty is looking for help for next year’s 50th reunion.   From experience, I can tell you that the more people involved, the easier it is, and we get to have more fun at the planning meetings.  The meetings are ALMOST as much fun as the reunions themselves.   So be sure to email Patty at pabieber60@gmail.com so you can enjoy it all!

Patty Ward (Bieber)

Just to let everyone know nothing is for sure for the 50 Anniversary Party except the Date.WE are still in the planning stage.Ideas are still  on the table.WHEN THE COMMITTEE PLANS are complete ill lt you all know. Im very busy after our move from our home,just thought we could get a start on setting the Date.

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

I believe that Jimmie Anne was able to reserve the Pelican Yacht Club for Saturday, June 8th.  We’ve used that location many times before, and it really makes a wonderful easy venue - especially since none of us are getting any younger and it eliminates much of the hard work of putting on an event.   It also lends itself to any kind of get-together, from completely casual to completely formal.