REUNION COUNTDOWN – IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!

Dear Friends,

We are now only a few short weeks away from our reunion and we are busy making plans to guarantee this will be a great event!  The venues are set, the Reunion Committee members are getting their assignments and we are ALL looking forward to seeing as many classmates as possible at this event. The idea is for folks to attend and not worry about a dress code, gray hair, no hair, wrinkles, bad knees, etc… After all, we graduated in 1969, and everything was cool then and it will be the same way at the reunion!

It  is now time to put YOU to work!  First thing – REGISTER – if you haven’t already…Scroll down for the registration form.

What do we need from you after that?  We need your enthusiasm, your willingness to promote the reunion and your connections to fellow classmates.  Are there some you know of who have not registered as yet?  Would you be willing to talk to them and find out why they are not registering? Are there financial concerns – please let us know and we may be able to help. Do they think it is a waste of time or that they will not be welcomed and included? One of the goals of the Reunion Committee is to make sure ALL who attend are welcomed, included and treated like the special guests they are!

• The Reunion Committee is committed to making this Reunion one that reflects what we all ached for back then and still do to this day…. Peace, Love, Harmony and Connection. That’s it. Nothing more and nothing less. We need ALL of you to make this happen. Please join us and “Get Back to Where You Once Belonged.”

Remember that we also have the Ride-Share option if you’re concerned about transportation or just don’t want to drive!  We have you covered…..

Below is the Ride Share form –

“Take It Easy Drivers and Easy Riders” …Here’s the link to the Ride Share form:
http://bit.ly/McNaryRideShare

PLEASE remember that we have agreed to give back to our Alma Mater by collecting funds and/or donations of school supplies and backpacks which will be provided to those McNary students whose families cannot provide these things for them. Please do what you can to contribute in some way to this great service project.  How can you do that?

• When you send in your registration, please send a separate check or write one check that includes an extra amount that you would like to contribute to this project. Please designate the amount you are donating in order for accurate funds dispersal.
• Purchase supplies based on a list that will be posted here and on our Facebook page and bring them to one of our events. We will have a donation barrel at each event.
• If you are coming to the Reunion, but are unable to attend every event, consider paying for all 3 events but let us know you would like to donate the fees from those events you are unable to attend to this project.

Any questions, concerns, etc?  Please feel free to email the following folks for answers!

Bruce Chapin – chapin@onlinenw.com

Sandy (Febach) Armstrong – anisarmstrong@gmail.com

You can also post a question on our Facebook page… McNary Class of 69 – we check it daily for questions, comments, etc.  

We are also on alumni class.com – McNary 69 alumni. 

Looking forward to being with you in September!!

 

 

 

GET BACK – TO WHERE YOU ONCE BELONGED!!

A PREVIEW OF OUR REUNION WEEKEND EVENTS!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13
Thanks once again to the generosity of our classmate Steve Johnson, we will be gathering  at the Grand Hotel for an informal meet and greet to get things rolling. This will be a very informal event with a no host bar and finger food. We’ll be playing music from OUR generation – the BEST one. COST FOR THIS EVENT – $20/person

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
A new and unique venue for our Saturday evening gathering will be the Scenic Valley Winery on River Road in Gervais. This is a family owned vineyard and winery right in McNary’s back yard! The reunion members who visited there were impressed with the venue in terms of its location, size, rustic quality, flexible set up as well as the family who own it. We have also received nice reviews on the wine they produce and will be serving at our event. A lovely catered meal will be provided and the evening will be a walk down memory lane as well as an opportunity to get caught up with the lives of our fellow classmates while listening/dancing to the music we loved in high school. We have worked to keep costs within reason and still have a great time together in a beautiful place. COST FOR THIS EVENT – $55/person

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15
For our last event of the weekend, we have reserved a beautiful picnic spot for a cookout at the South Falls of Silver Creek Falls. Folks who wish can hike the trails or just relax and visit. It is a short distance from Salem and the cost to get into the Park is $5 per vehicle. We encourage folks to consider the Ride Share option!.  COST FOR THIS EVENT – $25/person

IF YOU REGISTER FOR ALL EVENTS – COST IS $85/person ($15 savings over single event costs)

Check back often for new updates, which will be posted here and on our Facebook page McNary Class of ’69

We are also sharing all this info and now getting a lot of classmates join us on alumniclass.com

All that is needed is YOU… so make your travel plans!

Let’s just make this the best event possible……

We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends!

This last Saturday night, August 20, 33 die hard Celtics came together to celebrate at our community 60th birthday party.  A good time was had by all.

Would you like to see these yearly events continue?  We would like to try and and keep as many of us connected as possible leading up to our next big event – the big 45 – our 45th reunion July 25-27,  2014.  Post a comment here if you have an opinion, suggestion or if you just want to say “Hi.”

We would also like to start using social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc to reach even more Celtics who have somehow remained unfound!  If anyone wishes to help out with this, post a comment here and you will be put to work bringing the Class of 69 into the 21st Century!  If you know the whereabouts of any lost Celtics, you can also let us know via the comments section in this post.

Enjoy this group picture from the party, courtesy of Velan Chapin.  Recognize anyone? More pictures to come, so check back soon!

We’re 60 Years Young!!

Yes, it’s true… we’re facing the big SIX ZERO!!  What better way to celebrate than to get together and share the pain… You’ll feel better when you enjoy the no-host bar, finger food and great conversation with your friends.

WHEN:
Saturday, August 20,  2011 – 6:30pm to 10:30pm

WHERE:
Marion Room in The Grand Hotel – map
201 Liberty Street SE
Adjacent to the Salem Conference Center
Salem , Oregon 97301
www.grandhotelsalem.com

PRICE
$10 in advance (by August 1) or $15 at the door

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Go to www.mcnaryclassof69.com and click on “Contact” tab or…

Mail checks to:
McNary Class of 69
c/o 9965 Wheatland Road N
Keizer OR 97303

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Join The Class of ’69 For A Get Together!

Dear Celts,
We just can’t stand to let another year go by without getting together. Here is information about our upcoming event!

WHEN:
Saturday, Sep 11 2010 6:00pm to 11:00pm

WHERE:
Downtown Salem Conference Center and Phoenix Inn
200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97301 Map

PRICE:
$10.00 at the door for finger food, no-host bar, and great conversation

ORGANIZER:
Gil Reynolds
Please visit the classmates.com reunion page to RSVP

Hope to see you there!

McNary Class of 1969 40th Reunion Event Schedule

It’s official – this event really is going to take place, and here’s the schedule to prove it!  There’s still time to register or just show up at one or all of these places and we’ll save you a seat, some food and beer and show you a great time.

Friday, July 24, 2009

When: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Where: Downtown Salem Conference Center & Phoenix Inn 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, 97301 Meeting Room next to Bentley’s Restaurant entrance
What: Grads only night – With Ken Gierloff as MC, lot’s of 60’s and 70’s recorded music, acoustic jam session, 1968 state championship basketball game video, finger foods, no -host bar, lot’s of catching up on 40 years of life after HS.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Where: Keizer Renaissance Inn & Conference Center 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE Keizer, OR 97303-4442
When & What: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Acoustic jam for all who want to bring an instrument (and lyrics!)
6:00 – 6:30 PM Reception, no host bar
6:30 – 10:30 Buffet dinner, brief program with Dave Bull as MC, group photo, live music and dancing with our own Gil Reynolds and Deep Blue (shown below)

Sunday, July 26, 2009

When: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Claggett Creek Park at the South Shelter Between Chemawa Rd NE and Dearborn Ave NE on 13th Ave NE
What: Picnic Lunch, acoustic jam, open to grads of other McNary classes and other Salem high schools, kids, friends, etc.

Guess Who’s Coming To The Reunion?!!

UPDATE:  July 6 – This is the most current roster of Celts who will be attending.  The reunion committee is making calls to the list of graduates that we have been able to find.  Hopefully, we will find some more folks who will won’t want to miss the fun! Everyone, pass the word along and let’s shoot for at least 100 attendees!

Linda Miller (ALLEN), Salem, OR
Carroll Allenby
Marilyn Lippincott (ALMERO), Sherwood,OR
Liz Baker, Portland, OR
Dawn Breen (BAUER) and spouse, Olympia, WA
Steve Becker and spouse, Bellingham, WA
Barbara Jensen (BEEBE and spouse, Salem, OR
Judy Berg, Sparks, NV
Steve Blair
Jack Breneman and Sandra, Silverton, OR
Mike Bridger, Salem OR
Randy Bright, Keizer, OR
Dave Bull and Annie, Eugene, OR
Tom Burton, Bend, OR
Bruce Chapin and Velan, Salem, OR
Delight Hopkins (COBURN)
Pamela Crakes (CHRISTENSEN) and Michael, Prineville, OR
Andy Culwell
Todd Dudley
Kathy Stanford (DUNSMOOR), Salem OR
Mike Dye and Sharon, Keizer OR
Connie Stover (DYER), Salem. OR
Terry Ebert and Janell, Milwaukee, OR
Terri Ebright
Gary Erickson, San Diego, CA
Nancy Johnson (EVERLY), Seattle, WA
Sandra Armstrong (FEBACH), Chesterfield, MO
Chris Fletcher and baby, Salem, OR
Joanne Foreman
Joyce Anderson (FOWLER) & Michael
Marsha (FRANCIS) Clark, Salem, OR
Noreen (FRANKLIN) Garland
Shari (FRIESEN) Pfeiffer & spouse
Ken Gierloff, Keizer, OR
Kyle Gribskov and Deb Gribskov (MAIER), Skamoawa, WA.
Alan Guzman, Juneau, AK
Shannon Halsey, Palmer, AK
Laurie Hawes (HERRING), Woodburn, OR
Suzanne Guest (HAWKES)
Rich Hughes, La Pine, OR
Neil Jacox, Willamina, OR
Elaine Hamilton (JAKOLA), Whidbey Island, WA
Chuck Hammack, Clackamas OR
Steve Johnson and Connie, Silverton, OR
Christopher Keuscher, Salem, OR
Jerry Kliewer, Salem, OR
Jerry Kurtz, Prineville OR
Jeanene Louden and Jim Folts, Corvallis, OR
Dave Luke, Salem, OR
Cindy Wiggins (Moles) and William, Reedsport, OR
Richard Morley and wife
Kathi Salvog (NEUSWANGER) and Bruce Salvog, Palm Desert, CA
John Newell
Terry Nicholson, Keizer, OR
Ron Olsen and wife, North Carolina
Pete Parker (Friday only) Salem, OR
Gil Reynolds and Carmen, Newberg, OR
Catherine Conway (LYNN ROSEBORO), Portland, OR
Shirley Royston
Steve Salt, Katy, TX.
Rochelle Alba (Scott), Grandview, WA
Jennifer Sims, Ridgefield, WA
Steve Skeels, Portland OR
Les and Debbie (YEATER) Slattum (can maybe attend one event)
Steve Smyres
Katherine Stone, Salem, OR
Don Stover, Salem, OR
Dave Sullivan and son, Tucson, AZ
Jane Berg (SUNDET), Salem, OR
Rick Swim, Beavercreek, OR
Jeff Taylor, Corvallis, OR
Todd Wenger, Salem, OR
Gary Williams and Kris, Powell Butte, OR
Jerry Willis
Gayle A Wood, Juneau, AK
Vicky Worden, Corvallis, OR
Ed Yeldig, Salem, OR

What Do You Mean There’s No Room At The Inn?

Hey Celts!

If you call the Keizer Renaissance Inn and attempt to make reservations and are told there are no more rooms available, don’t take no for an answer!  As of today, June 8, there are still 12 rooms in the block reserved for our reunion.

When you call, ask to speak to Jessica Carpenter, and she will fix you up.  Here’s the hotel info and link:

Keizer Renaissance Inn

5188 Wittenberg Lane N

Keizer, OR 97303

(800) 299-7221

FAX (503) 390-1108

Where Were You 20 Years Ago?

Were you present at the 20 year reunion in 1989? If so, here is the group photo taken on Saturday night, August 12, 1989  at the Keizer Elks Club.  For those who weren’t there or don’t recognize ANYONE, the list of the cast of characters is below:

From Left to right
Bottom Row: Ted Nelson, Cheryl Glanville, Marilyn Almero, Jacque Blake, Glen Yarnell, Debbie Maier, Dorothy Huiett, Linda Allen, , Nancy Hathaway, Connie Bedell, Janet Ross, Kay Hoerauf, Pam Christenson, ????, Rick Swim

2nd Row: John Muller, Delores Erler, Cindy Moles, Kyle Gribskov, Gary Peters, Laurie Herring, Debbie Holmdahl, Diane Anderson, Toni Thompson, Janice Pyle, Thomas Forrester, Sharen Callender, Kathy Neuswanger, Charlene Zeibert, Ben Dake

3rd Row: Julia Dungey, Mary Bair, Peggy Enniga, Janell Meier, Craig Melott, Gene Ruse, Jane Sundet, Jeanene Louden, Kay Glennie, Angie Paulson

4th Row: Cliff Toney, Bruce Chapin, Karla Cross, Pat Murphy, Dawn Bauer, Steve Johnson, Venetta Lacey, Vicky Worden, Judy Chapman, Ruth Whitehurst, Bonnie Beukelman, Roger Synowski, Liz Baker, Rita Montgomery

Top Row: Linda Odermatt, Nancy Everly, Dave Sullivan, Larry Bowden, Garry Ritchey, Jack Breneman, Bob Pulver, , Linn Malm, Diana Wade, Joyce Fowler, Jackie Andersen, Barb Beebe, Buz Layman, Connie Dyer, Les Livengood, Tom Ulmer, Sandy Febach, Ron Olson, Carol Miller, Lori Andersen, Curt Thayer, Mark Walker

Your Reunion Committee – So Happy Together!

Photos taken of some of the members of the Reunion Committee at the last meeting held on April 21st.  Do you recognize these “hardworking” Celtics?