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Paulette Dunn-Smith '50
Garden Grove, CA
pndrpsmith@aol.com

 

 

The Class of 1950 cordially invites you to attend an

 

ALL-CLASS REUNION ABOARD THE USS MIDWAY MUSEUM

 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2, 2010

OUR BIG MIDWAY PARTY

 

I really hope that all Wildcats know about the big all-class reunion scheduled on October 1 and October 2 in San Diego.  It all starts with a party on Friday, October 1.  This affair is part of the Reunion and your reservation includes this wonderful "get together". Here is a little blub written by Jim Regan.

 

 

DEFINITION OF "CALIFORNIA CASUAL"

 

We have mentioned that the dress code for the Midway Madness grand event would be California Casual.  That may leave some Wildcats a bit puzzled.  So here is the description from Jim.

 

a note from Jim Regan:

 

Dress is California Casual, meaning not formal, but leisurely attired. Slacks and sport shirts for men and pant outfits for women would be appropriate. Remember to wear comfortable shoes, and ladies, especially, bring a wrap in case it gets chilly on the open deck. I promise there will be no waves washing over the deck but we could feel an ocean breeze. I was unable to get any seagull insurance so keep you eyes peeled for any heading your way….

 

 

 

 Our  Friday night pre-reunion social at THE ABBEY features a hosted open bar with this food for thought and consumption: Hor d’ Oeuvres consisting of Coconut Prawns, Teriyaki Chicken Skewers and Mushroom Asiago Crostini. Save some room for Assorted Cheese, Crackers, Flatbreads, Roasted New York Strip Steak with Horseradish and fresh Baked Rolls, baby Spinach and Gorgonzola Salad, Fresh Fruit, topped with some Chocolate Dipped Brownie Bites and Cookies. No need to bring “doggie bags,” just save some room for the big buffet feast Saturday night aboard the USS Midway Museum…..

 

The address of the Abbey is:

2825 5th Street

at the corner of

5th and Olive in Bankers Hill

For more about the Abbey you can go to www.abbey-events.com

 

AT THE ABBEY

 

WE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUR NAMETAGS - PASSES TO VISIT THE MIDWAY MUSEUM ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR VISITING HOURS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY AND ALSO A LITTLE SEAT RESERVATION TICKET THAT YOU CAN PUT WHERE YOU WANT TO SIT FOR OUR FEAST ON THE MIDWAY SATURDAY EVENING.

 

The entire evening will be devoted to reuniting with classmates and renewing friendships. Such a great prelude to our Midway Madness.

 

DRESS CODE IS CALIFORNIA CASUAL

The Time is 6:00 to 9:00 PM

 

AND THEN ON SATURDAY

OCTOBER 2

2010

AT 6:00 pm

 

THE MIDWAY MADNESS ABOARD SHIP WILL BEGIN

 

We will be able to tour the historical USS Midway and ride in a flight simulator.

Enjoy hor d'oeuvres and an elaborate buffet dinner and dessert (this is a buffet set up

you just have to see and enjoy)

We can dance to, sing along with or just listen to a 16 piece swing band playing songs from the 40's, 50's and 60's.  Pat LoGuidice Johnson picked out the menu of music for us.

And then before it is time to leave the ship FIREWORKS  will electronically 

light up the sky.

 

All of the above along with the company of Wildcats. Oh My! Such a deal for just $100 a person.  If you have not sent in you money- you can still do it. Just send in the names you want on the nametags and include your e-mail address to:

 

Elsa Seifert

1988 Olive Way

Pasadena, CA 91104-1716

E-mail me at PndrPSmith.aol.com

or phone me at 714-742-3277.  I would love to hear from you and try to answer any questions.

 

Oh yes - One more thing.  Gary Dayton is putting together a slide show to be put up an a couple of screens on the deck.  If you have any pictures that you think classmates would enjoy seeing, please contact Gary at gdayton65@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

A MAJOR CHANGE IN THE PRE-REUNION FRIDAY NIGHT AGENDA

 

Just in case you did not get the newsletter that was sent out to all Wildcats that we thought would be interested.  There is a major change in the reunion plans.

 

On October 1 (Friday night) there will be a HOSTED "Open House" at eh Abbey. The hours will be 6 to 9PM.

 

The Abbey is in an historic building located at 2825 5th Street, at the corner of 5th and Olive in Bankers Hill.

 

Food and drinks are on the house/Abbey and is included in the total cost of the reunion.

the entire evening will be devoted to reuniting with classmates and renewing friendships.  The perfect prelude to our all-class reunion.

 

 

IT IS NOT TOO LATE

 

If you have not already sent in your check to attend the All-Class Reunion aboard the USS Midway Museum you still can.  The ship is located at 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The ship board board party will be from 6 to 11 PM.

The evening will be ended with fireworks off the bow in the ship.  How neat is that?  Quite a few  free parking spaces have been reserved for us but, I think we should do the car pooling trick as much as possible.

 

 

Any Wildcat that ever attended Monrovia High School, MD, or MAD is welcome to our party.  This started as the class of 50's 60th reunion.  But, it sounded so fun the class thought all Wildcats, their Kittens, their Grand-kittens and even friends of Wildcats would be fun to party with.

 

The dress code is California Casual - the Beverages on the ship will be "no host" but the prices should be good because we are getting the Military rate.

 

Just send $100 per person to Elsa Seifert, 1988 Olive Way, Pasadena, CA 91104-1716.

 

PLEASE LET ELSA KNOW WHAT CLASS YOU WERE WITH AND HOW YOU WANT YOUR NAME ON YOUR NAME TAG.  ALSO INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS  (OR ONE THAT COULD BE USED TO CONTACT YOU) SO THAT SHE CAN CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION.

 

 

 

 

TOURING THE USS MIDWAY MUSEUM

 

Special arrangement have been made for those alumni who want to do a complete tour and this awesome ship.  For those of us who are interested in touring at our own pace will be able to go aboard  "free of charge" on Friday (10/1), Saturday (10/2) and or Sunday (10/3) during normal museum hours (10AM to 4PM)

 

You will be given passes to board at The Abbey on Friday night or when you sign in at the Reunion on Saturday night.

 

 

 

 

 

OUR FINAL COMMITTEE MEETING

 

The last committee meeting before our All-Class Reunion was held last Tuesday  August 17, in Orange.

 

I do not like the word "final" when it comes to Wildcat planning meetings.  I plan on attending many more in coming up years.  It is such a joy to meet with Wildcats.

 

Anyway - last Tuesday - Bruce Staller, Jean and Darrel Jeffries, Bob and Genelle Barnhouse Cox,  Steve and Shirley Hunt Brodie, Bob and Marilyn Lambert Humble, Rich Humble, (Rich brought  along a guest, Nancy), Elsa Seifert, and Norm Morrison (Honorary Wildcat) ,Gary Dayton, Jim and Vangie Brownwood Burt Regan, Don Cottle, Ian and Harriett Heisler Campbell, George and Mary Rector Russell, Jan Noyes Morris , Don (Honorary Wildcat) and Paulette Dunn Smith, John Burt and Carol Streeter met to discuss final arrangements.

 

It is hard to believe that it will be so few weeks before this long planned event will take place.

 

 

THE SLIDE SHOW OF  MONROVIA - ARCADIA AND DUARTE MEMORIES

 

Gary Dayton is putting together a slide show that we go up a big screens on the Midway's Deck.  He has lost lots of his pictures and would like help gathering in pictures that would interest and amuse classmates during our reunion.  Gary can be reached at gdayton65@gmail.com