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Hello Great Classmates,

Hope this finds all well! The Agenda for the next Class Planning Group Meeting is attached. The Meeting is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, February 17, at 8 PM. It would be terrific to have every Classmate in on the Meeting - Conference. You may participate by using the Skype software on the computer or by phoning a Classmate so equipped. If you would like some coaching on setting Skype up on your computer, call Ken Runyan. He has helped a number of others. If he could get me set up, he can get you set up! And again, It Would Be Terrific To Have YOU in on the Meeting. Remember, the strenght of the pack is in the Wolverine but the strenght of the Wolverine is in the pack. The Class will be strenghtened by your input! Some of the discussion topics include: the Class of '67 Scholarship, the Class "Where's Waldo" Mapping Program, the Homecoming '09 Class get-together ( and possible a Class 60th Birthdays Party), as well as an open comments forum "For the Good of the Class". Please attend if you can, The Class needs your strength!!! Best regards, TT PS - Ken's phone # is: 707-354-1864.

Willits Circa 1930's

AGENDA
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-4), 8 PM, February 17, 2009
Call to Order
Roll Call
Call for Reading of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes: February 3, 2009
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Burton-James/Reed/Olenik, Status report through the Executive Coordinator; possible presentation of draft application; possible technical report(s) by committee member(s);
Group - possible discussion/recommendation(s)
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, status report; possible technical report(s) by committee member(s)
Group, possible discussion/recommendation(s)
Homecoming '09 – Olenik (C)/Snider-Herrick/Tufts, status report; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
BLOG Manger's Report – Olenik, update report; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
Treasurer's Report – Runyan, update report
Group, receive Treasurer's Report, possible discussion; accept/reject Report
New Business:
60th Birthdays Party – Tufts, concept introduction, recommendation to combine with Homecoming'09 event; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
Birthdays Roster – Tufts, concept introduction; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
AGENDA, Group Meeting – Conference (9-4), 8 PM, February 17, 2009
page 2
“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments/discussion of any nature valuable to the Class; possible Group decision(s)/direction(s)
Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8 PM, March 3,2009 (1st Tuesday); Group, confirm next Meeting schedule
Adjourn Meeting

We are all very saddened to hear of the passing of Jeff Smith, Class of '66, on Monday, February 2nd.... "Jeff was a devoted and loving husband and father. He had a wonderful sense of humor while being warm and lighthearted to all. Jeff was a great storyteller, helping others laugh even in the darkest time. Jeff loved children and dogs, and they loved him. He was universally loved and respected, with many in the community leaning on him for support and guidance"....Please see the complete obituary at http://www.willitsnews.com/obituaries/ci_11645625

Thanks to Ken Brown, in Willits, for forwarding this link to us.

A message from Sonja.....

Hello everyone,

Here is my draft of a scholarship application....starting without a standard or common WHS Scholarship Application, I merged my ideas, e-mails, conversations & the applications used by Ukiah High School & the Community Foundation of Mendocino County. Today, I returned to the WHS Home Page to see if I could learn the definitive description for Bob Colvig - was it Counselor or Counseling or Guidance Counselor? It is Counseling Department. There are many updates & additions to the site. Found the "Common Scholarship Application for Willits Business & Service Clubs". Please look at the "Willits High School Home Page".

then select Counseling
then select Scholarships
then select Local Scholarship Application .... also new info if one
then selects Local Scholarships 2009

The "Common Scholarship Application for Willits Business and Service Clubs" is a different approach from my draft.................................s


Here is the letter and the application form.....


Willits High School
249 N. Main Street
Willits, CA 95490

February 3, 2009

TO: The June 2009 Graduates of Willits High School, Willits, CA
FROM: Classmates of 1967 Willits High School, Willits, CA
RE: SCHOLARSHIP(s)

We are offering a scholarship(s) to students who will graduate from Willits High School, Willits, CA in June 2009 who have applied to/been accepted by/plan to attend a trade school, college or university.

Applications are available in the Counseling Department.
Deadline for turning in the application to the Counseling Department at WHS is 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2009.
Applications may be completed in handwriting, using a PC or typewritten.

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CLASSMATES OF 1967 WILLITS HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Applicant’s Name:

Date:

Home Address:

Contact Information (home phone/cell phone/e-mail address or other):

The names & occupation of your Mother/Father/Guardian(s):

The ages of siblings:

The Trade School/College/University where you have applied/been accepted or plan to attend & the date you will start:

The reason you plan to further your education at this institution:

Pg 2 of 4 - Application WHS 1967
Applicant’s Name:

Date:

Use this space or attach additional pages if needed.

1. What are your short-term & long-term education & career goals?

2. What are your reasons for establishing these goals?

3. Why are you a good or the best candidate for this scholarship?

4. What is your most meaningful achievement & how does it relate or not relate to your future goals?

5. What is a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart?

6. Do you contribute by being a leader or a follower or working alone?
Would you rather have a different role in the future & why?


Pg 3 of 4 Application WHS 1967
Applicant’s Name:

Date:

ACTIVITIES

1. Student Government areas & grade:

2. Membership in clubs/organizations & grade:

3. Awards/honors/achievements & grade:

4. Community/Neighborhood/Volunteer activities & grade:

5. Athletics & grade:

6. Art/Performing Arts & grade:

7. Employment/Money Making Endeavors (successful or not) & grade:

8. Other:

Pg 4 of 4 Application WHS 1967
Applicant’s Name:

Date:

Attach a copy of your high school transcript(s).
Attach 1 or 2 short letters/memos of recommendation.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP IF AWARDED TO ME IS CONTINGENT UPON MY GRADUATING FROM WILLITS HIGH SCHOOL IN JUNE 2009 & THE CONSISTENCY OF MY GRADES & BEHAVIOR.
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:

If under 18 & not an Emancipated Minor, signature of parent/guardian:

Signature:

Date:

Printed Name:

TO BE COMPLETED BY COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:

G.P.A. Size of anticipated graduating class: Rank in Class:

Attendance:
To date # of school days:
Excused absences:
Unexcused absences:

Counselor Signature:

Date:

Printed Name:

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Hello Great Classmates,

Hope this finds all well! Attached is the Agenda for the next Class Planning Meeting - Conference. The meeting is scheduled for 8 PM Tuesday February 3rd. It will be held utilizing the Skype internet conference. The Skype program is a cost-free download. If, like I did, you would like some coaching on setting up the Skype, give Runyan a call (707-354-1864). It would be good to have everyone in on this conference becasue there will be an initial discussion regarding a Class get-together at Homecoming this year (2009). Also, there will be action on our class Scholarship, the Class "Where's Waldo" Mapping, Class blog, and a Treasurer's Repport. Also, Also, There is an open forum for any discussion topic/comment with value to the Class. The meetings usually take 45 mintes to an hour or so. HOPE you are involved.'67-on, Great Classmates, '67-ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AGENDA

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group

Group Meeting – Conference (9-3), 8 PM, February 3, 2009

Call to Order
Roll Call
Call for Reading of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2009
January 20, 2009
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Burton-James/Olenik/Reed, update report; possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (CO)/Leishman/Runyan, status report; possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)
Leishman, Dynamic Map technical update report; possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)
Runyan, Static Map technical update report, possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)
Home Coming '09 – Olenik (C)/Snider-Herrick/Tufts,

status report; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
Snider-Herrick, technical report, WHS schedule/activities; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik, update report; possible Group discussion/decision/direction
Treasurer's Report – Runyan, update report
Group, receive Treasurer's Report, possible discussion; accept/reject Report
New Business: no New Business was requested to be agendized for this Meeting

AGENDA, Group Meeting – Conference (9-3), 8 PM, February 3, 2009
page 2
“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments/discussion of any nature valuable to the Class; possible Group decision(s)/direction(s) Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8 PM, February 17, 2009, third Tuesday); Group, confirm next Meeting schedule
Adjourn Meeting

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Hello Class Planning Group Types, This is transmitting an attachment of the Minutes of the last Group meeting - Jan 20th. I will try to get an agenda out for this coming Tuesday. Hope all well!
T

MINUTES
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-2), 8 PM, January 20, 2009
Call to Order – Olenik
Roll Call:
Attending:
Formslag
Olenik
Snider-Herrick
Runyan
Call for Reading of the Agenda – There was no Call for Reading
Approval of Minutes – Approval of Minutes of the January 6, 2009 meeting was not addressed
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Burton-James/Olenik/Reed, Status report from the Executive Coordinator, Snider-Herrick will coordinate protocol-oriented communications with Bob Colvig (WHS); (Snider-Herrick will, to assist with Class Event planning, inquire regarding Homecoming 2009 scheduling and events);
Group, discussion/decision to limit the awarding of Class of '67 Scholarships only to students of WHS
Group, discussion/decision to maintain simplicity in the Class of '67 Scholarship Application and selection process
Snider-Herrick, will provide the Planning Group with a draft Application for review and feedback prior to next meeting
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, status report through Olenik, Leishman has provided an updated Google Earth file with the current photos and addresses of Classmates; Leishman and Olenik are coordinating to provide the Class “Where's Waldo” on the Class blog
Runyan, no change in status regarding the Class “Where's Waldo” static map
BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik (BM), update report, advised new items have been placed on the Class blog; the Class blog goal is to provide weekly updates and additions
MINUTES, Group Meeting – Conference (9-2), 8 PM, January 20, 2009
page 2
Treasurer's Report – Runyan, update report, advised there have been no transactions since the last Group meeting, balance remains $2038
New Business:
Homecoming '09 Event – Olenik, presented concept of a Class Get-Together Event at Homecoming 2009
Group, discussion/decision to determine Homecoming '09 schedule and details as a first step in planing; direction to Snider-Herrick to seek Homecoming '09 information from Bob Colvig (WHS) when she communicates re Class of '67 Scholarship
“For the Good of the Class” Group – Positive comments across the Group about the progress being made on the Scholarship Program
Meeting Schedule – Group, affirmed the next Meeting – Conference will be as per the regular scheduling for a “first Tuesday: on February 3, 2009; the start time will be 8 PM; Runyan will host Skype
The Meeting was adjourned

Open Invitation to Join the Class Planning Group Meeting

Dear Classmates,

Hope everyone is doing OK! The Agenda for the next Class Planning Meeting - Conference is posted, below. The Group is continuing work on the Class of '67 Scholarship and the Class Mapping Program. There is a New Business item this meeting to open initial discussion on a get-together event for Homecoming '09. There will, also, be update reports from the Treasurer and the BLOG Manager.

The Group is getting larger but there is still PLENTY of room for Classmates. It would be great to have everyone involved to share thoughts. The meeting will start at 8 PM on Tuesday January 20th. Ken will host a Skype conference. If you would like some coaching (I needed a lot) give Ken a call, 707-354-1864. He has helped a number of Classmates get set up. The download is cost free. Another avenue is to participate via telephone or in person through a Classmate with Skype.

On another note, Fred wants everyone to be aware the Class blog is available for the posting of any item having value to the Class. Just e-mail (or phone) Fred with your info. Lastly, I am looking for suggestions. I have been having trouble with non ''67-types touching and even using my "41st Reunion" cup. One '68 in particular has really been pushing it!!! Please advise thoughts, I can't take much more of it.

Luvya's, T

PLANNING GROUP MEETING AGENDA

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group

Group Meeting – Conference (9-2), 8 PM, January 20, 2009

Call to Order

Roll Call

Call for Reading of the Agenda

Approval of MINUTES, January 6, 2009

Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Burton-James/Olenik/Reed, Technical update report; possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)

Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, status report; possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)

Leishman, Dynamic Map technical update report; possible Group discussion/recommendation

Runyan, Static Map technical update report, possible Group discussion/recommendation(s)

BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik, update report; possible Group discussion/decision/direction

Treasurer's Report – Runyan, update report
Group, receive Treasurer's Report, possible discussion; accept/reject Report

New Business:

Homecoming '09 Event – Olenik, presentation of concept; possible Group discussion /
decision(s) / direction

AGENDA, Group Meeting – Conference (9-2), 8 PM, January 20, 2009

“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments/discussion of any nature valuable to the Class, possible Group decision(s)/direction(s)

Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8 PM, February 3, 2009, (first Tuesday); Group,

confirm next Meeting schedule

Adjourn Meeting

Circa 1967 Cell Phone

Hello everyone,

Hope this finds everyone well! Posted below are the Minutes of the last Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference. Please note there is a committee working on a Class "Where's Waldo" Program. The Program Goal is to provide the Class with a mapping of the home-place of each Classmate. Two formats are being undertaken. Formslag is Chairing the committee. Leishman is working technically to develop a Google Earth map with everyone's pictures (both from the yearbook and current) placed on the map where the live. Lee needs a current picture of everyone. So, if you did not attend the 41st Reunion, PLEASE, send a current picture of yourself to Lee. e-mail to Lee or any one active on the Planning Group. Runyan is going to privide a Static Map and will liaison with Olenik to get it on the Class blog. Speakng of the Class blog.

Fred would like to remind everyone the Class blog is available to all Classmates for the posting of any item of interest or value to the Class. Just e-mail Fred and he will put your submittal on the blog. Great stuff!!! Also of note, the Planning group has gained some god strength with the participation of Burton-James and Reed. The Group would like everyone to paticipate so jump in if you can. The more the better for the Class. The next meeting will be the Thrid Tuesday of the month on January 20th. Start time is 8 PM. Ken Runyan will host a Skype conference. You may come in on the Skype (call Kenny to get set up 707-354-1864) or phone or visit a Classmate who has the Skype capability. Skype is downloadable at no cost. Again, hope all well out there.

Wolverine-On!!!!! T

Did you say there was a meeting?...........

MINUTES
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group

Group Meting – Conference (9-1), 8 PM, January 6, 2009

Call to Order – Tufts,

Roll Call:
Attending:
Buletti-Wharton
Derego-Brown
Formslag
Lewis, D.
Marlett
Mickle-Lindstrom
Olenik
Reed
Runyan
Snider-Herrick
Tufts

Call for Reading of the Agenda – There was no call for reading
Approval of MINUTES – Minutes of the December 2, 2008 Meeting – Conference we approved
Old Business:
Budget Items:
Discs Program – Buletti-Wharton (C)/ Lewis, D./Runyan, status report through the Chair, advised the Discs Program is complete with no Budget request/impact (all associated Program costs were covered by Buletti-Wharton as a person contribution; Group discussion and Motion of “Thanks” to the committee for a contribution of great value to the Class; this item may be closed a complete
41st Reunion Production and Delivery – Derego-Brown, status report, advised Reunion Production and Delivery is complete with no Budget request (all late expenditures were covered by Derego-Brown as a personal contribution); Group discussion and Motion of “Thanks” to Derego-Brown for closing out the 41st Reunion; This item may be closed as complete
Class of '67 Scholarship – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Burton-James/Olenik/Reed, status report through the Executive Coordinator, research and research assignments are on-going, program research is on schedule to meet Schools' time lines
Burton-James, technical report through the Executive Coordinator,
provided list of Schools in Willits
MINUTES, Group Meeting – Conference (9-1), 8 PM, January 6, 2009
Old Business (continued):
Class of '67 Scholarship (continued):
Reed, technical report, advised coordination points of consideration with WHS
Group, discussion/recommendation through the Executive Coordinator to continue research/request for further feedback to the Group next Meeting
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, update report through the Chair, Leishman is continuing to log Classmates onto the Dynamic Map, Leishman needs current pictures of all those Classmates who did not attend the 41st Reunion, Leishman has issued a trial KMZ file via e-mail to the Planning Group
Runyan, Static Map update report, advised he is prepared to produce the Static Map but will wait for production completion of the Dynamic Map to dovetail inputs, when complete will submit work to Olenik for the Class blog
Group, discussion
BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik (BM), status report, advised Class blog continues up and running, requested communication to the Class advising the blog is available to all Classmates to post any item of interest/value to the Classmates
Group, discussion
Treasure's Report – Runyan, update report, advised receipt of payments for Reunion discs and Class doorstep pictures, no requests of the Budget this reporting period, no payments this period, current balance is $2038, all funds are deposited, Formslag continues as Deputy Treasurer
Group, discussion/decision to accept Treasure's Report, direction to the Treasurer to continue to control funds in the manner with which he has been proceeding
New Business: No New Business was agendized for this Meeting
“For the Good of the Class” - Individual comments of appreciation and thanks across the Group
Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting -Conference will be as per the regular scheduling for a “Third Tuesday” on January 20, 2009, the start time will be 8 PM, Runyan will host Skype
The meeting was adjourned

DVD Feedback...You can still order yours!!

Hi All, Well, after watching the DVD"S and sharing those busy / happy days with Mike. All I can say is: We were so fortunate that Denise made this unforgettable weekend into a special tribute to an outstanding life experience. Who would have ever dreamed our class could have been so blessed to be able to get together, make amends, and renew old friendships. It is too bad all our classmates couldn't have attended and been apart of a true reunion of spirit and kinship. We were / are a very lucky group of '67 grads! Thank you again, Denise, Marilyn, Tom, Ken, Fred, Loma, Bruce, Richard, Eddie, Jon, Dennis.God Bless you all and wishing you a healthy and happy Holiday Season! ....Love Ya, E.

Hi Lom,

The DVD's arrived today and I sat right down and watched them. They are great! Thanks for getting them copied, packaged, and mailed out to us. This will help us all keep the memories alive. Homecoming 2009 here we come!! Can't wait!

Fred

THIS PICTURE, IS A FIRE RAINBOW - THE RAREST OF ALL NATURALLY OCCURRING ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA. Compliments of Lom.

Homecoming 2009... the next class get-together

Hello everyone, Now, in retrospect, the 41st year of THE Wolverines went by quickly. Although the "down turn" has made budget planning the first step in pursuit of a seated lunch, Eastern radicals have bluffed their way through another twelve months of thermo-nuclear development, and the thought of buying a car with tail fins is as fleeting as a real rock-n-roll band, A GREAT YEAR OUR 41st WAS! The best year I have had in a long time. And so, with 42 looming and the smell of tinsel permeating the air, I have decided what I want for Christmas. And, I only want one thing. I want one promise, from each and every '67 Wolverine, that THE CLASS will get together again! And, because I am selfish, I want it in 42. There has been some preliminary talk regarding Homecoming so let's take a good look at it and discuss the possiblity after the first of the year/as we get closer to late winter - early spring. I hope this finds everyone well, happy, and snug for the Holidays! Thanks for the year and Merry, Merry Christmas! '67-On, All. Luvya's, Tommy T

I agree 100% on everyone of us 67 wolverines show up for 09 homecoming and I think we should write that in stone, soon, What do you think? And with that I will take this time and wish each & everyone a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years. I mean come on guys & gals we are just getting to damn old for any of this unhappy bull****, RIGHT? Anyhow we will see all of yous next year. Later, Ed

Thanks for your heart felt expression, Loma. We love you!

At 10 minutes the tears came.
At 11 minutes the chills came.
At 56 minutes the tears along with chills returned.

I must say, Denez what you have created for us in this DVD has come from your heart and soul, and is a work of love and labor.

Thank you.

I was right there with all of you, smiling, laughing, crying, being silly, just enjoying all that was all of you. I do believe that spending this weekend with all of you will be a time I won't soon forget, and hope to enjoy again.

I do hope that those of you that could not be with all of us will order these 3 DVD and share this time with us. This set will be something you can pass down to your children and I know you will enjoy trying to figure out who we all are. I am very sorry that I missed getting to see all of you that couldn't come.

I am looking forward to the "Where's Waldo" event that Lee is preparing for all of us.

No comes my job to duplicate the DVD's, box, and get them into the mail to all of you on the list.

Blessings to all of you, enjoy your families during the coming Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, Loma Buletti Wharton

Reunion DVD Update from T

Hi everyone, Just a quick note to let you know I received some positive reverberations regarding the reunion discs. Kenny called to report he had received the disc masters from Denise and had reviewed them. Said they are "superlative". I was not surprised at that report of quality but was surprised Runyan used that long of a word. Ken said he packaged the disc masters with the labels masters and had moved them to Loma. Loma called this morning on her way to work. She reported she had looked at the reunion disc and had cried twice.

So, the discs must be pretty good - Runyan used a big word and Loma cried, twice. Between tears, Loma said the discs should be back from the duplicater and going to the mail in a couple of weeks.

If you would like to add your name to the order list, give Kenny a call at 707-354-1864. The best time to catch him is between 11:30 PM and 04:30 AM. I wouldn't bug Loma while she's emotional! Luvyas, T

They're HOT and they're ready...Reunion DVD's

Are you kidding me? I just did a preview on the newly released “Reunion” DVD.

From the time the reunion DVD starts, the music grabs you and don’t look back because you are in for a nostalgic ride. Lots of humor and lots of smiles.

This thing is so well put together it will keep your interest, you’ll wish you’d turned off your screen saver so you didn’t miss a single frame.
Like a book you just can’t put down, you’ll sacrifice the time it takes to watch the complete event in one sitting.

I once knew the people in this video, but now I really know them and very glad I do – great people from the class of 67’

Some resemblance of old school friends getting together again and very evident of new friendships and a wealth of communication where it may not have been so in past years.

Back to the video; it highlights the Willits Arch and the high school people meeting people. Lots of spouses meeting people they may have heard of prior to this event, but meeting for the first time. Comments from the outsiders, now insiders, was how much fun the class of 67’ was and this video validates that sentiment. I’m usually pretty busy, and don’t get involved with watching things like this, but once I started it, I couldn’t stop watching it. The whole reunion experience I had, came back.

A real heartfelt appreciation to all that could come and those that worked so hard on putting it together. Everyone knows who they are, but a special thanks goes out to the once Trophy wife of Butch Lewis, who is now Denise Lewis, who was inducted into the committee and the class of 67 by all. Denise worked tirelessly to put this video together, and did an outstanding job.

This is not a sales pitch to get you to buy the video, but it is worth grabbing your copy and the funds are going to the “Class of 67’” scholorship fund/ a new concept for WHS Alumni – we’re the only year that has attempted this. More on that later.
Class of 67’ Rock On!

Ken Runyan
Class of 67’