Little Lake Valley from Sherwood Road

Hello Awesome Classmates,

Hope this finds all well! We are within about two and one half months from the Homecoming and Birthday's Party Class Get-Together. It will be here before we know it! This Tuesday, August 4, A Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference will focus on backbone planning for the get-together. I have attached three control/consideration documents for that Planning Meeting - Conference. You will find an Agenda, a Time Blocks Schedule, and a list of Event Development Functional Units (partial). Please review them and attend the Skype conference or relay your thoughts to a Classmate who will be partricipating and who can provide your thoughts to the rest of the Group. Ken Runyan will host the Skype conference call. Please enjoy the remainder of the summer with care and rest so you are in good condition for Homecoming and the Party! This one may just be a blockbuster! Again, hope all well! TT

AGENDA

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-15), 8:30 PM, August 4, 2009
Call to Order
Roll Call
Call for Reading of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes – July 21, 2009
Old Business:

Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/ Formslag / Marlett / Sullivan-Strahle / Runyan; Formslag, feedback report re storing of Class funds with the Rotary Club; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s); Buletti-Wharton (through Tufts), introdution of consideration to follow the three 2009 Program Award recipients through their educational careers with support; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s)
Class “Where's Waldo” Project – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan; Formslag, update report; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s)

Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party and Anniversary of Our 29th Birthdays – Olenik/Tufts (co-C)/all Members; Tufts, introduction of proposed Event Planning Time Blocks; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s); Tufts, recommendation to utilize proposed Event Planning Time Blocks to establish backbone activities for the event; Group, possible discussion/decision(s) / direction(s); Marlett, presentation of proposal to divide Event development into assignable functional units; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s)
Class Time Capsule Project – Runyan (Project Manager)/Formslag/Marlett/Tufts; Runyan, presentation of Project Time Line and Milestones Plan; Group, possible discussion / decision(s) / direction(s); Any Classmate, feedback report regarding location of Capsule raw materials; Group, possible discussion / decision(s) / direction(s)

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

Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update Report; Group, possible discussion; accept/reject Treasurer's Report; possible decision(s)/direction(s)

New Business: No New Business was requested to be agendized for this Meeting – Conference
“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments / discussion(s) of any nature having value to the Class; possible decision(s)/direction(s)

Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8:30 PM, August 18, 2009 (3rd Tuesday); Group, confirm next Meeting schedule
Adjourn Meeting

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party
PLANNING TIME BLOCKS – SCHEDULE

Friday October 16, 2009
Afternoon – 12 pm -
Early Evening – pregame/JV game
Evening – varsity game
Late Evening -post game
Saturday October 17, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am – 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 am
Mid Day – noon – 1 pm
Early Afternoon – 1 pm – 3 pm
Late Afternoon – 3 pm – 5 pm
Early Evening – 5 pm – 7 pm
Evening – 7 pm – 10 pm
Late evening – 10 pm - ?
Sunday October 18, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am - 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 pm
Midday – noon - ?

Homecoming/Party/Anniversary Planning
EVENT DEVELOPMENT UNITS – RECOMMENDED
(Partial List)

Venues
Facilities/Equipment
Float Logistics
Float Decoration
Party Decoration
Food/Catering
School Liaison
Classmates Liaison
Other Alums Liaison
Public Information Officer/Press Liaison
Documentation/Photography
Movement Coordinator

The Towering Oak grew tall and strong...because it grew slowly and well...

Hello Classmates,

Hope everyone is having a good summer. I am attaching the Minutes of the last Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference. It was the regular 3rd Tuesday Meeting -Conference held on July 21st. There were ten Classmates participating in conference and is was a productive Meeting. This coming Tuesday, August 4th, will be the next Meeting - Conference. It will begin at 8:30 PM. Runyan will host the Skype. One on the Agenda items will be the Homecoming / Class 60th Birthdays party and 31st Anniversary of our 29th Birthdays (you can thank Butch Lewis for that extended title). The discussion will focus on assigning activities to scheduled time blocks for the weekend get-together. I will send you the schedule of time blocks. Please participate if possible by attending the Meeting - Conference or let an attending Classmate know what activities you would like to see planned. FYI - The School has not yet finalized the Homecoming date but it looks strongly like it will be October 16th. We are going, at this point, with that date. Again, Hope you are having a good one! TT

MINUTES
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-14), 8:30 PM, July 21, 2009
Call to Order – Tufts, Runyan hosting Skype
Roll Call:
Attending”
Burton-James
Formslag
Lewis, D.
Marlett
Mickle-Lindstrom
Reed
Runyan
Snider-Herrick
Sullivan-Strahle
Tucker-Thompson
Tufts
Call for Reading of the Agenda – There was no Call for Reading
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/ Formslag / Marlett / Sullivan-Strahle / Runyan; Formslag, feedback report of liaison with Rotary Club regarding storage of Class/Program funds, at request of Formslag, report tabled to next Meeting to allow for meeting scheduling with the Rotary Club; Group, direction to table and agendize item to the August 4, 2009 Meeting – Conference

Class “Where's Waldo” Project – Formslag (C)/ Leishman / Runyan; No report available; Formslag, advised he has not spoken with Leishman in some time, will try to communicate/feedback

Homecoming '09 and 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C) all members; Tufts, formally introduced proposal by Lewis, R. (through Lewis, D.) to change the event title from “60th Birthdays Party” to “31st Anniversary of Our 29th Birthdays”; Group, discussion/decision to retain the “60th Birthdays” and addend “and 31st Anniversary of Our 29th Birthdays” to the title; Tucker-Thompson, provided initiating comments regarding selection and securing of venues for the “Homecoming / Party / Anniversary event; Group discussion/decision to elementalize event planning and take “Venues” as an individual planning item; Lewis, D., recommended the Friday noon time block be allocated to “Trailer/Float Decoration”: Group, discussion/decision to table forward to August 4, 2009 for time block planning; Lewis, D., requested the August 4. 2009 agenda item include a discussion topic of “Caterer”

Class Time Capsule Project – Formslag (C)/ Marlett / Runyan / Tufts; Runyan, opened discussion of conceptual bench design; Formslag, expressed concern for economy and design simplicity; Group, discussion various comments indicating a desire for bench design incorporating substantial features and reasonably long life; Tufts, requested feedback on any potential sources of stainless steel or other capsule-appropriate materials; Lewis, D., reported having 3 and/or 4 inch stainless tubing available; Group, no other sources yet located; Tufts, recommended the target date for installation of a Class Bench and placing of a Class Time Capsule be moved out to year 2010 to (1) allow for Project research/development/production and (2) provide for an advanced planned year 2010 All-Classmates gathering to inter the capsule; Group, discussion/decision to move the Project target to a date to be determined in 2010; Runyan, requested assistance in Project development; Group, discussion, direction (in agreement with Runyan) to Runyan to take the position of Project Manager and to develop a Project time line and Milestones Plan for presentation to the Group, Group members, also, committed to taking active roles in Project development under Runyan's organization

BLOG Manger's Report – Olenik (BM) was unavailable to report
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), Reported the treasury has received a contribution check from Classmate Snider-Herrick in the amount of $67 dollars; funds balance is $404 and all funds are deposited; Group discussion/decision to accept Treasurer's Report, direction to Treasurer to continue to control Class funds in the manner with which he has been proceeding, direction to Treasurer Runyan and Vice Treasurer Formslag to communicate with the local Rotary Club regarding the potential storage of Class funds; Group, discussion/consolidated thanks to Snider-Herrick for her spontaneous contribution to the Class treasury
New Business: No New Business was requested to be agendized for this Meeting – Conference
“For the Good of the Class” - Mickle-Lindstrom reported the outside air temperature at her house was 118* F today; Group, general comments indicating there area temperatures may not be as bad as they previously believed; Reed reported he has completed a Masters degree in Education and will continue working in the field for some time; Marlett, reported he now has re-established e-mail at his home so will be able to respond to communications utilizing his same address

Meeting Schedule – Group confirmed the next Meeting will be the regular 1st Tuesday Planning Group Meeting -Conference on August 4, 2009 to begin at 8:0 PM, Runyan will host Skype
The Meeting was adjourned

Thanks to Kathy Sullivan-Strahle for writing and Ken Runyan for submitting this article to the Willits News

WHS Class of 1967 Presents Three Scholarships

Special for The Willits News - 7/10/2009

Alicia Welling, Jillian Roberts,
and Crystal Cardona. (The Willits News)

Alicia Welling, Crystal Cardona, and Jillian Roberts received scholarship from the Willits High School Class of 1967 during a June 4 awards ceremony held at the high school.

The scholarship program was conceived during the 41st reunion of the Class of '67 hosted by Richard and Debbie Huddle on August 31, 2008, attended by more than 100 alumni, spouses and guests.

The class welcomed faculty members Hugh Walters, Larry Stranske, Ruth Rockefeller, Doug Oliver, Jim Eaglin and the late Tom Schubert.

Efforts to locate all class members began in January 2008. Ninety-three members were located; 10 have yet to be found.

Attendees traveled from Mississippi, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, British Columbia and from throughout California.

The class has several projects planned besides the 1st annual "Class of '67 Giving Back Scholarship" program, including placement of a bench in the Willits High School quad that contain a time capsule constructed and installed by class of '67 alumni.

The group also will hold a Class of '67 60th birthday party on Homecoming weekend in October.

Persons wishing to contribute items to the time capsule, or who would like more information concerning class activities and members who are still missing, should notify Bruce Formslag, Ken Runyan, Tom Tufts or Fred Olenik, who are listed on the willitshighclassof67.blogspot.

"We believe this is the first time a class has focused on giving back through scholarship funding," says Class of 1967 alumnus Kathy Sullivan-Strahle. "The funding was gathered at our last class reunion through donations and raffles.

"The class of '67 challenges other WHS alumni to contribute to the continuation of WHS scholarships," she adds.

The Class of 1967 wishes to thank WHS Counselor Bob Colvig, Principal Gordon Oslund, and their staff "for helping us with this successful program,' she says.

103 Days to Homecoming....Are you ready?

God Bless America

Hello Awesome Classmates, U B Gr8. But then you already know that. 'Cause U B a '67!

Hope this finds everyone well!

I have three items tonight.

1) The Class Scholarship Program worked out very, very well. We provided three scholarships of $567 each. NOW, the question becomes - How do we raise funds to give out scholarships again next school year. Please, put on the thinking caps and let me (or any Classmate involved in the Class planning) know your thoughts regarding Scholarship Fundraising.

2) I have attached the schedule of time blocks for the Homecoming and 60th Birthdays Party weekend. Again Please, put on those T-caps and let me (or you-know-whos) know of anything you would like to see included in the Fall get-together event planning. Anything is fair game, after all - we are the Class of '67.

3) I have attached the Agenda for the next Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference. It will be held July 7th, 8:30 PM. Runyan will host the Skype conference. Again, Again Please, attend if you can.

As always, LUVYAs! TT

4 Wheeling in the early days

AGENDA
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-13), 8:30 PM, July 7, 2009
Call to Order
Roll Call
Call for Reading of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2009
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (eC)/Formslag/Marlett/Sullivan-Strahle/ Runyan; through the EC, Sullivan, update report re Program History Article; Runyan, update report re Presentation Photos as posted on the Class blog; Tufts, update report re Class feedback re future Scholarship Program fundraier ideas; Group, possible discussion, decision(s), direction(s)
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Formslag/Marlett/Sullivan-Strahle/ Runyan; through the EC, Sullivan, update report re Program History Article; Runyan, update report re Presentation Photos as posted on the Class blog; Tufts, update report re Class feedback re future Scholarship Program fund raiser ideas; Group, possible discussion, decision(s), direction(s)
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan; Formslag, update report; Group, possible discussion, decision(s), direction(s)
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C)/all Group members; Tufts, feedback report re event time block elements as recommended by the Class at large; Lewis D., update report re possible fund raiser items for this event; Lewis, D., update report re event “run-through” banner; Runyan/Formslag, update report re “Class Float”/trailer plan; Group, possible discussion/decision(s), direction(s)
Class Time Capsule – Formslag (C)/ Huddle/Leishman/Marlett/Runyan; Formslag, update report re project internment plan; Runyan, update report re project production plan; Group, possible discussion, decision(s), direction(s)
BLOB Manager's Report – Olenik (BM), update Report; Group, possible discussion / decision(s) / direction(s)
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update Report: Group, possible discussion; accept/reject Treasurer's Report; possible decision(s)/direction(s)
New Business: no New Business was requested to be agendized for this Meeting
“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments / discussion of any nature having value to the Class; possible decision(s)/direction(s)
Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8:30 PM, July 21, 2009 (3rd Tuesday): Group, confirm next Meeting schedule
Adjourn Meeting

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party
PLANNING TIME BLOCKS – SCHEDULE
Friday October 16, 2009
Afternoon – 12 pm -
Early Evening – pregame/JV game
Evening – varsity game
Late Evening -post game

Saturday October 17, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am – 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 am
Mid Day – noon – 1 pm
Early Afternoon – 1 pm – 3 pm
Late Afternoon – 3 pm – 5 pm
Early Evening – 5 pm – 7 pm
Evening – 7 pm – 10 pm
Late evening – 10 pm - ?

Sunday October 18, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am - 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 pm
Midday – noon - ?

Tom Tufts & Ed Marlett taking Sonja Snider Herrick to lunch. July 1st, Sunland CA.

Tom & Ed - I thank you!

The Main Hall....this was Lockerville for the Seniors

Hello everyone out there in '67 Wolverine Land,

Hope this finds everyone well! I am sending you two attachments.

The first is a breakdown, into time blocks, of the weekend of Homecoming and the 60th Birthdays Party. Please review it and use it to list anything you feel

you and other Classmates would enjoy doing on the H'coming & 'Bday Prty get-together. Please send your list back to me or sit in on a Planning Meeting - Conference and present it. Either way, your ideas will get incorporated into the weekend planning. If you would like to chat about ideas, etc give me a call. My number at the house is 760-941-2024. Evenings are the best chance at catching me.

The second attachment is a copy of the Minutes from the last (June 16, 09) Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference. Please look them over and send any comments/wishes regarding them you may have. There again, your thoughts will be incorporated. Or, better yet, sit in on a Meeting - Conference and present your thoughts.

The next Class Planning Group Meeting will be a regular 1st Tuesday Conference. It will begin at 8:30 PM, July 7. It will be held over the computers using Skype. We use the cost free version of Skype down-loaded from the net. Call Runyan if you would like some help setting up - 707-354-1864. You know the drill - call between 3:00 and 4:30 AM and tell him Olenik sent you.

As always, there is detailed Class info available on the Class blog. Same approach - phone Olenik about 3:45 Am, only this time tell him Runyan sent you. (Gotta luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Again, hope all well, best regards! T

MINUTES

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-12), 8:30 PM, June 16, 2009
Call to Order – Tufts, Runyan hosting Skype
Roll Call:
Attending:
Formslag
Lewis, D.
Snider-Herrick
Sullivan-Strahle
Runyan
Tufts
Call for Reading of the Agenda – There was no Call for Reading
Approval of Minutes – June 2, 2009 were approved
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Formslag/Marlett/Runyan, through the EC Formslag thanked the Group and Class for the privilege of presenting the Scholarship Awards the our recipients and reported he felt the selections and presentations were correct and well received; Sullivan-Strahle will write a Class of '67 Scholarship Program history article to be submitted for publishing in the Willits News; Group discussion/direction to Tufts to e-mail the Class to seek ideas on how to fund raise for another Class Scholarship next year, direction to Formslag/Runyan to forward pictures of the presentation ceremony to Olenik for posting on the Class BLOG

Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan; Formslag update report, there is no change in Program status, will contact Leishman

Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C), item tabled through to the July 7 Meeting Conference to allow time to receive Time Block planning recommendations from the Class; Lewis, D. volunteered to research potential fund raiser items for this event

Class Time Capsule – Runyan(C);Formslag/Huddle/Leishman/Marlett; item tabled through to the July 7 Meeting – Conference to allow for Project Plan Development; Runyan – provided comments in review, School will allow a capsule to be interred under a Class Bench or Seat, the Committee Chair will be transferred to Formslag for the July 7 Meeting – Conference and a conceptual Project Plan will be presented

BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik (BM) was unavailable to report
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update Report, The Class of '67 Scholarship Program awarded scholarships in the amount of $1701 dollars, there were no other transactions this reporting period, all funds are deposited, balance is $337; Group, discussion/decision to accept the Treasurer'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 – Conference

“For the Good f the Class” - Snider-Herrick noted this Meeting – Conference established one year of Class Planning in this open, Class-wide forum and commented regarding how productive the first year has been; Group, made general comments of agreement and wishes to continue; Tufts commented is is nice to have Sullivan-Strahle participating from across the ocean and the Islands; strong comments across the Group indicating growing excitement about getting together again at Homecoming '09 in October

Meeting Schedule – Group confirmed next Meeting will be the Regular 1st Tuesday Planning Group Meeting – Conference to begin at 8:30 PM, July 7, 2009; Runyan will host Skype
The Meeting was adjourned

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party
PLANNING TIME BLOCKS – SCHEDULE

Friday October 16, 2009
Afternoon – 12 pm -
Early Evening – pregame/JV game
Evening – varsity game
Late Evening -post game

Saturday October 17, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am – 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 am
Mid Day – noon – 1 pm
Early Afternoon – 1 pm – 3 pm
Late Afternoon – 3 pm – 5 pm
Early Evening – 5 pm – 7 pm
Evening – 7 pm – 10 pm
Late evening – 10 pm - ?

Sunday October 18, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am - 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 pm
Midday – noon - ?

Willits vs St. Helena....Remember the days.....

Hello everyone,

Just a quick note because it's past my bedtime. There was a Class Planning Meeting - Conference this evening. I will get Minutes out after I get some shut-eye (Hopefully in the next couple days).

A couple notes from the meeting though - Kathy Sullivan-Strahle will be writing an article to be placed with the Willits News. The article will present a history of the Class of '67 Scholarship Program including how we came together at the 41st Reunion and from there followed through to awarding three nice scholarships to three nice people.

Also, Kathy will allude to some of the planning for future events and scholarship fund-raising. Kathy would like to include any item of interesting information the Class may have about getting together, fund-raising, Scholarship awards, etc. Items might be either personal, related to a few Classmates, or of Class-wide scope. Anything involved with the Scholarship Program, past, present, or future.

PLEASE relate your item to Kathy, by this Friday if at all possible so she can make a deadline, at her email. kstrahle@hotmail.com. Also, PLEASE take a look at the time blocks for the Homecoming and 60th Birthdays Party weekend and send me any thoughts you may have regarding things you would like to see included in the planning. Also also, be thinking about what you want to put in a Class Time Capsule. It looks like it may well happen! Now, it's off to bed with me. Wolverine-On! T

128 days and counting...to Homecoming 2009

Hello Boys and Girls of the WHS Class of 1967, Be it known our veins are filled with the blood of Wolverines! I have attached three docs for your review/comment/feedback. Firstly, you will find the Minutes of the last Class Planning Group Meeting -Conference. Nextly, is the Agenda for the next CPGM-C. And (drum Roll, please) lastly, but not leastly, is possibly the most inportant - a Schedule of Time Blocks. The Time Block Schedule is intended as an aide in Planning the '09 Homecoming and 60th Birthdays Party for this October. Please take a look at it and jot down anything you would enjoy having as part of the the get-together. Anything is fair game ( except acting like '66's or '68's) (I mean, come on, there's got to be some limits*) and the more thoughts the better. Please feedback your Time Block ideas and they will be incorporated into the '09 H'c'ing and 60th BDP planning. The Minutes will have backbone info re the Class Scholarship Awards. Check the Class BLOG for details including comments by our Scholarship Awards presentation representative. Also, there has transpired a trans-state brownie transfer transgression that may have transfigured certain subcommittee translates and may, also, have transcended some previously transparent trusts between a certain brownie transferee and others who were not made aware of the brownie transportation and who, now, are so pissed they may transmogrify or need a transfusion. Hope all well! TT

AGENDA

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-12), 8:30 PM, June 16, 2009
Call to Order
Roll Call
Call for Reading of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes – June 2, 2009
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Formslag/Marlett/Runyan, update report; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s)
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, update report; Group, possible discussion/decision(s)/direction(s)
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C), item tabled through to July 6, 2009 Meeting – Conference to allow time to develop event time blocks recommendations, Float subcommittee options, “Run-Through Banner” recommendation, and liaison to the School
Class Time Capsule – Runyan (C)/Formslag/Huddle/Leishman/Marlett, item tabled through to July 6, 2009 Meeting – Conference to allow for Project Plan development
BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik (BM), update Report; Group, possible discussion / decision(s) / direction(s)
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update Report; Group, possible discussion; accept/reject Report; possible decision(s)/direction(s)
New Business: no New Business was requested to be agendized for this Meeting
“For the Good of the Class” - Group, open comments /discussion of any nature having value to the Class; possible decision(s)/direction(s)
Meeting Schedule – Next Meeting: 8:30 PM, July 6, 2009 (1st Tuesday): Group, confirm next Meeting schedule
Adjourn Meeting

MINUTES

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Group Meeting – Conference (9-11), 8:30 PM June 2, 2009
Call to Order – Tufts, Runyan hosting Skype
Roll Call:
Attending:
Buletti-Wharton
Formslag
Lewis, D.
Marlett
Mickle-Lindstrom
Runyan
Snider-Herrick
Tucker-Thompson
Tufts
Call for Reading of the Agenda – There was no call for reading
Approval of Minutes - May 19, 2009 Minutes were approved
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Tabled forward from May 12 Special Meeting – Snyder-Herrick (EC)/Formslag/Marlett/Runyan, Formslag/Marlett/Runyan, update report through the EC, Formslag, Marlett, and Runyan interviewed nine student applicants for Class Scholarship Awards, subcommittee returned to the Planning Group and recommended three $567 Scholarship Awards be provided, one each to Alicia Welling, Crystal Cardona, and Jillian Roberts; Group, discussion/decision to accept the subcommittee recommendation to provide three scholarships to those students named, direction through the EC, to the subcommittee, to award three three scholarships to those students named
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, update report, no change in Program status
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C)/all Classmates, Tufts – motion to table to July 6, 2009 Meeting – Conference to allow for focus on completion of Scholarship Program Awards and to develop Homecoming and Birthdays Party Time Blocks recommendations, Float subcommittee options, “Run-Through Banner” recommendation; and Liaison to the School; Group, discussion/decision to table through to July 6, 2009
Rockefeller Writings – Mickle-Lindstrom, presented a brief history of the Rockefeller Writings, Advised the Group regarding the availability of the Writings for benevolent distribution; Group, discussion/decision/direction to Mickle-Lindstrom to provide the Writings at the Homecoming and 60th Birthdays Party event for review and/or taking by the Class and others
Class Time Capsule – Runyan(C)/Formslag/Huddle/Leishman/Marlett, recommendation by the Chair to table through to July 6, 2009 Meeting – Conference to allow for completion of the Class Scholarship Awards and to allow for Project Plan development; Group, discussion/decision to table to July 6, 2009 Meeting – Conference
BLOG Manger's Report – Olenik (BM) was unavailable to report
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update Report, there have been no transactions this reporting period, all funds are deposited, balance remains unchanged at $2038; Group, discussion/decision to accept the Treasurer'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” - Runyan (subcommittee Chair), thanked Snider-Herrick for sending brownies; Snider-Herrick, advised the brownies were intended for the Scholarship Program interview panel; Formslag/Marlett – commented they had no knowledge of brownies from Snider-Herrick or otherwise; Formslag, left the Meeting temporarily to check Runyan's refrigerator; Marlett, provided solemn comments on the record and various linked threats off the record; Snider-Herrick, advised she will send more brownies to the subcommittee to be addressed not through the subcommittee Chair; Group-wide comments of appreciation and thanks to the Scholarship Program Committee members; Group-wide comments of anticipation for the Homecoming and 60th Birthdays Party get-together this October; Lewis, D., advised the Group, Jim Reed is nearing completion of his continuing education requirement; Tufts, advised the Group, Soulliere-Falgout is moving into the new house that will replace the home lost to the hurricane, they are finishing up the kitchen as the next milestone
Meeting Schedule – Group, confirmed the next Meeting will be the Regular 3rd Tuesday Planning Group Meeting – Conference to begin at 8:30 PM, June 16, 2009; Runyan will host Skype
The Meeting was adjourned

PLANNING TIME BLOCKS – SCHEDULE

Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party
Friday October 16, 2009
Afternoon – 12 pm -
Early Evening – pregame/JV game
Evening – varsity game
Late Evening -post game
Saturday October 17, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am – 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 am
Mid Day – noon – 1 pm
Early Afternoon – 1 pm – 3 pm
Late Afternoon – 3 pm – 5 pm
Early Evening – 5 pm – 7 pm
Evening – 7 pm – 10 pm
Late evening – 10 pm - ?
Sunday October 18, 2009
Early Morning – 8 am - 10 am
Late Morning – 10 am – 12 pm
Midday – noon - ?

WHS Senior Awards Night - June 4, 2009

Here is the result of your great efforts on selecting the graduating candidates of 2009.
Alicia Welling, Crystal Cardona, and JillianRoberts..................... Great Choices.............We wish them great success, and we're sure they will have a lot to give back, in the future. Ken & Bruce...........

To a wonderful group of people.......... I just returned from the Willits High awards presentation. As out of my comfort zone as I was, I do not think I embarrassed our group. I can tell you from the heart that your choices of scholarship recipients could not have been better or could not have been more appreciated. These kids are first class, as are you. My wingman was not able to be with me tonight, but I did get a couple of decent pictures. When I hook up with Ken we will get those to you. More info at our next Skype meeting. G'nite.........Bruce

Hello Classmates, Hope this finds everyone well! I am sending, via an attachment, the Minutes of the last Class Planning Group Meeting - Conference. As with the recent Meetings, there is too much info to cover here. The Scholarship Program is getting feedback from the Class at large. A number of Classmates have sent their assessments. I will make sure the info gets to the interviewers prior to the interviews. In fact, there is a "Special Meeting" of the Planning Group to specifically discuss the Scholarship Application info. That Meeting - Conference will be Tuesday, May 12, 8 PM. Runyan will host the Skype. Please sit in and voice your thoughts. Regarding the Homecoming and Class 60th Birthdays Party, the Planning is really getting enthusiastic. Pregame Meet and Greet, Jump out of "float" / trailer at the game / possibly some singing / maybe a B-B Q / Class sweatshirts / SAturday activity / seated dinner / Cake and Music / '67 Classetera! Also, some good and some not-so-good news "For the Good of the Class". Please check out the attachment for details and support your CLassmates. Next Class Planning Meeting is May 19 (3rd Tuesday) - 8 PM start, Runyan will host the Skype. Best wishes for a very lovely Mother's Day! Wolverine-On! T

MINUTES
Willits High Class of '67 Planning Group Meeting
Group Meeting – Conference (9-9), 8 PM, May 5, 2009
Call to Order – Tufts, Runyan hosting Skype
Roll Call:
Buletti-Wharton
Leishman
Lewis, D.
Marlett
Snider-Herrick
Runyan
Tucker-Thompson
Tufts
Call for Reading of the Agenda – No call was made
Approval of Minutes – April 21, 2009 Minutes were approved
Old Business:
Class of '67 Scholarship Program – Snider-Herrick (EC)/Formslag / Mickle-Lindstrom / Olenik / Runyan / Tufts, Program update provided by the Executive Coordinator; Runyan, School liaison report, nine completed Applications have been picked from the School and have been emailed to the Group; Through the EC, Tufts suggested moving the Applications to the entire Class for review and prioritization feedback and holding a “Special Meeting” to discuss Class feedback and consider a reduction in applitions based so on; Group, discussion/decision to move the nine completed Applications to the entire Class for review and prioritization/feedback, direction to Tufts to email Applications to the Class, receive Class prioritizastion feedback, and report same to the Group prior to a “Special Meeting”to be held 8 PM, Tuesday May 12; direction to Tufts to notify the Class; Runyan, interview schedule and venue report, the tentative date of May 16 will not work because the School prom is that weekend, venues are available through the library and/or hospital and a specific selection will be made following the establishment of a firm interview date; Group discussion/decision to interview on May 30, direction to Runyan to liaison with the School and applicants and to establish a venue; Runyan, Awards report, Awards will be presented on June 11, notification of Award(s) needs to be to the School by June 4, notification info needs to include the recipients' name(s) and the name of the person making the presentation
Class “Where's Waldo” Program – Formslag (C)/Leishman/Runyan, Leishman for Formslag, update report, work is continuing on the dynamic map; Runyan, technical report, static map will follow the completion of the dynamic map
Homecoming '09 and Class 60th Birthdays Party – Olenik/Tufts (co-C)/all Members, Tufts, presentation of organizational concept to provide the Group with a schedule of time blocks to be used a planning guide for event activities; Group, discussion/direction to Tufts to provide a schedule of time blocks prior to next Meeting; Runyan, School liaison report, no “firm” date can be set by the School for Homecoming because the Year's master schedule is not complete, October 16 is a strong-enough date to be used for planning Class events because October 16 is the only home football game in mid-to-late October; Group discussion/decision to use October 16th for Homecoming '09 and 60th Birthdays Party planning purposes; Lewis, D., presentation of concept for the Class to produce a “run-through” banner for the football game; Group, discussion/decision to table for consideration/liaison; Tufts through Runyan, reopened discussion of float/trailer, Runyan, advised trailer is available; Group, discussion/decision to include the trailer as a Class “Float” for the Class to exit at the football game, direction to Runyan to Chair a Float Committee to bring options the next Meeting
BLOG Manager's Report – Olenik (BM) was not in attendance, no report was provided
Treasurer's Report – Runyan (T), update report, there have been no transactions this reporting period, all funds are deposited, balance remains unchanged ($2038); Group, discussion/decision to accept the Treasurer's Report, direction to Runyan to continue to control funds in the manner with which he has been proceeding
New Business:
Rockefeller Writings – Mickle-Lindstrom, was not in attendance, item was not presented / addressed, item will be moved forward to next Planning Meeting
Class Time Capsule – Runyan, concept review and School liaison report, School is in strong support of a time capsule but requests it be interred in conjunction with an enhancement feature such as a bench; Group, discussion regarding the possible use as an income producer for the Scholarship Program, discussion/decision to pursue as a possible project/direction to Runyan to Chair a committee of Runyan(C)/Formslag/Huddle/Leishman/Marlett and to return in two Meetings (Tuesday, June 2, 2009) with a Time Capsule Project Plan and Budget
“For the Good of the Class” - Leishman, expressed excitement over the Time Capsule Project; Lewis, D., advised the Group, she and Rick have taken receipt of their first great grandchild born a boy April 9
Snider-Herrick, advised that information for Bromaghin has been provided at the Class blog and wished every Classmate a happy Mother's Day; Tucker-Thompson, expressed pleasure with what the Group/Class is doing; Buletti-Wharton, advised she is looking strongly forward to Homecoming and the Class Birthdays Party; Tufts, relayed information from Leza Smith: their plans have just taken a change, will not be able to attend Homecoming as Gary has just been diagnosed with a cancer and is beginning treatment
Meeting Schedule: Group, confirmed the Next:
Planning Meeting as 8 PM, May 19, 2009 (3rd Tuesday)
and
Special “Scholarship Program” Meeting – Conference to be 8 PM, May 12, 2009
The Meeting was adjourned

Hello Dear Classmates, Hope all well! The Class Scholarship Program is approaching the point of interviews with the student applicants. We have received nine applications. The program committee would like to weigh the opinion of the Class as a whole regarding the selection of award recipients. To facilitate the assembly of the Class' input I will forward the nine applications to you. They will come as forwarded through me from Ken Runyan. Ken picked them up directly from the School. Please, review the applications and rate in priority the top three as you feel should receive a scholarship award. Please, then feedback your ranking, by student name, to me. The Class Planning Group will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday May 12th at 8 PM to discuss your feedback. (Every Classmate is urged to attend the Special Meeting. It will be a Skype conference hosted by Runyan. Please attend, if possible, to comment in person.) To allow for a pre-meeting review of the Class feedback by the Planning Group, your information needs to get to them prior to close of consciousness Sunday evening, May 10th. Therefore, Please get your feedback to me by noon on May 10th. I will assemble your information and provide it to the committee.Thanks in avance for your judgement! I will forward the nine applications to you directly following this message. '67-On! TT