Next Fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in a V formation, you might consider that science has discovered why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flapping in V formation, the whole flock creates at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going faster and easier because they are traveling on the trust of one another.
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power from the bird in front. If we had as much sense as a goose we would stay in formation with those who are headed in the same direction that we are.
When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs whether it's with people or geese flying south.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind?
Finally, and this is important, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or it dies; and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.
We will soon meet at Huds for our 41st class reunion to renew friendships, share life experiences, and just act like a bunch of silly geese. And if we have the sense of a goose, we will always stand by each other, our families, and friends.
Ticket price: $35 per person. By the Huddles' gracious offer of their home, we have avoided the cost of a hall or other "at price" venue. To receive ticket money (for catering and etc) without bylaws and a constitution, we could not open a bank account in the name of the Class or Reunion. Ken Runyan has stepped up (needs to make a big house payment) and has volunteered to receive the ticket checks and to account for them and our spending. Therefore, send ticket checks to: Ken Runyan, 24149 Birch Terrace*, Willits, CA 95490. *It is important to use "Terrace" as there are a number of other Birch addresses in Willits such as Street, Circle, Place, etc. The checks should be made in favor of Ken Runyan but Ken requests we make a note " '67 reunion" on the checks. The WPG needs to know how many attendees they will be providing for with enough lead time to coordinate the number with caterers, rental suppliers, etc. Therefore, the checks need to be to Ken by July 31st.
So, checks to Ken Runyan, by July 31st, at the above "Terrace" address, in the amount of $35 per attendee ($45 per, after the 7/31). Note "67 reunion" on the check (Ken will provide accounting for any nervous Classmate to review). Get your check to Ken by July 31st or pay a $10 cost premium per attendee on checks arriving after July 31st.
It appears there are a ton of Classmates coming.
Marilyn and Felix have taken the lead on contacting Teachers. With support of other Classmates, they have found/contacted many of those Teachers still with us, and, somehow, convinced them to attend. So, bring your latent Algebra questions and your yet-uncompleted sentence diagrams and make this more than just a reunion - seize the opportunity to complete your education!!!!!! (Heads up - it might not hurt to throw in your gym shoes, too).
Also, (bugles and drum roll, here) Our Hommies (WPG) have set up a Class picture opportunity and Willits High School tour. Arrive in front of THE school at 1:30 to meet and greet. At 2:00 we will assemble on the front steps (am I correct in remembering the school having front steps?) for Class pictures.
Directly following the picture we will tour the school. A "very Special" docent will lead the group through the hallowed halls
(to administer conduct control, provide hall monitoring, and deliver pertinent historic commentary).
Here, again, The Class of 1967 excels and "Sets the Standard" by which all others are judged as we cruise through town. Gotta love it!
Luvya, Can''t wait to C-ya! TT
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