OTclassof1973

Happy May Everyone, it is almost time for Jam-Fest! I was speaking with someone today, and they said that they were planning on coming to Jam-Fest, but that they did not remember all of the information; like the time, where to send their checks, when they should send their checks, etc.... So, here we go with some updates and reminders!! (First, let me say that Dennis will be coming out with some great information and music updates soon - look for them!) Date: June 5th. Place: Oak Tree Lodge, Howell, NJ Time: 12:00 - 7:00PM Cost: $35.00 pp, children under 5 free Reservations: Due by May 15th! *: BYOB (All of this information is on your Jam-Fest invitation. "Thank You" to Steve Trachtenberg for designing this for us!) Rain or Shine! OTL has Pavilions that are HUGE to hold all of us if it rains! Jam-Fest is open to all of your family and friends, so make this YOUR PARTY! All of the facilities at Oak Tree Lodge are available to us. That means, if you want to play softball, basketball, horseshoes, miniature golf, tennis, bocci ball, volleyball etc., you can! There is a playground for children, as well as, a child's size pool! This is truly a "family friendly" place. If you want to take a shower after a couple of hours of, let's say, softball, bring your own towels and soap - Everything is there for you to choose to do! Food! There is going to be an amazing BBQ! All hot food will be cooked to order - you want your hot dog well done, or your burger rare? No problem! None of that "sitting on a plate" for our group! All food will be freshly prepared for us - salads, etc. (Remember that this is a BYOB) There will be plenty of nonalcoholic beverages for you to choose from. You need to send your checks in now! Jam-Fest is a go! The invitation does say they your paid reservations are May 15th, but why wait? (....ever plan a party and people wait till the "last minute" to respond - don't you just hate that?) Not all of you who have sent your checks in have responded on this site, and many people are asking "is this one going, or that one going?" It is not a requirement, but why not RSVP here for people to see that you are coming? If you want to post here, you can. (This is a "Private" FB page, and nobody else can view what is here.) Mail your checks to: OTBBQ Fund, PO Box 401, Oakhurst, NJ 07755! Linda and Kevin are taking care of collecting the checks for us. (Thanks Linda and Kev!) PLEASE mark your check with how many adults and how many kids (let us know if you are bringing your "adult" or "teen" kids too). Many people are asking if there are going to be any people under 30, 25, 20...you get the idea! It would be nice to be able to let them know. We need to give Oak Tree Lodge a count by May 15th, so please do not delay! We cannot wait to see all of you!! Jam-Fest Committee: Leslie Yaffe Dennis Dubrow Tim Kellers Jim Worrell Mary Junda Shirley French Joan Klayton Steve Trachtenberg Linda Messerol Kevin Messerol Mindy Kirchner Sandy Hlatky

Hi there....here goes...Beth Walsh/1,Mike Dorick/2, Steve Trachtenberg/2, Alicia Bellman Murphy/1,Joan Klayton/1, Joy Van Note Hermsen/2, Cindy Richter/1, Don Boughrum/2, Jim Worrell/2, Tim Kellers/5,Steph Gagliano Chrepta/2,Judi O'Donnell/1,Sandy Desarno Hlatky/2, Andy McDonough/1, Rosie Baselici/2, Mezz/2, Poz/2, Dube/2, + Leslie Yaffe was mailed a few envelopes before the PO Box was set up. June 5th is coming on fast, we have to have a minimum of 100 attendees, so please talk it up and send in your checks. All monies are guaranteed. There are plenty of things to do at Oak Tree. softball, volley ball, b-ball, etc. miniature golf, great pool, + it's out in the country, or what's left of the country. BYOB....plenty of food all afternoon. There are two huge covered pavilions. So we are on rain or shine. We have a spreadsheet with names and address that was generated at the last reunion. A mailing is going out to that list announcing the BBQ & giving the url to the web site/email list. There are people confirmed from classes of 70,72, & 74, but this party is not class of '73 exclusive. We have reached out to as many other classes through people we know, please do the same and talk it up!!!!