Martin Libhart
The "Reunion Team" met earlier this week. We spent time discussing the 70th Birthday Party idea, and ultimately agreed that we will not plan to have one in 2020. There were a number of reasons for the decision, but the key ones were:
1.) limited interest after repeated requests for input on this website, and as also sent by email to the 128 classmates for whom we have contact info;
2.) increasing costs for venue, catered food, entertainment, etc. With limited attendance, the cost per person was probably going to be considerably more than our 50th Reunion;
3.) the wide range of ideas on format, number of days, entertainment, etc. expressed by the classmates who did actually respond to my emails regarding the possibility of having a birthday gathering. There really was no "consensus" on the options discussed;
4.) limited local “manpower” to do all the work and make it happen.
If anyone is planning to be in Newton during the coming year, please do let us know. There would surely be some "local classmates" anxious to meet you for breakfast or lunch.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all.
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