Dear Classmates:
 
🎆Happy 4th of July!🎆
 
Your planning committee (Larry Kennedy, Mark Hall, and Blair Cooper) is in the early stages of planning for the Nordhoff 55 year Reunion. We recently completed an initial survey which has led us to the following preliminary tentative decisions:
 
1. Reunion Dates: We’d like to hold the reunion the first week of June 2019 when Nordhoff will still be in session so that we may be able to coordinate an activity or two with the school. Also early June average temperature is between 78 and 83 degrees F. which will be easier on those of us no longer used to hot weather. Also we decided to hold the reunion during mid week when we believe it will be easier to find accommodations, rates are lower and avoid big weekend crowds. Thus the dates we selected are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 5, 6, and 7, 2019.
 
2. Location: St. Andrews Church in Ojai or the Women’s Center in Ojai. We found both of these venues to be well suited to our needs in the past. St. Andrews only requires a small donation and does not require insurance. Mark will attempt to make arrangements first at St Andrews. The Women’s Center will be our second choice. Since we are looking at the middle of the week, we assume this far ahead both places should be available.
 
3. Activities: 
	•	Wednesday Night: Ice Breaker with simple catered dinner like Pizza.
	•	Thursday:
	◦	Breakfast prepared by classmates (Jim Christianson taking the lead on this and volunteers will be solicited)
	◦	possible tour of winery or Ojai Olive Company 
	◦	Possible lunch cookout/Bar BQ in local park (Soule or other) or sandwiches at our venue
	◦	Possible tour of Ojai Museum, Car Museum (Mike Taggarrt ans/or Dwayne Bower), or something else (suggestions welcome)
	◦	Catered dinner (perhaps food truck or Mexican) with low key music and slide show
	•	Friday:
	◦	Breakfast prepared by classmates (Blair Cooper taking the lead on this. Volunteers will be solicited to assist)
	◦	Suggestions for activities please...or
	◦	Early departure
 
4. Cost Per Person: $20-$25. We would subsidize the rest with current Class of 1964 funds and any donations made by classmates. Payment will most likely be made by credit card through the website or by check to the treasurer, Mark Hall. The cost is based on the assumption there will be approximately 30 couples. If attendance exceeds this number there could be a small additional fee for other classes. The reunion fee does not cover some activities like Winery and Museum visits which charge entrance fees.
 
5. Invitees: In addition to the Class of 1964 we plan to invite the classes of 1963, 1965, and 1966 (Jack Jacobs is our contact for the Class of 1965. We are looking for a volunteer to serve as contact for the Class of 1963).
 
6. Volunteers: The following people have indicated their willingness to help with planning and/or event activities: Larry Kennedy, Mark Hall, May Nelson, Caren Olsen, Sandy Marble, Gary Cuccio and Jim Christianson. We will be contacting you and perhaps others in the near future to solicit input and better define roles and responsibilities.
 
We’d like structure this reunion to be a laid back, informal affair with lots time for small group discussions.
 
As indicated above these plans are preliminary and tentative but they are based on your responses to the survey. We would very much like to hear any further reactions, comments or suggestions you may have.
 
The Planning Committee

http://www.nordhoff64.com/