A Message From Lori Smith Nicolls

Lori Smith Nicolls August 27 at 11:24am
Hey Eugene,

A friend sent this to me and I thought this was cute to share with everyone who is sweating showing up "old" at the reunion.
Just a reminder that is so awesome that we can :o)

Use it if you want...or not....doesn't matter to me, just thought it was cute!

((Hugs to all))

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.

They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.

So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever,
but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day(if I feel like it).

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!

8-24-09 Agenda

MHS Class of 80 Reunion committee will meeting meeting at the Creekside Lounge in Kuna tonight to 'test' it out for our Friday night Meet and Greet. All are invited to attend. The meeting is at 6:30 PM and you can find directions by clicking here.

Last Meeting minutes are listed below:

8/24/2009 MHS Class of 1980

7/23 – 7/25/2010

Attending:

Agenda

• Dana
• Treasurer’s report
• Financial overview
• PayPal
• Payment readiness (mailbox?)
• Todd & Cheryl
• Contact list
• Cheryl
• Anxiety update – blog
• Memorial
• Souvenirs
• Yearbooks
• Eugene 
• Band
• Web page
• Page(s) on events
• Registration/payment form
• Photographer
• CD/DVD
• Janice & Tricia
• Day spa

Friday (Casual gathering) 

7-23 -2010 Time: ____ to ____

Leads – Jennifer and Eddie   Others:

Location:  __________ Attire:  __________

Costs:  _____ Registration Price:  _____

Details:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Jenny suggested the Creekside in Kuna, who offered to closed down the bar, production center available for videos/slide shows, full bar, food, $20 taxi available, also limo shuttle holds approximately 15 people, other shuttle services available (potential drops Meridian, Boise, Eagle, etc.)  Event specifications – Potential charge of $10 per person, no host bar, provide food such as taco bar similar to 20 year.
• Waterfront suggested by Eugene, free, decision?  Eugene has spoken with the owner who at this point is providing the venue free, but there are no guarantees, concerns if the business will be ongoing a year from now.  Has 3,000 square feet, allows band till 10pm, Montego Bay could set up bar.

Saturday day (Multiple options) 

7-24 -2010 Time: ____ to ____

Lead – Todd   Others:

Location:  __________ Attire:  __________

Costs:  _____ Registration Price:  _____

Details:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Location:  __________ Attire:  __________

Costs:  _____ Registration Price:  _____

Details:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Rafting – ¾ of a day excursion, $70 to $100.  3-hour $35 to $40 – combine with train tour?
• Day Spa –   Janice & Tricia to talk to Panache owner for a deal.  (Discount + referral) – Eugene spoke with, would offer 25% discount off packages
• Trap Shooting – Boise Gun Club - $20 to $30 per person – not typically open on Saturday but would for our event
• Golf – Boise Ranch or Warm Springs – approx. $35
• Tour-train - Tricia

Saturday night (Dinner) 

7-24 -2010 Time: ____ to ____

Leads – Diane & Janice   Others:

Location:  Stueckle Sky Center Attire:  __________

Costs:  _____ Registration Price:  _____

Details:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• 10% discount received with Steve’s patronage ($2,050-205 disc.+111+74 taxes = $2,030)
• 50% paid by Diane, contract sent to BSU last week
• Liquor permit owned by BSU, special permission bestowed by President Kustra – discuss no-host bar but prepay limited beer and wine that once gone becomes no-host; Diane will check specifications, pricing, etc.
• Will need liability insurance – can be added to homeowner’s or individual
• Pilot Error – was anyone able to attend?  Decision to go with Pilot Error, who won “Best of Boise” and seem to have a good following.  Eugene to check price – expecting approximately $600.
• Eugene to check out a photographer and CD/DVD – pending – BSU has audio/visual equipment available for a fee; Eugene has the needed equipment which must be approved by SSC
• Eugene will take photos of the views and post to websites; we can also provide a link
• Discussed charging $40 per person to cover costs and make a profit to go into funds for 40 year; suggestion to offer advance payment of $75 per couple if paid by April 15 (memorable date and allows people to make a decision to attend – should we offer $37.50 for singles who pay in advance?)

Sunday (Family) 

7-25 -2010 Time: ____ to ____

Leads – Tricia and Julie Others:

Location:  Settler’s Park  Attire:  __________

Costs:  _____ Registration Price:  _____

Details:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Team decided providing food would be the best option, check with Cindy Black’s husband L&R Meats as to cost if kept simple such as burgers and dogs

Misc:

• “Early Bird” discounts?  Valid thru date?
• How can we get more volunteers?
• What can we do for fund raising before the reunion?
• Communication – MHS, Craigslist, TV?

Next meeting:

6:30 PM Creekside Lounge, Kuna, Idaho

Reunion Committe Meeting Minutes from 8-3-2009

General:

•We still need more volunteers! Leads? Many people have said they would volunteer, but haven’t attended the meetings
•Suggestion for Cheryl to post to blog in response to many who have expressed their anxiety over seeing many of the people, who they may not have hung around with in school
•Pay Pal account status: Dana - Account has been set up
•Cheryl investigating classmates that have passed away – 4 individuals, suggest including Mr. Turnbull (Principal), include in yearbook that will be available for purchase after the reunion; if we do this, we may consider putting up a mini-memorial table at the Saturday night event?
•Cheryl to check into souvenirs – pending – Tshirts men’s $ each, women’s v-neck $3.50 each cost goes up with extra colors; embroidered hats $4.65; have available for order on-line so know how much to order, have some available at the reunion as well – charge $10-$15 to add to reunion funds, also may draw sales to people unable to attend.
•Yearbooks – include photos of reunion; Cheryl to check cost of printing non and hard copy, for non-hard copy approximate $.50 to $.60 per book, glossy in color. If hardback, Eugene will copy DVD – offer for sale which may also draw from those unable to attend.
•Calendar of MHS Class of 80 ‘girls’ decided against, instead offer up 12 months of Brad!

Friday (Casual gathering): Leads – Jennifer and Eddie

•Waterfront suggested by Eugene, free, decision? Eugene has spoken with the owner who at this point is providing the venue free, but there are no guarantees, concerns if the business will be ongoing a year from now. Has 3,000 square feet, allows band till 10pm, Montego Bay could set up bar.
•Jenny suggested the Creekside in Kuna, who offered to closed down the bar, production center available for videos/slide shows, full bar, food, $20 taxi available, also limo shuttle holds approximately 15 people, other shuttle services available (potential drops Meridian, Boise, Eagle, etc.)
•Event specifications – Potential charge of $10 per person, no host bar, provide food such as taco bar similar to 20 year; Jenny will provide pictures, Eugene to check it out in person, plan on making a decision by the next meeting

Saturday day (Multiple options): Lead – Todd
Decision to keep all options available for selection in order to reach a wider audience

•Golf – Boise Ranch or Warm Springs – approx. $35
•Rafting – ¾ of a day excursion, $70 to $100. 3-hour $35 to $40 – combine with train tour?
•Day Spa – Janice & Tricia to talk to Panache owner for a deal. (Discount + referral) – Eugene spoke with, would offer 25% discount off packages
•Trap Shooting – Boise Gun Club - $20 to $30 per person – not typically open on Saturday but would for our event
◦Tour-train - Tricia

Saturday night (Stueckle Sky Center / SSC): Leads – Diane and Janice

•10% discount received with Steve’s patronage ($2,050-205 disc.+111+74 taxes = $2,030)
•50% paid by Diane, contract sent to BSU last week
•Liquor permit owned by BSU, special permission bestowed by President Kustra – discuss no-host bar but prepay limited beer and wine that once gone becomes no-host; Diane will check specifications, pricing, etc.
•Will need liability insurance – can be added to homeowner’s or individual
•Pilot Error – was anyone able to attend? Decision to go with Pilot Error, who won “Best of Boise” and seem to have a good following. Eugene to check price – expecting approximately $600.
•Eugene to check out a photographer and CD/DVD – pending – BSU has audio/visual equipment available for a fee; Eugene has the needed equipment which must be approved by SSC
•Eugene will take photos of the views and post to websites; we can also provide a link
•Discussed charging $40 per person to cover costs and make a profit to go into funds for 40 year; suggestion to offer advance payment of $75 per couple if paid by April 15 (memorable date and allows people to make a decision to attend – should we offer $37.50 for singles who pay in advance?)

Sunday (Settlers Park in Meridian): Leads – Tricia and Julie

•Updates from Tricia and Julie
•BYO option proposed by Brad to minimize costs – team decided providing food would be the best option, check with Cindy Black’s husband L&R Meats as to cost if kept simple such as burgers and dogs

Next steps:

Next meeting: Monday, 8/24

6:00 p.m. 1121 N Cole Rd.

Minutes 8/3/2009 MHS Class of 1980

General:

• We still need more volunteers! Leads?
• Pay Pal account status: Dana
• Cheryl investigating classmates that have passed away

Friday (Casual gathering): Leads – Jennifer and Eddie

• Waterfront suggested by Eugene, free, decision?
• Event specificications

Saturday day (Multiple options): Lead – Todd

• Golf – Boise Ranch or Warm Springs – approx. $35
• Rafting – ¾ of a day excursion, $70 to $100. 3-hour $35 to $40

• Day Spa – Janice & Tricia to talk to Panache owner for a deal. (Discount + referral)
• Trap Shooting – Boise Gun Club - $20 to $30 per person.
• Tour-train - Tricia

Saturday night (Stueckle Sky Center): Leads – Diane and Janice

• 10% discount received with Steve’s patronage ($2,050-205 disc.+111+74 taxes = $2,030)
• 50% paid by Diane, contract sent to BSU last week
• Liquor permit owned by BSU, special permission bestowed by President Kustra
• Will need liability insurance
• Pilot Error – was anyone able to attend?
• Cheryl to check into souvenirs – pending.
• Eugene to check out a photographer and CD/DVD – pending.

Sunday (Settlers Park in Meridian): Leads – Tricia and Julie

• Updates from Tricia and Julie
• BYO option proposed by Brad to minimize costs

Next steps:

Next meeting: Monday 3 Aug 2009

6:00 p.m. 1121 N Cole Rd.