2020 = 40 Year Reunion!

2020 = 40!

MHS Class of 80 / 40 Year Reunion - SAVE THESE DATES!

It's coming up fast folks! The Meridian High School Class of 1980 Forty Year Reunion is this summer.


Please follow our facebook page for up to date details (coming soon) at: facebook.com/mhs80

Here's what it's looking like so far:

FRIDAY NIGHT:

Friday, 8/21/2020, 6:00 – 10:30pm

Price: $15 per person, day of event, cash only

The event is at the Meridian Speedway Dairy Barns on north side of Speedway. There is an awning and then directly connected to the Speedway is a lounge that is reserved for our class. It is a no-host bar that serves alcohol and soft drinks. We will be providing small sub sandwiches, fruit & veggie trays, chips along with bottled waters.

This night is a meet and greet to see classmates that some of us have not seen since the last reunion or maybe even graduation. The attire is casual and should be a warm evening. The hours are 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM. When it gets to dusk we will do a scaled down version of a “Burning of The M” just like homecoming. Hopefully a good number of MHS Class of ’80 are there and maybe even a few of classes close to our graduating class too.

Any questions please contact Jenny Gugin-Schmeckpeper or Eddie Godsey.

Jenny 208-283-2950 jschmeck62@gmail.com

Eddie 208-995-4127 eddie@ymcinc.com

SATURDAY NIGHT:

Saturday night, 8/22/2020, 5:00-10:00pm

Price:    $35.00 per person, paid in advance

                Payment due no later than August 13 for planning purposes

                Casual attire

Location:             Barber Event Center

                                4049 S. Eckert Rd.

                                Boise, ID 83716

Time:                    5:00pm Gather / Mingle

                                6:00pm Dinner

                                10:00pm Event End

Parking:               $6.00 per vehicle (as available due to Barber Park river floaters)

Drinks:                  No-Host Bar (soft drinks available for purchase)

                                Free:  Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water

Dinner Choices - Entree:               - Creamy Artichoke Chicken

                                                                - Peppered Herbed Beef

                                 Sides:                 - Sliced Bread with Honey Butter

                                                                - Salad

                                                                - Parmesan Crusted Broccoli

                                                                - Baked Potato

                                Dessert:              - Cookies, Brownies, Raspberry or Lemon Bars

We are working on setting up our PayPal account and will post links to purchase tickets here soon. Please bookmark:

www.mhs80.com

"WARRIORS! COME OUT AND PLAY!"

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled web browsing....

For a word from our class president - Brad Campbell:

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Facebook browsing to bring you this special report......
Posted by MHS Class of 80 Reunion (Meridian, Idaho) on Thursday, April 16, 2015

It's about...TIME

We worry about the choices we've made and how other's might perceive us. We fear that, if we run into someone from our past, they might look younger than us or have more successful lives than we do - some do, some don't. That anxiety darkens our outlook. We become lost in that darkness of self doubt, regret, and self-judgement. Many tend to do the opposite of what will dispel that darkness - they disconnect and isolate. It becomes a depressing cycle. The truth will set you free! Come out of your comfort zone. These beautiful souls that we grew up with ALL have stories of regret, embarrassment, and failure. They also stories of gratitude, pride and joy....just like you. Nothing lightens a burden of heavy memories quite like hearing one of your peers say, "I know what you mean...that happened to me, too." or "You think THAT was bad? Listen to THIS!..."

Does any of this resonate with you? Isn't it about time to do something different? You can be anything you want at any time... This year I invite you to be bold and you can start by coming out, connecting with your classmates, sharing your story and listening to ours. I know you have always wanted to and now...it's time.

"Don't you think it's about time?" - Eugene Boyle

Posted by MHS Class of 80 Reunion (Meridian, Idaho) on Monday, April 20, 2015

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 25th, 2015

Tonight's meeting at Mickey Rays Bar-B-Q in Boise was both productive and FUN! Our host from Mickey Ray's was Ryan who provided us with samples of most of their menu family style. I can verify that it was delicious!

Attending was Brad Campbell, Janice McGehee, Eddie Godsey, Lori Larrondo Harris, Roger Smith and his wife Bridget (and her sister Jennifer Malone), J. Dana Cowan, and of course yours truly (Eugene Boyle) and my wife, Dori Lee Boyle.

Much business was discussed:

1. Firm date of July 25th, 2015, a Saturday (time and place still TBD)
2. Open to all classes before and after ours and to all who attended MHS for any amount of time regardless of whether they graduated with us or not.
3. Dress and atmosphere is to be casual.
4. Possible No Host Social the night before (Friday) at a location TBD.
5. Research regarding venues and activities is ongoing and final information will be submitted to Brad Campbell NLT than Monday, April 19th. Brad will email the rest of the committee with results and then set a date for our next meeting (location TBD, but possibly The Reef / Downtown Boise 6th and Main).
6. Food for the meeting was provided by Mickey Ray's as a sample of possible catering options.
7. We discussed ways and means of reaching out to the greatest number of classmates and helping them overcome any objections or obstacles that might hinder them from attending. We agreed that at this late date, social media was probably the best bet.
8. We talked briefly about classmates we have lost since the 30 year reunion.
9. We had everyone in attendance talk about aspects of our class and the upcoming reunion on film to be uploaded and shared my yours truly (Eugene Boyle)

A feeling of optimism and joy seemed to be shared by everyone as the night adjourned.

We are hoping for your support and input on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/mhs80
and on our website: http://www.mhs80.com.

More than that we hope to see as many of your bright shining faces on the weekend of July 25th as possible.

It is agreed this is not a major reunion and don't expect the numbers that we had at our 30th; however, we are looking forward to seeing some faces we didn't see in 2010 and we are counting on seeing a number of those we did.

Warriors! Come Out and Play!

Sincerely,

Eugene Boyle

35 YEAR REUNION - JULY 25, 2015!

Has it already been 5 years since our epic 30 year reunion? 

Indeed, it seems the years are rolling by faster and faster.

"AARP Recruiting Poster"

Last night the MHS Class of 80 Reunion Committee met at Pinnacle Sports Grill in Meridian to discuss the upcoming 35 Year Reunion. Present were yours truly (Eugene Boyle) and my date (and wife - Dori), Brad Campbell, Janice McGehee, Dana Cowan, Roger Smith and the lovely Bridget, and Todd Kirk.

Items that were discussed:

1. Creating a 'low  key'' affordable one day 35 year reunion event.  Currently set as July 25, 2015

2. Inviting all classmates to participate in the planning and preparations for the event.

3. Assigning /  Volunteering for various roles:

• Eugene  Boyle: Social Networking / Media
• Dana Cowan: Treasurer
• Todd  Kirk: Communications / Event Co-ordinator
• Roger Smith: Event Co-ordinator
• Janice  McGehee: Dinner

4. We discussed possible venues and caterers (nothing was decided) and possible activities such as golf, trap shooting, river rafting, river tubing (The Boise).

5. Opening up our Reunion to all MHS classes and classmates (regardless of how long they attended or if they actually graduated with us)

We are hoping for a great turnout and participation for both the Reunion and for the get-togethers / meeting leading up to July 25th. We always have fun and look forward to old friends popping in to join us.

Please help us get the word out: Suggest this website (http://www..mhs80.com) and our class Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/mhs80.

***NOTE: Todd was kind enough to snap the pic above with my phone. Here's the same group with him in pic and me behind the lens:

"Everybody lean back so our guts look flatter!"

Why I'm not coming - a conversation with Kelli Mayan

I have mentioned to some of you, Kelli Mahan was my girlfriend in the first grade. She is a beautiful, intelligent, independent, powerful woman. I noticed that I hadn't heard from her in the last week or so and she wasn't yet signed up so I posted a message on her wall. With Kelli's permission, here is that conversation thread: (click picture to enlarge)

What do you think? Is Kelly making a good choice?

To see our class facebook page, click here

The Class Reunion Website is in stage 2...

At the risk of tooting our own horn, I must disclose that a lot of time, work, effort and resources have already gone into thirty year reunion coming up this July. the reunion committee has met numerous times and individually they have all put forth a winning effort. We are all hoping for a big turnout.

Our class website at MHS80.com is up and everyday new 'Event and Activity' pages are being posted that enables everyone to select from a menu of activities and to pay in advance ensuring not only their reservations but that we (as a class) are able to pay for the venues and activities in full so that everyone is assured a memorable, fun and worthwhile reunion experience. Deposits and ongoing expenses have been paid out personal pockets and reimbursing those outlays will be possible as folks begin selecting and paying for their choices.

As always we invite, indeed, solicit your feedback and support.

Warriors! Come Out and Play!

2009 0914 Reunion Committee Meeting

I'm not sure if this is or 5th or 6th meeting but we are definatley becoming much more laser. We were able to attend to business, visit and catch up and even have a few cocktails all before 9:00PM - that's gotta be a record for us. events, orices and an improved website wil lbe forth coming in the next 2 weeks. It was decided to have another 'public social' to preview Pilot Error, the band that we are considering for our Saturday Night Event. most of the committee has 'promised' to show up at Bad Irish Sept 26th (Saturday) to check out the the band. This an open invitation to all MHS Class of 80 - please come, we need your input and would enjoy reconnecting :)

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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