Class Reunion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
as of 06/22/2020
As you may know, we have cancelled our date for this September and have moved it to September 24-26, 2021.
Hello 1970 Classmates.
It’s a challenging time for all of us in a number of ways right now.
Covid-19 is on a march through every continent on our planet, along with a particularly hard hit to the US. Given that there are so many unknowns regarding how a second wave may affect us this fall, we decided to postpone our reunion.
Greetings from the RHS 1970 50th +1 Reunion Committee of Wyandotte RHS Classes of January and June 1970! Thank you all for joining our Facebook page, sending us information about classmates and yourselves and contributing to posts and general conversations.
See below for Information regarding the new weekend date of September 24-26, 2021.
*** Reunion Committee Fundraising and Donations ***
We are attempting to keep the ticket fees as low as possible. Please look below to find out more about how local businesses and individuals can help in this effort. Please contact Jean Bogart Miller for additional information.
*** What expenses are involved ***
Price of The Bentley dinner and venue, decorations, party gift, photographer throughout the weekend activities, program booklet, music DJ and more.
*** Additional Group Activities: ***
Arrangements include a Saturday morning tour of RHS, a Saturday afternoon Wyandotte history presentation at Bacon Memorial Library, a Saturday afternoon boat ride on the Detroit River, golf, a group breakfast on Sunday morning, and possibly more – details to come. Activities such as the boat ride, golf, and group breakfast are not included in the $45.00 per person charge for Friday night at The Bentley Banquet and Conference Center.
*** How You Can Help ***
Please send your contact information to our group email address rhs1970classreunion@gmail.com :
Name (please include married and maiden name for women), Address, Email, Facebook (name), Mobile Number, Landline number
Our goal is to reach as many of our classmates as possible. Fortunately, electronic communications are a wonderful gift. Please help inform your 1970 friends by sharing our Facebook group page and website address and continue to spread the news by direct phone calls and contacting family members and friends of friends. A good number of our classmates have already helped in using these types of connections. Again, thank you!
*** Reunion Committee Members ***
Donna Ellis-Thornthwaite, Estella Macintyre Johnson, Al Hanlon, Pat Rauch McMahon, Jean Bogart Miller, Alana Branch Paluszewski, Paula Bunce Witting, Jan McCaskey-Hodge Yontz, Connie Caldwell Young, Ken Varga (Class of 69, volunteer website creator)
What, When, & Where
Dinner & Party
Dinner and Party will be at The Bentley Banquet & Conference Center.
Payment can be made via PayPal or by check. Information for both options are below or click HERE. Please RSVP below or click HERE.
Friday, 24 September 2021
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Bentley Banquet & Conference Center
646 Biddle Ave
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Buffet Style – Round Tables seating up to 10 people
Includes full buffet dinner and non-alcoholic drinks, Cash Bar/Bartender, dance floor, sound system, DJ, professional photographer, and more
Dinner Menu
2 Meat Dishes (Gluten Free)
1 Vegetable Dish
1 Pasta
Salad (Gluten Free)
Rolls & Butter
Cost
$45 per person – this price may need to be adjusted.
Please reserve your electronic ticket(s) August 31, 2021. A final attendance count is required one week prior to September 24, additional details will be added as we move forward
Tickets will not be sold at the door
Payments
Can be made by using PayPal on our website – www.rhswyan1970.com
or by check sent to –
RHS 1970 Reunion c/o Pat Rauch McMahon
2385 19th Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Suggested Dress
Comfortable business casual, prefer no shorts or flip flops
Who Should Attend
Graduates of January and June of 1970 classes and others who may not have graduated with these classes for various reasons.
If you plan to attend, please feel free to bring a guest with you.
Email Communication
rhs1970classreunion@gmail.com
River Cruise – Family Event
Take a leisurely 2 hour cruise up and down the Detroit river on the Diamond Jack.
Payment can be made via PayPal or check. Information for both options are below or click HERE. Please RSVP below or click HERE.
Saturday, 25 September 2021
Afternoon Boarding begins at TBD
Bishop Park Public Tour Dock
2840 Van Alstyne St.
Wyandotte, MI
Cost
$TBD per person
Memories
Your memory here
April ’70 – Your Name
Your Memory Title
Your memory here
April ’70 – Your Name
Your Memory Title
Your memory here
April ’70 – Your Name
Your Memory Title
Memory 4
December ’70
School band
Memory 5
July ’70
Summer holiday
Memory 6
June ’70
Happy hour
Gone Too Soon
List as of 21 JUN 2020
If there are misspellings, other mistakes or 1970 January and June Classmates who are deceased and who are not on this list, please let us know at rhs1970classreunion@gmail.com or contact Donna Ellis at donnaellis543@gmail.com. Thank you. Your help in updating this list is appreciated.
Linda Batkiewicz (Brucker)
Melford Beaudry
Don Brown
Gary Browne (verify)
Nelson Brown
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Brucker
Karen Bryson
Bill Caruso
Al Consiglio
William ‘Bill’ Conway
Debbie Cowie
Judy Thomas Cywinski
Christine DeLucia
Walt Denman
Dennis Derrick
Mike Favot
Don Fronczak
Ron Fronczak
Bill Gage
Jill Gallimore
Elizabeth Gentiles
Jerry Glotfelty
Margorie Goins
Lemar Gray
Ray Grooms
Gloria Guffey
Paul Harris
Kathy Hart (Maloney)
Robert ‘Bob’ Hart
Jerry Johns
Nora Lacy
Rich Malinowski
John Mann
Lorie Meneffe
Paul Milligan
Nancy Passalacqua
Rosemary Pahl
Kathy Reames
Linda Sage
Jack Sarazin
Jim Singbiel
Terry Skok
Nancy Stacks
Frank Stogeria
Mike Stoner
Fay Simpson (Strochine)
William ‘Bill’ Swiecki
Sidney Thomas
Phil Tocco
John Wieclaw
Once in a Lifetime Event
50 years is quite an accomplishment. Come out and celebrate with the people you grew up with. Please let us know if you can attend or not. The next few sections are to allow the reunion committee to “fine tune” the events to maximize everyone’s enjoyment and level of participation.
Please Respond
Attendees
Last Update: 6 January 2020
Sponsorship
The Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Class of 1970 is looking for sponsors for our 50th +1 Class Reunion. Several events will be held at various venues around Wyandotte the weekend of September TBD. We expect upwards of 200 people in attendance. We are offering four levels of sponsorship:
EVENT SPONSOR: $600
We are looking for one sponsor. The Event sponsor will receive recognition on large boards strategically placed in the hall and a full page ad in the program.
REFRESHMENT SPONSORS: $400
We are looking for two to four sponsors. Refreshment sponsors will receive recognition on large boards strategically placed in the hall and a half page ad in the program.
GIFT SPONSORS: $120
We are looking for gift sponsors to pay for mementos. An 8½” x 11” poster near each gift will recognize the gift sponsor and a 2½” x 2” ad in the program.
TABLE SPONSORS: $30
We are looking for twenty sponsors for each of the tables at the dinner banquet Friday night. Each sponsor will have a 4¼” x 5½” table card acknowledging their contribution.
PROGRAM SPONSORS:
There is an opportunity to purchase an ad in the program. Can’t make it? Leave a message in the program for everyone to see.
Half page ad: $100
Quarter page ad: $50
Eighth page ad $25
DOOR PRIZES
Gift certificates and/or items will be greatly appreciated. Sponsors will be listed on an 8½” x 11” poster at the registration table.
Table and certificate sponsors will have their name acknowledged in the program. We ask all sponsors to provide logos and desired ad copy in electronic form. Please contact TBD by email at sponsorship@TBD for more information or to submit logos and ad copy. Invoices are available on request. Please make checks payable to: “RHS Class of 1970 Reunion” send to c/o Pat Rauch McMahon
2385 19th Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 or through PayPal (treasurer@TBD).
Accommodations
Both hotels have an airport shuttle bus and serve breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1333 Heritage Center Drive
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: (800) 370-3469
Free Breakfast
Airport shuttle bus
A small conference room is available that is adjacent to the breakfast area
Cost: Group Rates – $110 or $115 per night, depending on number of beds and amenities
Reserve and Pay
Pay By Check
If you are paying by Check then make your check out to
“RHS Class of 1970 Reunion” and mail it to
c/o Treasurer Pat Rauch McMahon
2385 19th Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
*** Include your e-Mail address so we can ***
*** send you your electronic ticket(s) ***
Make sure to include the cost for all events that you plan on attending
Pay Using PayPal
If paying by PayPal then select the option(s) below and
*** pay like you normally do on PayPal ***
Events & Prices
EVENTS
50th +1 Reunion Dinner: $45.00 per person
River Cruise: $TBD per person
SPONSOR
Event: $600.00
Refreshment: $400.00
Gift: $120.00
Table:$30.00
Program 1/2 Page: $100.00
Program 1/4 Page: $50.00
Program 1/8 Page: $25.00
IMPORTANT
Please add a note to you PayPal transaction indicating what you are purchasing, including the number of tickets. This helps us keep our records straight and minimize calling to verify your purchase(s)
Thank you for adding your note