We are at 122 people (100 alums). Need 160 to breakeven so hoping a bunch of you are looking to register shortly. You can find the link to register below. If you are planning to come, please take a few moments to register.
See below for update on alum soccer game on Saturday, beer/wine info (and hosted bar!), what food will be there, etc.
Alumni Soccer Game
For those interested in some futbol/soccer, there will be a pick-up soccer game for guys and girls starting at 8:30 AM on Saturday August 7th. Meet at the upper practice fields at Mounds View High School. Please contact Josh Curlee for more info and to include our name on the list.
Input Needed on Beer and Wine
Get there early, we will start with some hosted beer and wine. In order to make sure we have the right mix, please reply if you have an opinion on 1) Are you a beer or wine fan and 2) for beer, our choices are Summit, Michelob Golden Light, Bud Light and Miller Light. Current plan is about 20 bottles of wine and 2 kegs of hosted booze.
Some thoughts on next weekend:
- Don’t pre-party elsewhere, post-party elsewhere. Arrive at the event on the earlier side so that the committee doesn’t consume all the hosted alcohol…
- There are events at the Ordway and River Center on August 7th, but not at the Xcel. Street parking will be a little scarce, but there should be plenty of parking in the ramps and lots around the Xcel.
- The main door for 317 is just a few steps toward the river from the Herb Brooks statue.
What food will be onsite?
This is not a “sit down” meal, but there will be plenty of food and a room set-up conducive to mixing and mingling, with outstanding food selections to suit everyone’s preferences, including:
- A double-tier display of grilled marinated mushrooms and seasonal vegetables to include asparagus, roasted peppers, zucchini and yellow squash
- A triple-tier display dip of black beans, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, scallions, sliced black olives, shredded lettuce and diced vine ripened tomatoes served with hand fried tri-color corn tortilla chips
- Tri-color cheese cappelletti with marinara sauce, penne pasta with artichoke pesto with bay shrimp, and farfalle pasta with Chardonnay sauce and grilled breast of chicken served with fresh Parmesan cheese and homemade Parmesan garlic bread
- Slow roasted breast of turkey served with mayonnaise, cranberry relish and silver dollar rolls
- Butler passed Hors d’Oeuvres to include Maytag Bleu Cheese with Pesto Fava Beans on Purple Potatos, Mini Chicken Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa, Bourbon Meatballs, and Wonton Shrimp with Popper Jam
- Dessert. Really, really fun dessert selection!
- Preset quantities of hosted beer and wine
- Full bar service available on a cash basis (after the hosted beer and wine is gone
Pictures
As a way to set the mood, we will have pictures from past and present on a slide show at the reunion. Would love a picture of you over the past 20 years. Do you have a monumental picture where you met President Clinton, scaled Mount Everest, or perhaps spent time in a Turkish prison? Also great would be pictures with you and your kids. Any pictures you would like to share, pls email to Rich Harmer. Preference is a jpeg file.
Prices
$50 per person. Please register today! Tickets next week and at the door will be $60.
Get Registered
Check out http://mvclassof1990.eventbrite.com to register and add your name to the list.
Wristbands
To aid in determining our group from other individuals and to identify those who have paid, those registered will receive a green and white MV Class of 90 wristband a la the Livestrong Yellow bands. Bar tenders will only serve those with the wristband.
Golf Event
For those registered for the reunion, you can get started early with a Friday golf event at Gem Lake. Please contact Grayson Helgason if you are interested.
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
Also for those registered, you can get started early with a Friday Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament at a nearby casino. Please contact Grayson Helgason if you are interested.
Hotels
We were able to get a great deal at the St. Paul Hotel, which is a short walk from the reunion site. Rooms are $139 plus tax. Please call 1-800-292-9292 and ask for the “Mounds View H.S. 20th Reunion”.
All other hotels wanted a guarantee on the number of rooms, so we have no deals. The following is as of their websites this evening and are subject to change: Crowne Plaza Riverfront (formerly Radisson and Carousel restaurant) for $126 plus tax. Call 1-800-593-5708. The Holiday Inn (formerly Days Inn and home of the Liffey Bar) for $104 plus tax. Call 1-888-465-4329. Embassy Suites for $116 plus tax with advance purchase. Call 651-224-5400. And Hilton Garden Inn (think same place as Town Square Park/prom action) for $101 plus tax with advance purchase.
Other information:
MV Class of 1990 20 Year Reunion
Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:00pm
317 On Rice Park Event Center
www.mvclassof1990.com
Sponsored by:
Edina Realty – Julie Christensen
Coldwell Banker & Burnet Realty – Guy Nelson
Parsons Exteriors Inc. – roofing, siding, windows, hail damage specialists and more. Please call 651-426-9726 for free information. Serving Twin Cities and greater metro.
Reunion Update #14
We are at 134 people (110 alums) and counting. Only a few more days before an unbelievably epic night. One thing to consider if you are on the fence…Come to the party. It will be more fun then you imagine. And trust me, for every one person you want to see, there are 3 folks who are looking forward to seeing you and catching up. Take a look at this roster – many are traveling from across the U.S. or even internationally to be there. Many are making their first reunion. Good times!!
One teacher will be attending as well – Mr. Nygaard and his wife will be a honored guest!
Alumni Soccer Game
For those interested in some futbol/soccer, there will be a pick-up soccer game for guys and girls starting at 8:30 AM on Saturday August 7th. Meet at the upper practice fields at Mounds View High School. Please contact Josh Curlee for more info and to include your name on the list.
Input Needed on Beer and Wine
Looks like Summit was the clear winner. There will also be a combo of white and red wine.
Pictures
As a way to set the mood, we will have pictures from past and present on a slide show at the reunion. Would love a picture of you over the past 20 years. Do you have a monumental picture where you met President Clinton, scaled Mount Everest, or perhaps spent time in a Turkish prison? Also great would be pictures with you and your kids. Any pictures you would like to share, please email to Rich Harmer. Preference is a jpeg file.
Prices
Tickets this week and at the door will be $60.
Get Registered
Check out http://mvclassof1990.eventbrite.com to register and add your name to the list.
Wristbands
To aid in determining our group from other individuals and to identify those who have paid, those registered will receive a green and white MV Class of 90 wristband a la the Livestrong Yellow bands. Bar tenders will only serve those with the wristband.
Golf Event
For those registered for the reunion, you can get started early with a Friday golf event at Gem Lake. Please contact Grayson Helgason if you are interested.
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament
Also for those registered, you can get started early with a Friday Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament at a nearby casino. Please contact Grayson Helgason if you are interested.
Hotels
We were able to get a great deal at the St. Paul Hotel, which is a short walk from the reunion site. Rooms are $139 plus tax. Please call 1-800-292-9292 and ask for the “Mounds View H.S. 20th Reunion”.
All other hotels wanted a guarantee on the number of rooms, so we have no deals. The following is as of their websites this evening and are subject to change: Crowne Plaza Riverfront (formerly Radisson and Carousel restaurant) for $126 plus tax. Call 1-800-593-5708. The Holiday Inn (formerly Days Inn and home of the Liffey Bar) for $104 plus tax. Call 1-888-465-4329. Embassy Suites for $116 plus tax with advance purchase. Call 651-224-5400. And Hilton Garden Inn (think same place as Town Square Park/prom action) for $101 plus tax with advance purchase.
Other information:
MV Class of 1990 20 Year Reunion
Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:00pm
317 On Rice Park Event Center
www.mvclassof1990.com
Sponsored by:
Edina Realty – Julie Christensen
Coldwell Banker & Burnet Realty – Guy Nelson
Parsons Exteriors Inc. – roofing, siding, windows, hail damage specialists and more. Please call 651-426-9726 for free information. Serving Twin Cities and greater metro.