Greetings to the Sooner Class of 71!
Our 55-year Reunion is fast approaching and is scheduled for:
Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd
Make your hotel reservations at the Bartlesville Hilton by calling and referencing the class reunion. A block of rooms has been set aside for the special rates of $129 for a standard room, and $136 includes breakfast. Their number is 918-336-0808.
Planned activities (some plans are still tentative, but we will keep you informed:
Friday night at 7 PM to 9 PM meet at Cooper and Mill Brewing Company, 200 Dewey Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase. A food truck may be available outside but to be safe, eat before you come. The committee will not be bringing in food.
Saturday from 1 PM to 3 PM the park (owned by the Chamber of Commerce) across from the Hilton will be available for us to gather. FYI-the nearest restroom facilities are at the Hilton.
Saturday evening from 6 PM until? We will meet at the Hilton in the ballrooms. Dinks Barbeque will be serving dinner and there will be a cash bar.
How to sign up and pay:
Most Important – let us know you are coming. We need a head count. The money part can come later. Email your intention to attend to pelsener1@gmail.com or sooner71 or text or call jim at 832-586-6802. Or you can send a letter to Pat at the address below. If you have already expressed your intent, please do it again. We are old and forget stuff (Jacoby wrote this part).
Send your money to Pat Yochum Elsener.
PayPal —-pelsener1@gmail.com
Zelle —–not available
Venmo—–Pat Elsener at pelsene
Checks can be mailed to
Pat Elsener
5307 North Hunters Ridge
Stillwater, OK 74075
$50 per person will secure you a spot and if you are able and willing $75 to help fund people who might be on a tight budget and otherwise not able to attend. Feel free to pay even more if you are so inclined. We want everyone to come regardless of ability to pay. The payment system will be anonymous, most important is that all join together to celebrate our lives, joys and tribulations.
Remember that this is a once in your lifetime experience, there will not be a second chance.
We hope you plan to attend and the SOONER you make your reservation, the better! More information will be forthcoming soon.
Sincerely,
BIG 55 Committee