The meeting at the PBA Hall in Yardville began when Tesa presented information that she had already collected from Mercer Oaks, John Henry’s Stone Terrace, Hamilton Manor, and Hamilton Garden Hilton. Not every venue was available for the preferred dates. After going over the details, dates, prices, and options, the group quickly reached consensus and selected The Stone Terrace with catering by John Henry for the Friday after Thanksgiving 2012 to accommodate out-of-town classmates. The date is November 23, 2012.

Advertising donations from a few participates were collected as were pre-payment contributions by those present to raise enough money to use as a deposit for The Stone Terrace. $500 was collected. The group was appreciative of Kathi Krawiec for opening a checking account for the function.

Initial arrangements include a sit-down dinner or buffet, top-shelf open bar, and DJ for four or five hours. Given that we have more than 13 months to iron out the details, it was agreed that a few members of the group would reach out to area DJs so we can get the best possible price. After we factor in additional fixed costs for a mailing to classmates who are not on Facebook or for whom we do not have an email contact, ticket prices are anticipated to be near $90 per person.

The group and all other interested classmates will get together next year, about 4-6 months before the event to assemble a physical mailing.

As more details take shape, we will continue to post them to our dedicated website (www.hamiltonwest1977.com) as well as on our Facebook Reunion Planning group page.

In the meantime, there are several things that YOU can do to help. First, please do what you can to get the word out about the reunion date by reaching out to classmates that you’re still in touch with who may not know about the website or Facebook page. Ask them to update their contact information so we can reach them through email instead of through the US Mail--this will save money and help contain the cost of tickets.

The second thing you can do to help is to consider advertising your business, or serving as a booster, by placing an ad on the website. This is an opportunity for our classmates to directly reach other classmates. The proceeds from this inexpensive advertising opportunity (recommended minimum donation is $25) will be used to lower the cost of the reunion.

A special "thank you" to Colleen Gadsby for getting the PBA Hall for our meeting. The pizza, wine, and dessert were an added bonus! Many thanks.

Present at the Meeting:
Aldo Tonti
Andy Pantelides
Angela (Brown) Patterson
Colleen (Carnall) Gadsby
Dave Heupel
Denise (Bussiglieri) Machado
Iris (Weber) Tonti
Kathi (Chiappetta) Krawiec
Kem Springsteen
Kim (Cocciolillo) Sommers
Lauretta (Falvo) Luccesi
Laurie Van Sant
Lori Jacobi
Maddy (Saraceni) Reggi
Maria Friberg
Tesa (Pappalau) Danaso
Tom Friedman