“Late ’70’s” picnic update and work tasks

August 10, 2009 · Posted in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 70's annual picnic

We had a great meeting last night to plan out all the details for the picnic.Our current attendance estimate is 200! We’ll have name-tags and guest books (by year) at a reception table.

Things for everyone to bring

There is picnic table seating for about 100, so everyone is encouraged to bring folding chairs, shade (umbrellas, “Easy-Ups”), blankets, etc. Also bring:

something to eat and drink (we’ll have hot coals and ice)
plates, cups, eating utensils (we’ll have a few for those who forget, but maybe not enough for everyone) (We encourage you to “be green” and avoid disposables.)
musical instruments
sports equipment

Other reminders:

Cell phone reception at the picnic area is spotty. Your phone may not work.
If you’d like to come up by bus, the AC Transit #67 stops at the Brazilian Building. It leaves Downtown Berkeley BART on the :50 (11:50, 12:50, etc.), and arrives at the Brazilian Building 25 minutes later on the :15 (12:15, 1:15, etc.). It’s about a one-mile hike (0.9 miles). If you’d like a shuttle from the bus, leave a comment below with the bus you will be on and Lee will come pick you up.

Map:

The picnic table is Padre picnic area on South Park Drive. The bus is the bus stop at the Brazilian Room.

View BHS ‘74-’79 Picnic in a larger map

Tasks:

Below is a list of tasks that need to be done. If you can complete any of them, add a “comment” to the post. Lee will move your name from the comments to the list.

Purchases (you will be reimbursed!)

Plastic forks (500 box) – Carol?
Napkins – Carol?
12 Table cloths- Carol?
3 “BBQ kits” (long handled tongs, spatulas)
2 “Charcoal chimney” starters
Charcoal (6 big bags) – Clifford bought 4
8 “Roughneck” 31 gallon storage boxes (sturdier, available at Lowes) or 8 “Roughneck” 54 Gallon Hi-Top (less sturdy, available at Home Depot) (for icing drinks) – Clifford bought 3 x 35 gallon
400 lbs ice – Joey
Folding table from Jenny – Joey
Easy-Up for reception area – Clifford
Plastic bags for trash/recycling – Carol?
8 Composition books for signing in (and decorating them with BHS colors/yellowjackets?) – Clifford
Name tags – Lee
Traffic barriers for unloading area (from Jenny’s) - Joey
20 pens – Clifford

Shifts at reception table (2 people):

11:30-1:00 -Emily Hall & Dino Tomelden
1:00 – 2:30 – Debby Segal & Sally Fuller Panasenko
2:30 – 4:00 – Lee Trampleasure & ______
after that arrivees are on their own

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12 Responses to ““Late ’70’s” picnic update and work tasks”

clifford soe on August 10th, 2009 8:08 pm

I bought
1 10 by 10 gazebo
4 18 lbs charcoal
3 35 gallon totes with lids
8 yellow comp books
20 pens
Emily Hall on August 12th, 2009 8:40 pm

I can bring a “Radio Flyer” wagon it might be handy to take items from the unloading zone to the picnic site.
Also I can work the reception table from 11:30 – 1:00 pm.
If you need any help transporting I have a small hatchback (scion xa) and would be happy to bring a bunch of smaller items. Just let me know.
clifford soe on August 15th, 2009 9:56 am

I am off 2 target to buy 3 more totes and then I will go to the dollar store for tongs and a spatula and markers. I have some butcher paper to make signs like 1975,1976,1977,1978,1979 . and for table toppers to put the food on.
clifford
linda lewis on August 15th, 2009 10:33 am

Greetings Organizers,
Thaks for doing a great job sounds beautiful. I’m from Classof 75. I have some goods to donate like ink pens & compostion books, do you need felt pens ? I’m thinking about taking the bus to the event how do I get a ride from the shuttle from the bus ? I have been spreading the word. Thanks alot. If you need the items before the event you’re welcome to pick them up before, I’m not sure what time I will arrive.
Sincerely,
linda lewis
admin on August 16th, 2009 7:14 pm

Linda and others, I’ll be the Brazilian Room for the 12:15, 1:15, and 2:15 buses. We’ll try to get someone else for the 3:15 and 4:15. I think folks will have to be on their own about getting back down the hill, but I suspect we’ll be able to arrange rides back down (the last bus arrives/leaves the Brazilian Room at 7:15, so I can get anyone back to that or earlier if you let me know which bus you want to be on). – Lee Trampleasure
Robyn reid on August 17th, 2009 8:43 am

Lee,

I plan to attend the picnic, no guests. Also, I’ll bring a few table cloths, 1 BBQ kit and bag of charcoal.

Thanks,

Robyn Reid class of 1978
Debby Segal on August 17th, 2009 11:00 am

I can work reception from 1 until 2:30. Getting a lift with Judy Moffet.
Til later!
Debby
Sally Fuller Panasenko on August 17th, 2009 6:48 pm

I can work at the reception from 1 to 2:30 as well, and bring some beverages and plates and eating utensils as well as something to eat!
Gwendolyn Grant on August 17th, 2009 6:49 pm

Thanks for orchestrating this picnic for us. I will see you all on Sunday.
Rachel Houck on August 17th, 2009 11:19 pm

I’m class of 1980 but if you want to to work the reception table from 2:30-4:00 I’m 95% sure I’m coming, if 80′er’s are allowed!
Dino Tomelden on August 18th, 2009 1:54 pm

I’ll work the first reception shift with Emily.
clifford soe on August 19th, 2009 8:20 pm

Please make sure u carpool to the picnic so we can park more cars . It is going to be tight .