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

by admin on August 10, 2009

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 comments… read them below or add one }

clifford soe August 10, 2009 at 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

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Emily Hall August 12, 2009 at 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.

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clifford soe August 15, 2009 at 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

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linda lewis August 15, 2009 at 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

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admin August 16, 2009 at 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

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Robyn reid August 17, 2009 at 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

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Debby Segal August 17, 2009 at 11:00 am

I can work reception from 1 until 2:30. Getting a lift with Judy Moffet.
Til later!
Debby

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Sally Fuller Panasenko August 17, 2009 at 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!

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Gwendolyn Grant August 17, 2009 at 6:49 pm

Thanks for orchestrating this picnic for us. I will see you all on Sunday.

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Rachel Houck August 17, 2009 at 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! :)

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Dino Tomelden August 18, 2009 at 1:54 pm

I’ll work the first reception shift with Emily.

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clifford soe August 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm

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

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