Wembley School Reunion - Alive for Forty Five

06/19/2017

Wembley School Reunion - Alive for Forty Five
June 17, 2017 was a huge success! What a great looking group! ❤️

06/16/2017

http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2017/06/15/wembley-school-reunion-set

A school is not only the learning centre for a community, but it’s also the place where children build relationships that can sometimes last a lifetime.

06/14/2017

Three days to go until the The Wembley School Reunion- Alive for Forty Five! 💥

If you have not yet officially registered, please do so right away! Email Rene Metituk at [email protected]

Cost is $60/person There are 80 confirmed attendees to date so don't miss out on this once in a lifetime!

The former Wembley School, now named Helen E. Taylor School, will be open on Saturday, June 17 from 1:00-5:00 for Registration, school tour, coffee and snacks.

The Wembley Rec Centre will open at 5:00 for Registration & cocktails.

IMPORTANT Information:
Each participant will be given a Name Tag upon registering. This Name Tag is evidence that you have registered and have paid so it is important to wear your Name Tag all evening. It also helps to figure out "who is who" 😊

Walk-ins are welcome but each participant must be registered either at the school or at the main door at the Rec Centre.
If you are registering at the door, cost is $60 per person and must be paid in cash only.

The Dinner (Kathy Crough Catering) will begin at 6:00 pm.

A Group Photo (Chipabirdie Images) will be taken between the dinner and program.

The Program will begin at 7:00.
* Participants who wish to share a special school memory or a funny story will be allowed a 2-3 minute open-microphone time.

The Dance (Cloud 10 Music) will take place 8:00-Midnight.

If you are a former Wembley School student or teacher of the '60's or were in Grade 9-10-11 in 1969-70 please join us!

06/09/2017

Whoohoo! 💥 The "Wembley School Reunion- Alive for Forty Five" is ONE WEEK away!
If you have not officially registered yet, please do so right away! Cost is $60/person There are 72 confirmed attendees to date so don't miss out on this once in a lifetime event!
Call or email Rene Metituk right way to register: [email protected]
We need to submit Cathy Crough Catering final numbers for dinner by Tuesday, June 13!
The former Wembley School, now named Helen E. Taylor School, will be open on Saturday, June 17 at 1:00-5:00 registration and school tours, coffee and snacks.
The Wembley Rec Centre will open at 5:00 for cocktails and dinner will at 6:00. A group photo taken by Chipabirdee Images will follow dinner. There will be a short program after pictures and open-microphone time to share special memories or funny stories. Cloud 10 Music 🎶 will begin the dance about 8:00-Midnight.
If you attended Wembley Highschool in the late 1960's or 1970-72 please join us. If you are just interested and want to reconnect, please join us. We are looking forward to hearing from you!! Time is tight! Do it now! 😊

05/24/2017

Thank you for your interest in the Wembley School Reunion- Alive for Forty Five!! We look forward to meeting again since the '60's and '70's!! It's going to be a great time so please make sure you have registered.

If we have your email address, then you should have received the information below which contains registration and payment details. If not, here are the details regarding the Reunion. Please spread the word!!

Final Call for Former Wembley Students!

Thank you for your interest in attending the Wembley School Reunion – Alive for Forty Five! We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event! Please see the details below regarding the reunion and respond with your registration.

Deadline for registration is June 7, 2017.
The Registration process will be completed only after you respond to this email and submit your registration fee.

Cost will be $60 per person
This is cost recovery only and covers the Venue, Bar Tender, DJ and Dinner
If we do make a profit, any additional funds will be donated to Helen E. Taylor School (formerly Wembley School).

Payment process:
ETransfer is preferred method of payment.
Please to submit to Rene Metituk’s email address:
[email protected]

If you must pay by cheque, please make your cheque out to Wembley School Reunion
and submit to:
Rene Metituk
Bag 59
Helen E. Taylor School
Wembley, Alberta T0H 3S0

Venue
Wembley Rec Centre has been booked for the dinner, program and dance Saturday 5:00 pm-1:00 am @ $500 cost

Camping is available at the school. Power is available but no water.

Caterer
* Kathy Crough Catering
* Menu: Roast beef, chicken, potatoes, veggies, buns, salad & dessert
* Cost $ 22 per plate plus gratuity = $26/plate

DJ
- Cloud 10 Music - Music in Motion
- $ 800 cost plus cash basis for longer music if requested.

Liquor Licence & Bar Tender
- Wembley Rec Centre will provide the bar and bartender @ cost of $350
- Drinks will cost $5/alcoholic beverage and $1 per non-alcoholic beverage

Juice & Snacks for afternoon & evening activities have been donated

PHOTOGRAPHER
- "Chipabirdee Images" Marilyn Grubb
- Group photo will be taken between dinner and the program
- Cost not available at this time but there will be a cost for those who wish to purchase a group picture

Saturday, June 17 Afternoon
- Formal Registration Process at Helen E. School 1:00 - 5:00 pm
- Informal School Tour

Saturday, June 17 Evening
Program between Dinner & Dance
- Lynda will MC
- Open Microphone for tasteful stories with a 3-5 minute limit per person
- Recognitions, Prizes & Awards

Please take a moment and tell us about yourself.
Some of this information may be shared at our event.

Where do you live:
What job, career or profession do you have:
How many jobs have you had since high school:
Please list some of these jobs:
Are you still working or have you retired:
Do you have a spouse:
Are you & your spouse high school sweethearts:
Did your spouse attend Wembley School:
When did you & your spouse get married or get together:
Do you have grandchildren:
How many grandchildren:
What makes your family unique:
Do you have a college or university, if so how many and in what area:
Where have you travelled:
Have you lived in foreign countries, if so where:
What do you believe your greatest achievement to be:
Please share several of your most interesting stories:

Thank you in advance for your interest and prompt response to this email.
We look forward to receiving your payment as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
The Wembley School Reunion Planning Committee:
Lynda Cutler-Miller
Rene Brent-Metituk
Phyllis Schnider-McGuffin
Manfred Range
Dwayne Breitkreutz

05/20/2017

Thank you to those who have expressed interest in attending the Wembley School Reunion! An email will be sent out later next week with further details. It is looking like total cost to attend will be about $60/person. We have extended the deadline for registration to June 6, 2017 and look forward to hearing from all former Wembley High School students 😊

04/10/2017

A reminder that the April 18 "express your interest" deadline is next week! Please make contact with someone from the Planning Committee and supply your email address so information can be personally forwarded to you before the May 26 Registration Deadline! Don't miss this once in a lifetime event!

IT IS COMING!!
Wembley School Reunion:
Alive for Forty Five!

WHEN?
Saturday, June 17, 2017

WHERE & TIME?
Open House (at the old school, now called Helen E. Taylor School) Saturday 3-5 pm
Cocktails 5-6 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Dinner 6-7 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Program 7-8 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Dance 8pm - 1 am @ Wembley Rec Centre

WHO?
Grade 9, 10 & 11 students of 1970 PLUS any interested former Wembley School students & teachers!

DEADLINES TO BE AWARE OF:
APRIL 18 - Indicate your interest to your grade rep or a member of the planning committee
MAY 26 - Register by responding to an email that will be sent to you OR by contacting your grade rep or a member of the planning committee. Details will be provided via email to each registrant.

WHAT IS THE COST?
To be divided equally between attendees: Venue $500
Dinner $22/person plus gratuity
Bar Tender $350
Drinks $5 Alcoholic $1 Non-alcoholic
DJ $800
Refreshments for afternoon/evening TBA
Decorating TBA

Individual costs if desired:
Dino Museum tour 1-3 pm
Group Photo (to be taken between the dinner & program)

CONTACT & REGISTRATION Information:
Committee Members & Class reps will be contacting former classmates via phone, Facebook, friends-of-friends, etc. An email address must be provided to finalize each registration. We are depending on "word of mouth" so please contact others!

Camping is available at the school with power but no water

GRADE REPS & CONTACTS:
If you have questions or wish to indicate your interest in attending, please contact anyone of the following:

Grade Ten Class Reps:
- Lynda (Cutler) Miller
Email: [email protected]
- Rene (Brent) Metituk
- Phyllis (Schneider) McGuffin
- Manfred Range
- Dwayne Breitkreutz

Grade Nine Class Reps:
- Joe Sask
- Gloria (Sebastian) Powell

Grade Eleven Class Rep:
- Anne (Dryer) Shumard
- Carol (Reinitz) MacAlister

*Email & Facebook Private Message to contact your class rep works best unless you already know their phone number

03/29/2017

IT IS COMING!!
Wembley School Reunion:
Alive for Forty Five!

WHEN?
Saturday, June 17, 2017

WHERE & TIME?
Open House (at the old school, now called Helen E. Taylor School) Saturday 3-5 pm
Cocktails 5-6 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Dinner 6-7 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Program 7-8 pm @ Wembley Rec Centre
Dance 8pm - 1 am @ Wembley Rec Centre

WHO?
Grade 9, 10 & 11 students of 1970 PLUS any interested former Wembley School students & teachers!

DEADLINES TO BE AWARE OF:
APRIL 18 - Indicate your interest to your grade rep or a member of the planning committee
MAY 26 - Register by responding to an email that will be sent to you OR by contacting your grade rep or a member of the planning committee. Details will be provided via email to each registrant.

WHAT IS THE COST?
To be divided equally between attendees: Venue $500
Dinner $22/person plus gratuity
Bar Tender $350
Drinks $5 Alcoholic $1 Non-alcoholic
DJ $800
Refreshments for afternoon/evening TBA
Decorating TBA

Individual costs if desired:
Dino Museum tour 1-3 pm
Group Photo (to be taken between the dinner & program)

CONTACT & REGISTRATION Information:
Committee Members & Class reps will be contacting former classmates via phone, Facebook, friends-of-friends, etc. An email address must be provided to finalize each registration. We are depending on "word of mouth" so please contact others!

Camping is available at the school with power but no water

GRADE REPS & CONTACTS:
If you have questions or wish to indicate your interest in attending, please contact anyone of the following:

Grade Ten Class Reps:
- Lynda (Cutler) Miller
- Rene (Brent) Metituk
- Phyllis (Schneider) McGuffin
- Manfred Range
- Dwayne Breitkreutz

Grade Nine Class Reps:
- Joe Sask
- Gloria (Sebastian) Powell

Grade Eleven Class Rep:
- Anne (Dryer) Shumard
- Carol (Reinitz) MacAlister

*Email & Facebook Private Message to contact your class rep works best unless you already know their phone number

02/22/2017

A reminder to those who are interested in attending the Wembley School Reunion that they need to contact their Grade rep as indicated in my previous post 😊 A reminder that former teachers and principals are also encouraged to attend so please - contact someone on the planning committee so we can fill you in on what's happening! It's going to be a great time together again! 💥

02/08/2017

Latest Update for the Wembley School Reunion: Alive for Forty Five!

Although this Reunion is being organized by Grade 10 class of 1970 for the Grade 9, 10 & 11 students of 1970, it is important to note that ALL former Wembley School students are welcome to attend this event!

Date:
Saturday, June 17, 2017

This Wembley School Reunion page has been created to ease communication. Please share this and all information on your own page and tell others.

Contact & registration information:
* Class reps will be contacting former classmates via phone, Facebook, friends-of-friends, etc. An email address needs to be provided to your grade rep!
* All individuals MUST INDICATE THEIR INTEREST TO ATTEND by April 18, 2017
* Indicate your interest by contacting your grade rep or any member of the organizing committee!
* REGISTRATION DEADLINE is May 26, 2017
* Register through your grade rep and by paying your registration fees to Rene & Lynda via ATB Financial

Venue:
- Helen E. Taylor School, formerly Wembley School, is booked at no cost. The school will be open Saturday 9:00-6:00 pm to tour your old school and to socialize together
- Wembley Rec Centre has been booked for the dinner, program and dance Saturday 5:00 pm-1:00 am @ $500 cost

Camping is available at the school.
* Power but no water.

Caterer:
* Kathy Crough Catering
* Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, chicken, buns, salad & dessert
* Cost $ 22 per plate plus gratuity

DJ:
- Cloud 10 Music - Music in Motion
- $ 800 cost plus cash basis for longer music if requested.

Liquor Licence & Bar Tender:
- Wembley Rec Centre will provide the bar and bartender.
- Cost will be $350
- Drinks will cost $5/alcoholic beverage and $1 per non-alcoholic beverage

Juice & Snacks for afternoon & evening activities will be planned. Cost for this is not available at this time but there will be a cost calculated into each registration fee.

PHOTOGRAPHER:
* "Chipabirdie Images" by Marilyn Grubb
* Cost not available at this time but there will be a cost calculated into registration fee

REGISTRATION:
* Deadline for registration is May 26, 2017
* The Registration process will be done by attendees providing email information to their Class Rep and forwarding their registration fee to Rene & Lynda @ ATB Financial
* Further information regarding the registration process will be communicated to each attendee who has provided an email address. More details will be posted on the Wembley Reunion page
* Payment process through Rene & Lynda @ ATB Financial in Wembley

GRADE REPS & CONTACTS:
If you have questions or wish to indicate your interest in attending contact anyone of the following:

Grade Ten Class Reps:
- Lynda (Cutler) Miller
- Rene (Brent) Metituk
- Phyllis (Schneider) McGuffin
- Manfred Range
- Dwayne Breitkreutz

Grade Nine Class Reps:
- Joe Sask
- Gloria (Sebastian) Powell

Grade Eleven Class Rep:
- Carol MacAlister
* one more class rep requested

*Email & Facebook Private Message to contact your class rep works best unless you already know their phone number 😃

THINGS THAT STILL NEED TO BE DECIDED:

A) Theme needs to be chosen

B) Decorations
- Confer, buy & decorate
- Current HET Jr. High students will decorate the gym & the Wembley Rec Centre

C) Name Tags

D) Possible ACTIVITIES for the afternoon of Saturday, June 17 could include:
- Socialize at the school
- Philip J. Currie Museum
- Golfing

E) Program between Dinner &
Dance
- Lynda will MC the program
- Open Microphone for tasteful stories
with a 3-5 minute limit per person
- Recognitions & Announcements

F) Prizes for:
Travelled longest distance
Travelled shortest distance
Married their highschool sweetheart
Longest married
Most children
Most grandchildren
Most unique family
Most degrees award
Most well-travelled award
Most interesting stories to tell

G) Funny Awards:
- lost the most hair
- greyest hair
- most preserved looks
- changed the most / least
- most enviable job
- most jobs since high school
- most unique job since high school
- most dangerous job

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to:
- Take down & Clean up
- Purchase juice, water & snacks for
afternoon and evening

11/06/2016

Invitations are extended to the Grade Nine, Ten & Eleven classes of 1970 👍🏻 If you attended outside these three groups but are interested in attending the Wembley School Reunion "Alive for Forty Five" on June 17, 2017 please contact any member of planning committee! Stay tuned for registration details!