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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6/25/13 Email - Last Minute Details
It's almost time!! Here are some last minute reminders for the reunion:
**SIGN-UPS - We are really in need of the following help:
Friday dinner - set out the dinner buffet and serve (no one's signed up)
Sunday breakfast - only have 2 people
Sunday breakfast cleanup - (no one's signed up)
Sunday clean up for checkout - could use a lot more help
Also, I'll need some help with the set up whenever people arrive. Chris has 2 ruptured disks and cannot lift heavy things, so I'd appreciate any set-up help (tables, etc.).
The sign up sheet link is below and will be available in the dining hall:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-20131
**The time in Dale / Holiday World / Lincoln State Park is an hour earlier than Louisville, Indy & Clarksville time. Prior to last year, we always switched back to Indy time for meals, etc,
however,
AS WE DID LAST YEAR, THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING TO GO BASED ON LOCAL TIME. For those with watches, please remember to adjust your watch accordingly. We made this change because most of us use our phones for the time and they will update automatically once we are in that time zone and for the Holiday World people. We want it to be the least confusing for everyone. It seemed to work last year.
The microwave clock will be set to local time in the kitchen, so you can double check your watches / phones with it. All meal times and prep and clean up times will be based on LOCAL time.
**The weather looks like it may be 25+ degrees cooler into the weekend than the past 2 years! Yay for June reunions! You might want to pack a set of warmer clothes for the evenings.
**CABIN assignments are posted at the following link, and will be available in the dining hall too:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-20132
AS WE DID LAST YEAR, THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING TO GO BASED ON LOCAL TIME. For those with watches, please remember to adjust your watch accordingly. We made this change because most of us use our phones for the time and they will update automatically once we are in that time zone and for the Holiday World people. We want it to be the least confusing for everyone. It seemed to work last year.
The microwave clock will be set to local time in the kitchen, so you can double check your watches / phones with it. All meal times and prep and clean up times will be based on LOCAL time.
**The weather looks like it may be 25+ degrees cooler into the weekend than the past 2 years! Yay for June reunions! You might want to pack a set of warmer clothes for the evenings.
**CABIN assignments are posted at the following link, and will be available in the dining hall too:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-20132
This is just to ensure everyone has a spot and there are lower bunk beds for the little kids. If you want to switch or make changes, feel free to do so amongst yourselves. Also, note if you are in a 'double bed' room in the cabin, because you'll need to pack your bedding accordingly to fit the beds if you don't use sleeping bags.
**SHIRTS - please bring and plan to wear your shirts on Saturday!!
**HOLIDAY WORLD -
Weather looks good for Friday, so I will call and make the reservations on Wednesday for our group and pick up and distribute the tickets on Thursday.
As of now, we are going to have 78 people attending... I'm super excited to see everyone! It's going to be an awesome (and much cooler) reunion!
Love,
Michele
**HOLIDAY WORLD -
Weather looks good for Friday, so I will call and make the reservations on Wednesday for our group and pick up and distribute the tickets on Thursday.
As of now, we are going to have 78 people attending... I'm super excited to see everyone! It's going to be an awesome (and much cooler) reunion!
Love,
Michele
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Email... 6/11/13
Hello!! A few of you have already emailed me about rsvp's and sleeping arrangements - I have you down! I'm sending this to everyone again to get more responses and email out the link for the sign ups:
For any of the following you have not yet done, please:
1) Let me know if you are coming
2) Let me know if you need cabin arrangements
3) Sign up for your favorite activity for the weekend (or you can email me what you want to do and I'll add your name): http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-20131
4) Mail Deni a check for $25 per adult (18+ & out of high school) plus $25 for each guest, any age. Since we are earlier in the summer with this reunion, please mail your check now!!
Here is Deni's address:
Denise Ellnor
[refer to 6/11 email]
Deni and I will be in touch regarding the food, but it is really helpful to know how many people will be there so that we can plan accordingly. Let me know if you have any questions.
Love,
Michele
PS - Holiday World.... if anyone would like to get in with our group to Holiday World, mail me a check for 32.95 per person by this Friday. I'll wait until that week when we know the forecast better to order the tickets. We pick up our tickets the day before, so we can distribute Thursday night or leave for you at the camp to get... so everyone doesn't have to be ready to go at the same time. You have to reserve 24 hours in advance (Wednesday 26th) to get the group discount rate.
Michele Paynter
[refer to 6/11 email]
Monday, June 03, 2013
2013 Holdaway Family Reunion
Hi Family!!
It's almost reunion time! In just weeks we'll be having our first June reunion!
June 27th - June 30th at LINCOLN STATE PARK
Attached is the letter with all the info. [email Michele for copy of letter if you didn't receive.]
Please reply now and let me know (for your household only):
Are you planning to attend?
What sleeping arrangements are needed? (cabin, camping, hotel)
Am I missing anyone's email from your family? Let me know so I can add it:
I'll put together cabins assignments based on last year's as a starting point for those needing cabins to be sure everyone can have space. If you are camping, but want cabin space too, just let me know.
Food emails will come from Deni and I shortly. Basically, it will be the same as last year.
The big Holiday World trip will be Friday, June 28th. Reservations for group rates must be made 24 hours in advance for the best discount. I suggest waiting until the week of to be sure the weather will cooperate. Must have a group of 15+. I think last year we were able to pick up our group tix the day before. This may help for distributing tix if people are going at different times.
Let me know if there are any questions!!
See everyone soon!!
Love,
Michele
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
2013 Holdaway Family Reunion
Mark your calendars and take note of new month!!
The 43rd reunion will be held at Lincoln State Park.
Plan to arrive Thursday June 27th and depart Sunday June 30th.
The 43rd reunion will be held at Lincoln State Park.
Plan to arrive Thursday June 27th and depart Sunday June 30th.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
2012 IMPORTANT ITEMS
Very important last minute items:
**The time in Dale / Holiday World / Lincoln State Park is an hour earlier than Louisville, Indy & Clarksville time. In the past, we have always stuck with Indy time for meals, etc, however,
THIS YEAR, WE ARE GOING TO GO BASED ON LOCAL TIME. If anyone still wears a watch, please remember to adjust your watch accordingly. We decided to make this change because most of us use our phones for the time and they will update automatically once we are in that time zone. We want it to be the least confusing for everyone.
The microwave clock will be set to local time in the kitchen, so you can double check your watches / phones with it. All meal times and prep and clean up times will be based on LOCAL time.
**It will be hot, but not as hot as last year, thankfully!! However, please still pack a couple extra gallons of water or bottles for your family to stay hydrated. The lows as of now are to be in the 60s all three nights!! Yay!! Also, please bring your extra fans to the dining hall to use in there.
**CABIN assignments are posted at the following link, and will be available in the dining hall too:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-cabin
This is just to ensure everyone has a spot and there are lower bunk beds for the little kids. If you want to switch or make changes, feel free to do so amongst yourselves. Also, note if you are in a 'double bed' room in the cabin, because you'll need to pack your bedding accordingly to fit the beds if you don't use sleeping bags.
**CRAFTS - we are going to do the bleach / T-shirts again this year. So, if you and / or your children would like to participate, please bring a dark colored shirt to design and decorate.
We will also have lots of other craft things for the kids too.
**HOLIDAY WORLD -
Everyone I have heard from is going to Holiday World on Friday:
-Operating hours: 9:30am CDT to 8:30pm CDT for Holiday World
-Operating hours: 10:30am CDT to 6:30pm CDT for Splashin Safari
-Group tickets with 24 hour advance reservation for 15 or more $30.95/person
-Children 2 and under are free
If you don't have a group, let me know and I'll try and get people connected for the discount.
Note that Friday dinner clean up begins at 7:30, so to eat dinner, please be sure to be back at camp and get your food prior to 7:30. You can still eat leftovers after cleanup, but you will be responsible for that and the clean up.
**SHIRTS - please bring and plan to wear your shirts on Saturday!!
**SIGN-UPS - We still need many people to sign up to help for the weekend. There are a lot of empty spots. Please click the link below to sign up to help:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-weekend
If you have some gladware or other 'left over' containers, please bring those too, so that we can send you home with the leftovers, rather than throwing it away.
As of now, we are going to have 98 people attending... I'm super excited to see everyone! It's going to be an awesome reunion!
Love,
Michele
**The time in Dale / Holiday World / Lincoln State Park is an hour earlier than Louisville, Indy & Clarksville time. In the past, we have always stuck with Indy time for meals, etc, however,
THIS YEAR, WE ARE GOING TO GO BASED ON LOCAL TIME. If anyone still wears a watch, please remember to adjust your watch accordingly. We decided to make this change because most of us use our phones for the time and they will update automatically once we are in that time zone. We want it to be the least confusing for everyone.
The microwave clock will be set to local time in the kitchen, so you can double check your watches / phones with it. All meal times and prep and clean up times will be based on LOCAL time.
**It will be hot, but not as hot as last year, thankfully!! However, please still pack a couple extra gallons of water or bottles for your family to stay hydrated. The lows as of now are to be in the 60s all three nights!! Yay!! Also, please bring your extra fans to the dining hall to use in there.
**CABIN assignments are posted at the following link, and will be available in the dining hall too:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-cabin
This is just to ensure everyone has a spot and there are lower bunk beds for the little kids. If you want to switch or make changes, feel free to do so amongst yourselves. Also, note if you are in a 'double bed' room in the cabin, because you'll need to pack your bedding accordingly to fit the beds if you don't use sleeping bags.
**CRAFTS - we are going to do the bleach / T-shirts again this year. So, if you and / or your children would like to participate, please bring a dark colored shirt to design and decorate.
We will also have lots of other craft things for the kids too.
**HOLIDAY WORLD -
Everyone I have heard from is going to Holiday World on Friday:
-Operating hours: 9:30am CDT to 8:30pm CDT for Holiday World
-Operating hours: 10:30am CDT to 6:30pm CDT for Splashin Safari
-Group tickets with 24 hour advance reservation for 15 or more $30.95/person
-Children 2 and under are free
If you don't have a group, let me know and I'll try and get people connected for the discount.
Note that Friday dinner clean up begins at 7:30, so to eat dinner, please be sure to be back at camp and get your food prior to 7:30. You can still eat leftovers after cleanup, but you will be responsible for that and the clean up.
**SHIRTS - please bring and plan to wear your shirts on Saturday!!
**SIGN-UPS - We still need many people to sign up to help for the weekend. There are a lot of empty spots. Please click the link below to sign up to help:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49ACAB22A20-weekend
If you have some gladware or other 'left over' containers, please bring those too, so that we can send you home with the leftovers, rather than throwing it away.
As of now, we are going to have 98 people attending... I'm super excited to see everyone! It's going to be an awesome reunion!
Love,
Michele
Thursday, August 04, 2011
2012 Reunion - mark the date on your calendar!!
The 2012 Holdaway Family Reunion will be held July 19th - July 22nd at Lincoln State Park.
Monday, July 18, 2011
LAST MINUTE ITEMS
Some final reminders and important items for the reunion this week:
#1 - It's gonna be hot! Today, I found spray mist personal fans at Walmart in the FAN section for either $7 or $9. We bought the $9 ones and they are really fun and "cool". :) Highly suggest you purchase on for the weekend!! There were a lot at our Walmart, but with the heat wave, they might run out, so get yours asap!! And bring extra batteries, because I'm sure they will get a workout!
Also, please bring ALL your fans. If you are not in your sleeping cabins (like when you come up for breakfast), please bring your fans to the Rec Building or Dining Hall so that we can have all the air circulation possible.
Bring lots of water. I'll bring the orange cooler full of drinking water. Be sure to stay hydrated. Consider bringing a couple extra gallons of water more than you usually do.
#2 - Don't forget swimsuits, towels and sunscreen. Remember, there is an awesome pool to cool off from the heat. I imagine we'll be there a lot on Friday. :)
#3 - There is a field to play softball. We didn't get to do this last time, because it rained. It will be hot, so maybe people won't want to play, but just in case, don't forget to throw in your softball stuff! If someone wants to step up and get this going Friday night, it's all yours. :)
#4 - Check-in is at 3pm on Thursday. We are planning to arrive by then to unlock everything, so feel free to arrive whenever. Last time we were at Versailles we put the snacky stuff in the Rec Bldg and the meal stuff in the Dining Hall. That seemed to work. Feel free to do whatever you think works.
#5 - Cabin assignments will posted in the dining hall by the sign up sheets. Please check out your cabin assignment and take the opportunity to sign up to help for the weekend.
#6 - Label all your stuff.
#7 - Make sure we get the kids involved in activities and chores for the weekend!! There will be a special craft for the kiddos too!
#1 - It's gonna be hot! Today, I found spray mist personal fans at Walmart in the FAN section for either $7 or $9. We bought the $9 ones and they are really fun and "cool". :) Highly suggest you purchase on for the weekend!! There were a lot at our Walmart, but with the heat wave, they might run out, so get yours asap!! And bring extra batteries, because I'm sure they will get a workout!
Also, please bring ALL your fans. If you are not in your sleeping cabins (like when you come up for breakfast), please bring your fans to the Rec Building or Dining Hall so that we can have all the air circulation possible.
Bring lots of water. I'll bring the orange cooler full of drinking water. Be sure to stay hydrated. Consider bringing a couple extra gallons of water more than you usually do.
#2 - Don't forget swimsuits, towels and sunscreen. Remember, there is an awesome pool to cool off from the heat. I imagine we'll be there a lot on Friday. :)
#3 - There is a field to play softball. We didn't get to do this last time, because it rained. It will be hot, so maybe people won't want to play, but just in case, don't forget to throw in your softball stuff! If someone wants to step up and get this going Friday night, it's all yours. :)
#4 - Check-in is at 3pm on Thursday. We are planning to arrive by then to unlock everything, so feel free to arrive whenever. Last time we were at Versailles we put the snacky stuff in the Rec Bldg and the meal stuff in the Dining Hall. That seemed to work. Feel free to do whatever you think works.
#5 - Cabin assignments will posted in the dining hall by the sign up sheets. Please check out your cabin assignment and take the opportunity to sign up to help for the weekend.
#6 - Label all your stuff.
#7 - Make sure we get the kids involved in activities and chores for the weekend!! There will be a special craft for the kiddos too!
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