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07/17/18 06:36 PM #51    

 

Debi Moore (Larsson)

 

Bette, I am not sure I am understanding you.  We took the time to poll everyone signed up on our website instead of just going with the 23% of those that bothered to take the survey.  It was in addition to this, that we have contacted (& many of these are now signed up) those that were not connected to the website.  The reason we contacted people who did not choose to belong to the web site is that many did not want their contact info out there. Which we respect. Many people were contacted via Facebook and responded that way. There were over 100 people on the missing list and it’s down to about 30. We have cared about locating everyone we can. 

If at least 50% of those registered on the website would have taken the survey, that would have been enough to leave it alone.  This did NOT happen and the 23% was just too low. Most of us lead very busy lives and we either don't have the time to take the survey or, in some cases, people did not see the survey.            

Thank you for your suggestions.  They are appreciated - We are just volunteering our time and welcome it!


07/17/18 07:12 PM #52    

Bette Jameson (Moreno)

 

Deb I understand your busy life.  Guess what, I have one too.  I’m taking this time, my whole day, to try and make sense of what you are explaining.  If, if, if, you had a bigger pool of people to survey the results would have been different.  You could of told the participants that the sampling of poll results was not adequate therefore put it back out there to classmates so maybe we could encourage our friends to participate.  That way the poll results don’t look fixed.  Part of a good survey is participation maybe we could of helped.  I. don’t really know how you could contact each non participating when they didn’t have contact info to share.   It’s just not done honestly.  Fellow classmates, our personal friends could of helped making your job easier.  Instead of black and white results reading the outcome of the survey.  We just need to take your undocumented word.  Th Let’s just agree to disagree.  This is what happens when you change the rules while in process.  I’ve talked to several people.  It’s all in question.  You didn’t respond. Is this a weekend event .  


07/17/18 09:12 PM #53    

 

Debi Moore (Larsson)

Bette, Thank you for your opinions.  In response to your question, yes, this is a weekend event. At a minimum, the thought is to hold a cocktail party on Friday night, as in the past. All of this is still in planning with "details to follow".  We assumed most people would block out the weekend because of the 'Save the Date'. 

 


07/17/18 10:51 PM #54    

Bette Jameson (Moreno)

 

Deb at this point you cannot assume people can figure it all out. You referenced one date to save.  That means one date.  Can’t go on assumption.  Because I assumed it was Pasadena.  Then the long drawn out explanation of how Orange County won.  Contacting people who didn’t want their personal information shared.  How did you do that.  I am not usually this combative or an argumentive person.  I believe honesty is the key and truly I am not a stupid person .  I find your answers offensive and condescending 

 


07/18/18 07:06 AM #55    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

With the overwhelming preference being October, Pasadena wasn't possible due to football season, priced out of range...

07/18/18 08:53 AM #56    

Deborah Brackman /Thorpe (Bramlett)

I would like to lower the “temperature” here, if that’s possible. The name calling is totally out of line. I think there was an assumption that the survey would be a guide to what the event would be. I think some people think of a LCHS reunion as a way to reconnect & revisit our time in La Canada; that is why Pasadena comes up. It’s near where we went to high school ... which is why we are getting together ... high school. The explanation of how the published survey results became mathematically something different is probably why I’m not an accountant.. I can’t follow. I don’t know how we have had other fall reunions in Pasadena during football season. As for being “tired” of Pasadena, I don’t go there often ... it reminds me of when I lived in LC and took the bus with my girlfriends to Lake Street for lunch and shopping at Bullocks. OK ... whatever. But now positions seem entrenched and must be defended, at all cost. Yes, the new world behind a screen with a keyboard allows things to be said that I hope would not be said face to face. So I will “get off my ass” and get ready for work. ☮️

 

 


07/18/18 10:47 AM #57    

Susan Casey (McConnell)

I am so sorry that I can't make the reunion,  I love Newport Beach!  Debi, your awesome.


07/18/18 11:35 AM #58    

 

Scott Abell

 

Reunion Committee;

First I want to thank you for all your hard work. So far you have done a fantastic job. One thing I've learned in life is that you cannot make everyone happy. While I understand the desire by some to have a reunion close to our beloved campus I also understand the reasons why this would have made it difficult. I attended our last reunion and drove my wife by LCHS on a flyby on the way to Pasadena. That was enough for us!

We need to turn the temperature down. We are looking at making it to our 50th and embrace our memories and share our life experiences with old friends and classmates. The Reunion Committee volunteered their time and I know worked hard to find missing classmates and make tough decisions. 

Personally I'm just glad that I made it this far in life! The reunion is about reconnecting with people with shared memories. Let's not sweat the small stuff! 

Hugs and Kisses to all!!!                                  

Scott


07/18/18 01:04 PM #59    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

Thank you, Scott!

07/18/18 01:48 PM #60    

Delight Jeanne Lucas

I have absolutely no intention of going to this reunion, so I don't really have a ball in this court and I didn't respond to the survey for that reason.  However, so far as only using the 23% participation survey results, that hardly seems fair to the people who are unaware of this website. 

Someone said that many of the people who were contacted outside of the site proceeded to sign up after they found out about it.  If the survey was taken again with all the new people, Newport Beach might well be the winner.

So far as tracking down people who aren't on this site, that's pretty easy if you have moderate computer skills.  I don't see that as a "suspicious" skewing of the survey.

Airports are something else to consider.  Given the choice I would fly in/out of Orange County or Long Beach over LAX any time, and not just because it's only10 miles from my home.  LAX is a horrible experience and LA and San Fernando Valley traffic is awful on a Friday night and not much better on the weekend.

Newport Beach is likely to be a lot cooler and a lot less likely to be on fire in the fall, as well.  

If you want to drive up to La Canada during that weekend, go for it.  You could even make it a pre-paid outing and hire an off-duty school bus for transportation.  It's not the little town we grew up in anymore, though.  

 


07/18/18 02:26 PM #61    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

Thank you, Delight! Although it would be great to see you after all these years - I still remember us all riding on the same bus to school and your house, the Pink Castle!

07/18/18 04:46 PM #62    

Liz Merritt (Lord)

Good Lord this has gotten ridiculous.  It sounds like some people are taking this personally and injecting their political views when that is not what this is about.  I have done a lot of big golfing events and car events and it is not easy trying to please everyone.  A big THANK YOU TO Debi, and the rest of the committee for their hard work.  You have to remember this is voluntary and I know Debi comes from a lot further away than Sacramento or other areas of California, in fact she comes from Oregon.  So if anyone has put in time and energy and air fares, etc., it has been Debi....Again let's remember that this is supposed to be a reunion and whether it is in Pasadena (which is not La Canada for those of you who don't have a map) or Orange County, does it really matter.  Also, the fact that the committee has gone to the trouble to contact fellow classmates that don't belong to this site or want to shows how much they are trying to bring everybody together, so if it is too much for you to come to it we will miss you, but don't ruin it for everyone else that is planning on coming no matter where they are coming from.....as usual Trouble Maker Liz Merritt Lord and yes I have gotten my voice the older I have gotten not the little shy girl some of you knew in high school.  Lucky I waited til I was older....hugs


07/18/18 05:06 PM #63    

Jill Fleming (Grant)

I will just be happy to see everyone. I can't help but envison getting on a bus with Deborah, Liz, Margaux, Bette, Scott, a bunch of us with a few chilled bottles to head over to shop and create problems at Bullocks.. Wait. It's not there anymore. Oh, hell. We'd find some trouble to get into......Because.....we are The Class of 1970!


07/18/18 05:31 PM #64    

Liz Merritt (Lord)

Love it Jill and what might be in those chilled bottles????


07/18/18 05:36 PM #65    

Deborah Brackman /Thorpe (Bramlett)

Thank you to the committee for all their hard work. The questions were not personal... and a few people saw that. Unfortunately, this has gotten pointed (and 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼a bit mean? Wow! ). Let’s stop it now. I wouldn’t miss it .. no matter where it is. I am really looking forward to this reunion. Yes Jill! Let’s get on that bus!! ❤️❤️❤️


07/18/18 09:59 PM #66    

Currie Weed (Fite)

Currie Weed Fite

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all that Debi has done to plan a wonderful reunion. She has spent an incredible amount of time trying to make everyone happy. She deserves a huge thank you as well as all of our support. We are sorry that we can't please everyone. We are looking forward to  a wonderful, fun celebration of our 50 year reunion!


07/19/18 08:01 AM #67    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

I'm working on some moonshine that should just about be ready by Autumn 2020, Jill - I'll have a bottle for each of us so we can hire that bus and hit South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island - sound good? Scott, what do you think?

07/19/18 08:02 AM #68    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

Our deepest thanks to Debi, who has put more effort in than anybody... This will be the best reunion ever!

07/19/18 10:04 AM #69    

Rick Hanson

We should be happy a few of us are still alive , drive to the beach , quit sniveling Life's too short

07/19/18 02:44 PM #70    

 

Scott Abell

I think some of the things I consumed in High School might have been moonshine and no it was not chilled! I've refined my taste and vow to never drink Spanada wine unless it is chilled!


07/19/18 04:40 PM #71    

Margaux Shaw (Shaw)

Scott, I'll have some chilled for you on the bus...

07/19/18 05:43 PM #72    

Jill Fleming (Grant)

Margaux, Scott, Deborah....We’re gonna need a bigger bus.  


09/18/18 09:46 AM #73    

Bill Thompson

First I would like to thank Debi for her time.I think the venue that was found in Newport will be a great change of scenery.As far as some people putting up a big stink about this (Bette Moreno) you should knock back a cocktale or take a chill pill.Since reading some of these negative comments I would even question why you all would even come.One thing I have found in life is to stay away from negative people.I like Scott Able's take on the reunion the best.LOL


12/12/18 08:55 AM #74    

 

Garrett Hildebrand

Perhaps some of you remember Rick Thompson, class of 1971 at LCHS. Rob Morgan posted in the Facebook group "La Cañada Memorials" that he has passed away (posted 11 December 2018). He mentioned that Penny called him, so I assume that is Penny Kron. I've lost touch with both of them over the years.


04/27/19 05:29 PM #75    

Delight Jeanne Lucas

I am getting rid of my underclass yearbooks.  If anyone wants 1967, 1968, or 1969, please let me know.  


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