Reunion Advisory

Hi classmates. I joined the chat last Saturday re: updates on batch reunion and had volunteered to post the details of our conversation. I say conversation because they were simply explorations of options and suggestions subject to confirmation, validation and comments by the rest of the batch. The others who joined were Allan, Nena and Patrick.

We basically talked about the funding problem of the batch. Nena reported that no specific commitments on pledges have been made yet. Everyone agreed that it would be good if the generous and able amongst us can donate but we cannot push it down on everyone's throat. Hence, the next option is to do some fundraising activities as we cannot completely rely on the pledges. Some of the ideas/suggestions that we explored are the following:

a. raffle of prizes - tickets will be distributed for individual selling at reasonable rates. Distributed tickets are considered sold. Commission will be given (say 10%) of total booklets sold and the top seller shall also be given incentives.
b. beer plaza/bingo socials
c. cock derby

The activities shall be prioritized based on cost-benefit or may be combined to ensure maximum earnings. However, funding is required to jumpstart the activities. Hence, whatever available cash in bank we have and the reunion dues that are being collected yearly shall be used to finance the activities.

To ensure maximum attendance, the Sorsogon team will coordinate with the SNHS office to secure the old addresses of graduates for mailing of letters. It is assumed that even if they are no longer residents of the area, their parents or siblings can forward the letter to them wherever they are.

Patrick and Nena will be presenting these suggestions to the batchmates during Patrick's birthday on May 9. Hopefully, concrete plans of actions complete with deliverables and timetables would have been finalized by then. Monthly meetings to measure progress of programs against goals shall be held thereafter.

Please favor the batch with your comments and suggestions. Several heads are definitely better than few.