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From: Chris Branagan <>
Subject: Re: [WHITNEY-L] Re: decision dates
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 21:37:04 -0400
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> Hi!
>
> You are doing plenty by offering to drive around the area and
> scout out spots of interest. Concerning Watertown, I was
> thinking that one of us should call to see if there is a Watertown
> Historical Society. If so then they might be interested in doing
> a fund raiser for their group by setting up a tour of
> Watertown for us, including Whitney points of interest. If you
> have time you might want to track that down.
>
> Definitely we need input from Allan and Robert on this program. I
> think we should use the schedule Jeanne gave us and fill in the
> blanks. One thing I think would be popular is a dialogue between
> Alan and Robert concerning the origins of John Whitney. Alan
> mentioned it once several months ago and I thought it was a great
> idea. Perhaps it could be the program for the first night, after
> the social hour and dinner. Maybe during dessert. I hope Robert
> is OK. He hasn't contributed much lately to the WRG.
>
> I don't mind taking care of the arrangements with the Sheraton
> Lexington. I doubt we are going to get a better deal with anyone
> else and most WRGers seem happy with that location. And you are
> right: this is the first Reunion. We have to HAVE it and
> learn from mistakes to better prepare for the next one. But the
> thing is, I really HATE to make mistakes.........so I'm going to
> make sure this is as good as you and I can make it!!
>
> You keep cool, too! Take care, from Carolyn
>
> Lyn Legere wrote:
>
>> Hi Carolyn,
>>
>> You deserve major Kudoos for all your work!! I think once the hotel is
>> booked, we might want to ask if others might want to join the planning
>> committee as things will heat up in the last 6 months and 2 people
>> simply cannot do it.
>>
>> If there are things I can help more with, let me know. I've tried to
>> respond to the e-mails as best as I can. Otherwise, with the hotel, you
>> seem to have it in good shape. But, again, if I can help on this, let
>> me know.
>>
>> I was also thinking of talking to Allan or Robert Ward as to what they
>> know of the Watertown locations of John Whitney's family and then I
>> thought I could actually drive over there and see what it looks like in
>> terms of taking a trip there with the group. For example, are there
>> restaurants nearby that we may want to book dinner at after the visit,e
>> tc. Plus, I can draw street maps for the program.
>>
>> I think the 15th sounds good. I think the concerns were probably about
>> people getting back in the swing of things after the summer. But, at
>> the same time, we need to start making some decisions so we can get our
>> work done, so let's go for the 15th if people can work with that. At
>> least if we have 90% of the info we need by then, we can work around
>> anything else.
>>
>> Be well and stay cool.
>>
>> LYN
>>
>> Chris Branagan wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Lyn,
>>>
>>> What do you think about choosing Sept 15th as a decision date for
>>> the location and weekend?
>>>
>>> It seems to me there are several who would like to make the
>>> decision later in September, and in the spirit of compromise
>>> this may be a good way to handle it.
>>>
>>> The only thing we loose is a little time. However, the
>>> Sheraton Lexington told me that they cannot guarantee a rate
>>> until we agree to "book" it. I'm waiting on a call from the
>>> reservations person as to prices in August and Sept. This
>>> Reunion 2002 is starting to take a lot of my time! Hopefully by
>>> the time we nail down the place and time, things will calm down.
>>>
>>> thanks, Carolyn
>>
>

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