Any great ideas for where to have this thing? Keep in mind it will need to be big enough to accomodate at least a few hundred people. Hotel? Restaurant? One of those ridiculous boats at Navy Pier? Be creative!
(FYI - Class of '95 had theirs at the now-defunct Prairie Rock Brewery on Meacham Road. Not sure about '96 or '97.)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Ridiculous boat sounds fantastic!
Or even someplace fun like the Shedd Aquarium, although I am not sure how many people their venue can accomadte....
I know when I was planning my wedding I was looking into Lincoln Park Zoo, or Brookfield zoo I am not sure how much it runs anymore, but that might b an idea 2~Tammy Krompic (fowler)
Oooh, the Zoos sound like a lot of fun, too! Good idea!
We had the '97 reunion @ Alumni Club, and I have to say it was kinda of the perfect place. (When I found out @ first that it was going to be there I was like "Ugh.") They gave us the entire upstairs and It was 45 bucks a person for top shelf open bar, and there was a buffet (I think)
Also The Radisson is right next door-walkable
Also, Also, they have a huge beer garden for smokers
I think the ridiculous boat idea is great. The post-prom on the Odyssey was always great.
I LIKE EITHER THE ZOO IDEA OR THE HYATT O'HARE..LIKE TAMMY SAID ITS EASIER FOR THE OUT OF TOWNERS TO GO TO THE HYATT SINCE THE AIRPORT IS RIGHT THERE...IT WILL BE A BLAST ANYWHERE WE HAVE IT!!
I looked at some of the cruises for Navy Pier--the "Mystic Blue" seems to cost a little bit less than the Odyssey and can accomadate up to 600....and has a casual dress code, food, bar and a DJ.
The cool thing about the boat is that it is a good memory from SHS, since we did that for prom. I'm up for just about anything, though! I like the zoo or museum idea as well. :)
-Shannon (Keever) Akin
I like the Navy Pier idea, but instead of the prom-style boat cruise, how about the actual rooftop of Navy Pier? I planned a couple of events/productions there and they do a great job. Plus, you can't beat the view. Then maybe set up a room block with a nearby hotel for the kids that want to after-party. Go big or go home.
If you want something close to schaumburg and that will accomodate out-of-towners, how about The Belvedere in Elk Grove or Venutis in Addison. Both are great
Lets not to a boat cruise that is like Prom all over. I like the top of navy pier or the zoo idea
go old school. how bout the seville.
senior brunch anyone?
What about a nice hotel in the city? Palmer House Hilton would be a great one!!!
I love the idea of having it at a nice hotel in the city, like the Palmer House mentioned above! A lot of the other ideas (Zoo, Navy Pier, Schaum. Convention Center) are great too! But frankly, if a majority of people aren't willing to shell out more than $50 a head as the current poll indicates, we may have to settle for another Alumni Club type festivity for our reunion.
Suggestion for the next poll: Ask what type of venue everyone would prefer. Bar/Restaurant, Hotel, Shedd Aquarium/Zoo, Navy Pier/Boat Cruise, etc. This may help determine the cost.
I think Navy Pier would be a great idea. People have to be willing to spend a little more or we will be stuck in Schaumburg.
In a lot of cases, it's not about whether people are willing to spend more, it's about whether they can afford to spend more than $50 a head. People will be bringing spouses too, which doubles the cost, and in some cases babysitters. And on top of that there will be travel costs if people are flying in from out of town. That can add up big time. It should be affordable for everyone, or you won't get people to come.
How about we not have one?! That way we don't bother people with unwanted email. It's only been 10 years and we see who we want to anyway, why pay to hang out with your friends?!
I am not on here to argue. I just think it should be fair to everyone. Not being able to afford something is not the same as not being willing to pay. Apparently, the majority on here agree anyway.
Why do you have to spend tons of money just to hang out with your old friends? I'd rather enjoy everyone's company more than some big fancy ballroom, etc.
Besides, having a reunion in Schaumburg isn't exactly a bad thing. You're bringing business back to your hometown.
Let's keep it civil on here and not turn it into a bickering, sarcastic thing.
Hi guys. I think the Navy Pier idea is a good one. There are plenty of hotels around there, as well as bars to hit afterwards. A buddy of mine helped organize the Lake Park '97 reunion, and they didnt have any problems with having it in the city, lots of people came. Also, to help keep the overhead down, some reunions are alumni only, no spouses/signifigant others. Just throwin it out there. Should be a good time, can't wait.
--Tony Villafane
Hey folks - I have no qualms with keeping it in Schaumburg. I think that would be great, especially since I'm still in the burbs! Let's just try and be open to the idea that the reunion may cost a bit more than expected. The expense of some of the suggested venues (in the city and suburbs) might be more than people think - even if it is at a bar/restaurant. I just thought it would be nice to do something a little different. Of course we need to keep the cost in a reasonable range so that everyone that wants to can afford to go, but keep in mind that this is a once in a life-time occasion. Why not make a spectacle of it? We're not necessarily paying to hang out with our friends; we're paying for the event and the ambiance. And if the backdrop just so happens to be that of a brewpub, so be it, we'll just make it as grand as possible!
I'm just excited about seeing all of you guys! I think it will be nice to just get everyone together. There are ways of keeping the costs down.
Just an idea, so please don't yell at me, but open bar doesn't necessarily have to happen. We could do a beer and wine package, which doesn't usually cost as much. Or a cash bar, since not everyone drinks anyway.
Also, I don't know what everyone had on their minds for food, but I was thinking a sit-down dinner wouldn't be conducive to being able to circulate and mingle, so maybe just an appetizer package, which may cost less.
These are just some ideas I had, thinking that we could still have the reunion at some place cool and grand, but still keep it affordable for anyone who wants to be there.
-Shannon (Keever) Akin
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