Reunion - 50 years -rescheduled to 2022
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DUE TO COVID19 THE REUNION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
JULY 29-30, 2022
If you are already registered no need for further action!
Click on link below to register.
Register for 50 year reunion MAKE HOTEL GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW!
ALL PRIOR RESERVATIONS FOR 2021 HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
Make checks payable to: RHS-Class of 1970 and mail them before June 1, 2022 to:
Sandy (Walls) Meyer 8724 Valley View Place Chanhassen, MN 55317
or PayPal / Credit Card:
If you use PayPal, please email the information, below, to richfield1970@gmail.com or fill out the online form (preferred method)
Register for 50 year reunion The price goes up to $55 per person after June 1, 2022.
Please include the following information with your payment:
Class year (if not 1970) ___________
First Name in 1970___________________
First Name preferred on name tag_______________
Last name in 1970____________________________
Current Last Name_____________
email address: _____________________________
Phone Number (including area code): ____________________________________
Guest name_______________________
amount enclosed: $_________________
PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE: (especially if you don’t have email)
Address:_______________________________________________________
City:_________________________State:___Zip:______
Meal Choice: (write in a number, not an x)
____Beef ___ Chicken ___Vegetarian
The first 200 to register will receive a commemorative glass.
All future reunion notices will be sent electronically. You will need to notify Sandy of any email address changes if you want the information sent. NOTE: NEW EMAIL ADDRESS! richfield1970@gmail.com
Check out our Facebook page and website www.rhsclassof70.com for most current information.
Richfield High School – Class of 1970
50-(plus 2) year Reunion
Theme: "Fired Up for the 50th!"
All classes 1968-1972 are also invited.
$10 per person for Friday only at the High School
$50 per person for Saturday (Friday included free)
$55 per person after June 1, 2022
EVERYONE PLANNING TO ATTEND REUNION EVENTS MUST REGISTER AND PAY BEFORE
THE DEADLINE OF JULY 15, 2022...NO WALK-INS AT MAIN EVENT AT MARRIOTT
Schedule of Events:
We have a fantastic Reunion planned for July 29-30, 2022.
Schedule here with more details! READ TO THE BOTTOM! THERE ARE A LOT OF DETAILS!!
RHS Class of 1970-50 + 2 Reunion Party
Theme: “Fired Up for the 50”
Saturday, July 30, 2022 - 5:30 pm
Marriott Airport Bloomington Hotel, 2020 American Blvd, Bloomington (next to Ikea store)
$50 for Friday and Saturday, $10 for Friday only
You are invited to your one & only 50 +2 Class Reunion
of the Richfield High School Class of 1970
There are other reunion events planned on both Friday and Saturday. We are celebrating together with Richfield Class of 1971 who could not have their reunion in 2020 or 2021 due to COVID. Some events are for both classes, and others just for RHS 70. SCHEDULE BELOW:
We have reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Marriott in case you want a room at the same hotel as the reunion is held. Reserve your room early.
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary:
Richfield HS Reunion Class of 1970
Start Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, July 8, 2022
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- Marriott Minneapolis Airport for 109 USD per night
Participate in the Richfield July 4th parade. Details to follow!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, JULY 29
· 6:00 AM -10:00 PM Woodlake Nature Center at 6710 Lake Shore D.r S, Richfield, MN 55423
Open for visits 8:30 AM-5:00 PM - No naturalist available because of Urban Wildland Race
· 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM the Urban Wildland Race - race packet pick up will be at the band shell located at Veteran’s Park on 66th Street and Portland Ave. Register here before July 16: https://www.richfieldmn.gov/.../urban_wildland.../index.php You can also volunteer. Details follow this schedule.
· 8:30 AM Golf Scramble at Dwan Golf Course 3301 W 110th St., Bloomington, MN 55431
Register here before July 1: https://forms.gle/qBRLnbbw5Ni2cLFP8
· 4-7 PM: Richfield History Center Tour – If you enjoy the photos that are posted at the Facebook Group “I Grew Up In Richfield”, then you will enjoy this event since this is where those photos come from. Joint event with RHS71. Location: 6901 Lyndale Ave. S., Richfield MN.
· 7-10 PM: Richfield High School Reception – Displays, tour of the remodeled high school, teachers, snacks & beverages. Joint event with RHS71. Location: 7001 Harriet Ave, Richfield MN.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
· 6:00 AM -10:00 PM Woodlake Nature Center R 6710 Lake Shore Dr. S, Richfield, MN 55423
Open for visits 8:30 AM-5:00 PM - No naturalist available because of Urban Wildland Race
· 7 AM Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K race the race begins and ends at the band shell located at Veteran’s Park on 66th Street and Portland Ave. Register here before July 16: https://www.richfieldmn.gov/.../urban_wildland.../index.php You can also volunteer. Details follow this schedule.
· 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast at Richfield VFW Post 5555 at 6715 Lake Shore Dr. S. Cost: $12.95 plus tax. A great opportunity to meet up with classmates!
· 10 AM -2 PM: RHS Car Show – Any RHS graduate may bring their “special” vehicle to the show so spread the word. There is no charge to attend. A cash bar and a tent for socializing will be available. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place. Preregistration is required. Contact Dean Ekegren to register your vehicle at 612-749-1310 or dekegren@gmail.com. Location: Secured parking area on the west side of the Marriott Airport Bloomington Hotel (follow signs).
· 10 AM – 3:00 PM: Small Group Meet-ups – These mini-reunions are for participants of RHS activities and clubs, or the option to create some “current” interest groups for us to enjoy in our retirement years.
10:00 AM: Art, Band, Stage Band, Choir, Orchestra
10:30 AM: Fall Sports (Football, Soccer, Cross Country)
11:00 AM: Auto Club, Business Clubs (VICA, DECA, OEA), Y-Teens, GAA, Home Ec Club, Science Club
11:30 AM: Winter Sports (Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Wrestling)
12:00 Noon: Drama, Speech, Musicals, Stage Crew
12:30 PM: Spring Sports (Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field)
1:00 PM: Cheerleading, Pep Club, Tapaires, Baton & Flag Twirlers
1:30 PM: Debate, Foreign Language Clubs (German, French, Spanish), Aurean, Spotlite, Student Council, AFS
2:00 PM: Political Activism, Women Awareness groups
2:30 PM: Looking to start-up current interest groups such as Travel, Books, Photography, Lunch Club, etc.
THE MAIN EVENT:
Party – Location: Marriott Airport Bloomington Hotel Ballroom.
o 5-6 PM – Check-in and socialize. Cash Bar. Joint event with RHS71.
o 6-7 PM – Dinner. RHS70 only.
o 7-8 PM – Program, Elementary School Meet-up with photo at each school. RHS70 only.
o 8-12 PM –Live music and dancing in RHS70’s ballroom, Socializing (no music) in RHS71’s ballroom. Joint event with RHS71. The hotel courtyard is also available to us.
• Midnight and beyond: Afterparty –For those who want to extend the night. Location: Marriott Airport Bloomington Hospitality Room, a conference room on the main floor.
You don't need to adjust your bifocals. We chose to push our reunion back two years because of COVID so we will be celebrating our 52nd Reunion instead of our 50th.
DETAILS OF EVENTS LISTED ABOVE:
Golf Scramble Details:
Ok golfers (of all levels), sign up now for a fun morning of social golfing with your Richfield '70 & '71 classmates on Friday, July 29th as part of the Reunion weekend!
It's a golf scramble, no need to worry about an "occasional" muffed shot!
Dwan Golf Course (3301 W 110th St., Bloomington, MN 55431) has a fun, par-3/4, 9-hole golf course so lots of time to visit.
Plan to meet at 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $25. Additional rental fees at the Course for golf clubs ($15), pull carts ($4) and power carts ($13).
Prizes awarded too!
If you have a spouse, friend or foursome to golf with, please indicate names on registration form. (link below)
Otherwise, you will be assigned a tee time with other players.
(Note: each golfer must register individually).
Hurry! Space is limited! Register On-Line at https://forms.gle/qBRLnbbw5Ni2cLFP8
Make checks payable to: RHS Class of 1970, write Golf Scramble on the memo line.
Mail to: Sandy Meyer, 8724 Valley View Place, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
Registration Deadline is July 1.
Questions about registration form, contact Sandy Meyer at 952-270-1157.
Questions about the event contact Brad at 612-590-2762
All RHS Car Show Details
Saturday, July 30, 2022 - 10:00 am
Marriott Airport Bloomington Hotel, 2020 American Blvd, Bloomington (next to Ikea store)
No Charge for cars or spectators, 10 AM to 2 PM, vehicle check in commences at 9:30
Vehicles owned by any Richfield High School graduate (1954-2022) are welcome. Please invite all of your Richfield friends with COOL cars!
Collector cars and trucks 1980 and older are invited, along with ALL YEARS of muscle, sports, and high performance cars. Especially welcome are those cool cars we saw in the RHS parking lot back in the day!
Event coordinator is Dean Ekegren, RHS71. Contact him with questions or to register your vehicle: dekegren@gmail.com or 612-749-1310.
Advanced registration is required due to limited number of spaces. This is a Rain or Shine event.
Signs will direct you to the west parking lot where we will have space reserved for the vehicles and a tent for socializing.
A cash bar will be provided. No alcoholic beverages may be brought on site.
Prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third places at 2 PM.
Event Contact: Dean Ekegren
Joint event with RHS70. Location: Go to the Car Show Tent and meet at the colorful sign at the designated time.
Volunteer Job Descriptions for the Urban Wildland Race
Race Packet Pick-up: volunteers will hand out runner packets and t-shirts the Friday before the race. This will begin at 8:00 am until 6:00 pm at the Richfield Ice Arena. Plan on a 2 – 3 hour shift.
Packet Pick-up on race day: adult volunteers will check in participants and hand out race packets, timing chips and numbers. Packet pick-up begins at 5:45 am. Volunteers can also work the finish line once all entrants have received packets.
Parking Lot Attendants: volunteers assist runners with parking at American Legion carpool lot and Veteran’s Park main lot. Direct runners to on-street parking when lot is full and assist them crossing 66th street. Begins at 5:30 am, when done these folks may move to finish area after 7:00 am.
Course marshals: adult volunteers with cell phones are stationed at strategic locations along course route to guide and monitor runners. Must arrive at station between 6:45 – 7:30 am depending on location.
Finish line: volunteers assist runners as they finish, handing out finisher medals and directing them to the food and beverage lines, rest rooms or medical attention, or hand out t-shirts, monitor trash, compost and recycling bins. Will clean up area after the race. Begins at 7:00 am.
Beverage line: volunteers fill cups with water and powerade and keep tables stocked for finished 5K and half marathon runners. Begins at 7:00 am.
Food line: volunteers keep food line stocked for the 5K finishers, half marathon finishers and volunteers that have been out on the course. Begins at 6:00 am.
SPECTATORS!: volunteers cheer on runners and show support for this event! We need spectators all along the course route, so find a spot near your home or school and cheer on the runners! We especially need people along 70th Street.
For more information or to volunteer contact: Scott Ramsay at 612-861-9342, or e-mail at sramsay@richfieldmn.gov. Check out the website www.urbanwildland.com