A big part of the success of our 45th reunion was the involvement of so many of our classmates in putting it together. Here's a partial list of those who made it happen ...

Pat Anderson Lippert - Proofread the Class Directory.

Keith Edwards - Attended the second planning meeting in Palm Springs.

Terry Esrael - The fantastic "Trip Down Memory Lane," put together, from concept to completion, including those awesome t-shirts, in about three weeks.

Diane Fleury Gaido - Brought strong catering skills to bear on the food and beverage operation at our clubhouse, working hard both during the planning stages and for three days during the reunion itself.

Pat Grannis Bresani - Prizes for the winners at the golf outing.

Ray Heizer - Attended all the planning meetings in Palm Springs, handled the mailings, and kept track of the details.

Nancy Herro Hill - Attended the second planning meeting in Palm Springs.

Richard Humphrey - Coordinated with our honored guest, Lyman Humphrey, who joined us Saturday evening.

Sharon Lee Bertling - Attended the second planning meeting in Palm Springs. Also was the local "go to" person throughout the planning process and then worked side-by-side with Maryal and Diane on all the great food and beverages at the barn for three days.

Tom LeMoine - Came up with a cooler for beverages on the bus at the very last minute.

Jim Licht - Handled the serious ingredients for the Maryal's Marvelous Margarita Machine.

Dale Lochel - World class Merlot wine from Napa Valley which helped turn our old barn into a magical chalet. Also co-chair of the Friday morning golf outing.

Jim Lutz and Victor Nohl - Attended the third planning meeting in Palm Springs.

Milly Owens Utech - Attended the second planning meeting in Palm Springs. Also provided excellent co-emceeing with Jack on Saturday evening.

Dan Paicopulos - Involved with all the planning meetings in Palm Springs, playing host on three occasions. He also handled the details that made it possible for Ken Wasserman to join us Saturday evening

Donna Peebles Christenson - Exuberant Co-Tour Guide, with Terry, on our wonderful bus ride from Cooney to Ixonia to Okauchee and points in between.

Maryalice Ridgewell and Wayne Rosenow - Maryalice and Wayne attended the second planning meeting in Palm Springs. They did far more than host the best barn party ever. They also hosted the pre- and post-bus ride activities, and an incredible breakfast Sunday morning as more than 40 of us said our fond farewells to each other and also our sad farewells to our clubhouse.

Gary Schmidt - Hosted two reunion planning meetings in Palm Springs.

Carl Scott and Bob Strey - Carl and Bob lent us the proper level of solemnity Saturday night in remembering our departed classmates.

Jack Steinman - Provided senior mentoring services throughout the planning process; plus he was an excellent co-emcee with Milly on Saturday evening.

Chuck Vogt - Chuck set the vision and raised the bar. The importance of this cannot be overestimated. He also made sure the class directory was printed and attended all the planning meetings in Palm Springs.

Everyone Else - Countless, untold others, including quite a few spouses, lent support and encouragement to the committee during the planning and execution of our reunion weekend also deserve a HUGE THANK YOU!!!! Each attendee added geometrically to its ambiance and success ...

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