Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Location and Date!

A very important announcement:

The Argenta-Oreana Class of 2004 Ten Year Reunion will be held at...

...drum roll please...

Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton, IL on Saturday May 31st, 2014



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The Sledding Hill pavilion called Lookout 1 will host our outdoor shindig. Complete with a fire pit and a playground for the big kid in all of us, this beautiful State Park allows alcohol in the picnicking areas. Those coming from out of town, or those looking to hang out a little longer after the reunion, can rent a campsite to crash!

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Help Wanted

As the planning of the Argenta-Oreana Class of 2004 Ten Year Reunion continues, the list of things to do becomes longer and the need for volunteers becomes more urgent. There are many different ways you can help, and most of them are surprisingly fun, easy, and cost little to no money!

1. DIY Decorations

Keeping the decorations easy and inexpensive will be simple with these low cost DIY projects. If you decide to volunteer your time, we can provide a budget and reimbursement at a later date. Bring your creativity and discuss your ideas with the committee through email or on Facebook. Some of the decoration ideas include:

Hula Hoop Chandelier           Glowing Log Stools for the fire pit          Basket of Blankets

                      

2. Photo Booth

Photo Booths are becoming a very popular trend because they are so much fun and make great souvenirs. 


Photo booths need props and we've got a few fun ideas if you need them, including:
Mustaches on a Stick
Lips on a Stick
Hats
Glasses
Boas
Masquerade masks
Chalkboard Signs
Photo Frames

3. Games

Entertainment will abound at our class reunion with your help. Games like Twister, Lawn Tic Tac Toe, Bags, Ladderball, and Glow Bowling will keep everyone on their toes while you catch up with old friends. Don't forget the kids! We can do ring toss and a bubble station for the little ones. 



4. Donations

The quickest and easiest way you can help plan the reunion is to donate your money. All of these things cost money to make and until ticket sales start coming in, the cost will be upfront to the planners. Help ease their burden by either purchasing your tickets earlier or donating a small amount to the class. We have a business account in which to keep all of our funds, so all money will be kept in a secure location to be used solely for the purpose of planning this and future class reunions. $25, $10, $5, even just $1 will go a long way toward making this event a success. Donations can be applied to your ticket price or stand alone, you tell us. To donate, simply use the PayPal widget on this blog.


If you are interested in any of these projects and want to learn more about them, please email the Reunion Committee at: ao04.blogspot@gmail.com.

Got some cool ideas of your own? We want to hear them! Share them in the comments below or shoot us an email to the above address.

For more inspiration, check out Katie's "Party Planning" board on Pinterest!

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Planning Our 10 Year Reunion

Hello my former classmates and welcome to your blog! This is YOUR gathering place for anything and everything pertaining to the Argenta-Oreana High School Class of 2004.

Currently, we are in the process of planning our 10 year class reunion. Hard to believe it's been ten years already? Or does it feel like a lifetime ago? Sound off in the comments.

All reunion information will be posted on here, along with a convenient method for you to purchase your tickets.

We'd like for anyone from our class to be able to make a blog post, so if you are on Blogger or have a GMail account, make sure you are added to the list by emailing administrator Katie (Mattes) Shelton at kathrinegrey (at) gmail (dot) com.

If you don't have Blogger, be sure to use the Comments section of any post -- it is open to anyone!

We have some great things planned for the reunion so keep checking back for updates...