Mustang High School Class of 81

Saturday Night Party
2021-09-18 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Crew Workspace, 619 W Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
The moment you’ve been waiting for, for the past 40 years is finally here! On Saturday night, September 18th, a bunch of old people will be gathering somewhere in Oklahoma City. They’ll park their walkers, smear on some Mentholatum® Deep Heating Rub, and get ready for a rousing afternoon of bingo!
Meanwhile, those of us from the Mustang High School Class of 1981 will be meeting for Reunion 40! Slim, trim and virile – that’s us (well, at least in our minds).
People will be attending from across the universe, so you don’t want to miss out. We’ve invited anyone and everyone that we ever were in class with during our K-12 years in school. Even if they didn’t graduate with us, they are still a part of us. So, share the word and let people know. Share this link mhs1981.com/40 to share the love.
We’ll be gathering at the Crew Workspace meeting venue in downtown OKC (map link) for an evening of fellowship and fun! (see below about the food)

The Main Street Arcade, home of Crew Workspace

We’ll supply Tea and Lemonade. If you want something harder than that, then it’s BYOBeverage. Crew Workspace does have their own liquor license, so we should be covered. And with all things, drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive.

Food:
Due to the low response rate and the high food minimum purchase, we’ve opted to encourage everyone to grab a bite before attending. There are a number of really nice restaurants near the venue. Here are some suggestions:

The Jones Assembly – 901 W Sheridan Ave (5 blocks away) – https://goo.gl/maps/McuAJC1Ckc6Y9hj37 – reservations recommended
Patrono – 305 N. Walker (4 blocks away) – https://goo.gl/maps/Ju6bM8wPEKLJyKw17 – reservations recommended
Bar Arbolada – 637 W Main (1 block away) – https://goo.gl/maps/BXaRsUVXmesDWC4E8 – no idea about reservations
Joey’s Pizza – 700 W Sheridan (2 blocks away) – https://goo.gl/maps/rybSQ3NQfSA74itr8 – reservations not required

There are numerous places in the downtown and midtown areas, these were just the close ones. Feel free to grab a #1 at Sonic in Mustang, but please get it without onions because we don’t want any “onion breath” in attendance.
Free parking is conveniently across Main Street.
Click here for COVID Guidance
The Reunion and COVID
First, masks and vaccines can be “triggering” subjects, whether you believe in them or not. It’s safe to say that we have both extremes within our ranks and all points in between on the subject. (and if you want to debate it, please go somewhere else to do so)
Many within this group have lost family members, and as a class, we’ve lost at least two of us because of this dastardly disease: Monte Moyer and Doug Carmin.
The Committee has discussed how we’re going to proceed with the Reunion in light of COVID:

First, we recognize that we’re all rational adults who are capable of making our own decisions.

We’re not in favor of requiring masks. However, if it makes you feel more comfortable, you won’t be disparaged for wearing one. And likewise, you won’t be disparaged for not wearing one. Masks are not required, but respect is expected.

Most of us are probably out in the public sphere every day and are around people that are unmasked and haven’t gotten a shot. So, if Social Distancing is effective out in the world, then our venue is big enough to support it. Please respect everyone’s personal space.

We are going to supply a wrist bracelet for everyone to wear one. It will not reveal your vaccination state, but it will communicate your social preference. The bracelets are color-coded: red, yellow, green. Where:
RED – Don’t touch me and please maintain a safe distance
Yellow – I’m good with a fist bump, but make it quick
GREEN – Hug me, I’m yours
We will bring some of the bracelets Friday night and we’ll have them at check-in. There’s an additional cost for these, but it will be a worthwhile expense.

We will also have a few bottles of hand sanitizer at the venue on Saturday night. But feel free to bring your own.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Terra (if you’re cranky or there’s a problem) or Clay (if you have good things to say). Terra’s email, Clay’s email.
Notes:

We do require all attendees to pay the nominal $25 per person. If you are financially unable to pay, please contact Clay or Terra and we’ll make sure your costs are covered.
We will be accepting CASH payments at the door, but please contact Terra or Clay and let them know that’s your plan.
Your registration information will be collected by PayPal when you pay with your credit card.
Your credit card statement will say NICNAT NET, this is a company owned by Clay Scott. He’s pretty trustworthy, so the money will go where it needs to go (and not to Cancun).
We have a $500.00 minimum for the food truck, but shouldn’t have any trouble meeting it, so long as everyone eats dinner there.
The venue is $750.00, so most of the ticket price is covering the venue.
The venue requires insurance, so that will cost $250.00.
The Social Distance bracelets (see COVID Guidance) cost about $100.00.
Any excess funds will be (a) applied to any food underage, (b) held for future use by our class.

Friday Night Mixer
2021-09-17 17:30 - 23:30 | Social Capital, 517 S Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
On the evening of Friday, September 17th, we’ll all meet up at Social Capital* in Oklahoma City. We’ll start gathering at 5:30PM but we’ll be there awhile. And while it’s not the Bronco Corral of the 70’s (no Pac-man or Space Invaders ☹), it is a great hangout. Also, they serve food (menu) and beverages (beer menu) that are much better than what the Millers served at The Corral.

This is a casual event and there’s no cost to attend. There’s loads of parking around and it has a great view of Scissortail Park, which is right across the street. For those wanting a night on the town, the brand new OMNI hotel is right across the park.
We do ask that you RSVP below, so we’ll have an idea of how many to expect.
People will be attending from across the universe (including California), so you don’t want to miss out. We’ve invited anyone and everyone that we ever were in class with during our K-12 years in school. Even if they didn’t graduate with us, they are still a part of us. So, share the word and let people know.
And don’t forget about the Saturday Night Shindig! Just click here to go to the registration page. And if you’re available don’t wimp out and just go to the Friday night party.
Click here for COVID Guidance
The Reunion and COVID
First, masks and vaccines can be “triggering” subjects, whether you believe in them or not. It’s safe to say that we have both extremes within our ranks and all points in between on the subject. (and if you want to debate it, please go somewhere else to do so)
Many within this group have lost family members, and as a class, we’ve lost at least two of us because of this dastardly disease: Monte Moyer and Doug Carmin.
The Committee has discussed how we’re going to proceed with the Reunion in light of COVID:

First, we recognize that we’re all rational adults who are capable of making our own decisions.

We’re not in favor of requiring masks. However, if it makes you feel more comfortable, you won’t be disparaged for wearing one. And likewise, you won’t be disparaged for not wearing one. Masks are not required, but respect is expected.

Most of us are probably out in the public sphere every day and are around people that are unmasked and haven’t gotten a shot. So, if Social Distancing is effective out in the world, then our venue is big enough to support it. Please respect everyone’s personal space.

We are going to supply a wrist bracelet for everyone to wear one. It will not reveal your vaccination state, but it will communicate your social preference. The bracelets are color-coded: red, yellow, green. Where:
RED – Don’t touch me and please maintain a safe distance
Yellow – I’m good with a fist bump, but make it quick
GREEN – Hug me, I’m yours
We will bring some of the bracelets Friday night and we’ll have them at check-in. There’s an additional cost for these, but it will be a worthwhile expense.

We will also have a few bottles of hand sanitizer at the venue on Saturday night. But feel free to bring your own.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Terra (if you’re cranky or there’s a problem) or Clay (if you have good things to say). Terra’s email, Clay’s email.

* not to be confused with “Socialist Capital” which would be Portland, Oregon (joking, not joking).
