Tomorrow!

The reunion starts at 7pm! Don't forget your cameras...we'll try to gather most of the pictures and posted them. Can't wait to see everyone!

More Details for Saturday!

Below are a few more details for this weekend. Please let me know if you have any questions or call me if you need to! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Menu for heavy hors d'oeuvre
Shaved New York Strip Crustini with Dijon Aioli
Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Cheese and Fruit
Spinach and Artichoke with Breads and Crackers
Swedish Meatballs

Cash Bar: This is a cash only bar. Unfortunately no tickets will be provided.
Premium Well Brands (Jim Beam, Canadian Club Whiskey, J&B Scotch, Beefeater Gin, Smirnoff Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila) price per drink is $6.75
Imported Beer (Corona, Heineken) price per beer is $5.50
Domestic Beer (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Light) price per beer is $5.00
House Wine (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot price per glass is $6.75
Bottled Water price per bottle is $3.50
Soft Drink price per drink is $3.50

Things to do on Friday Night
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series featuring Butter
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm City Center Fountain PlazaFree admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. For information please contact 757-594-0299.

Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Braves 7:15pm at Harbor Park

Fine Swiss Cheese 9:00pm at Manhattans

The Deloreans 9:30pm H2O Va Beach

Parking at the Marriott
Parking is $6.00 per night for overnight guest. Valet parking is $12.00 per night. Day Guest parking is $5.00 for valet parking or complimentary for self-parking.

Parking within City Center
There are 3 parking garages open to the public within City Center and they are free! Please check out their website to find out where they are located and the listed of shopping opportunities. http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/

NO SMOKING
The hotel is a SMOKE FREE facility. There will a designated area where you may smoke outside of the building.

NO DRINKS IN THE LOBBY
You may not take your drink outside of our banquet room. If you do so, the hotel will be forced to kick us out. The hotel considers all lobby areas public areas and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Ticket Sales at the Door
If you plan on paying for your ticket at the door you may do so at the check in table. Tickets are $55 per person and we can only accept cash.


**We are still lacking funds for this event and a few people have put down $1500 that we will not get back if we don’t sell anymore tickets. Please encourage anyone you know who is on the fence about coming to come! I think this will a really fun night and a great chance to see everyone and catch up!

Details for Saturday

I was hoping to get some more information from the hotel before I posted this, but I haven't received the finalized menu or cash bar prices. I've been asked about the dress code from several people and I'm thinking we should make it business casual, so no jeans or t-shirts.

I did not mail out any tickets because that would cost time and money that we do not have. The hotel has TVs placed throughout the hotel lobby that say exactly where your event will be held and the times. I will place balloons and signs so everyone knows where to go. There will be a table outside of the entrance for you to check in. At this table please verify your mailing address, email address, and phone number for future reunions. You will also receive a name tag for you and your guest to wear throughout the night.

If you plan on paying for your ticket at the door you may do so at the check in table. Tickets are $55 per person and we can only accept cash.

As soon as I know what the specific menu will be and cash bar prices, I will pass that along to you. I also just wanted to pass along two very important hotel rules...

1. The hotel is a NON-SMOKING facility. There is a designated smoking area outside, but you may not smoke in the hotel at all...not even in any of the sleeping rooms.

2. Drinks are not allowed outside of the door to our banquet room. All areas outside of our banquet room are considered public areas and alcohol especially is prohibited. This means when you go outside to smoke, you must leave your drink with your date or finish it before you leave the room.

Please let send any questions you might have to phs1999alumni@hotmail.com as I will be checking the account everyday this week. Thanks and can't wait to see everyone on Saturday!

August 22nd is right around the corner...

The reunion is quickly approaching! Please purchase your tickets ASAP because our final payment is due at the end of next week. I have opened up our event to all PHS graduates. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested in attending. We are looking to sell at least 30 more tickets to cover our expenses. If you're having trouble using the PayPal links, please let me know.

Thanks everyone...hope to see you there!

54 Tickets Sold! Book Your Hotel Rooms Today!!!

You can still purchase tickets up to the date of the event! Just use the buttons to the right to purchase one ticket or two tickets. You can also mail a check or money order to my house if you need to. We have a total of 54 tickets sold and I'm waiting on payment through the mail on 6 other tickets.


Also, if you're interested in booking a hotel room they are now available at a rate of $99 and I just booked mine this morning. Use the link or you can call the 800 number which is below.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfoy?groupCode=PQOPQOA&app=resvlink&fromDate=8/21/09&toDate=8/23/09

call the reservation system at 866-329-1758 and ask for the Poquoson HS 1999 group block.

47 Tickets Sold!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets before the deadline. We currently have 47 tickets sold and I know that some people are sending payment to my house, so we'll be able to add a few more to the list.

In case you missed the deadline, or had some problems with PayPal I will leave the site up for payment. I have to send the check to the hotel by August 7th, so I would appreciate it if you could send that in as soon as possible.

Also, the last day to book rooms at the Marriott for the $109 rate is tomorrow. If you decided to stay at the hotel that night and do not make a reservation the rate will jump to $179. The hotel has a 72 hour cancellation policy, so I would recommend that you book your hotel room by tomorrow to get the special rate. Here's the website where you can make your reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfoy?groupCode=PQOPQOA&app=resvlink&fromDate=8/21/09&toDate=8/23/09 or call the reservation system at 866-329-1758 and ask for the Poquoson HS 1999 group block..

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Only 10 Days Left to Purchase Tickets!

There are only 10 days left to purchase tickets for the reunion! Check out our website for payment information through PayPal. Also, we have a room block at the Marriott and we must reserve a certain number of rooms to get the catering price in the contract. Please use the link below to reserve your hotel room for the evening if you plan on staying. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy. You may also call the number below, but please mention PHS 1999 room block!

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfoy?groupCode=PQOPQOA&app=resvlink&fromDate=8/21/09&toDate=8/23/09

Call the reservation system at 866-329-1758 and ask for the Poquoson HS 1999 group block.

We have to let the hotel know how many people are attending by July 22nd and we must send payment in for the event by August 7th. If we do not have any rooms booked by July 22nd, we are obligated to send payment in for $5507. Please purchase your tickets and make your room reservations, so we don't run into any problems.


Thanks! :)

Last Day to purchase tickets is July 20th!

We currently have 12 people who have paid for a ticket to the reunion. We have a contract with Marriott that cannot be broken at this point. Because of the lack of interest in Saturday night, I am forced to cancel the event for Friday evening at Red Star Tavern. I apologize if this interrupts your plans, but the main focus is the event on Saturday night at the hotel. To get the discounted price for the ballroom we have reserved for Saturday night, we need to book a certain number of sleeping rooms for either Friday or Saturday night. We have yet to fulfill this obligation as well.

Money is due to the hotel on August 7th which will cover expenses for catering and the room rental. Because payment is due before the event, I cannot allow anyone to pay for tickets at the door. You must purchase your tickets before July 20th. This will be the absolute last day to pay. You may purchase tickets at http://www.poquoson99.blogspot.com/ Tickets are $55 per person.

We have discussed our options if we do not have enough people attending the reunion and have come to the following:
Sponsorship from Poquoson businesses
Joining with another local graduating class of 1999, such as Grafton
Inviting Faculty/Staff from PHS
Inviting everyone we know and throwing a huge general party

As always, if you have any suggestions please let me know!

Tickets

August is quickly approaching us! Save $5 per person by purchasing your tickets before May 22nd. After this date the price will jump $5 per ticket. Please use the buttons to the right to choose how many tickets you would like to purchase. Also, let me know if you have any questions.

We booked a band!

Just wanted to let everyone know that we've booked a band! They are Everyday Circus and you can check them out at www.myspace.com/everydaycircus

Hotel Information

You can now start booking your hotel rooms if you need one for the weekend. Below are the choices of room blocks. Please let me know if you have any problems making your reservation for the rates below and I will contact the hotel. Thanks!

Marriott - City Center Newport News
$109 per night for Two Double Beds or One King Bed
740 Town Center Drive, Newport News 23606
866-329-1758
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfoy?groupCode=PQOPQOA&app=resvlink&fromDate=8/21/09&toDate=8/23/09
**This is a non-smoking hotel. Make reservations by July 20th!

Hilton Garden Inn - Kiln Creek
$89 per night for Two Double Beds or One King Bed
180 Regal Way, Newport News 23602
757-947-1080
**Make reservations by July 20th!
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/ORFNWGI-PHR-20090821/index.jhtml

Comfort Inn - Patrick Henry Mall
$84.99 per night for Two Double Beds or One King Bed
12330 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News 23602
757-249-0200
Use confirmation code: 72719079
**Free continental breakfast. Make reservations by July 20th!