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MINUTES FROM AUGUST 25, 2009 MEETING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SINCE THE MEETING:

The OHS ‘59 Committee met August 25, 2009 at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q restaurant.  Carol Horton called the meeting to order.

Twenty five (25) attended the meeting on August 25. Carol Horton; Mary Lou Anderson; Ronda Gay Lyne; Linda Stewart; Ann Ellison; R. L. “Pete” Stull; Louise Boling Watson; Suzanne & Ken Valla; Nelda Clark; Jenola Flowers; Brenda nail; Nita Baldwin; Randy & Audry Gibson; Cliff Buchanan; Roy Hart; Tex Paris; Carole Ann Zea; Doris Jane Moore; Lou Ann Hitt; Judy Clements; Sharon K. Eady; Jimmy Gilliland and Marilyn Wall Kendel. Group Picture for the Committee was taken – congrats to all who sat on the floor, They all were able to get up ha!

Carol Ann reported that we have a balance on hand of $12,779.36 after a deposit of 1036.31.  Our Courtyard Project is funded and paid for $1,000 – we have approximately  

$345.00 left over to maybe make some scholarships available. We have ordered a Tree, a Bench & a Plaque in honor of our class, and in memory of those who have passed.

Several of our classmates and families are ill.  Linda Stewart has recovered from her illness with the help of her Doctors in Dallas . Carol reports that after our meeting, that Glenn Shoup had gone to the Doctor and they told him he has a large mass on his pancreas. Please pray for Glenn and his family.  Michael Tarrant passed away August 26 the day after our meeting.  He fought a long hard battle with Parkinson and was in a nursing home for several months. Pray for him and his family.  Jenola Johnson Flowers Mother passed away Sept. 5. Funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 PM at Immanuel Baptist Church . – family visitation Monday 09/07 evening at the funeral home. Received a note from Gail Birdsong, they are having to cancel for the reunion .  James is to have surgery Sept. 11 and won’t be able to travel. Gail said he was not able to travel even now because of the pain.  This is the 6^th or 7^th surgery (back) he has had and has two more to go before the end of the year.  I asked her to please let Doris Jane know as soon as possible.  Audry Gibson is scheduled for surgery September 11. Doris Harvill was in the hospital again, and not doing well.  George Anglin is in a nursing home – keep all in your prayers.

Doris Jane reported at this meeting she 168 people had registered for the event. Still had 10 who have not paid.  I believe the number at this writing is 182  and Doris Jane has contacted rest – so count should be pretty good as of this date per DJ.

Marilyn suggested that we order 150 shirts and that 118 tote bags had been ordered. Early ordered shirts were distributed and/or mailed as per Marilyn. We have posted on our website a order form to be filled out and printed  and mailed or e-mailed to Marilyn.  We had a request for this.  We will do our best on Late Orders.

Carol confirmed our weekend schedule & Centennial schedule which is published on our website for information as we  had many requests for this also. 

Cliff reminded us that we have a CD of all the classmates and will be selling them for $35.00.  The bill for these CD’s was $2,245.00.  With shipping it totaled $2,295.00 and we have paid the invoice.

Sharon reminded us that the middle of August will be the cut off date for directory information. As of Sept. 06, we are still getting updates ???? -  Sharon will do the best she can, but we will have to publish soon.

Carol asked for volunteers for memorabilia table to contact her. The Hotel has 3 standing easels for use of Memorial Committee.

Suzanne Tripp is confirming Flash Back for Saturday night.

The next meeting for the committee will be September 15, 2009 at Johnny’s.

Carol Horton, Chairman 

The OHS ‘59 Committee met July 26, 2009 at Johnny’s Bar-B-Q restaurant.  Carol Horton called the meeting to order.

Eighteen (18) attended the meeting on July 21: Carol Horton, Leon Reynolds (Lubbock), Mary Lou Anderson, Suzanne and Ken Valla, Judy Clements, June Baldwin, Cliff Buchanan, Roy Hart, Brenda Nail, Lou Ann Hitt, Doris Jane Moore,  Jim Gilland, Marilyn Kendell, Maclom Coombs, Sharon Eady, Tex Paris, Carole Ann Zea  

Carol Ann reported that we have a balance on hand of $8,311.55.  She deposited $615.00

Making a balance of $9,926.55  Carol has sent a check to OHS’s courtyard project and we have money left to maybe make some scholarships available.

Several of our classmates and families are ill.  Linda Stewart was flown to Dallas to be seen by a specialist today.  Audrey Gibson was in Dallas seeing a special doctor also.

Don Flowers, one of our classmates, passed away.  Loretta Kelly’s mother is hospitalized.  Wayne Hawkins’s mother passed away.  Chessney Shrup’s husband also passed away also.

In other news John Pool who attended school with us till 1958 has asked to attend our reunion.

Doris Jane reported that as this date 105 people had registered for the event.

Marilyn suggested that we order 150 shirts and that 118 tote bags had been ordered.

Cliff reminded us that we have a CD of all the classmates and will be selling them for $35.00.  The bill for these CD’s was $2,245.00.  With shipping it totaled $2,295.00

Sharon reminded us that the middle of August will be the cut off date for directory information.

David Munger, OHS Centennial Celebration Co-ordinator, was absent.

Carol asked for volunteers for memorabilia table to contact her.

The next meeting for the committee will be August 25 at Johnny’s.

Our guest David Munger explained a bit about the plans for the 100 year anniversary of OHS (See news article) and will keep us informed about the plans.  He is looking for info and pictures from the 20’s; 30’s; 40’s and 50’s , of course we can furnish info from 57, 58, & 59. See his phone number and email.

The class members are contacting with updates: therefore: Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennan  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact  Lou Ann Hitt Email: ihitt@grandecom.net  or phone no. (432) 366-4154.

Other news of Classmates/families: It is sad the numbers who have been reported as passed away.  In some cases the children or siblings of our classmate has found the info on our website and sent us the information about their loved one. Julian Presley had a heart attack and bypass surgery, his daughter Julie told me Friday AM he is going to cardo rehab 3 days a week and OC 2 days.  Continued kudos to Linda Stewart and Joyce (Greenlee) McCarty who continue to find classmates.  Received a invitation to Mary Agnes and Jimmy’s 50^th anniversary. Some how we missed that Cole Holdermans wife passed in 2007 – see directory.  Doris Jane Harvill in hospital with blood sugar problems.

Treasurer’s Report:  Carole Ann Spence Zea reported that we have a total of $6251.44 including checking & money market. We are receiving payment for the reunion daily another full report next meeting July 21, 2009 – we have $995 (our goal is $1,000 for the Courtyard Project. SPECIAL NOTE: Courtyard project:  This is an area between the new cafeteria and the north wing at OHS.  It will contain  a bench, a tree and a 12x12 plaque from the Class of 1959 (US)– anyone can donate a paving brick honoring or in memory of classes/individuals.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION TO THIS PROJECT PLEASE SEND A CHECK indicating that it is for the Courtyard Project to Carole Ann Zea, 3325 Golder #9, Odessa , Texas    79764 .

Please note: www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool  for additional information on the courtyard project - Carol spoke to Julie Kupper Friday and told her we had contributions for a tree, bench and paver stone.  She is to send me an invoice.  I told her we would send what we want on the items when we send herthe money. Suggestions:  On Bench: ‘IN HONOR OF THE CLASS OF 1959”.  On Paver: “IN MEMORY OF CLASS MEMBERS OF 1959” Ron Leach said the plaque would be placed at the tree.  Placement is still in Flux Carol thinks. It has been mentioned to possible hold a short memorial service either at Memorial Park?? Perhaps we can check with Don Kitchens or Paul Thompson to lead the service.  

Registration Report.  Per Doris Jane, FYI if others not in our class want to attend, they are very welcome, just need to registrar like each of us. Total count 07/10 is 85. Tell them to go to the website and registrar; there is one price whether they come just Friday night or just Saturday night or both.  We have no way to break it down.
Shirt/Tote Bag report:  Marilyn reported she has received several orders (15). As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts and separate sheet was included in the mail out. Also all in agreement for tote bags on – we will place a order for about 80 or 85 bags to get this started.  Suggestions for ball point pen for the bags/no decision made.
Name Tags:  Carol did not call a committee meeting because Cliff said there is a program with this DVD yearbook that will help with name tags.  If it is like a program a former student who is chairman of the 20^th reunion at PHS told me about, the name tags are about 3” to 3.5 inches in diameter. Final report next meeting.
Reunion Agenda:

 Friday:  (1) Registration 4:00 to 8:00 PM
               (2) Visiting/Meal 6:30 to 8:00 PM
                w/ Cash bar 6:00 through evening

Saturday AM:  Continental Breakfast 9:00 to 11:00 AM
                          & afternoon free for shopping, resting or group reunions

Saturday PM:

1.      Gather for visiting etc.  4:30 PM

2.      Group Picture – 6:00 PM

3.      Richard Raines of Raines Video will be there.

4.      Dinner (7:00 PM – cash bar before (6:00 PM) and during if can.

Entertainment:

(1) Flashback w/ 50’s music or all decades 2 hours from 9-11PM $450.00 w/ no contract.  We will have a dance floor.           

(2) Video of Yesteryear: repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video.

(3) Also Carol has contacted Raines Video Productions.  Richard Raines said he would come at no expense to us; on Saturday night would move through out the activities filming and asking if anyone would like to say anything, I think he would maybe ask questions etc.  If any of you do not want to speak, you are not obligated.  After the reunion each member of the class (attending or not) would receive a letter from him with an opportunity to buy a DVD of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length for $29.95.  His only requirement of this committee is for him to receive an address list of all classmates 1-2 weeks prior to the reunion.  It is Carol understands that he did this for the 1957 & 1958 class and the comments she has heard have been positive!  Carol has signed and mailed the contract however has not heard back as of this date.,

(4) Bus Tour has been cancelled.  Golf you are on your own. Football games, those interested need to check the 2009 Football Schedule for OHS.  OHS vs Permian is  October 03. 

(5) Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior to our Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  www.ohs59.com has a interactive registration form w/ paypal access to pay on line – check it out. 

Name Tag Committee will have some choices for next meeting.
Carol will chair since Marilyn is right now chairman of both. If anyone has said “I’ll help anywhere you need me”, just jump in.

Volunteers for several committees have signed up, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES PLEASE CONTACT CAROL HORTON AT clhorton41@yahoo.com. Or  carolco59@cableone.net.

Twenty four (24) met for our reunion meeting at Johnny’s BBQ on May 05, 2009. Those present were: Carol Horton, Linda Stewart, Suzanne Tucker Brewer, Ann Kail Ellison, Mary Lou Dempsey Anderson, Suzanne & Ken Valla, Ronda Gay Lyne, Lou Ann Hitt, Doris Jane Moore, R. L. “Pete” & Claudette Stull, Roy Hart, Nita Baldwin, Cliff Buchanan, Nell Baldwin, Sharon  K. Eady, Carole Ann Zea, Judy Wilmon Clements, Lou Ann Kirk Hitt, Jim Gilliland, Audry & Randy Gipson, Wm. H. “Bill” Hill & Mary Ann Hill.

The class members are contacting with updates: therefore: Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennan  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact Cliff@ohs59.com

Other news of Classmates/families: Leonard Monroe’s Mom passed away a couple of weeks ago.  Edna Hext’s Dad, Jane’s father-in-law passed away this weekend, services were today  05/05/09. Classmate Terry Wall passed away the week after our last meeting.  Linda go this email yesterday from Bill Lisenbee telling of the death of Bob Hardwick.  Julian Presly had a heart attach and bypass surgery a couple of weeks ago. Kudos to Linda Stewart, Joyce McCarty, Wade Drennan and Don Giddens who have worked HARD to find classmates.  It is sad the number who have been reported as passed away.  In some cases the children or siblings of our classmate has found the info on our website and sent us the information about their loved one.  A Note from Robin Hood was read. Also, Judy Tripp Paris's brother-in-law & husband of Earlene Tripp Smith, George B. (Burt) Smith passed away May 04, 2009, our prayers are with the family. Reunion Committee: Yearbook on DVD – you have copy, compliments of Ralph & Joyce Posey.  We will have others to sell as we decided at the last meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:  Carole Ann Spence Zea reported that we have $1043.80 in checking and  $660.75 in money market. We have received additional monies for the class reunion ( Est. $4000.00) – full report next meeting June 23, 2009
SPECIAL NOTE: Courtyard project:  This is an area between the new cafeteria and the north wing at OHS.  It will contain benches, trees and paving bricks honoring or in memory of classes/individuals.  The cost of the benches are $300, trees $500 and paving blocks vary with the 12X12 being $200.  A motion was made and passed that we place a bench, tree and a 12X12 paving block in the courtyard from the Class of 1959.  It was learned that the Ector County Schools will celebrate 100 years in 2009 and was felt that our class being the last of the decade we should do this.  Motion seconded by Carole Ann Zea.  Carried !!!  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION TO THIS PROJECT PLEASE SEND A CHECK indicating that it is for the Courtyard Project to Carole Ann Zea, 3325 Golder #9, Odessa , Texas   79764 . Please note:  www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site. Please note we have almost enough to make this donation $825.00  we need $1,000.  Carol is checking on final arrangements for this. Carol has a call out to Julie Kupper, but has not heard from her as of this date. It has been mentioned to possible hold a short memorial service either at Memorial Park?? Perhaps we can check with Don Kitchens or Paul Thompson to lead the service.

Registration Report.  Per Doris Jane, FYI if others not in our class want to attend, they are very welcome, just need to registrar like each of us.  Tell them to go to the website and registrar, there is one price whether they come just Friday night or just Saturday night or both.  We have no way to break it down.
Shirt/Tote Bag report:  Marilyn will have full details next meeting.
she has received several orders. As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts and separate sheet was included in the mailout. Also all in agreement for tote bags on – we will place a order for about 80 or 85 bags to get this started.  Suggestions for ball point pen for the bags/no decision made.
Name Tags:  Carol did not call a committee meeting because Cliff said there is a program with this DVD yearbook that will help with name tags.  If it is like a program a former student who is chairman of the 20^th reunion at PHS told me about, the name tags are about 3” to 3.5 inches in diamenter.
Reunion Agenda:

Friday:  (1) Registration  4:00 to 8:00 PM
              (2) Visiting/Meal 6:30 to 8:00 PM
                     w/ Cash bar 6:00 through evening

Saturday AM:  Continental Breakfast  9:00 to 11:00 AM
                           & afternoon free for shopping, resting or   group reunions.                                                                                                            

Saturday PM:

1.      Gather for visiting etc.  4:30 PM

2.      Group Picture – 6:00 PM

3.      Richard Raines of Raines Video will be there. (Have not heard from him.)

4.      Dinner (7:00 PM – cash bar before (6:00 PM)  and during if can.

Entertainment:

(1) Flashback w/ 50’s music or all decades 2 hours from 9-11PM $450.00 w/ no contract.  
We w ill will have a dance floor.           

(2) Video of Yesteryear: repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video.

(3) Also Carol has contacted Raines Video Productions.  Richard Raines said he would come at no expense to us; on Saturday night would move through out the activities filming and asking if anyone would like to say anything, I think he would maybe ask questions etc.  If any of you do not want to speak, you are not obligated.  After the reunion each member of the class (attending or not) would receive a letter from him with an opportunity to buy a DVD of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length for $29.95.  His only requirement of this committee is for him to receive an address list of all classmates 1-2 weeks prior to the reunion.  It is Carol’s understanding that he did this for the 1957 & 1958 class and the comments she has heard have been positive!  Carol has signed and mailed the contract however has not heard back as of this date.,

(4) Bus Tour has been Cancelled.  Golf you are on your own. Football game, those interested need to check the 2009 Football Schedule for OHS. 

Please note:  Our reunion information has been entered on   www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site.

(5) Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior to our Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  20 Hotel rooms blocked for us, will go fast, need register early(we can get more if needed).  Cost has increased: $80 per person for both nights - includes meal prices, cost of tote bags, pens, cost of entertainment and printing directories, name tags and registration forms, Postage costs and  use of hotel, etc.  As noted above we prepared the mail out for registration w/ separate form for shirts, etc. and would like to have a 2 month lead time on the shirt orders. Cliff  printed labels & cover for our mailout ( many thanks Cliff & everyone who prepared the mailout). Our webpage www.ohs59.com has a interactive registration form w/ paypal access to pay on line – check it out.  Name Tag Committee will have some choices for next meeting – Carol will chair since Marilyn is right now chairman of both. If anyone has said “I’ll help anywhere you need me”, just jump in.

Volunteers for several committees have signed up, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES PLEASE CONTACT CAROL HORTON AT clhorton41@yahoo.com. Or  carolco59@cableone.net. NEXT MEETING JUNE 23, 2009 -  6:30 PM AT JOHNNYS BBQ - KERMIT HWY , ODESSA , TEXAS . WE ARE FAST APPROACHING DEADLINES, ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED.    

Twenty six (26) met for our reunion meeting at Johnny’s BBQ on March 10, 2009. Those present were: Carol Horton, Linda Stewart, J’Nevelyn Melton, Suzanne & Ken Valla, Ronda Gay Lyne, Lou Ann Hitt, Judie & Tex Paris, Doris Jane Moore, R. L. “Pete” & Claudette Stull, Nita Baldwin, Cliff Buchanan, Nell Baldwin, Sharon Eady, Carole Ann Zea, Marilyn Kindel, Jane Hext, Nelda Clark, Judy Clements, Jenola Flowers, Jim Gilland, Audry & Randy Gipson, Ann Ellison.  

NOTE: MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR COMING AND PROVIDING THE HANDS TO GET THE MAILOUT DONE!!!  YOU GUYS ARE GOOD!!! 

The class members are contacting with updates: therefore: Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennan  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact Cliff@ohs59.com 

Other: DeWain Rhodes’s mother passed away in February; Saw Bill Hill briefly on Sunday, his cousin Michael Holcomb passed away; Merita and Roy not here tonight, Merita had hand surgery this AM in Lubbock; Congratulations to Jane Murrell Hext for the honor bestowed upon her by the Heritage Foundation; Brenda Nail is having surgery 03/11 in San Marcos.  Jimmy Gilland’s grandson in  Dallas in the hospital. Nita Glenn’s Mom fell in Jan and broke hip, now living in Waco. Lots of excitement about our reunion, several have already registered at the hotel.  Sharon  K. Eady’s mom passed away in January, 2009.  Tex Paris told us Terry Wall was in the hospital at our meeting, Terry passed away March 12, 2009 in Midland. His funeral was  March 17, 2009 in Midland.

Treasurer’s Report:  Carole Ann Spence Zea reported that we have $1043.80 in checking and  $660.75 in money market.

SPECIAL NOTE: Courtyard project:  This is an area between the new cafeteria and the north wing at OHS.  It will contain benches, trees and paving bricks honoring or in memory of classes/individuals.  The cost of the benches are $300, trees $500 and paving blocks vary with the 12X12 being $200.  A motion was made and passed that we place a bench, tree and a 12X12 paving block in the courtyard from the Class of 1959.  It was learned that the Ector County Schools will celebrate 100 years in 2009 and was felt that our class being the last of the decade we should do this.  Motion seconded by Carole Ann Zea.  Carried !!!  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION TO THIS PROJECT PLEASE SEND A CHECK indicating that it is for the Courtyard Project to Carole Ann Zea, 3325 Golder #9, Odessa, Texas 79764 . Please note:  www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site. Update: We now have about $525.00 in donations for the Memorial at OHS, we have ordered a bench, and we want to do a tree and plaque (all this is about $1000.00), anyone can purchase a paver individually.  The Courtyard Project is planning to send invoices around the first of April for items that groups/classes said they wanted to order.

ItIt has been mentioned to possible hold a short memorial service either at Memorial 
P Park?? Perhaps we can check with Don Kitchens or Paul Thompson to lead the service.     Reunion Agenda

   Friday:  (1) Registration  (2) Visiting

Saturday AM:  Continental Breakfast & afternoon free for shopping, resting or group reunions.  

Saturday PM:

1.      Gather for visiting etc. (time tbd)

2.      Group Picture 

3.      Richard Raines of Raines Video will be there.

4.      Dinner – cash bar before and during if can. 

Entertainment:(1) Flashback w/ 50’s music or all decades 2 hours from 9-11PM $450.00 w/ no contract.  We will have a dance floor. (2) Video repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video.(3) Also Carol has contacted Raines Video Productions.  Richard Raines said he would come at no expense to us; on Saturday night would move through out the activities filming and asking if anyone would like to say anything, I think he would maybe ask questions etc.  If any of you do not want to speak, you are not obligated.  After the reunion each member of the class (attending or not) would receive a letter from him with an opportunity to buy a DVD of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length for $29.95.  His only requirement of this committee is for him to receive an address list of all classmates 1-2 weeks prior to the reunion.  It is Carol’s understanding that he did this for the 1957 & 1958 class and the comments she has heard have been positive!  Carol has signed and mailed the contract however has not heard back as of this date. (4) Tour of Odessa & OHS  has been scratched and Golf (if you want to play) Saturday AM, you are responsible for your own tee times etc.  Girls free time to visit with friends and family. If OHS Homecoming comes on our Dates and anyone wants to attend the football game on Friday night, they are responsible for their own tickets – Need to check the football schedules this next summer. (5)   Nelda Clark, Louise Watson and Carol Horton met to decide on possible meal selection for the reunion.  On Friday night there will be hamburger buffett, Saturday norning a Continental breakfast with breakfast burritos.  Then on Saturday night Create Your Own Buffett with three meats, beef, chicken and fish with choice of three side dishes, two salad selections and deserts and of course coffee, tea and water.  Cash bar both nights. Please note:  Our reunion information has been entered on   www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site. (6) Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior to our Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  20 Hotel rooms blocked for us, will go fast, need register early(we can get more if needed).  Cost has increased: $80 per person for both nights - includes meal prices, cost of tote bags, pens, cost of entertainment and printing directories, name tags and registration forms, Postage costs and  use of hotel, etc.  As noted above we prepared the mail out for registration w/ separate form for shirts, etc. and would like to have a 2 month lead time on the shirt orders. Cliff  printed labels & cover for our mailout ( many thanks Cliff & everyone who prepared the mailout). Our webpage www.ohs59.com has a interactive registration form w/ paypal access to pay on line – check it out.  Name Tag Committee will have some choices for next meeting – Carol will chair since Marilyn is right now chairman of both. If anyone has said “I’ll help anywhere you need me”, just jump in. Any additional information update will be on the Webpage as soon as possible. As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts and separate sheet was included in the mailout. Also all in agreement for tote bags on – we will place a order for about 80 or 85 bags to get this started.  Suggestions for ball point pen for the bags/no decision made. Volunteers for several committees have signed up, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES PLEASE CONTACT CAROL HORTON AT clhorton41@yahoo.com. Or  carolco59@cableone.net. NEXT MEETING MAY 05, 2009 -  6:30 PM AT JOHNNYS BBQ - KERMIT HWY, ODESSA, TEXAS . WE ARE FAST APPROACHING DEADLINES, ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED. 
Respectfully submitted 
Carol Horton   

Eighteen (18) met for our reunion meeting at Johnny’s BBQ on January 13, 2009. Those present were: Carol Horton, Linda Stewart, Mary Lou Anderson, Suzanne &  Ken Valla, J’Nevelyn Melton, Lou Ann Hitt, Cliff Buchanan, Judie & Tex Paris, Doris Jane Moore, Roy Hart, All Ellison, Larry Davisson, Carole Ann Zee, Sharon Eady, Jimmy Gilliand and Marilyn Kendel. The class members are contacting with updates: therefore: Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennen  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact Judy Clement. 

Other:  Had email from Mary Harrison Muth giving new email address to be sure we had all her info.  Dewain  Rhodes emailed inquiring about reunion to set vacation. Shirley Wheeler Cook’s husband passed way just before Thanksgiving. We had a email from Bobby Stringer brother of Jimmy Neal Stringer advising that Jimmy passed away in 1965 in a construction accident.

Treasurer’s Report:  Carole Ann Spence Zea reported that we have $1043.80 in checking and  $660.75 in money market. 

Discussion items:

1)  Confirmed that the  Reunion is to be held September 25 & 26, 2009.

2)  Again: Carol Horton has met with the Elegante and we have rooms blocked for    those dates as well as banquet room, maybe 2 rooms - depending upon final plans.

Cost of Hotel rooms as of this date about $99.00 + tax/night, could go up. We need to encourage all attending to register early!!! 

3)        Entertainment was discussed again! – It was agreed we would go with Flashback w/ 50’s music or all decades – previous meeting information indicated $500 to $800 for period of 3 hours, possible negotiation for lesser time.  We will have a dance floor. All is still being discussed and any and all suggestions are appreciated.

4)        Video repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video. Group picture will be made. Doris Jane will contact One Hour Photo for that. 

5)   Also Carol has contacted Raines Video Productions.  Richard Raines returned Carol’s call, he would come at no expense to us; on Saturday night would move through out the activities filming and asking if anyone would like to say anything, I think he would maybe ask questions etc.  If any of you do not want to speak, you are not obligated.  After the reunion each member of the class (attending or not) would receive a letter from him with an opportunity to buy a DVD of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length for $29.95.  His only requirement of this committee is for him to receive an address list of all classmates 1-2 weeks prior to the reunion.  It is Carol’s understanding that he did this for the 1957 & 1958 class and the comments she has heard have been positive!  Carol is going to sign the contract and sent it back in by November 1, so if there are any questions you need to ask or want to look at his letter. 

6)   Tour of Odessa & OHS  has been scratched and Golf (if you want to play) Saturday AM, you are responsible for your own tee times etc.  Girls free time to visit with friends and family. If OHS Homecoming comes on our Dates and anyone wants to attend the football game on Friday night, they are responsible for their own tickets – Need to check the football schedules this next summer. 

7)   Nelda Clark, Louise Watson and Carol Horton met to decide on possible meal selection for the reunion.  On Friday night there will be hamburger buffett, Saturday norning a Continental breakfast with breakfast burritos.  Then on Saturday night Create Your Own Buffett with three meats, beef, chicken and fish with choice of three side dishes, two salad selections and deserts and of course coffee, tea and water.  Cash bar both nights.

 All committees should report back any additional information at the next meeting.

SPECIAL NOTE: Courtyard project:  This is an area between the new cafeteria and the north wing at OHS.  It will contain benches, trees and paving bricks honoring or in memory of classes/individuals.  The cost of the benches are $300, trees $500 and paving blocks vary with the 12X12 being $200.  A motion was made by Linda Stewart that we place a bench, tree and a 12X12 paving block in the courtyard from the Class of 1959.  It was learned that the Ector County Schools will celebrate 100 years in 2009 and was felt that our class being the last of the decade we should do this.  Motion seconded by Carole Ann Zea.  Carried !!!  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION TO THIS PROJECT PLEASE SEND A CHECK indicating that it is for the Courtyard Project to Carole Ann Zea, 3325 Golder #9,  Odessa , Texas 79764

Please note:  Our reunion information has been entered on www.alumniclass.com/odesshighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site. 

8)    Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior to our Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  Cost will probably increase from 5 years ago. Last time we had “discount” if paid by month out then fee would go up.  At the 45^th, it was a $5 difference - $80 per person includes both nights and buffets was discussed - includes meal prices, cost of tote bags, pens, cost of entertainment and cost of printing directories, name tags and registration forms, Postage costs and  use of hotel, etc.  We will gather at next meeting March 10, 2009 early (5:00 PM) to prepare mail out for registration w/ separate form for shirts, etc. and would like to have a 2 month lead time on the shirt orders. Cliff to print labels for our mailout. We also discussed the possibility of an interactive registration form and setting up a Pay Pal account to do this.  This will be looked into. We need to have some of these prices firm by next meeting .  Name Tag Committee will have some choices for this  meeting.

9) Announcement in OA will probably begin in ????? – need to set date & time. 

All additional information update should be on the Webpage as soon as possible. 

10)  As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts as previously reported found two styles, one twill, the other denim, short or long sleeve, with registration give classmate’s choices, to be ordered and paid for in advance. Cost $23.00 to $27.00 each.  Our  Bronco Logo which we have permission to use will be an option. Color choices Red, Denim or Kaki  - Long or short sleeve. Also all in agreement for tote bags which Marilyn has previously reported on – we will place a order for about 80 or 85 bags to get this started, this will be separate item on the registration form.  We are gathering information and catalogs for selections by the committee.  Suggestions for ball point pen for the bags/no decision made.

Volunteers for several committees have signed up, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES PLEASE CONTACT CAROL HORTON AT clhorton41@yahoo.com. Or  carolco59@cableone.net. NEXT MEETING MARCH 10, 2009 -  5:00 PM AT JOHNNYS BBQ - KERMIT HWY , ODESSA ,  TEXAS   - THIS IS A WORKING MEETING, ALL HANDS WILL BE APPRECIATED.

Respectfully submitted
Carol Horton

 Sixteen (16) met  for the meeting at Johnny’s BBQ on October  07, 2008.  Those present were: Carol Horton, Linda Stewart, Mary Lou Anderson, Donald Kitchen,  Suzanne Valla, Ken Valla, Roy Hart, Doris Jane Moore, Scott Moore, Nita Baldwin, Brenta nail, JJ Hamilton, Cliff Buchanan, Judy Clements, Carole Ann Zea, Marilyn Kendell, Jimmy Gilland and Jane Hext. Announcements and info regarding the passing of Vanita Chenault Waid  in Early September, 2008. Betty Deshong has a new grandbaby (a girl); Makes 3 for Alicia (Hope I got her daughters name correctly).

Lost & Found:   Cathleen Mary Labeau Worthen is in Eufaula,  OK .  Sylvia Ann Warren Schoreder sent her email address and asked about Carolyn’s death.  We are looking for Pat Williams or Sandra Drennan – let Doris Jane know.  Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennen  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact Judy Clement. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Carole Ann Spence Zea reported that we have $1043.80 in checking and  $660.75 in money market.   

Discussion items: 

1)    Confirmed that the  Reunion is to be held September 25 & 26, 2009. 

2)    Again: Jimmy Gilliand has met with the Elegante and we have rooms blocked for those dates as well as banquet room, maybe 2 rooms - depending upon final plans. Cost possible $300 each room per day, no charge for a microphone. 

Cost of rooms as of this date about $60-$100/night, could go up. We need to encourage all attending to register early!!! 

3)        Entertainment was discussed again! – 1) Old Geezers w/ 50’s music or all decades – previous meeting information indicated $500 to $800 for period of 3 hours depending on group -  possible negotiation for lesser time.  Also, Flash Back a 3 to 4 piece group that also plays music from all decades.  It was pointed out that both could do a one hour show, and maybe would have a dance floor. All is still being discussed and any and all suggestions are appreciated – see entertainment committee members below. 

4)        Video repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video. Group picture will be made. Doris Jane will contact One Hour Photo for that. 

5)   Also Carol attempted to contact Raines Video Productions.  Wednesday morning after this meeting, Richard Raines returned Carol’s call, he would come at no expense to us; on Saturday night would move through out the activities filming and asking if anyone would like to say anything, I think he would maybe ask questions etc.  If any of you do not want to speak, you are not obligated.  After the reunion each member of the class (attending or not) would receive a letter from him with an opportunity to buy a DVD of about 1-1/2 to 2 hours in length for $29.95.  His only requirement of this committee is for him to receive an address list of all classmates 1-2 weeks prior to the reunion.  It is Carol’s understanding that he did this for the 1957 & 1958 class and the comments she has heard have been positive!  Carol is going to sign the contract and sent it back in by November 1, so if there are any questions you need to ask or want to look at his letter, maybe Carol can get her scanner to work and send the letter and contract , with these minutes, quess not ha! 

6)   Tour of Odessa & OHS still being discussed – JJ Hamilton checking on this. Sign up for these events will be separate from registration. Question was asked if we want to charge for this in registration fee or make it an optional trip with a separate fee.  The 5 year group last summer actually had those who registered to make a separate check for the tour, that way if the tour didn’t make they could refund the money easier – this is still being discussed.  Golf (if you want to play Saturday AM, you are responsible for your own tee times etc.  Girls free time to visit with friends and family. If OHS Homecoming comes on our Dates and anyone wants to attend the football game on Friday night, they are responsible for their own tickets – Need to check the football schedules this next summer. 

7)   Nelda Clark, Louise Watson and Carol Horton met to decide on possible meal selection for the reunion.  On Friday night there will be hamburger buffett, Saturday norning a Continental breakfast with breakfast burritos.  Then on Saturday night Create Your Own Buffett with three meats, beef, chicken and fish with choice of three side dishes, two salad selections and deserts and of course coffee, tea and water. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Courtyard project:  This is an area between the new cafeteria and the north wing at OHS.  It will contain benches, trees and paving bricks honoring or in memory of classes/individuals.  The cost of the benches are $300, trees $500 and paving blocks vary with the 12X12 being $200.  A motion was made by Linda Stewart that we place a bench, tree and a 12X12 paving block in the courtyard from the Class of 1959.  It was learned that the Ector County Schools will celebrate 100 years in 2009 and was felt that our class being the last of the decade we should do this.  Motion seconded by Carole Ann Zea.  Carried !!!  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION TO THIS PROJECT PLEASE SEND A CHECK indicating that it is for the Courtyard Project to Carole Ann Zea, 3325 Golder #9,  Odessa , Texas 79764

Please note:  Our reunion information has been entered on www.alumniclass.com/odesshighschool - additional information regarding the Courtyard Project is also on this site.

8)    Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior to our  Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  Cost will probably increase from 5 years ago. Last time we had “discount” if paid by month out then fee would go up.  At the 45^th, it was a $5 difference - $55 per person and then up to $60. To set the registration fee we are going to need to know meal prices, cost of tote bags, pens, cost of entertainment.  Cost of printing directories, name tags and registration forms.  Postage costs, tour costs if not separate, use of hotel, etc.  We changed our decision as to how soon to mail registration forms from May to March since we will be sending the forms for buying shirts and the tour as well.  Would like to have a 2 month lead time on the shirt orders.  We also discussed the possibility of an interactive registration form and setting up a Pay Pal account to do this.  This will be looked into. We need to have some of these prices firm by next meeting January 13, 2009.  Name Tag Committee will have some choices for this  meeting.

9)  Registration will be mailed 6 months out in 2009 We changed our decision from May to March since we will be sending the forms for buying shirts and the tour as well. Announcement in OA will probably begin in September, 2008. All additional information update should be on the Webpage as soon as possible.

10)  As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts as previously reported found two styles, one twill, the other denim, short or long sleeve, with registration give classmate’s choices, to be ordered and paid for in advance. Cost $23.00 to $27.00 each.  Our  Bronco Logo which we have permission to use will be an option. Color choices can be varied. Also all in agreement for tote bags which Marilyn has previously reported on. Cost of shirts ($26.00 w/ Logo – Good quality quill) will not be included in registration fee, this will be separate item on the registration form.  We are gathering information and catalogs for selections by the committee.  Suggestions for ball point pen for the bags/no decision made.  Agreed on inexpensive bags.

Respectfully submitted, 

Carol Horton

Sixteen (16) met  for the meeting at Johnny’s BBQ on July 08, 2008.  Those present were:   Linda Stewart, Carol Horton, Larry Wade Drennen, Nita Baldwin, Brenda Nail, Suzanne (Tucker) Brewer,  Ann Ellison, Sharon Eady, Doris Jane Moore, Jimmy Gilliland, Lou Ann Hitt, Judy Clements, Marilyn Kendel, Jenola Flowers, Carol Ann Zea, Roy Hart. 

Announcements and info regarding the passing of Carolyn Greenfield Houston in late April or early May (obit in OA May 3) and  David Lee Purser – June  22, 2008 in Midland.  Ann Ellis’s brother passed away in February, 2008. Wade Drennen from  Ada ,  OK , joined us for the meeting of July 8, 2008. 

Lost & Found:  We have found two or they found us one or the other.  Suzanne Tucker Brewer lives in  Loveland , CO .  Suzanne lost her husband in March 2008. (Note that Suzanne joined us for this meeting).  Cathleen Mary Labeau Worthen is in Eufaula, OK .  Sylvia Ann Warren Schoreder sent her email address and asked about Carolyn’s death.  We are looking for Pat Williams or Sandra Drenman – let Doris Jane know.  Carol saw John Martinez , both her and Carol had their mothers in to see Bobby Chappell. Everyone, please check our Webpage for Lost Classmates (www.ohs59.com) and if you have any information contract Linda Shaffer Stewart (lindantexas@msn.com) or 432-366-4611 and Wade Drennen  (wade@cableone.net) or 1-580-436-7699. If you know of any classmates who have passed away please contact Judy Clement. SPECIAL NOTE:  Howard Bethel (bro of Judy) Class of ’58 addressed us with some ideas for our Reunion and invited us to their Reunion August 22 & 23 and the dinner on 

Saturday night.  Please contact Suellis  www.alumniclass.com/odessahighschool 

Treasurer’s Report:  We have $1043.80 in checking and  $660.75 in money market.  Larry asked that someone else do the treasurer’s job.  He will be there to help, but right now he has something that conflicts with meetings every time and Carol is just getting weaker. Carol Ann Spence Zea and Sharon Eady Wicks have stepped up to cover this position with Carol Horton, Carol will get with both and get signatures and authorization set up to pull account and get electronic statements from Southwest Heritage Credit Union (Amoco CU).  Many thanks Girls!

Discussion items: 

 1)    Confirmed that the Reunion is to be held September 25 & 
         26, 2009.

2)    Again: Jimmy Gilliand has met with the Elegante and we have rooms blocked for those dates as well as banquet room, maybe 2 rooms - depending upon final plans. Cost as of this date about $60/night, could go up. We need to encourage all attending to register early!!!  

 3) Entertainment was discussed again! – 1) Old Geezers w/ 50’s music – previous meeting information indicated $500 to $800 for period of 3 hours depending on group -  possible negotiation for lesser time. Ideas for Elvis impersonator and Marilynn Millwood for Patsy Cline music. Also Roy Orberson impersonator from recent performance at Ector Theatre. Also perhaps a DJ for Saturday night.  It was decided NOT to have a band.  2) Video repeat that Judy Singleton did so well last time. Jenola Flowers has agreed to head up this committee.  All Class of ’59 if you have pictures from our School years, please scan or copy and submit to Jenola Flowers to be included in our Video. 3) Also group picture will be made.  

 4)Tour of Odessa & OHS still being discussed – JJ Hamilton checking on this. Question was asked if we want to charge for this in registration fee or make it an optional trip with a separate fee.  The 5 year group last summer actually had those who registered tomake a separate check for the tour, that way if the tour didn’t make they could refund the money easier – this is still being discussed.  Golf Tournament on Saturday – Jimmy in charge, Girls free time to visit with friends and family. 

 5) Food for Saturday morning continental breakfast and visiting was a hit last reunion, and on the table for our 50th. Friday night dinner – build your own Hamburger discussed. 

The meal planning committee is Suzanne, Louise Watson, Judy Clement, Nelda Clark and Carol Horton.  Plans will be made to meet and make some decisions then go to the hotel and talk to them to get some prices (ideas anyway).  

6)    Confirming registration form will have early registration date, and one month prior  

to our  Reunion date will be the latest date for refunds to be made.  Cost will probably increase from 5 years ago. Last time we a “discount” if paid by month out then fee would go up.  At the 45^th, it was a $5 difference - $55 per person and then up to $60. To set the registration fee we are going to need to know meal prices, cost of tote bags, pens, cost of entertainment.  Cost of printing directories, name tags and registration forms.  Postage costs, tour costs if not separate, use of hotel, etc.  We need to have some of these prices firm by next meeting October 07, 2008. 

 7) Registration will be mailed 3 months out in 2009, Announcement in OA will    probably begin in September, 2008. All additional information update should be on the Webpage as soon as possible.Carol is tryng to find out info re courtyard project 

 8) As previously reported Marilyn Kindel in charge of Shirts as previously reported found two styles, one twill, the other denim, short or long sleeve, with registration give classmate’s choices, to be ordered and paid for in advance. Cost $23.00 to $27.00 each.  Our  Bronco Logo which we have permission to use will be an option. Color choices can be varied. Also all in agreement for tote bags which Marilyn has previously reported on. Cost of shirts will not be included in registration fee, this will be separate item on the registration form.  We are gathering information and catalogs for selections by the committee.

 Volunteers for several committees have signed up, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY OF THESE COMMITTEES PLEASE CONTACT CAROL HORTON AT carolco59@cableone.net 

Respectfully submitted 
Carol Horton 

04/22/08

The OHS Reunion Committee  meet at Manuel's on June 12, 2007.  12 were in attendance:  Linda Stewart, Patsy (Snead) Mason, Carol Horton, JJ Hamilton, Randy and Audry Gibson, Jenola Johnson Flowers, Carol Ann Zee, Brenda Nail, Sharon Eady,
Marilyn Kendell, Jane Hext.
NEWS OF CLASS MATES We have had a note from Hughla Forman, has a new
address in OK. Joyce McCarty Greenlee and her husband are retiring this summer.  They are considering moving to Central Texas after spending time with a daughter in  West VA and then seeing the fall foliage in  New England . Carol said she has seen Wayne Hawkins earlier in the spring, he was in   Odessa  to help care for his Mother. She has had no other word on Mrs. Hawkins. Carol also stated she had seen Joy Davisson Cryer in May.  They were in town to attend a funeral. Lynn Parker and his wife Sandra were here for Bob Branson's funeral. Marilyn told us the Eddie O'Rear's Mother, Bess Wright, is living at the  Lincoln  Towers.

ILLNESS:
Doris Jane Moore's husband Scott was to have eye surgery in Lubbock the day of the meeting.  Nita Baldwin's Mother Mrs Glenn, was having some health problems and is in  Alliance Hospital .  (UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY JUNE 21---Mrs Glenn suffered a stroke following surgery and is still in (now  Odessa Regional Medical Center --same hospital, but with new name,  CLHORTON) Cliff Buchanan was unable to attend due to illness.
DEATHS:
We are saddend to report the death of Robert (Bob) Branson the first part of June.  We also were sadden to learn that his brother Wayne Branson had passed away earlier in the spring. 
Cliff Buchanan's Dad, John Buchanan, passed away on June 7. Mary Lou Dempsey Anderson's husband, Sonny passed away the middle of May.Our sympathy to all these who have lost their family members.
OTHER BUSINESS:
It was decided that we want to have the reunion in September again.  Jane is going to dates that have been established for the CAF Airshow.  We  will be the week end between the Permian Basin Fair and the airshow. There was discussion about using the  Noel Plaza for the Friday night event, we also discussed the possibility of having the  Lincoln Towers as a back up.  (FYI for those of you out of town and don't know what we are talking about, the  Lincoln  Towers  is the old Lincoln Hotel that has been converted to a residence for older adults--not a nursing home or assisted living.  The Noel Plaza is a park across the street North and directly behind the  First  United  Methodist Church  .) We also discussed the possibility of using the Ector Theater for Friday night.  At an earlier meeting the suggestion was made that we might have an Elvis impersonator for the Friday night Marilyn, JJ and Suzanne Valla will check on the use of the Plaza, the Towers and the Elvis impersonator.  JJ had made the suggestion that we try to have the Saturday night activities at the high school.  Carol checked with the school people and found we can use the cafeteria, have the meal catered.  The cost will be $20 per hour for custodial staff with minimum of 2, plus a pre hour cost to rent the building.  One point was made that according to State law, there is to be NO SMOKING OR DRINKING on the campus or in the parking lots, that applies to students and anyone using the campus at any time. We can have a tour of the campus/buildings, which most will not recognize, in fact the cafeteria is part of the new work and is much larger that the one we knew!!
 
JJ is going to check with the Chamber of Commerce about buses for a tour of the city. Discussed breakfast on Saturday morning It was felt that some would want a golf tournament. We also talked about moving to the MCM Grande Hotel Fun Dome (this is the old  Holiday Inn Convention Center )  Carol will see if they will block rooms IF we
don't have any of our activities there.  We will also check on some other hotels/motels for blocks if that does not work out. Linda Stewart is going to contact Wade Drennan and they will work on locating those who we have never been able to contact or we have lost contact with.  We also discussed name tags--nothing was decided - We discussed having shirts for people to pre-purchase.  We talked about red, long sleeve, oxford type shirts with a logo on left side.  We be something like Odessa High Class 1959 in a circle and 50th  Reunion across the middle.  Marilyn Kendell is going to check on prices for shirts and tote bags

Carol will respond to an email asking if we have considered having the Ector High 1959 class with us. An invitation will be issued. Folks it is just about two years before the reunion and the way time is flying--are we getting older?????--it will be here before we know it.  We invite all who get these minutes to let us know your thoughts.  Also if you have news of classmates please let us know about it.  clh

Our next meeting will be September 11, 2007 at Big Daddys on  42nd Street .  Meeting time 6:30 pm, we will be meeting in the back meeting room.  We hope to see you there.

Carol Horton 

Sharon (Wicks) Eady/Jane (Hext) Murrell/Carol Horton