WE HAVE WINNERS! Class of 1985 Reunion Contest Winners Announced ...

Approximately two weeks ago we held a contest for members of the Class of 1985. These classmates competed for either of two categories of prizes – either (1) a free room for one night during our upcoming reunion weekend at Pinehurst Hotel … AND … a pair of free tickets to the seated dinner, program, and dance on the night of Saturday, August 7; or, (2) a pair of free tickets to the seated dinner, program and dance on the night of Saturday, August 7.

Sponsoring these prizes are Wayne Goodwin - our NC Commissioner of Insurance, the first Richmond Raider elected to statewide office in the history of the school, and President of the Class of 1985.

We are very pleased to announce the following winners:

FIRST PRIZE

Kevin Grooms and a guest
Krystal Allen Gomiller and a guest
Regina Hawks Yingling and a guest
Ron Barnes and a guest

SECOND PRIZE

Lillian Renee Blakley and a guest
Michelle Caulder Meyer and a guest
Allen Williams and a guest
Jackie Robinson (her guest is classmate, Carolyn McNeill)
Wayne Bell and a guest
Donald Harrington and a guest
Tom Pangborn and a guest
Tanya Patrick Mercer and guest (Gene Mercer, Class of '84)
Sherry Honeycutt Cote and a guest
Nicole Bristow-Lacy and a guest
Doris Ledbetter Page and a guest

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We ask each of the winners to verify by email to gwaynegoodwin@gmail.com, phone to 910-997-1301, or a message on Facebook that they’ve received this message and that both tickets will be used. When the winners arrive at Pinehurst Hotel just identify yourselves at our Class Reunion registration table downstairs as you go in at Carolina Hall.

Meanwhile, many thanks to all who participated in the contest, both those who won and those who did not (this time)! There will be other contests for classmates attending the reunion both before and at the reunion, so please stay tuned …

And, REMEMBER, for those who haven’t registered for the reunion yet … you may do so securely online by either debit card or credit card, just go to clicking on http://richmondraiders1985.blogspot.com/. Or, if you plan on paying at the door, for planning purposes please do go ahead and give us a heads-up so we’ll have enough places set for dinner.

The Class of 1985 Reunion 25-Year Reunion Gala is just two weeks away!

Reunion Gala Invitation Letter to Classmates - Appearing in your U.S. Mailbox Soon!

March 29, 2010

Dear Classmate:

As our Class President, I am pleased to send your formal invitation to CELEBRATE the very special occasion of an historic milestone for us Richmond Raiders: the Silver Anniversary of our graduation. Yep, that’s right – 25 years. Can you believe we’ve already traveled that far since turning our tassels and accepting our high school diplomas, and made the first steps a quarter-century ago toward adulthood, careers, and families?

For the record-breaking 200 classmates who joined us at our reunion five years ago, or those who attended any of our other reunions, or even those who haven’t been able to join us until now … this year’s celebration is extra-special. In fact, by an online vote of approximately one-fourth of the class last year, a strong majority of those voting chose to have this party as a step above the other reunions we’ve had because of its uniqueness.

For that reason, the class selected August 7, 2010 and the historic Pinehurst Hotel in Pinehurst, North Carolina for our PARTY. (We’ve had detailed info about this for several months on our Facebook page and our class blog.)

Here is what I ask you to do as soon as possible:

(1) Review the attached reunion schedule, labeled “A”. (Note: Will appear separately on blog.)

(2) Using the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope or your email address, either mail the enclosed “B” or email your plans to attend by the deadlines, keeping in mind the significant $$ discounts for prompt responders – the next deadline is April 30.

(3) Mail in either a partial payment of $50 or more or the whole amount in order to lock in for the discount. (We will know by June whether we will be able to accept credit card payments. We’ll keep you posted.)

(4) Review the attached info about the Pinehurst Hotel on “C” and, if you wish to reserve a room and take advantage of discounted room rates and family fun and the resort’s special amenities, then make your reservation no later than June 27. … We lose our unused block of rooms after that date. … If you choose to stay overnight elsewhere in Moore County, then see “C” for alternative lodging. … No one is required to stay at Pinehurst Hotel or any hotel for that matter. It is wholly discretionary and we obtained a block of rooms to offer attendees as a matter of ease and safety.

(5) Please send committee members all updated postal addresses, email addresses, photographs and interesting news about classmates ASAP. Unlike our first two reunions in 1990 and 1995, we now have the wonderful organizing tools of the Internet and various social networking sites. (Who knows … we might even upload available video onto YouTube from several of our past class reunions. Just kidding!)

In closing, we will never have another reunion of this size. There is only one 25-year reunion. The next milestone of this nature will be many years from now. Please don’t miss this opportunity to come together in August 2010 and re-connect with long-ago friends and classmates, plus some surprise guests.

So, let’s prepare for a fun-filled weekend and the best Richmond Raider reunion party there ever has been – I look forward to seeing you at our best and largest reunion yet!

Sincerely,


WAYNE GOODWIN
President, RSHS Class of 1985
gwaynegoodwin@gmail.com

Enclosures

FOR REUNION NEWS:
http://richmondraiders1985.blogspot.com/
or, go to our Facebook Page: search “Richmond Senior Class of 1985”

Early Registration Period (first 30 classmates by March 1): $70.25/person

Second Early Registration Period (by April 30): $75/person

Payment plan: You may make up to three installments through July 1.

Regular Registration Period (postmarked after April 30): $80/person

Late Registration for classmates, guests, and special visitors (postmarked after June 30): $100/person

Make your check or money order to:

“RSHS Class of 1985 Reunion” and mail as soon as possible to:
P.O. Box 1654, Hamlet NC 28345

*Note: We hope to have the capacity to handle online payments soon.

Recommended Attire for Evening Gala: Summer Business Casual or Formal (your choice)

Register Now for Our 25-Year Reunion and Save $30 Per Person!

Invitation to the One and Only 25th Year Class Reunion of the Richmond Raiders Class of 1985

Because of the extra-special nature of this reunion, and by the online vote of our classmates, we are having this reunion at


The Historic Pinehurst Resort & Hotel
Saturday, 7 August 2010

Swimming, Golfing, Shopping, Spa, etc. (all optional; not covered by reunion fee) 9 am-4 pm

Pre-event Private Reception(s) and Hospitality (all optional) 4-6 pm

Check-in and Late Registration; Mixer 6-7 pm

Official Welcome 7 pm

Elegant Dinner 7-8 pm

Program, Recognitions, Official Photos & Awards 8 pm

Dancing/Entertainment 8:30 pm - 1 am

But to ensure that you save $$$ and have seats reserved for you and your guest, then you need to register NOW!

Early Registration Period (first 30 classmates by March 1): $70.25/person

Second Early Registration Period (next 30 classmates or by April 1, whichever comes first): $75/person

Regular Registration Period (after the first 60 classmates or after April 1, whichever comes first): $80/person

Late Registration for classmates and guests (after June 1): $100/person

Payment plan: You may make up to three installments through July 1.

Make your check or money order to:

“RSHS Class of 1985 Reunion” and mail as soon as possible to:
P.O. Box 1654, Hamlet NC 28345

*Note: We hope to have the capacity to handle online payments by April.

Recommended Attire: Summer Business Casual or Formal (your choice)

Please also send your name (including your name in high school, if it has changed) and the name of your guest, if any; your email address; and any interesting information or updates since the last reunion that you'd like for the class to know.

Hotel accommodations: We have a block of rooms reserved at the Pinehurst Resort for our reunion, with some on Friday night but most on Saturday night, August 7. Even if you need to make installment payments for reunion registration, please go ahead and reserve your room. We have a good discounted price. We will lose the discounted price and unreserved rooms after June 27. Persons reserving the rooms have very special access to many unique hotel amenities, including the spa, golf, swimming pool, etc. Call 800.487.4653 and be sure to ask for the Richmond Class of 1985 block, or go online here or www.pinehurst.com to reserve your room today by credit card!

Information: please call Wayne Goodwin at (910) 997-1301 or email him at gwaynegoodwin@gmail.com

If you haven’t been before or if you’ve attended our others, the 25th year reunion for the Class of 1985 will be the very best ever that we’ll have … Please don’t miss it!