July 16 - 19, 2003 Potts Reunion
Reunion News Update
The Latest Details
We are looking forward to seeing you this summer at the Potts' Family Reunion! As we get closer to the date we want to provide more info to help you with your planning. The Reunion schedule is:
- Check-in time on July 16th is 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. We will have our evening meal together that night in the Lodge dining room.
- The Check-out time on July 19th is 12:00 noon. We will clean the lodge, have an early lunch and then check out and say our goodbyes before noon. All the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included.
The Costs Update
We are happy to report that the costs for the reunion have stayed almost the same. The food cost (which includes the cook) has gone up just a bit, but is still very reasonable. The room cost remained almost the same (even with some cancellations) because we are now renting on a per room rate rather than a lodge rate. Here's the scoop:
- Room Cost: $65.00 per night/room
- Food Cost: $60.00 per person (includes kids) for the entire reunion (all meals included)
- Facilities Cost: $50.00 per family unit -If you are attending the reunion and are not staying at the lodge (for use of the facilities).
- For further assistance see the Cost Calculation Sheet
- Check-in time on July 16th is 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. We will have our evening meal together that night in the Lodge dining room.
What to Bring
Some Details
- Your bedding - Towels, Sheets, Blankets, Pillows (If you want to rent these for $20.00 per set call Kim Goodman at Glacier Bible Camp at 406-387-5874 to make arrangements. There are a limited number of sets)
- Rain gear for those Montana afternoon thunderstorms
- Bug repellant for those Montana mosquitos
- Your camera and plenty of film
- Layered clothing for the changeable weather
- Equipment for the sport(s) of your choice
- A sense of fun!!
Glacier National Park - A Great Place to Go!
Superb scenery, high mountain peaks and beautiful wild flowers - that and more is Glacier National Park. Our reunion will be held within less than a half hour drive of this beautiful national park. Here are some tidbits of info on the park to whet your appetite for a visit there. Depending on the amount of time you want to spend here are some ideas of places to see within the park. If you are:
- Just Driving Thru: Check out the 52 mile long Going-to-the-Sun highway located within the park. Stop along the way to spot mountain goats, take in views of spectacular mountains or just breathe the mountain air.
- Have a Half Day to Spend: Drive the Going-to-the-Sun highway and visit Lake McDonald or visit Glacier Park Lodge, rent a row boat and paddle on Two Medicine Lake.
- Spending a Whole Day: Take a spectacular day hike to Grinell Glacier.
We Need Your Help!
We need you to make the reunion a great time for everyone! Here's some areas you could help in. Let us know right away if you wish to help. We are forming committees now:
- Children's Programs
- Music - guitar, piano, etc.
- T-shirts
- Group Photographer
- Skits and Games Coordinator
Contact Evie Potts at (406) 763-4115 as soon as possible if you wish to help in a particular area.
RV Information
If you are planning on attending and staying in your RV the following costs apply:
- Site Cost: $13.50 per night. This cost includes water/electric hook-ups and is within walking distance of the camp. There is also a sewer dump available.
- Facilities Cost: $50.00 per family unit. This is a one-time cost to help pay for the use of the group facilities for the reunion. A family unit is a group that could stay in one lodge room (not more than 6 people).
- Meal Cost: $60.00 per person (includes all reunion meals) All persons attending the reunion will be charged the full meal cost, no matter how many meals they eat. We want to encourage everyone enjoy eating together!
Please contact Lisa Potts at (406) 558-0419 if you need more info on the RV sites.
Let's Celebrate!!
The Reunion is going to be a great time to get together, enjoy some family time and reconnect with one another. Our theme is "Celebrating our Past, Present and Future Together!" Along those lines we have planned some special events during our dinner hour that will require a bit of participation from you! We are asking each family to bring (or create) a special hat that represents the state they are currently from. Each family member should have one. You can be as creative or goofy as you like! This will be a fun way to celebrate our "Present". So put on your thinking caps (literally!) and start getting your "State Hats" together! Hats Off to You All!
T-SHIRTS - They're COOL!
The Reunion T-shirts are designed and look great! They are available in a variety of colors and in both short and long sleeve styles. See the T-Shirt Order Form to order your family's shirts. Orders must be in to Lisa Potts NTL June 20th! Thanks to Carolyn Potts for her work on this. Great Job!
To print a copy of the May 2003 Potts' Reunion News Update Click Here.
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