Diana M Maul (Halstead)
~ Reunion ~
Last year we gave everyone an opportunity to have the reunion at Julia’s or Lockhaven.
Lockhaven would have been a great place, but Julia’s was less expensive and most of you voted for chose Julia’s. The pricing for each was given at the time, as well.
So, why is the reunion is going to be so much more expensive than the past? My response is “ask Alton businesses”. The pricing for a space is a lot more than it is even here in Florida. Even the deposits, that don’t even go towards the cost of food, are more expensive.
We looked for the least expensive place that could accommodate us, without going to a ‘hole in the wall’ place. Those places are great for gatherings and fun, but for a reunion…not so much.
Realizing many of us live on Social Security, alone, I posted about the reunion last year so that everyone might be able to save a little each month towards the reunion.
I truly wish we could have $30 or $45 reunions…but that does not seem possible if you want a reunion like what we’ve had in the past.
What we need to remember is that the fee for the reunion is not just for food. There are other expenses, just like with a wedding or party, like linens, bartenders, tax, gratuity, entertainment, etc. that are added to the base fees.
Just like gas prices, the cost of a dozen eggs, and more have increased…reunions, weddings, parties, drinks, etc have increased.
While we truly hope that everyone can attend the reunion, we understand that not everyone may be able to attend. It’s been this way in the past, as well.
Any questions, privately call or message me at 904-487-8485.
~Diana
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