August Newsletter

The Countdown Is On!

We are now less than a month away from Nelson's 50th and the "buzz" is really starting to happen! More and more grads are signing up and getting involved in all the planning
and activities.

What can you do?

Pass on this NEWSLETTER to those you know and don't forget to send them to our website at...http://www.nelson50th.ca

IMPORTANT - The time to ACT is NOW!!

The cut off date to RECEIVE & PROCESS your advance registration is Sept 10, 2007!

After that date if we have not received your registration you will have to wait in line to...
- sign up,
- register,
- pay,
- and get processed
when you arrive.

Instead of mixing and mingling with those who have registered in advance!

So to avoid the inconvenience of last minute "waiting in line" the time to register is NOW!!

http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonregistration.htm


What a weekend it plans to be...

TWO ACTION PACKED DAYS of...
- Decade Rooms,
- Art Exhibits & Displays,
- Football Game,
- Beer Tent,
- Variety Show &
- the Saturday Night GREAT NELSON PARTY
- complete with a list of Musicians, Talent, Celebrities,
& Artists you will not believe!

PLUS you get to see old friends and relive fond memories!
To find out more on what's in store simply go to...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonevents.htm

All for only $50...

IT'S THE LOWEST COST YET OF ANY NELSON REUNION!

In order to make this event as accessible as possible we came up with ONE FEE for ALL THE EVENTS of - "50 for 50" - $50 for 50 YEARS.

YES FOR ONLY $50 you get access to all the events PLUS a special NELSON LANYARD
(that not only is a one of a kind keep sake but allows YOU access to all the Special Events)
ANDa gorgeous, full colour, souvenir NELSON 50TH PROGRAM BOOKLET!

This program has been custom produced by the same people that now produce all the Nelson Yearbooks!

PLUS the proceeds raised from this Reunion goes to help support and financially benefit the current Nelson Students! So even if you can only attend one Night you can rest assured your money is being put to good use!

AND - there are some very special surprises still under wraps!

The time to register is NOW...

http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonregistration.htm

And there is still time to help out...


To find out how YOU can make this event "spectacular"HELP US PLAN and share your photos and YOUR MEMORIES - just go to...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelosnplanning.htm

If you are an ENTERTAINER or MUSICIAN you really will want to check out our VARIETY SHOW...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonvariety.htm

AND

GREAT NELSON SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY! Special Note - our Saturday Night is almost
full - so if you are a Musician who is interested in performing at the GREAT NELSON PARTY
contact Gerry Murphy NOW!mailto:gnp@nelson50th.ca

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Over the decades, Nelson has produced some skilled and talented artists. As part of the anniversary celebrations, we will hold a special Art Exhibit to showcase their work. If you are an Artist who would like to participate or would like more information please go to...
http://www.nelson5oth.ca/nelsonartmarket.htm

Fore!!

If you are into golf you won't want to miss our 50th Reunion Golf Tournament. It's a great way to play golf, catch up with friends and help support Nelson Athletics! (There are still a few spots left)!

For more information go to...http://www.Nelson50th.teeblockersonline.com/

So who is coming?

To find out some of the past "Nelsonites" who will be here go to...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsontwhoscoming.htm

Till next time...

If you have any information you would like to share with others regarding the Reunion then go to our contact page at...http://Nelson50th.ca/nelsoncontact.htm

Or drop Rick Rossini a line at...mailto:rossini@rossinimagic.com


"Diligens Providens"
"Exalted in thought, Exact in action"

Nelson 50th Reunion News July 07

Greetings!
We are now less than 3 months away from Nelson's 50th and the "buzz" is really starting to happen!
More and more grads are signing up and getting involved in all the planning and activities.

What can you do?  Pass on this NEWSLETTER to those you know and don't forget to send them to our
website at...http://www.nelson50th.ca

Need a place to stay??
If you need a place to say during the Nelson Reunion Weekend the Holiday Inn in Burlington
has put together an incredible discount package for Grads.  However the rooms that are available
are limited so if you  are interested the time to find out more is NOW!

For all the details go to...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonholidayinn.htm

All the world's a stage!!
We have signed up more entertainers for our Variety Show... Kevin Foster (a great vocalist),
and Jason Sheffield (fabulous on guitar), will both be on hand!  If you know of any other great
talents let them know about the Nelson Variety Spectacular!

For more info you can visit...http://www.nelson50th.ca/nelsonvariety.htm

Fore!!
If you are a Golfer than don't forget to check out the Great Nelson Golf Event.
For more information go to...http://www.Nelson50th.teeblockersonline.com/

Nelson on Wikipedia?
For the worlds take on Nelson check out...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_High_School

Till next month...
If you have any information you would like to share with others regarding the
Reunion than go to our contact page at...http://Nelson50th.ca/nelsoncontact.htm  Or drop
Rick Rossini a line at...rossini@rossinimagic.com


"Diligens Providens"
"Exalted in thought, Exact in action"

What do YOU remember about Nelson?

It was suggested to me that I start a thread that asks the question, "what do you remember about Nelson? So, I'm starting it.

Since I graduated in 1977 (egads, that was decades ago!), my memory is a little sketchy - or maybe it's because there are lots of things that I prefer to forget - but one thing does stand out. I can remember my very first locker in grade 9. Locker #1. That locker is still downstairs, beside the boys washroom, and across from what used to be the drafting classroom (now our SPED room). I figured I had the best locker in the whole school, because only boys took drafting, and they constanly streamed from that classroom and into the washroom, no matter what time of the day I needed to be at my locker.

Somewhere on the inside of the door of that locker is a series of notches, one for each of the guys that I dreamed of asking me to the next school dance.....

Are you Coming to the Anniversary?

Well, the countdown has started (at least in MY calendar!). There are only 5 months between now and the fabulous celebration that we've planned for Nelson's 50th Anniversary. Our website is up and running, and hopefully the official registration forms will be up and available in the next several weeks.

I've had a number of folks ask me "So, who's coming?" Good question. At this point, since we don't have the official registration running yet, my answer is, "Well, I know I'll be there".

How about you? Are you coming? Maybe we can use this blog as an unoffical list. I can't promise to update it regularly, but I can open it up to YOU to add your name!

Susan Dueckman ('77)

Pass it on

Thousands of people. Really. That's what we're expecting to have at the Nelson High School 50th Anniversary celebrations on September 21-22, 2007. Please help spread the word through email by downloading and forwarding the attched image to everyone you know who is connected to Nelson. We want to see you there!

Are you a member of Reunion.com?

...if so, spread the word! We need you to let your contacts know about our Anniversary weekend on September 21-22, 2007. Check the Nelson 50th Anniversary Website for more information. Registration details will be available on the site in late January, 2007.