How many people to plan for?

[Sean Johnson]

UPDATE - I've posted the Spreadsheet I'm using to keep tabs on stuff here:

Hey guys -

As I'm finalizing the venue stuff, the question of how many people we could expect came up. We obviously don't want to pay for 200 people if 20 show up :)

Between the 50 or so folks on here, I'd imagine at least one of us still keeps in touch with each person from the class. Anyone willing to make even a rough guess on how many we can expect? Factors to consider:

• Proximity to Colorado Springs - how many folks are going to be willing to drive or fly out for it?
• Likelihood that people would want to come - I know my wife's reunion had very few people come, but they also weren't as close with their old classmates as (it appears) our class is.
• Cost - I'm obviously not paying for all of this so would price be an issue for anyone (it'll probably cost between $50-100 per person when all is said and done.)
• Ability to spread the word - what percentage of the class do you think we'll be able to contact in some way?
• Lead time - assuming the date gets nailed down in the next week or two, is 9-11 months enough lead time (I certainly hope so, but not sure.)
• Other things I'm not thinking about?

My completely uninformed, shot in the dark guess was 100, but I wanted to get your thoughts before I tell them anything. Any guesses?

Thanks as always...

[Andy Rusk]

I will definitely be there, plus one. And that's really all the input I have for you.

Thanks for all your organizational work!

[Dave Megorden]

Hey, we should invite some teachers, that way at least someone will look older than me. The only one I cared for was Mr Cervi, but I know Sean had a crush on Gardner. Anybody want to invite anyone else?

[Amanda Brown (Montoya)]

Mr. Cervi is a patient at the dental office I work at. He was my favorite teacher also!! He actually just retired this past year after like 30+ years.

[Dave Megorden]

Invite him and give him shout out for me. Also, remind him to stay away from sugar filled bevarages and to floss daily.

[Amanda Brown (Montoya)]

You crack me up Davy!!

[Katie Woods]

I'll most likely be there with my fiance and 2 kids.

[Kelly Myers]

I'll be there, with my plus one. Denver's not much of a drive away from the Springs. :)

[Andrew Kalka]

I will be there- just me myself and i at the moment- any time works for me i just need to know in advance

[Megan Bachmann ( Ramey)]

Sean
I will be there, as well as my husband. I think knowing the date would be the determining factor for most people on whether or not they will be able to attend. Thanks for doing this Sean.
Megan Bachmann ( Ramey)