no. 114

HOMECOMING

Volunteers Needed

The rooms are all booked, the menu is set and the party is waiting to happen. All we need now is folks to volunteer to watch the door at the American Legion in one-hour shifts. This time you won't have to collect any money, just tickets.

As I have mentioned in previous emails, the collective class leadership have devised a system of pre-selling admission tickets and drink vouchers in accordance with the no-cash exchange policy of the venue. It's not an ideal situation, but neither is this recession. You just do what you have to do.

Tickets will be sold Friday at the hospitality suite, at the class of '81 tailgate spot on Saturday and various other locations (just look for the signs). Also, someone from the class of '81 will be at a specified location on Saturday night until 10 p.m.

CLASS NOTES

Michael Byrd Gets New Gig!

ATLANTA--Effective September 12, 2010, Michael Andrew Byrd has joined the Southeast Regional Office as Regional Comptroller. He serves as the principal financial advisor for all parks, programs, and offices administered by the Region, which stretches from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to Kentucky and North Carolina. Michael develops, coordinates, and maintains an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, auditing, and general fiscal management, with a goal of efficient use of both appropriated and non-appropriated sources.

Congrats Michael!

Lauren's New Editon!

Lauren Jones has announced the launch of the third edition of Reasonable Joy, now with a new look and feel -- and at lower prices! The book is now $17, and the e-book is now $6!

Please click this link -- www.lulu.com/reasonablejoy -- to take a look at the new edition. If you decide to purchase a copy, please do so from Lauren's storefront!

WRITING UPDATES:

After The Interruption, A Novel Aftermath to Reasonable Joy: content is more than half complete! Stay tuned for updates soon.

Defying the Mortal Coil: this novel is actually Book One of the Cyper Chronicles. It is a look at life through the eyes of a woman who was born in 1831, and who lives life as a 40-year-old with her husband, who was born in 1746. In this first book of the series, Victoria Brewer explains her life as an eternal, and reveals her secret skill: the ability to hunt and "disarm" murderers. Stay tuned for excerpts very soon!

Arrangements for Marilyn Cain Gordon's Grandmother

Funeral services for Marilyn Gordon's grandmother is Tuesday, Oct. 12. Viewing is 11 a.m., service starts at 12 noon at the Maguire Funeral Home. The address is: 7400 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20012.

If you wish to send condolences, they can go to: Marion C. Hayden, 2901 S. Leisure World Boulevard, Apt. 332, Silver Springs, MD 20906 or Marilyn Cain Gordon, 515 E. Indian Spring, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

Wedded Bliss

Congratulations to Dr. Mary Morrow who became the wife of Fred Sutton on Saturday, Oct. 9, and to Phyllis Ingram Ford, who married Glenn Ford last month. Let's toast to all the newlyweds!

New North Atlantic Region Officers

Kudos to Dyanne Boone-Baldwin for being elected president of the North Atlantic Chapter of the NHAA! Way to go! She will serve from 2010-12. And to Janice Tyson, who will serve as corresponding secretary!

Birthdays

Donna Thomas Keating, Oct. 13

Karen Collins Avery, Oct. 20

Carleton Badger, Nov. 1

Phyllis Ingram Ford, Nov. 2

Angela Goode, Nov. 2

Chauncey Douglas, No.v 10

Adriana “Peaches” Bethel-Hibbler, Nov. 18

T’Leen Moody Campbell, Nov. 18

Joyce Cole, Nov. 20

Alphonso Holloman, Nov. 23

Andre DeBose, Nov. 26

Julie Loftin McKay, Nov. 27

Carl Coleman, Nov. 28

Darlene Fuller Parham, Nov. 28