Frequently Asked Questions:
1) I didn't know alot of people in high school, so why should I attend the Reunion?
The reunion not only offers the opportunity to rekindle OLD friendships, but offers the opportunity to create NEW friendships as well! Over the past decade, everyone has matured and gained new interest and life experiences. You will be able to connect with people on a different level. PLUS, the reunion is going to be a lot of fun!!!
A great way to reconnect with old classmates in a less intimidating environment, is to become involved with the reunion planning committee!
2) What events are planned for the reunion weekend?
The reunion is a 3 day event.
Friday evening: November 2nd, we have planned to attend the CHS Homecoming game. There will be a "meet & greet" event at Roger Browns following the homecoming game. This is designed so that everyone can get re-acquainted in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be a reserved section at both venues for class members. All food & drinks are paid for out of your own pocket. Both Friday events are optional.
Saturday: November 3rd an alumni breakfast is scheduled in the morning. That evening we will be holding a formal dinner-dance cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk.
Sunday afternoon: November 4th, we are planning a farewell family Skating event!
We really hope that everyone can attend all of the events, but we are aware that everyone has varying time contraints and financial capabilities. So, we've designed it so that all Saturday events are included in the ticket price, and the Friday and Sunday events are optional to allow flexibility.
3) What is the "dress code" for the formal dinner-dance?
The dinner-dance is a Semi-formal event; therefore, evening wear is required. Semi-formal usually means that tuxes are not required, nor are long dresses. An evening event (after 6pm) would still dictate dark suits for him, and a cocktail dress or dressy evening separates for her.
We encourage you to exude your personal style. However, make sure it is appropriate for the event.
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE SEMI-FORMAL DINNER-DANCE WEARING DENIM, WORKBOOTS, SNEAKERS, OR BASEBALL CAPS!!!
4) Can I bring more than one guest?
Because we have estimated and alotted only one guest per class member, only ONE GUEST PER CLASS MEMBER is allowed at the pre-paid events. However, you can bring additonal guest to the optional events, as long as you have RSVP'd for your guest in advance.
5) I'm not planning on bringing anyone to the reunion, will I feel out of place?
Absolutely not! Many of us are coming by ourselves--you'll find plenty of old friends to talk to.
6) So I married my classmate. Do we both register?
Yes, please, but only one of you should indicate that you're attending the reunion, and list your spouse as your guest. The other should just include whatever personal data you want put in the update booklet. Don�t worry, we�ll sort it out!
7) Are children allowed at these events?
The "meet and greet" at Roger Brown's, as well as the formal dinner-dance, are ADULT ONLY EVENTS. However, everyone would love to meet your families! We encourage you to bring your children to the homecoming game on friday, and the farewell family event on Sunday! IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU PAY AND RSVP FOR THEM IN ADVANCE.
8) I have already paid, but something came up and I have to cancel. Can I get a refund?
SORRY, NO REFUNDS. We understand that sometimes life gets in the way of your plans; however,we will not be able to refund you as we have incurred expenses with vendors on your behalf. We would suggest that if prior to the reunion, you are certain that you will be unable to attend, you contact fellow classmates and "sell" your tickets to those who have not yet purchased their tickets. We only require that you inform the financial committee member in writing of any ticket transfers, at least 24 hours prior to the reunion.
9) I clicked on the "pay by mail" button to download the mail-in registration form, and the form is not displaying properly. What should I do?
The mail-in registration form is in pdf format. You must have adobe reader to view this form. Send an email to [email protected], and we can email you the microsoft word version of the form!
10) How did you come up with the ticket price?
Ticket prices cover the cost of reserving the venues, entertainment, food, decorations, post office box, program paper, etc. The early bird package is an incentive for those who register early, because their payments allow us to make the required deposits for our venue and vendor reservations on time!
11) How come you are only accepting payments by money order through the mail or by credit card on-line? Why can't I send cash or a check?
These payment options are for everyone's protection. This ensures guaranteed payment on our end, and provides you with the comfort of knowing that you can track YOUR payment. If you prefer to pay by check, paypal offers an automated check option when you pay on-line! Paypal adds an additional 3.1% sales fee to online payments. You may find this option more convenient, as it is only slightly more than the cost of a money order and postage.
12) I paid for my ticket. Should I receive some type of reciept or confirmation?
YES! Whether you paid for your ticket on-line or by mail, you should have received an email confirmation generated by "Eventbrite" which also serves as your payment receipt. On-line payers usually receive an immediate email confirmation. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 10 days of your purchase, please contact the financial committee member to make sure that we received your payment! To make sure you recieve all email confirmations, please add [email protected] to your address book!
13) I don't receive any of the emails from the reunion committee! Why?
The committee sends emails to everyone who has provided an updated email address If you are not receiveing emails, please make sure that you have updated your contact information on the reunion webpage. Next, make sure to add [email protected] to your address book. All email correspondence comes from that address. If you do not add us, your mailbox may send reunion email correspondence to your trash or spam folder! If you have followed all of these steps, and you are still not receiving our emails, please contact us directly at [email protected]!
14) I do not like conducting business over email. Is there a number that I can call?
As you can understand, many of the committee members prefer not to post their telephone numbers over the internet! However, if you visit the committee page and send any of us an email with your phone number and question, we'd be happy to give you a call to answer any of your questions!
More Questions and Answers to come!!!