Dear Family,

As promised, here is an update on the framework for the re-union as well as an initial list of committee assignments. Please know that there is nothing concrete about the committee assignments. Feel free to pitch in whereever you want. I did want, however, to have some assignments made so that the process of planning and communication could begin. I have also elected to expand the committee assignments to spouses as well because there is a lot of things we need help with and the more people involved, the more fun we will all have.

A general overview of dates and events could be as follows:

Thursday, July 22: Plan to arrive in Chicago. Nothing planned, however, the lodging committee will be working on motel/hotel reservations which assume a check-in date on the afternoon/evening of July 22 and a check-out date of Sunday, July 25. Those who wish to arrive earlier and stay later are, of course welcome to do so, however, the lodging committee will be working to get the best rate for a block of room on these three nights.

Friday, July 23:

AM: Old neighborhood tours of Berwyn and Hinsdale as well as visit to Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

PM: Golf. (This event could be reversed with the above-mentioned neighborhood tour, if the majority of folks would wish.

Evening: White Sox are in town against Detroit.

Saturday, July 24:

Noon to whenever: Family picnic at shelter reserved in Western Spring. Children games, adult games, etc. We have the shelter all day.

Evening: Pinochle/poker. (Could be reversed with the White Sox game on Friday evening as White Sox are home against Detroit this evening as well). Others may choose to visit downtown on their own.

Sunday, July 25:

AM - Noon: Mass at Motherhouse chapel followed by reception at Nazareth. Planned events would end after this point.

Committees and Committee Members:

1) Mass celebration committee: Sr. Connie, Joan Kraul, Beth Kupsco, Marry Callaghan, Therese Jessen

2)Family picnic committee: Mary Callaghan, Patti Rose, Marianne Cosentino, Laura Burdett, Pam Kupsco, Dawn Kraul, Laura Kraul, Patrice Kupsco, Bonnie Kraul

3) Childrens' games committee: Angela Geist, Amanda Leonard, Chris Kozlosky, Connie Sanders

4) Adult Games Committee: Don Kraul, Carl Jessen, Steve Kozlosky, Mark Sanders, Mike Callaghan, Nik Burdett, Doug Kraul, Dave Smith

5) White Sox committee: Carl Jessen, Jim Cosentino, Steve Rose, Mike Callaghan, Larry Kupsco

6) Lodging Committee: Patti Rose, Therese Jessen, Marianne Cosentino, Patrice Kupsco, Bill Kraul

7) Neighborhood/Cemetery tour: Kay Radmer, Gretchen Smith, Barb Butts, Tom Kupsco, Larry Kupsco

8) Golf Committee: Tom Kupsco, Rich Radmer, Jack Kupsco

9) Poker/ Pinochle Committee: Tom Kupsco, Larry Kupsco

10) Finance Committee: Tom Kupsco, Doug Kraul, Mary Callaghan, Bill Kraul

11) Photography Committee: Nik Burdett, Laura Burdett, Dave Smith

12) Sr. Constance Scholarship Committee: Mary Callaghan, Bill Kraul

Again, please feel free to jump on other committees besides those you are assigned and don't hesitate to include your children in the process as well.

As of this point, the most time-sensitive planning items are for lodging for those that will need hotels as well as tickets for the White Sox game. For this reason, please do the following by no later than March 1:

1) By March 1, Advise the members of the lodging committee IF you will need hotel reservations while you are in Chicago. Please provide also stipulate the number of rooms and people in you party.

2) By March 1: Advise members of the White Sox committee if you intend to attend a game. They can work with the ballpark to secure a block of seats so we can all be together and also plan transportation arrangments to and from the game. Please give a count for all members in your family.

I will be happy to continue as the point of contact for any questions, advice and co-ordination. Don't hesitate to write or call with any items.

I hope this will help all-involved to begin the planning process in earnest. Thanks to everyone for your assistance and co-operation to make our 2004 Family Re-union an enjoyable success.