Planning 55th Reunion by Duane Harms

Information and Planning summary:
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Place: Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS 67201 Phone: 316-651-0333

A large room has been reserved for up to 100 people for a meal and reunion event.
It would be best if we have at least 50 or more attending.
This room has been reserved and available starting at 5pm until 11 pm…but we could go later if desired.

I assume we will want to set up the room with memorabilia from our H.S. days. We can schedule decorating to be at 5 pm or before. We should select the time to begin our event that evening. One idea would be to start at 6 pm for a time to visit, then 6:30 pm for Salad, and 7pm main entree…or if buffet start at 6:30 pm. Then a program would begin at 7:30 pm or later.

We will need to obtain reservations and a check from each person that wishes to attend by about Thursday, September 14. The checks could be sent in to Trudy Wentz Jacobson, our class treasurer.

For the dinner at the Marriott:
With each entrée comes a choice of soup or salad, selection of vegetables and starch, and a choice of dessert, fresh baked bread service along with ice tea and coffee service. (For the plated meal these choices are made in advance so everyone receives the same thing. For the buffet the choices are made as each person goes through the line.)

We have some choices to make:
Do we wish to have a plated entrees or a buffet dinner.
The Buffet dinner cost depends if we wish to have two main entrees $35 per person or 3 main entrees $37 per person plus 22% or $7.70 or $8.14 which is the service charge and sales tax that is added to these prices making the buffet cost to be either $42.70 or $45.14 per person.

The Plated dinner can be less cost depending on what we wish to have. The Marriott suggest we pick two entrees that each person can to choose from for their personal entree in advance with their reservation.

Some examples we could choose are:
A Sauteed Chicken Breast is $24 plus 22% or $5.28 total $29.28
A Oven Roasted Pork is the same $24 plus 22% or $5.28 total $29.28
Grilled Salmon is $28 plus 22% or $6.16 total $34.16
London Broil is $28 plus 22% or $6.16 total $34.16
Mushroom Stuffed Eggplant $24 plus 22% or 5.28 total $29.28

I suggest that whatever we choose, that we round off the price to an even dollar amount, such as the buffet would be either $43.00 or $46.00. And the plated dinner would be about $30 or $35 each. The additional pennies that we collect would go toward other cost of the event such as decorations etc.

Please give your input as to what you think on this menu…which do you prefer? Some may say that the prices are high…but please remember we are not being charged anything for the use of the room.

I have attached documents to this email that the Marriott sent to me…which gives more detail. We need to make our decision between a choice of a 2 or 3 entrée buffet or a plated meal with a choice of one of two plated meal entries.

Another decision that we should make is what we want for the Beverages, like Cocktails, wines or beers. Do we wish to have this? If so how will it be handled? If we have a cash bar, then it would cost us a bartender fee of $100 if bar sales are not equal to or above $500 in sales. Marriott can simply have some bottles of wine or beer at a cost per bottle…and each person helps themselves at a cost per bottle plus 22% service charge. Beer is about $5 per container and wines are about $30 to $45 per bottle. We cannot bring this type of beverage into the Marriott ourselves. (After we decide what we want I will need to visit with Marriott on this.)
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Lodging Information: One designated place in Wichita and three possible choices in Augusta

In Wichita the lodging is the same place as our Saturday evening dinner…
Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS 67201
This is a 4 star hotel. Reservations for a room at the Wichita Marriott can be made by clicking the link below or by calling the hotel directly at (316)651-0333. You may also call Marriott's Reservation Center at 1(800) 228-9290. By clicking below, guests will be directed to the Wichita Marriott’s home page with the appropriate information already entered in. Please verify their dates of your stay to begin the reservation process.

The Group Code: AHSAHSA to use on the Marriott.com/ictwe website.
Here is the reservation link that guests can use to make online reservations:
Book your group rate for Augusta Class of 1962

Start date: 9/22/17 Friday End date: 9/24/17 Sunday Last day to book: 9/15/17
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

 Wichita Marriott for $109.00 per night plus taxes *Breakfast Buffet Included in Rate
10 rooms have been blocked for us to use, they will add more rooms as required if reservations are made before Sept. 15, 2017. If we do not use these rooms, there is no charge to our class.

In Augusta:
Reservations for Augusta lodging is first come first serve…we have not reserved any rooms in advance.

Comfort Inn & Suites, 517 W. 7th St., Augusta, Kansas, 67010 Phone: 316-260-3006
3 star hotel, new in the last year, cost is about $109 per night plus taxes, breakfast included

Lehr’s Motel, 212 W. 7th St., Augusta, Kansas 67010 Phone: 316-775-6327
2 star motel, the cost is about $55 per night plus taxes

Motel 6 , 712 W. 7th St., Augusta, Kansas 67010 Phone: 316-775-5979
Not rated, the cost is about $56 per night plus taxese element.

BEVERAGE
SPARKLING, WHITE AND RED WINES
Sparkling
Martini & Rossi, Asti Spumanti (Italy) │$36
Mumm Napa Brut (Napa Valley) │$44
Blush
Beringer White Zinfadel (California) │$26
White Wines
Chardonnay
Woodbridge (California) │$30
Wild Horse (Central Coast) │$35
Kendall Jackson “Grand Reserve” (California) │$42
Sauvignon Blanc
Woodbridge (California) │$30
Murphy-Goode “The Fumé” (North Coast,CA) │$38
Specialties
Pighin Pinot Grigio (Italy) │$42
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Columbia Valley,
WA) │$35
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Woodbridge (California) │$30
Estancia Paso Robles (California) │$34
J Lohn 7 Oakes Paso Robles (California) │$38
Pinot Noir
Woodbridge (California) │$30
Angeline (North Coast,CA) │$35
Acacia (Carneros, CA) │$42
Merlot
Woodbridge (California) │$30
Josh Cellars (California) │$38
Specialties
Crios Malbec (Argentina) │$38
Hess Select “Trea” Red Blend (California) │$30
A customary 22% service charge will be added
to prices.
WICHITA MARRIOTT
9100 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207 T. 316.651.0333
Hosted Bar
Premium Cocktails │$6.50
Top Shelf Cocktails │$7
House Wines, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot │$8
Domestic Beer │$4.25
Imported Beer │$5
Craft Beer │$5
Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Juices │$2.50
Extras
Champagne Punch │$50 per gallon
Keg of Bud Light │$425
WICHITA MARRIOTT
9100 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207 T. 316.651.0333
Cash Bar
Premium Cocktails │$7
Top Shelf Cocktails │$7.50
House Wines, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot │$8.50
Domestic Beer │$4.50
Imported Beer │$5.50
Craft Beer │$5.50
Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Juices │$3
One bartender per 100 guests.
Additional bartenders at $20 per hour.
Bartender fee of $100 if bar sales are not equal to
or above $500 in sales.
A customary 22% service charge will be added to
prices.
BEVERAGE
COCKTAILS

DINNER
STARTING AND ENDING
All entrees are served with choice of soup or
salad, selection of vegetables and starch, and
choice of dessert, fresh baked bread service,
iced tea and coffee service.
Starter Options (choose one):
Salads:
Signature Salad of Mixed Baby Greens, Toasted
Pecans, Gorgonzola, Cherry Tomatoes,
Champagne Vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge with Bacon, Chopped Tomato, Blue
Cheese Crumbles, Green Onion, Ranch Dressing
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
Soups:
Seafood Chowder
Creamy Tomato and Asiago Cheese Crisp
Beef Barley with Mushroom
WICHITA MARRIOTT
9100 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207 T. 316.651.0333
Desserts – (choose up to two):
Cheesecake Drizzled with Salted Caramel,
Sprinkled with Chopped Nuts
German Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Sauce
Boston Cream Pie
Dutch Apple Pie, Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Chocolate Bundt Cake Topped with Chocolate
Ganache, Served with Blueberries and Sweetened
Strawberries, Chocolate and Caramel Drizzle
Banana Cream Pie
Lemon Pound Cake, Strawberry Compote
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Carrot Cake, Raspberry Compote
Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Sauce
A customary 22% service charge & sales tax will
be added to prices.
DINNER
PLATED ENTREES
Entree (choose one):
Sauteed Chicken Breast │$24
Choice of Sauce:
Pesto, Parmesan & Garlic
Shiitake Mushroom Demi
Lemon Picatta with Capers
Au Poivre
White Wine & Roasted Garlic Cream
Kentucky Bourbon
Grilled Chicken with Fig Pineapple Sauce │$27
London Broil │$28
Sliced Flank Steak, Zinfandel Reduction
Kansas City Strip │$34
Cognac Peppercorn Demi
Filet of Beef │$39
Filet of Beef & Chicken │$37
Filet of Beef & Salmon │$40
Filet of Beef & Shrimp Scampi │$40
Grilled Salmon │$28
Lemon Dill Sauce
Oven Roasted Pork Loin │$24
Apple Brandy Glaze & Apple Chutney
Mushroom Stuffed Eggplant │$24
Parmesan & Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Tomato
Sauce
A customary 22% service charge & sales tax will
be added to prices.
Accompaniments for Entrees:
Vegetables:
Honey Glazed Carrots
Green Beans Almondine
Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrot Medley
Roasted Carrots, Asparagus, Zucchini &
Mushrooms
Squash & Zucchini with Onions
Starch:
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Red Bliss Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Skins
Chipotle Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Wild Rice Blend
Orzo Pasta with Mushrooms
Children’s Menu – 12 and under
Children’s menus are offered with selection of salad or fresh fruit
cup and dessert
Chicken Tenders │$11
Three Chicken Tenders Served with French Fries
or Steamed Vegetables
Grilled Chicken │$13
Grilled Chicken Breast Served with Steamed
Vegetables
Pasta │$11
Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese with
Steamed Vegetables
WICHITA MARRIOTT
9100 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207 T. 316.651.0333
WICHITA MARRIOTT
9100 Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207 T. 316.651.0333
DINNER
DINNER BUFFETS
Dinner Buffet
(minimum 50 guests)
Choose 2 Entrees │$35
Choose 3 Entrees │$37
Tossed Salad with Cucumber, Carrots, Tomatoes &
Seasoned Croutons, Ranch & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Orzo Pasta Salad with Diced Vegetables
Apple & Broccoli Salad
Entrees:
Sauteed Chicken with Bourbon Sauce
Chicken Picatta with Capers & Artichokes
Hungarian Stroganoff
Roasted & Sliced Beef, Mushroom Demi
Sliced Pork Loin, Apple Cider Sauce
Baked White Fish with Lemon Buerre
Blanc
Seared Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper
Coulis
Baked Ziti with Portobello Mushroom &
Eggplant, Smoked Tomato Sauce
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Season Fresh Vegetables
Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls & Butter
Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce
Deep Dish Apple Pie
New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Iced Tea Service
Italian Nights Buffet │$37
(minimum of 50 guests)
Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese & Seasoned
Croutons
Bowtie Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Olives, Cherry
Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Grilled Vegetable Display
Chicken Parmesan
Italian Pot Roast with Cabernet Demi
Pasta Carbonara
Garlic Roasted New Potatoes
Season Zucchini, Squash & Onions
Garlic Bread
Cheesecake with Lemon Marscapone Crème
Chocolate Cannolis
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Iced Tea Service
$3 additional per guest for groups less than the
minimum.
A customary 22% service charge & sales tax will
be added to prices.