Preliminary Schedule 2009 (Times Subject to Change)

THURSDAY,  JUNE 18

5:00 – 10:00 p.m.    Taste of Northfield. Carleton Gathering Area:  The Eagles Lodge on Water Street

7:15 (est.)      Jesse James Re-enactment

8:00 p.m.--?      Gathering in Nourse Lounge  (drop in anytime!)

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Morning  

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.   RETURN TO THE LAND:  A Field Trip visiting a local winery, fromagerie, sheep farm, restored prairie homestead & more!   

           Sponsored by and for Class of ‘69.  (See sign up on field trip web page.)
           Trip Leaders:   Anne Cheney and Tom Weaver
           (Gather at park across from Brick Oven Bakery)     

Afternoon

11:30 - 1:30  All Class Lunch        

1:15  – 2:15 p.m.  “The First 150 Days of the Obama Administration,” -Panel discussion, with Paul Tewes '93, Dan Cramer '89, Jonathan Caperhart '89, and Jeff Bergner '69         

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.   “Find Your Humor Quotient," with Robin Jaeckle  Grawe

                   Sponsored by Class of ’69; Open to All

Evening    

7:00 p.m.    Class Dinner and Program 

                  Recognition:  40th Anniversaries

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Morning

9:45  am    Parade of Classes

10:30        Reunion Convocation

Afternoon

11:45 -1:15         All Class Picnic Lunch 

1:30 p.m.   Class Photo & Remarks by Robert Oden (honorary member of the class of ’69)

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.    “Still Changing the World – and Ourselves”  – Panel of 69ers (Some of our panelists are so enthusiastic, they have compiled a Suggested Reading list--click on "Why Still Changing"?/Suggested Reading.)

• Sustainability  -- Marilee Backstrand  
• Going Green -- Marie Matsen
• Social Justice   -- Paul Onkka  
• Spirituality  -- Starr Tomczak
• Fiscal Recovery -- Eldon Spencer 

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.         Topical Chat Rooms

Join a facilitated small group to discuss one of the panel topics; connect with others who share similar passions or pursuits; or check out a new possibility!    

Two half-hour sessions – four held each time

Chat Sesson #1:

• Going Green/Sustainability  -- Marilee Backstrand, Marie Matsen
• Service Opportunities – International & Domestic -- Paul Dragsten, Lance Craighead
• Spirituality – Starr Tomczak
• Delving into the Creative &/or Performing Arts – Robin Jaeckle Grawe

 
Chat Session #2:

• Social Justice:  Making a Difference – Paul Onkka
• Personal Fiscal Realities – Eldon Spencer
• Being Present to Life’s Purpose  -- Tom Weaver
• Travel Adventures  – Susan Sommer Dragsten

7:00    Class Dinner and Program   

          Recognition – More 40th Anniversaries!