Dear Friends,
Do you recognize any of the following??
Kicking and screaming into the 20th century
Y-Dugout
Behind the conveyor belt
Jim's Pizzeria
Bearded Sockless Radical
Frisbee House
Writer's Roundtable
Pizza Den--Big Jim on the piano
Skunk River Watershed Band
Gentle Thursday
Brief Candle
Room 5--Memorial Union
The Moratorium Committee
3 brothers from Greece
Free University
B.S.O.
The ISU Renovated Jug Band
Rippey's Orchard
Red Ram/Genuine John's
The Quarterstove
O.D. Bowl
Rural
Zippo Construction Co.
Choad House
Bluff Creek Theoretical Farm
Pool Hall Waltz Band
Skunk River Cafe
The Doll Houses
Freak Week
IPIRG House on State Street
Redzband
West Street Grocery/Dugan's Deli
Tork's
The Grubstake
Gus
If some of the above ring a few bells and pull a few heart strings, then this message is for you. A reunion is being organized for those of us who wandered through the sometimes wonderful, sometimes tragic, and often strange counterculture experience of Ames, Iowa from the mid 1960's through the late 1970's. Don't worry if not everything on the list is familiar; after all it covers a time span of over ten years and not many of us were in Ames the entire time.
The reunion is a loosely organized endeavor depending heavily on word of mouth contact and the internet for passing information. No specific events are planned as of yet. A catered picnic at one of the area parks, and a night of music and dancing, are being discussed with time left open to spend with your particular group of close friends doing what you want. To cover expenses a yet-to-be-determined donation will be requested in advance.
If this interests you, YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!!!!
The beginnings of a web site are in place at http:// www.amesreunion.com . The web site will be a center for locating lost friends, as well as posting photos, news, anecdotes, and memories of whatever you like. In addition you can email us at amesreunion@amesreunion.com . However, we need your answers the questions below to help plan the event.
The Reunion is planned for summer of 2001 or 2002. Which month/year would be best for you? June, July, August, or September? How likely are you to attend the event? What activities would you suggest? What are the names of some people you would like to see? Which ones can you contact? Any other suggestions, comments, questions?
Also send your name, address, phone, and email address. Indicate if you would like this information posted on the website. (The information will be held in strict confidence if you so desire). If you have your own website and would like to link up send that information as well.
Finally if you're in touch with anyone who would be interested in this letter please forward it to them.
Sincerely---Your Past!