Thank You

Dear Shipmates,

I really appreciate all the positive feedback I have been getting about the recent Cross Class Reunion in DC. It really was a fun project to work on and the support I got along the way made it easy. But it wasn't until Friday afternoon, September 24, as people were starting to arrive at the hotel, when I started to actually feel the enthusiasm, that I actually GOT IT!

I hope everyone had a good time, especially the spouses. (I know that reunions can be a little tough on spouses.) What I hope most is that, whether you attended the reunion or not, each person was able to re-connect with someone that had gotten 'lost' in all the moves. Middle age gives us the flexibility to rekindle old friendships, the cyber age makes it easier.

I have realized that as successful as this reunion was, its true measure will not be known until the next one. I hope that the exuberance for this reunion will have a lasting ripple affect. I hope each person will reach out to find some of the people with whom contact has been lost. And I hope that you will all encourage attendance at "The Next One."

Sara