The Good Old Days

First round of pictures!

2007-05-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Tipah, here are some preliminary photos from the gathering (my photographer is still in a bad mood so the uploading of my photos will have to wait)

The very familiar sign in front of the main school gate. I think it's probably the same sign we had when we were there.

Yup, it's the school kantin. A lot quieter than usual. But if you let your eyes glaze over, you could probably still see us running around there.

Husbands were behind the scene for this photo. We all felt like models as the cameras kept flashing. But everyone wanted a copy.

For the whole set of photographs, please visit http://sherrina.fotopages.com

I will try and gather more photos and post them as we go along. If you have uploaded your pictures to your fotopages etc, please leave a message or email me the URL so that I can include it here.

And it came, and it went!

2007-05-26T04:56:00.000-07:00

Just got back from the reunion! Was good. There were a few missing faces that everyone was asking about but we will make them feel bad at a later date.

Thank you to everyone who made it. It was good, very good. We will have to do it again, someday!

48 HOURS TO GO!

2007-05-24T07:27:00.000-07:00

Don't forget!! Saturday! School! See you there!

This One Needs You To Do Something!

2007-05-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for the details of the reunion, please scroll down to the entry below this. If you've already read it, please continue with this entry

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As I wrote in the CBN97 Friendster account, I'm putting together a booklet for those in our batch who are self employed (I know there are quite a few of them out there!) so that we can use the reunion to spread the word. Those of you who are running your own business or who know of our batchmates who are running their own business and would want to be included in the booklet, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me a call or sms on 012-2227002!

ASAP please as I need to organise the printing etc.

It's All Go!

2007-04-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the long silence girls. Have been sick and with the going up and down the hospital, and the public holidays, I couldn't finalise anything with the school (the headmistress wanted me to go in and speak to her and submit a formal letter etc). Anyway, it's all done today so everything's go.

Date : 26.05.2007
Time : 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Venue : Hall, SM Convent Bukit Nanas
Cost : RM30 (RM35 on the day)

Husbands and children are very much welcome! We want to see them too! Kids come free but husbands kena lah bayar ye!

I have also confirmed the details with the catering people and the people supplying tables and chairs. Azie (5A) will be handling the money. Payments will be made to accounts under RHB Bank and Maybank. If you want to make payment, please call her at (o16) 3404120. We would really appreciate it if you could make payments before 20.05.2007 so that we can make payments as well as not order too much food (I hate to waste).

There will be a Khemah Ibadat at the school until 1pm so we will be having a little mad rush to get the hall ready for the event. I have 2 volunteers to help me set up on the day but will appreciate another 2 if anyone can spare the time.

If you need to reach me, my number is 012-2227002. This is a second line for the reunion alone so better SMS and leave me your name.

Please let everyone know!!!! Sorry again for the delay, you guys!

SCREAM!!!!!!

2007-03-28T08:59:00.000-07:00

I just realised that I will NOT be around on that date! *bodoh, Yazmin, bodoh* Will be outstation in Taiwan between the 18th and the 21st of May.

But if you guys want to go ahead with that date, I'm okay. Will need a volunteer to take over for the day.

Another option would be the 26th of May. The school will be available as it is school holidays.

Will create another option in the survey. Please vote! I feel horrible for changing dates once confirmed just because I won't be around.

Date Fixed! Spread the Word!

2007-03-28T06:52:00.000-07:00

The reunion date has been fixed for 19th May 2007. Please mark your calender and spread the word!!

One problem though - there will be exams in the school during the week so the hall will not be available for us. Jaclyn (5T) suggested that we do it in the kantin and under the Frangipani tree (if the weather permits). I'm not sure how you guys feel about that.

I've been looking at places which wont be too expensive to have it in, as well as convenient in terms on transport and/or parking. Also considering ambience and location. Places I've sort of thought off are:-

a) Bora Ombak, Ampang (next to Futsal place near Ampang Point)
b) Naili's Place, Damansara Uptown

Also, I could probably organise for a function room at the following places:-
a) KLGCC, Hartamas
b) RSGC, KL (near Bukit Bintang)

The budget is set at RM30 per person. Anything leftover will be donated to PAWS. Azie (5A) has volunteered to be the Treasurer.

I'll set up a voting thingy as I usually do. Please vote. Will decide on venue by first week of April.

CBN as a Venue

2007-03-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

I spoke to Pn Lee, the current headmistress at CBN and she said that using the school as a premise for the reunion should not be a problem if we clear the dates with her (in case they have something going on for the day). Sunday's no good for her because it's part of the old tradition of observing Sabbath. We are a Convent after all.

Please vote vote vote. Tell all your friends to vote as well!

Dates! Dates! Dates!

2007-03-06T06:46:00.000-08:00

Okay guys. Based on my calender, tentative dates are

1) 29th April 2007 (Sunday)

2) 1st May 2007 (Tuesday but Public Holiday for Wesak and Labour Day)

3) 19th May 2007 (Saturday)

I'm leaning towards a 3.30pm-6.30pm slot, only because it will be cheaper to organise tea instead of a main meal, and so that it doesn't end too late for those with family obligations and little children.

The only reason why I'm picking these dates is that I will be on leave from early April to mid June for my CA exams, which gives me ample time to organise the event. I cannot promise time off later in the year as I'm going to be switching jobs and have no idea how busy or free I will be later. However, if these dates don't work for you guys, we'll have to try something else.

Will create a new poll for people to decide. The general consensus seems to be KL Towers on the comments but CBN on the polls so I will have to chase up both. I would love it if you could start giving feedback on attendance. I have a dedicated line for the CBN reunion so please, SMS only (since I don't take the phone with me everywhere). The number is 012 - 2227o02. If you could forward business cards of other CBN girls whom will be interested in coming, even better!

Take care everyone! God bless!

Crazy Busy

2007-02-19T08:27:00.000-08:00

Sorry girls! I've been crazy busy with work (audit peak season and I'm a kuli - go figure!) I'm trying to get leave in the next few weeks to go to CBN and find out if it'll be possible to host it there and what sort of paperwork we'll need to do. I'm also compiling a list of caterers in case we decide to do it there. If you guys have any suggestions with regards to caterers, please e-mail me. Also, if you are able to go to CBN sooner, that would be great. Am currently waiting for feedback with regards to KL Towers but the general consensus I've heard is that it's a little pricy with so-so food. Any thoughts on that??

Possible venue?

2007-01-21T19:44:00.000-08:00

Baizura (5P) has kindly been helping me out to source possible venues for the event. Using her contacts, she has managed to secure us a deal at the Menara KL function hall for RM60+ per head (assuming we get at least 150 people). We thought it was a nice cross of pretty place and nostalgia as we will be able to look down on our old school from the restaurant. Anyway, give us your thoughts on the idea. E-mail me or leave a comment at the bottom.

Have a good week guys!

Lets start the ball rolling

2007-01-14T02:18:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I've posted up 2 polls on the reunion - one on when we should have it and one on where we should have it. If you have noticed, I have only included months till September for the simple reason that I will not be around after that to organise. If there are those who want it done after September and are willing to organise, please let me know.

On a similar note, anyone who is up for helping me organise this is very welcome to pitch in. It's going to be an immense affair so I welcome any help I can get. Of the top of my head, I'm going to need help with

Treasury - someone to monitor money coming in/going out. I can help with the actual accounting work (seeing how that's what I do for a living) but I don't have access to any online banking. Someone who is familiar with monitoring money coming in and out would be very welcome to help out.
Logistics - someone to help me sort out correspondence, bookings and organising caterers, possible decorations, guestlist etc. It would be great if you maintain a large group of ex-CBN friends so that we can get the word out. Actually wouldn't mind 2-3 people in this capacity
Point-Of-Contact (PoC) - similar to those in Logistics but specialising in getting the word out for details which will be important closer to the date. Again, it would be great if you have a strong network of ex-CBN friends. Am looking for about 5 people who have access to about 20 different CBN girls each (targeting a reach of 100 people minimum). If you don't have access to 20 different girls, its not a problem. Enthusiastic volunteers always welcome!

Leave me a comment on this message if you are up for it. Alternatively, e-mail me. I will forward you my mobile number for easy reach.

Take care everyone! Have a good week!

Testing testing 1,2,3

2007-01-11T00:07:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. Sorry for being out of touch for so long but I've been crazy busy with work. I've set up this website to help with the planning of our 10 year reunion. My plan is to have it somewhere in March/April unless anyone else has other suggestions. From time to time, I will be updating the website with regards to locations and budgets and dates and all that. Could you spread the word about the website.

Oh yes. If you want to post on this website as well, drop me an e-mail and I'll add you as a guest writer.

Take care everyone. Happy New Year!