"The Committee"

Grove Party


"Blast From The Past 2010" 
has come and gone and is now truly a 'blast from the past'.
 

For all the attendees and donors we sincerely thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind generosity. 

Blast 2010 was the most financially successful event to date.

Special thanks to all donors. Some weren't in attendance, and some, donated over and above the ticket price.  Scroll up on the left of your screen,  and click on "Donors" for a partial list.
 

Our special thanks to the winners of the two 50/50 raffles, Noreen Hetman Wright '64  and Maureen McLaughlin Aikens '72 that donated back money to Operation Stars and Stripes from their winnings.

Noreen

Moe (Maureen) on the right 

Also many thanks to Mary Misare (Iden) '72 for securing generous, corporate donations every year for Operation Stars and Stripes.  Thanks Mere, you are a trooper!

Mary in purple blouse
to the right of Uhlich & Rumph

Special thanks to Rich Buresh for helping secure permits every year. We appreciate the help Rich.

Rich on right 

Special thanks to Ken Rumph for organizing the food and drink operation.  'Well Done' again this year. Sorry to all for the warm beer due to a malfunction of the cooler truck provided by the beer distributor.  It was out of Ken's control.


Thanks to Jeff Aganoth for his superb DJ expertise.  We really appreciate the good job. The music choice and volume was perfect. Great act Jeff.


Special thanks to Ruth Bernhardt Kuehll and Noreen Hetman Wright for pushing the ticket sales for the 50/50 raffles.  We appreciate the enthusiastic attitude.

Ruth on the left

Noreen

Special thanks to Bill Rajsky `66 & Bill Kasten "Lizard" `69 for helping Sandi Rumph Bromagen `68 man the sign in table, we appreciate it.


Special thanks to Sandy & Karen Baker for coming early just in case we needed help. Thanks ladies for the special effort.

the infamous 'Baker Sisters' on left
Karen '67 & Sandy (facing) '68

Also would like to thank Debi Connelly for helping Doug Rumph '67 and Caroline Carter Pann '67, at the 'Paid In Advance' table
  
Debi is on the left.

 Carolyn Carter Pann '66




And a special thanks to all the Military Veterans from RB that showed up this year. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
(All photos above are in the 'Photo Album' tab on the left side bar menu.)

Operation Stars and Stripes, the Blast's sole recipient of all proceeds after costs, sends health and welfare items to the troops in harm’s way, was handsomely rewarded. Your generosity will go a long way in Meredith Hay Kelly's '68 passion for seven years that has sent tons of care packages to our troops. 

If you missed this year’s Blast, simply click on this link to Meredith's site www.operationstars.com to donate to this worthy cause.
 
Everyone should know that our warrior, Meredith, has been diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. There is no cure for this insidious disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.  There is progressive loss of ability to function or care for oneself. Death often occurs within 3 to 5 years of diagnosis. Please help keep her dream alive.

Please also note that Meredith has been chosen as the RBHS Alumni Achievement Award for 2010 for her all consuming unselfish patriotism and devotion to her dear troops overseas in many theaters of operation especially, to those in a combat situation.  

Again our many thanks to all that donated their time and money to this worthy cause. 

If we forgot anyone, we're sorry but extend our heart felt gratitude. We are getting old, and CRS seems to creep into life after 60!

The Committee is actively seeking some of the younger generation to take over this event to continue the legacy and its purpose.  We will help out during the transition.

Call or E-mail us if you’re interested.

It was a special treat watching everyone laughing and having such a great time.

"Happy Trails To You Until We Meet Again"
 
Sincerely
THE RBHS BLAST COMMITTEE

 

 

All extra proceeds were donated to 

 RBHS "Blast From The Past" sole charitable, non-profit organization recipient:

"Operation Stars and Stripes"

chaired and run by:
 Meredith Hay Kelly '68

Click on the links below to see the interview

ABC 7 Chicago “Someone You Should Know” - Meredith Hay Kelly '68

Meredith donates a tremendous amount of her time and effort to help support the health and welfare of our troops in the field in various theaters of operation around the world, by providing comfort items to help ease the pain of separation experienced by all troops, especially in a hostile environment. 

Additional donations are accepted on this website or OSS website at www.operationstars.com 

Please be generous!