( Above: Anderson Cooper walking down OUR storied hallways with Wheatley's Principal, Sean Feeney. )

Second Planning Meeting Announced

February20, 2015:
You are hereby invited to help plan this spectacular event at a meeting to be held on Monday, March 16, 2015, 6:30 PM, at Wheatley, in Room 450.  Principal Sean Feeney; former Principal Rick Simon; various Wheatley School Alumni Association Class Correspondents and other bigwigs; and assorted graduates of various stripes are scheduled to attend.  The meetings (this is the second) are fun; they function as mini-reunions themselves.  Also, they are completely participatory: everyone is heard from; all views are aired.

You do not need to RSVP, but we’d be happy to hear from you………and even happier to see you.

Art Engoron, Wheatley 1967; 646-872-4833, WHEATLEYALUMNI@AOL.COM

Minutes of the First Exploratory Planning Meeting Held December 15th, 2014

December 15, 2014:
To volunteer and/or comment in any capacity, please e-mail Art Engoron :WHEATLEYALUMNI@AOL.COM
PRESENT AT THE MEETING:
Sean Feeney - Principal
Karen Klapper - Assistant Principal
Rick Simon - Former Principal
Jeanne Messing Sommer - 1961
Jerry Mintz - 1961
Camille Napoli Cannizzo - 1961
Joe Iannotti - 1962
Marianne Lamitola Downey - 1963
Ken Distler (represented) - 1966
Art Engoron - 1967
Lynn Greenbaum - 1969
Robert Abramowitz - 1970
Danny Reich - 1971
Corinne Cassely Cutrone -1978
Julie Zawolik - 1979

PURPOSE: To discuss the possibility of organizing a 60th Anniversary Celebration (“The Event”) for The Wheatley School.
The next meetings of The Committee:
Monday, March 16
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
September, 2015
All are invited to join The Committee.

PROPOSED DATE OF THE EVENT:
Weekend of October 14, 15, and 16 (Friday-through-Sunday).
Alternative date: The following weekend, October 21, 22, and 23.
Principal Feeney has agreed not to schedule Wheatley’s homecoming football game and charity walk-a-thon (which are held on the same weekend as each other) to conflict with the Event.

MONEY:
No money will come from Wheatley School funds.
Arthur Engoron will explore
(1) forming an association or not-for-profit corporation or similar entity and opening a bank account specifically for The Event;
(2) the possibility of registering for The Event through the website.
Art Engoron will also contact the Class Correspondents
and, through them, to all alumni, former teachers, administrators and staff TO generate participation, enthusiasm, and attendance at The Event.

PHOTO DISPLAY: Creation of a photo and/or artifact archive on the Wheatley School Premises, that could be viewed during The Event.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Aiming for MORE than posed, class photos.

WEB ACCESS AND DISTRIBUTION: Encourage attendees to bring and contribute photos to the Web distribution center.

FOOD:
Should be efficiently managed to prevent long lines. Provision should be made for food for-last-minute attendees

PARKING:
Some parking could be at North Side and/or Willets Road, with shuttle buses.

MUSIC:
The live music in the gymnasium last time was not well attended.; The schedule could be changed or shortened to reflect this.

CAREER PANELS:
Friday afternoon sessions should be replicated.

FRIDAY CLASS SEGREGATION:
For separate, intimate events.

GAMES:
Ping Pong or Chess tournaments were suggested.

FORMATION OF SUB-COMMITTEES:
Decorating; Parking; Food; Photography; Saturday ceremony; T-Shirts and other giveaways.

FOLLOW THE PATTERN OF THE 50TH:
Overall, the Event could follow the template that the 50th Anniversary Celebration established, with improvements.

To volunteer and/or comment in any capacity, please e-mail ArtEngoron@aol.com>.
Above summary as recollected by Art with help from Lynn Greenbaum