Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Comments

If you want to answer or comment on any of the jobs, tshirts, etc., just hit comment at the
bottom of the section in question (even Chris Hess has successfully done this!). We'll answer
all of your questions, even the obvious ones. You can post anonymously, but no one will be able to help you, so put your name please!

The Sign Up Form

Here's your sign up form- print it out and send it in. The Date HAS passed, FYI

SIGN UP HERE FOR THE REUNION – Deadline April 1, 2007
Family name ______________________________________ Phone____________
First names and ages__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Names of others in your group_________________________________________
Are you interested in buying T shirts with our logo? Yes _____ No______
Do you want to use the accommodations at camp? Yes_____ No_____
• If no, there are many motels, B & B’s, campgrounds in the Cambria area. If you
need information, call Judy at (805) 238-2090 or email travelbugg@sbcglobal.net
• If yes, do you prefer an 8 person cabin or 12 person cabin? ________________

Check here to request a cabin with a shower and restroom ____
We’ll confirm your request

PAYMENT

___ adults (12 yrs & up) x $42.00 = _______
___ children (4 – 12 yrs) x 20.00 = _______
Total enclosed _______

Write and send checks to Betty McDonald, 200 E. Cherry Lane, Coalinga CA 93210

Friday, March 16, 2007

Trip Pricing and Details

PRICES include camp rent, accommodations (if you want) and all meals with coffee, tea, milk, and juice. If you want other beverages, bring your own supply. If you choose to stay outside camp, it is at your expense.

Adults 13 years and up $42.00 for the weekend
Children 4 – 12 years 20.00 for the weekend
Little ones 0 – 3 years free
Meals: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENTS: APRIL 1

IF YOU CANCEL AFTER PAYING FOR THE WEEKEND, WE CANNOT PROMISE
A REFUND. OUR PAYMENTS MUST COVER THE COST OF RENT AND FOOD.

ACCOMODATIONS: There are 12 cabins with bunk beds. 10 of them sleep 8 people
each and 2 of them sleep 12 people each. For the people staying in theses cabins, there is a new facility with restrooms and showers. There are about 10 private shower stalls and a large dressing area. There is one private handicap equipped shower room which will be available on a signup basis upon arrival at camp. These cabins will be on a first come, first served basis when your group arrives at camp. Betty & Joe Hess will check you
in, so call them with questions on accommodations at (559)-935-0195

There are 6 cabins which sleep 2 -7 people and have private restrooms and showers. Some have beds and some have bunks. These will be assigned in advance with preference given to families with the youngest children. Any remaining will go to senior citizens.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING, TOWELS & PERSONAL ITEMS
IF YOU HAVE EXTRA SLEEPING BAGS TO LOAN, PLEASE BRING THEM

To reserve your space, please cut, complete and send with payment
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SIGN UP HERE FOR THE REUNION – Deadline April 1, 2007
Family name __________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________________ Phone____________
First names and ages__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Names of others in your group_________________________________________
Are you interested in buying T shirts with our logo? Yes _____ No______
Do you want to use the accommodations at camp? Yes______ No_____
• If no, there are many motels, B & B’s, campgrounds in the Cambria area. If you
need information, call Judy at (805) 238-2090 or email travelbugg@sbcglobal.net
• If yes, do you prefer an 8 person cabin or 12 person cabin? ________________

Check here to request a cabin with a shower and restroom ____ We’ll confirm your request
PAYMENT

___ adults (12 yrs & up) x $42.00 = _______
___ children (4 – 12 yrs) x 20.00 = _______
Total enclosed _______

Write and send checks to Betty McDonald, 200 E. Cherry Lane, Coalinga CA 93210


Volunteers Still Needed

HESS FAMILY REUNION UPDATE

The Hess Family reunion will be Friday, May 4, from 4 pm until Sunday, May 6 at noon.
We are counting on everyone to come with a happy and cooperative attitude. Please be willing to jump in and help during the weekend wherever it is needed.

Volunteers are still needed:
SATURDAY EVENING TALENT SHOW This will be for all ages. If you can sing, dance, tell jokes or funny stories, play an instrument, do magic tricks or whatever, come prepared to perform! The stage is still at the campfire area, but the backdrop and curtain are gone. We also need someone to take signups and coordinate this event.

KITCHEN HELPERS: Additional help is needed for preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning up. The food and menus will be provided.

CHECKOUT & CLEANUP: The camp will be inspected for cleanliness before we can
get our deposit back. Everyone will be expected to leave their cabins clean, and we need
help to sweep, mop and clean the kitchen, dining room, recreation room, showers, and restrooms.

OUTINGS: Someone to give information about things to do in the area, such as Hearst Castle Tours, IMAX movies at the Castle Information center, hikes or walks on the beach or boardwalks along the beach (13 miles of pristine coastline above San Simeon have just opened to the public), and more. Maybe organize a group outing.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Take candid photos and post them on the family website. Can you can print them onsite and post them for all to see? Also, we want a family photo with all members included. Does anyone have a tripod and camera with a timer to take a picture of 40-50 people?

CENTERPIECES: Make 10 centerpieces for the tables in the dining room. Something
to coordinate with our logo would be nice.

T Shirts: Leah has volunteered to do this, but would need help. We need your input, will
have prices later if there is enough interest.

To volunteer for any of the above, respond to the website or Jon Corippo at (559) 683-7817

YOU WILL GET AN UPDATE/REMINDER WITH MORE DETAILS IN APRIL
Remember, no dogs, motorhomes, campers or trailers are allowed at camp.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

A Trip Is Only As Good As Its Crew

We'll need some workers to sign up to share the load:
Consider those signed up as the lead element, more are needed; Sign up early and pick your own poison.

Check in Fri 4pm
Joe & Betty Hess • Mike and Shari Hess

Check Out
Betty McDonald

Meals
Fri-dinner; Sat brunch, lunch, dinner; Sun brunch; snacks, food, drinks, paper goods
Jane Harper/Curtis • Betty McDonald •

Friday Night > Judy Corippo • Grandma Rose • Betty McDonald
Saturday Night >Chris Hess • Jon Corippo
Saturday, Sunday Brunch > Tom & Renee Hess


Special Ops KP team
Kurts Hess • David Beasley • (Inspiration/recruiter - Steve Sprague)

Shopping
Shauna & Renee Johnson

Reservations
Betty McDonald

Night Activities
Steve Sprague (graveyard) • Chris Hess (poker) • Ross Sprague (gopher)
Steve & Chris (Camozzi's - Lay down Sally!)

Camp Nurse
Doyle & Shari

Tshirts
Leah Beasley

Kid Activities
Sarah Hess
Shauna Johnson








The Hess Family Reunion 2007


Back to Camp Yeager • 2007




At the request of the family matriarch Rose Hess, (see related article:http://www.fresnobee.com/190/v-printerfriendly/story/11475.html) the Hess family will reconvene at the fabled Camp Yeager (formerly Camp Pinecrest, for ye of olde schoole).

Speaking from personal experience as a ten year old wandering through walk-in boxes full of turkeys, dressing, pies and Cool Whip, this is a special and unique opportunity for Rose's youngest generation of descendants to get the full impact of the family in a series of meals and social interactions they can experience in no other setting.

NO CAMPERS, RVs, Trailers, Camping -
A new rule for the camp is that you must stay in the cabins - your other choice is a local hotel. Not having "the internet" is not an excuse, so plan on a cabin or get to Expedia or Priceline for a good room price asap.

Fees
The camp rents for $500 a day and we need to supply all of the food. Betty and Judy are hoping that the cost for the weekend will be about $50 per adult, less for kids. Or about the same price as a movie for four, 640 ounces of soda and 3 gallons of popcorn. Quite a deal.