WHEW!!!! What a ride!!!!

I think we're all trying to regroup here. We're getting so much positive feedback, we're leaving this post for the comments of those who attended. We are definitely doing this again in five years and hoping more can join us. I'm working on keeping an ongoing website and emails. I'll be in touch. . . .in the meantime, leave your comments here. We'll add (edited) pictures later.

HAVE A GREAT, SAFE AND HOPEFULLY PROSPEROUS TRIP!!!!!

And remember. . . what happens there - goes on this website. Share your pictures when we return (after being edited, of course).

Fiesta Henderson, Kelly Pavlik Fight

Fiesta Henderson has Bud bottles for a buck all month long (Sept.). The fight will be aired in our Sports Book. The Bud is still $1 whether you're gambling or not! I will be there all night, hope some can stop by. Hope to see some of the gang.

Thanks again,
Ray Anzevino, Director of Casino Operations
Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel 777 West Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, Nevada 89015
Tel: 702.558.7000 Direct: 702.567.7326 Fax: 702.567.7806

What to bring to Vegas and helpful hints:

Printout of Itinerary and Vegas Map on our website. Each event on the itinerary is numbered and coordinates with our map.
Bring a Homemade name tag, Wilson attire or red clothing for the Thursday Night Icebreaker to recognize our group.
70’s Party Attire (optional) for the Saturday Night Party
Cell Phone Numbers of Committee members: John Vivo, 330.719.3869; Mike Nicholson (Harrahs) 330.565.4010; Linda Hruska Frank (Ballys) 330.881.5291; Pam Graurich Ramsey (Flamingo) 330.727.2008 and Renee DiSalvo LaCivita (Flamingo) 330.507.4868.
Flying Restrictions: www.tsa.gov for restrictions on flying and carry-on’s.
Check on your flight 24 hrs. prior, bring a photo ID (drivers license, passport) and something with ss# on it, WHEN you hit big.
If you arrive to the hotel early, be prepared for a 3 pm check-in. Check your luggage with the concierge. If you plan to “wash up” or go to the pool, keep these items (swimsuit, etc) in a carry-on or bag for easy access.
PLEASE, DON’T BLAME US! If you show up for an event on our itinerary, and it has been cancelled or for some reason, they turn us away, we are asking that you don’t blame us. It will be beyond our control and our suggestion would be not to waste any additional time fuming and move along and continue to enjoy your vacation, as we will do the same. (Saturday night’s party prepaid party is an exception.)
ALCOHOL HINT: Someone just returned from Vegas and said that bar drinks are VERY expensive ($10 each around the pool in the Flamingo.) There is a convenient/liquor store located behind The Flamingo and in most casinos for your room. They will only allow you to bring in plastic water bottles to the pool area.
www.wilson70sreunion.blogspot.com – in case you need to get on a computer in Vegas.
CAMERAS ARE NOT PERMITTED in the Casinos or House of Blues Courtyard party.
IT STILL HOT THERE! Go to www.weather.com

Have a great, safe trip!

If you paid for the House of Blues Party, please check to make sure you are listed below:

Cathy Aeppli, David Aeppli, Karen Aepppli, Paul Aeppli, Craig Anderson, Mary Anderson, Sterling Anderson, Mary T. Boda, Russell G. Boda, Barb Cerny, Clancy Cipkala, Toni DiSalvo, Palmer John Fontanarosa, Gary Frank, Linda Frank, Patricia Gailey, Adele Giles, Holly Habuda, Mark Habuda, Cathy Illencik Hughes, Cindy Illencik, Jennie Kim-Stewart, Bonnie Koroczynsky, Edward A. Kunzer, Renee LaCivita, Carrie Leetch, Thomas Lesigonich, Rob Lonardo, John Lynch, Thomas Lynch, Adrien Mahl, James May, (John) Pat May, Alexis Pasvanis McLeod, Randolf McLeod, Nancy Yarb Meronen, Ray Morris, Jami Len Nelson, Darlene Nicholson, Michael Nicholson, Donald Orin, Rebecca Orin, Kelly Orofino, Judy Pavlich, Joyce Pecchio, Pamela Ramsey, Tracy Randall, Ron Santangelo, Keith Serrao, Bill Shaffer, Karen Shaffer, Carole Elizabeth Sharkey, Susan Thayer, Cathy Torba, Rick Torba, Jonna Villio, John Vivo, John Keith Wofford, Esmerelda Zoldak Guiterrez.

Please let us know if you are not listed and should be or if your name should be corrected. Call John Vivo at 330-719-3869.

Just to entice you to join us last minute . . .

Check out the weather forecast for the month of September in Las Vegas - http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/weddings/monthly/USNV0049?month=0
Also, last minute bargains are being offered.

The Contract's been signed, here is the agreement:

Our party at the Mandalay Bay, House of Blues Courtyard on Saturday, 9/29/07 is a definite go, thanks to 58 people out there! We are all really looking forward to this and I think they've given us a very fair deal, considering the cost of drinks in a Vegas nightclub, especially in Manadalay Bay. You won't be disappointed. Here are the details of our contract:

• We need each full name as written on a drivers license. (Nicknames or Mr. & Mrs. are not acceptable). We will contact you if we're missing this information.
• When you arrive at the House of Blues Courtyard, there will be a line with a sign specific for our party for the prepaid attendees.
• They will ask for your name and drivers license.
• Only those prepaid on the list will receive a wristband.
• NO ONE WITHOUT A WRIST BAND WILL BE PERMITTED IN OUR AREA.
• We will order our drinks from 11pm-1am from our private bar and server only.
• There are no cameras permitted in the House of Blues.
• If you want something other than the premium pours as listed on our contracted menu (view details on post below), you will have to go to the general bar.
• If you want to buy a drink for someone on the floor not from our party, you will have to go to the general bar.
• After 1 am, our bar closes and we can get additional drinks by purchasing them at the general bar.
• At this time, there are no refunds. However, if someone needs to sell their ticket, let us know in case someone is looking for one last minute; but we can't make any promises.

We are asking that you do not put us in an uncomfortable situation that evening by attempting to come into our area if you do not have a wristband. Thank you for understanding our situation. Looking forward to seeing you out there. We’ve done lots of planning and we are all so very looking forward to it.

ON SITE SLOT PULL AGREEMENT

We have two scheduled on our itinerary. First one takes place Fri, Sept. 28 Bill's Gambling Hall. We'll meet after the craps lessons at the bar for Bloody Mary's. Signups start at 11:30 and play begins at noon. The second slot is that same evening at 7:30 pm at the Golden Nugget downtown. Please read in advance to save time prior to the event.

Conditions to Play: You must own and posses a valid driver's license and you must be over 21 years of age.

Rules: All players shall contribute $3.00 to be used on a $1.00 designated slot machine. All players shall pull/play the slot machine in the order in which they have signed below. All players must be present for their turn or they forfeit their turn and are eliminated from participation and thereby forfeiting any winnings. Their $3.00 shall be refunded at the close of the On Site Slot Pull. Should a player find it necessary to leave the location of the On Site Slot Pull for emergency or restroom reasons, said player shall inform the player collecting the money of their departure and reason for the same. The player leaving the site shall be afforded a reasonable time to take care of business but no more than 15 minutes. Failure to do so will result in elimination from this game and forfeit any winnings and their money refunded at the close of the On Site Slot Pull.

Once Player No. 1 begins the first pull/play on the designated slot machine, the On site Slot Pull begins. Each player then takes their designated turn. Should a player hit on their turn, they agree to place winnings in a corporate pool to be divided equally according to the number of players after the last player has completed his/her turn.

Participants may enter as many times as they would like. Each $3.00 paid shall result in one pull/play. Each $3.00 counts as “a Player” for purposes of dividing winnings, (i.e. John Jones pays $9.00, he has entitled count as three players for purposes of dividing any winnings.)

SEARCHING FOR A CLASSMATE? WANT TO SHARE A CAB?

We've created this post just for your comments. If you're searching for a classmate, want anyone to know where you're staying or find out where they're staying, need to share a cab to and from the airport, or just share flight information, please feel free to post your comments here. Just click on "Comments".

SATURDAY PARTY DETAILS, BOOGIE KNIGHTS

We are no longer accepting checks. We have sent our final payment in for 58 attendees. The names are listed in the above post, but here are the details for the evening.

Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino
House of Blues Courtyard
SATURDAY, September 29, 2007, 11 pm – 1 am

Every Saturday at 11 pm, The House of Blues Courtyard features a huge party with ‘70s Disco and Rock cover band, The Boogie Knights – Las Vegas Style. The dress code is no ball caps, tank tops, tshirts or flip flops. Come dressed for the occasion and bring out the disco clothes. Visit the website: http://shop.vegas.com/shows/showtimes2.jsp?event_id=1670&lang=en.

$53.50 per person

Price includes:
* Premium brand bar pours, standard cordials, domestic and imported beers, house white and red wines, assorted soft drinks and mineral water, from 11 pm–1 am (no shots shooters, bottled wines or frozen drinks);
* all tax and tips;
* signage leading to our party;
* separate line and entry (no waiting like “common” folk);
* our room will be set up in the VIP area of the club with a satellite bar and servers just for us;
* guaranteed seating for everyone who has paid in advance; and
* our party would be separate from everyone else’s and no entry will be given to anyone without the wrist band.

* there are no cameras permitted in the House of Blues (or any casinos)

At this point, there are no refunds.

ITINERARY (All events are optional) PRINT AND TAKE WITH YOU.

Map is numbered for each event. Click on the map for a printable version.

(Most websites provided to assist in your planning),
THURSDAY, September 27, 2007 (arrival date)
1. 10 pm Ice breaker - Monte Carlo Brewery in the Monte Carlo Hotel/Casino. Wear Wilson attire, red or a homemade name tag to recognize our group. http://www.montecarlo.com/restaurants/restaurants_monte_carlo_brew_pub.aspx

FRIDAY, September 28, 2007
2. 10:30 am Craps Lesson - Bill's Gambling Hall & Saloon (formerly Barbary Coast), free in the casino. You'll need to ask location. (Be prompt). http://www.billslasvegas.com/
3. 11:30 am Bloody Mary's and On Sight Slot Pull - Bill’s Gambling Hall & Saloon. Sign ups will be start at 11:30 am. First pull begins at 12:00 noon when sign ups close. $1 slot, $3/pull. Split pot after last pull.
4. 1 pm Lunch - Caesar's Palace, The Stage Deli (under $15). http://arkrestaurants.com/section_home.cfm?section_id=1&location_id=3&restaurant_id=22&sub_section_id=1&menu_type_id=4
Be sure to visit The Forum for its exclusive shopping area, and attraction of moving statues.(http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html)
Also, visit the Botanical Gardens and Conservatory (free) open 24/7 inside of the Bellagio
http://bellagio.com/pages/frameset_flash.asp and the fine arts exhibit, also in the Bellagio ($17 admission).
We also suggest visiting the Dancing Fountains in front of the Bellagio (free), Mon-Fri 3-midnight every half hour. After 7, ever 15 mins. Sat and Sun: noon-midnight, after 7 every 15 mins.
5. 3 pm Mac King Comedy/Magic Show at Harrahs Hotel/Casino, $24.95. Read the reviews (highly recommended): Tickets may be cheaper if you arrive at the box office early (also, may offer complimentary drinks), but seating may be further from the stage. http://las-vegas-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g45963-d553339-Reviews-Mac_King_Comedy-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html
6. 5 pm Craps Lesson - The Venetian, free (in case you missed the morning lesson). In Pit 2 near the casino cage. http://www.venetian.com/TABLEGAMES.aspx.
7. 7 pm Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget (downtown), free. Meet for our second slot pull, same rules will apply. Sign ups begin at 7:30 pm and first pull begins at 8:00 pm.
Be sure to see Fremont Street Experience in downtown (free) dusk to midnight on the hour. http://www.goldennugget.com/home/entertainment_attractions/fremont_street_experience/
8. 10 pm Back to the Strip – Dance at the Carnaval, between Harrah’s and Imperial Palace Hotel/Casinos (free). http://las-vegas-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g45963-c1105/Las-Vegas:Nevada:Disco.Dancing.At.Carnival.Court.html
While in this area, either Friday or Saturday evenings, visit: The volcano eruption in front of Mirage Hotel/Casino (free), 6pm-midnight, every hour on the hour; http://www.mirage.com/attractions/attractions_volcano.aspx
Also, Pirates Battle in front of Treasure Island Hotel/Casino (free) at 5:30 pm, 7 pm, 8:30 pm and 10 pm. http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/ent_sirens.asp. There is a free tram located in the rear of these casinos connecting Mirage and Treasure Island.
9. Late Night: Mr Luckys 24/7–Hard Rock Hotel/Casino (Steak and Shrimp special $8.95, not on the menu, you have to ask for it). http://www.hardrockhotel.com/party_eat_mrluckys.php

SATURDAY, September 29, 2007
10. 12 Noon Meet for Lunch at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in the Flamingo Hotel/Casino (http://www.margaritavillelasvegas.com/). Play Keno!
11. 2 pm Pool Party - Flamingo Hotel/Casino Pool (Do we dare??). You must arrive no later than 2:30. One of our reps will be at the gate till then, as you need to be with a guest of the hotel. http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/flamingo-las-vegas/casino-misc/pool-detail.html (The upper deck is Europen style, must be 21)
7 pm Kelly Pavlik/Bernard Taylor fight. (on HBO - Caesars Palace sports bar called The Sports Book. Comp drinks as long as you're betting a sports event, slots, etc.). OR
Fiesta Henderson - (Ray Anzevino, Casino Director) The fight will be aired in The Sports Book. The Bud is still $1 whether your gambling or not! 777 West Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, Nevada 89015 Tel: 702.558.7000 Direct: 702.567.7326
12. 8:30 pm Comedy Show - The Improv at Harrahs $31.95. (702) 369-5223 http://www.harrahs.com/EventsCalendar.do?itemCode=LVM&pageLevel=m&locationCode=LAS&categoryName=Concerts+%26+Shows&subcategoryName=Comedy&venueName=&startDay=29&startMonthYear=09-2007&endDay=29&endMonthYear=09-2007&x=26&y=7
13. 11 pm Saturday Night Celebration Party – AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR EVERYONE ATTENDING!!!! Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino, House of Blues Courtyard – ‘70s Disco and Rock Cover Band, The Boogie Knights. We've reached our minimum. It is now a private party. See details above. We encourage dressing for the occasion - pull out the disco clothes! http://shop.vegas.com/ /showtimes2.jsp?event_id=1670〈=en. http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=47146 .There is also a free tram in the rear connecting Luxor, Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.

SUNDAY, September 30, 2007
Awake in embarrassment over last night and hide till noon.
14. 12 noon Champagne Brunch – Rio Casino/Hotel, Carnival World Buffet $23.99 or the Village Seafood Buffet $35. https://www.harrahs.com/casinos/rio/restaurants-dining/ -world-buffet-detail.html
15. 1 pm Watch Sunday Football (The Steelers get pumelled!), at the Mirage Hotel/Casino Sports Bar.
16. 6 PM Adios, Amigos - till we do this again Party! at the Revolution Lounge in the Mirage Hotel/Casino (www.thebeatlesrevolutionlounge.com, featuring Beatles music - CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE, pretty cool!)

Suggested see and do’s (and somehow squeeze in):
New York New York indoor amusement park (Looks like Central Park)
Gondola Ride at the Venetian, http://www.venetian.com/GONDOLA.aspx
Lounge Shows (check online) MOST FREE
Spas, golf, shopping
Hoover Damn, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon (and trips being offered to see the new "Skywalk" hanging over the Grand Canyon).
Shows - discount for 10 or more (book with your friends). Highly suggest to book very early for popular ones. (Cirque de Soleil-Revolution, Danny Gans, Celine Dion, Blue Man Group, etc.) Look online for upcoming scheduled shows: www.vegas.com. Also, check out half price show tickets purchased day of the show. Box office opens at 11 am. Contact 877/TIX4TNT or 888/4TIX2NITE.
The Stratosphere Roller Coaster
The Venetian – Shopping http://www.venetian.com/GCS.aspx
Star Trek exhibit at the Las Vegas Hilton http://www.startrekexp.com/
Lion Habitat exhibit at The MGM http://www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/lion-habitat.aspx
The Eiffel Tower (fee) at the Paris and very quaint shopping. https://www.harrahs.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/casino-misc/eiffel-tower-detail.html
Shark exhibit – Mandalay Bay (go early, there tend to be long lines) $15.95 http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/sharkreef.aspx

CELL PHONE CONTACTS WHILE IN VEGAS:
John Vivo, 330.719.3869; Gary & Linda Hruska Frank (Ballys) 330.881.5291; Mike Nicholson (Harrahs) 330.565.4010; Pam Graurich Ramsey (Flamingo) 330.727.2008; Renee DiSalvo Lacivita (Flamingo) 330.507.4868.

While in Vegas, Travel Suggestions:
Taxi: Airport to the strip ($9-$13). Aiport to downtown ($16-$19). the Strip to downtown ($8-$11),
Monorail: East side of the strip behind several casinos (go online to check schedule, rates and stops) http://www.lvmonorail.com/
Free Monorails: (Runs in back of Excalibur to Luxor to Mandalay Bay) and (Runs in back of Treasure Island to Mirage).
Trolly Day Passes $6.50, 9:30 am-1:30 am, runs every 15 min, but limited to and from the strip and downtown casinos and shopping. (3 and 5 day passes also available. As the driver). Otherwise, $2.50 each way and exact change needed.
Bus (Deuce): Double decker buses that go up and down the strip to downtown. $2 (exact amount required) or $5/day pass. Avoid during employee rush hours: 7-9 am and 4-6 pm.
Suggestions: If you drive, best to use the streets that parallel the strip. You can sit for a long time waiting to get up and down the strip itself, including taxis. When Walking (for first-time visitors), the distance between hotels is deceivingly long!)

LOOK WHO'S GOING! (SO FAR)

Leesa Vaughn Plaskett 74, Maureen Shea Shipp 74 (Colorado), Gary and Linda Hruska Frank 75 & 75, Mike Nicholson 73, Holly Warchol Habuda 75, Nancy Yarb Meronen 75 (California), John Vivo 75, Jennie Rough Racanelli 75 (New York), Janet Massie Rovnak 74, Judy Kwiecian Pavlich 75, Lory Kochamba Peters 75 (Arizona), Ray Morris 76 (Texas), Jim Griffith 76 (Florida), Clancy Cipkala 75 (North Carolina), Don and Becky Jenkins Orin 75 & 76 (Texas), Mike Conner 75 (Cleveland), Alexis Pasvanis McLeod 78, (South Carolina), Tim Gilliland BHS 76, Russ and Mary T. Scarpine Boda 73 & 76 (Columbus), Renee DiSalvo LaCivita 76, Pam Graurich Ramsey 76, Loretta Moore, Toni DiSalvo, Dave Gurnak 75, Cheri Creque 75 (Florida), Bill Weilbruda 75 (Cleveland), Leanne Vaughn Jacobson 77 (California), Kathy Hudak Novicky 76 (Maryland), Barb Rankin Cerny 75, Liz Zell Petrie 75 (Illinois), Melissa Durse 86, Mike Calzo 75, Jim Coates 75 (Texas), Ed Kunzer 76, Phil Smith 74, Mitch Capps 76, Don and Joanne Bagnoli Stanovcak 75 & 75, Phil Calzo 83, Cathy Illencik Hughes 76, Maribee Lewis Deluco 73 (tentatively), Chris Dolovy Lecce (BHS) 74 (California), Russell Jennings 75, Cindy Illencik 77, Adele Giles 78, Carole Sharkey Manley 78, Mala Erkman Salata 74 (tentatively), Andy and Nancy Skrzynski Lingenfelter 76 & 76, Bonnie Guitterez zoldak 75, Will Michael 75, Rob Lonardo 75 (California), Tammie Zoldak Sandrock 77 (Arizona), Debi Zoldak Copploe 75 (Arizona), Michael Zoldak (Arizona), Karen Watson Mastran 75, Patty Byrdi Gailey 77, Craig Anderson 73 (Colorado), Tom Lesoganich 76, Tom Lynch 77, Jack Lynch 79, Dave Aeppli 73, Paul Aeppli 76, Tom Sharkey 73 (tentatively), (John) Pat May 74, Mike Flannery 74 (Las Vegas), Tracy Randall 92, Bonnie Hibbard 75, Kim Tych 92, RayAnzevino 74 (LasVegas), Kelly Orofino, Jonna Villio, Bill Shaffer 76 (Arizona), Rick Torba 75 (Arizona) . . . . .

Several have indicated serious interest in conversation and inquiries. Contact us to get your name on our list to encourage your friends to join us. Those listed above will be contacted first for any special discounts that become available.

CONTACTS (For Info)

John Vivo 75, jvflwrmn@aol.com, 330-788-3414 or Vivo’s Boulevard Floral Shop, 330-782-3228, cell 330.719.3869
Gary & Linda Hruska Frank 75 & 75, tetaf@zoominternet.net, 330-549-3586 or Franks Auto Parts (ask for Gary), 330-744-1108, cell 330.881.5291 (staying at Ballys)
Mike Nicholson 73, mikenicholson01@aol.com, cell, 330.565.4010 (Staying at Harrahs)
Renee DiSalvo LaCivita 76, rmlacivita@yahoo.com, 330.507.4868 (staying at Flamingo)
Pam Graurich Ramsey 76, pramsey@merdianservices.org , 330.727.2008 (Staying at Flamingo)
EMAILS: Linda Hruska Frank 75, tetaf@zoominternet.net (put Wilson Vegas Reunion in the subject line)