Christmas Paartay - 1968 Style!

What:   Holiday  Party 

When:  Sat., Dec. 22, 2012, 9 PM until

Where: The Blue Martini, 2701 South   Wilmington ST, Raleigh, NC 

$10/person cover

Get your dance and fun on.  Cash bar.  Light snacks provided.   

Join us at the Blue Martini for fun and fellowship. Arrive between 9 and 10 PM so that we can reserve the 1968 'cozy groove' area. Bring a classmate and friends for our Holiday Paartaay!

Wine-tasting at The Blue Martini on Fridays. Reservations REQUIRED. Call 919.834.4402.

See you there!

Prayers Requested

Please keep our classmates and their families in prayer.

James Jenkins' Home-going Service is Noon, Friday, October 19, 2012, Watts Chapel Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh. Visitation, Friday, October 19, 11:30AM-12:00 Noon prior to the service.

Doris Nichols Vinson, Michael Dae's mother, Funeral service, 11:00 AM, Friday, October 19, 2012, Lea Funeral Home. Visitation, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, prior to service.

Donna Hines Monk was eulogized on Wednesday, October 17, 2012.

Contact Cruise Travel Agent

See the following information if you are still interested in the cruise.  October 2013 was selected to avoid the major Caribbean hurricane season.  The class is planning a fun, relaxing, informal Friday 45th observance for the traditional July 2013 celebration.

CARNIVAL FANTASY NC REUNION CRUISE 2013

Some rates may have changed since first quote.

DATES OF CRUISE:​10/13-10/18/2013

DEPARTURE PORT:​CHARLESTON, SC

ITINERARY:​10/13/2013 – 10/18/2013

DAY​PORT​ARRIVAL​DEPART

SUN​Charleston, SC​4pm

MON​Day at Sea

TUE​Nassau Bahamas.           ​8am​5pm

WED​Freeport, Bahamas​8am​5pm

THU​Day at Sea

FRI​Charleston, SC​8am

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CABIN CATEGORIES/RATES:

CABIN​​RATE​Dep​Dep Date​TOTAL CABIN AMOUNT

Interior​ (dbl)​$473.97pp​$50.00​10/2/2012​$947.94

​$100.00​12/5/2012

​$100.00​2/15/2013

​$100.00​4/15/2013

​$100.00​6/5/2013

FINAL PAYMENT​$23.97​8/5/2013

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**Interior (trip/qd)​$273.97pp​$225.00​at time of booking or by 10/2/2012

FINAL PAYMENT​$48.97​6/5/2013

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​TOTAL CABIN AMOUNT

Oceanview (dbl)​$528.97pp​$50.00​10/2/2012​$1057.94

​$150.00​12/5/2012

​$100.00​2/15/2013

​$100.00​4/15/2013

​$100.00​6/5/2013

FINAL PAYMENT​$28.97​8/5/2013

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**OV (trip/qd)​$293.97pp​$225.00​at time of booking or by 10/2/2012

FINAL PAYMENT​$68.97​6/5/2013

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​TOTAL CABIN AMOUNT

**Junior Suite (JS)​​$1947.94

(Dbl)​$973.97pp​$225.00​at time of booking or by 10/2/2012

​$175.00​12/5/2012

​$175.00​2/15/2013

​$175.00​4/15/2013

​$175.00​6/5/2013

FINAL PAYMENT​$48.97​8/5/2013

** Junior Suite (JS)

(Triple)​$313.97pp​$225.00​at time of booking or by 10/2/2012

FINAL PAYMENT​$88.97​6/5/2013

NOTE:  ** MEANS:  These cabin categories CAN NOT be put into the inventory unless there are names, date of birth and phone numbers associated with the booking. And the deposit must be made at the time of booking that cabin category.  A full deposit of $225ppmust be made to book these cabin categories.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CABIN CATEGORIES:

All rates above are based on “per person” amounts.  However, all cabins must have atleast 2 occupants sharing which is considered “double occupancy”.  

If three or four want to share one cabin (triple.quad), the “dbl” rate must be paid by two persons in the cabin, and third/fourth persons pay the “trip/quad” rate.  

However, most people will total the rates of the “double” per person rate and the trip/quad per person rate, and equally pay the full cabin amount.

For instance, if there are only two people sharing an interior cabin, the full cabin rate is $947.94, thus each paying $473.97 (see above interior “dbl” rate).  If there are three people sharing an interior cabin, the full cabin rate would be $1221.91 ($473.97 twice plus $273.97).  For each to pay equally, the amount would be $407.30pp.

If this is the case, each person must pay $225 for their initial deposit because these cabin categories must have full “per person” deposits paid at the time of booking.  This will bring the cabins into the group.  Remember, these CAN NOT be put into the initial inventory, only double occupancy Interior and Ocean view cabins can be placed in the initial inventory with the minimal initial deposit.  

If there are three/four cabin occupants and they are paying equally, a new deposit amount for each due date will be given to those persons.  Otherwise, the above due dates and rates will be the payment schedule.

HOW TO SEND PAYMENTS:

Those interested in going can email me at woodie89@yahoo.com or call 678-363-7434 to receive their reservations forms.  These will be emailed back.  Initial deposits must be made by check and mailed along with the completed reservation forms to the travel agency and must arrive prior to the payment due date, not after.  The forms and payment must be at the agency no later than the due date shown.  The travel agency address will be on the reservation form. This allows the agent to deposit the funds and do a full deposit with the agent credit card,and enter all of the information from the reservation forms in three different databases.

All other payments may be made with a credit card by calling the agent or entering it on the reservation form for further payments, or sent through agent’s pay pal account (fee attached and must contact agent to set it up), or with a mailed check.

If all of the inventoried cabins do not have initial deposits on them by 10/2/2012, Carnival will take those cabins out of the inventory and those wanting them later may pay a higher rate.  Carnival can and will go up on the rates without prior notice to agents.  Initial deposits will lock in the above rates and the inventoried cabins, but they MUST be made by 10/2/2012.  

All payments MUST be made by the above due dates to ensure the cabin is not cancelled because Carnival will cancel a cabin regardless that a payment has been made on it, and sometimes under certain circumstances, they will cancel the entire group booking.  

So with Carnival Cruise Lines, payments must be made by the due dates shown above. This can not be stressed enough.  Carnival has changed and not for the better when it comes to on-time payments.

I will address any further questions and concerns anyone has.  Just let me know by email or calling me.  I will check on the hotel and give you information about it and group and individual travel insurance shortly.

Pat

Bahamas Cruise Suspended

We thank Brenae for contacting a travel agency that prepared information for a Bahamas Cruise, departing from Charleston, SC, Oct. 13, traveling to Nassau and Freeport, and returning Oct. 18, 2013.  Even though the price was $475 per person, double occupancy interior to $530 per person, double occupancy ocean view, the response rate was low.  We are, therefore, suspending our cruise plans for now.

Our president, Mike Corbett, has some other Raleigh plans that we think will be fun. Our objective is to plan an activity that is relaxed and inviting without overwhelming the Raleigh 'worker bees'.

Stay tuned for more information soon.

You are Invited . . .

Classmates:

Mrs. Mary Poole informed us that Mr. Hubert Poole will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Marine at Montford Point.  The Medal will be presented on Sunday, 8/19/2012 at Wilson Temple Church, on Oberlin Road, after church service around 12:30pm -12:35p.m.  She is asking Mr. Poole's former students to join the family for this tribute and presentation.  She said people from Washington will present the Medal in a 10-15 minute ceremony with a reception to follow.  Please let others know who may be able to attend.

Gloria Bulter Spraggins - Homegoing Celebration

Sadly we announce the Homegoing Service for Gloria Butler Spraggins.

Gloria B. Spraggins, of 908 Delaney Dr., departed this life on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Funeral service, 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, First Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 1515 Cross Link Rd. Interment, Resthaven Cemetery, West End, NC. Visitation, 10:30 to 11:00 AM, prior to the service.

Class Meeting Sat., Aug. 4, @ 4 o'clock PM

Join us for our discussion of plans for our 45th celebration in 2013.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

4 o'clock PM

K & W Cafeteria, Tower Shopping Center

Agenda
Welcome
Blessing
Dinner (on your own)
July 2012 Meeting Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Communication Committee Update
Updates re: 2012 Ligon Alumni Association events
Review of proposals for 45th Plans (trips, activities)
Selection of Action Plan for 45th celebration
New Business
Adjournment

Sad News . . . .

Mrs. Pearline Freeman Williams, the mother of Harold Williams and his sister, Shirley Williams, passed Fri., July 13. Lea Funeral is providing the services that are incomplete. Please see the Lea website, http://www.leafuneralhome.com, for additional information.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to 1617 River Knoll Drive, Raleigh, NC  27610.

Mr. John Noble, the father of Shelia Noble, also passed on Fri., July 13.  Carlton Gray Funeral Home is providing the services. See the following website for additional information, http://www.carltonlgrayfuneral.com.  Condolences may be sent to 1505 Battery DR, Raleigh, NC  27610.

Keep our classmates and their families in prayer.

Catherine LaSane Hunter Homegoing Service

The homegoing service for Catherine LaSane Hunter is Saturday, June 30, 11 AM at St. Matthew AME Church, 1629 Bennett ST,  Raleigh, NC.  Visitation at the church before the service begins at 10:30 AM.

Condolences may be sent to her family at 2125 Little John Rd, Raleigh, NC  27610

See the Haywood Funeral Home website for additional information.

Meeting Reminder and . . . .

REMINDER

Class Meeting Saturday, June 30, 4 PM, K & W Cafeteria, Tower Shopping Center

                                                                       

                                                         AGENDA
Welcome

Grace

Meal and Fellowship

Minutes Approval

Treasurer’s Report

Plans for 45^th Celebration

                Ideas for a class trip (EVERYONE can participate. Email, blog comment your ideas.)

                Other ideas

                Cost and payment plans

Announcements

Adjournment

Remember

     Catherine LaSane, who is on life support.  Please keep Saundra LaSane, her sister, and her entire family in prayer.

      Shelia Noble’s father was admitted to the hospital on Saturday.  Please keep Sheila and her family in prayer.

Prayers for Glenda Watson Graham and Family

Remember Glenda and her family as her mother, Mrs. Martha Hines, 
is eulogized today, Johnston Piney Grove Baptist, Church, Clayton, NC. 
Glenda's address is 539 E. Martin ST, Raleigh, NC  27601.

JW Ligon Alumni Weekend - tics still $80

Our Alumni Association rep, Brenae Moore Jones, has informed us that room reservations for the Crabtree Marriott hotel are still available until June 15 and Alumni tickets are still $80.00.  

Recap - See blog March 2012 entry

• Thirty-Fourth Annual JW Ligon Reunion Semi-Formal Affair will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012, 8:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight, Raleigh Crabtree Marriott, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC , Cash Bar , Hors D’oeuvres and Food Served from 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Tickets are now on sale. Only money orders or certified checks made payable to JW Ligon Alumni Association will be accepted. See Mike Corbett for tickets.
• Special Hotel Rate is $94.00 + tax, for a standard room. The cut-off date for room reservations is June 15, 2012. After this date, the cost is $119.00 + tax. The call name for room reservation is Code-JWLJWLA.
• Friday, July 6, 2012, Meet and Greet 6:00pm - 12:00pm, Crabtree Marriott Hospitality Suite 615, refreshments and entertainment.
• Sunday, July 8, 2012, Sunday afternoon social, Kappa House, 750 King Richard Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm; food served from 4:00 – 6:00 pm; present ticket from alumni dance or $20.00 per person donation. BYOB

It's Planning Time for the 45th - Sat., June 30th, 4 PM, K & W Cafeteria, Tower Shopping Center

Class of 1968! It is time to plan for our big 45th. What would you like to do - travel, dine, dance, party? Bring your best ideas to our next meeting. Classmates who live out of town and those who are unable to attend, send your ideas via email or post on blog. Let us hear from you!

2012 Ligon Alumni Association - Sat., July 7 & Sun., July 8

Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes April 5, 2012 – Held at the home of Ms. Carolyn Chippey. Called to order at 2:00pm - 7 in attendance. • Class of 1962 celebrating their 50th and class of 1967 its 45th anniversary • Alumni Association fundraisers will be held during the year; all classes will be notified via their representatives • Presidential Suite at the hotel has been reserved for hospitality night • Estimated food cost for Saturday night is $12,000 • No rooms available for Friday or Saturday night • Association has asked that class fundraisers before or after the reunion be shared with Carolyn Chippey • Association developing a Resolution for deceased J.W. Ligon Sr. High School alumni to be read/presented to bereaved families at appropriate time • Reserved tables will be set up for classes that turn in head count for the reunion • Finance report was given for fish fry held on March 24th, 2012 • Alumni tickets are $80 ‘til May 1st and $100 per person after • It has not yet been decided if there will be a live band or DJ • Carolyn Chippey will transition from sub-committee to the Alumni Association after the reunion; she would like all classes to have a representative so that the sub-committee can keep classes informed • Alicia Adcock representative for Class 1967 nominated to assume Carolyn Chippey’s role; unanimously agreed. • Meeting adjourn 3:30pm Respectfully Submitted, Brenae Moore Jones, 1968 Class representative Peace and continued blessings!

CLASS MEETING, SAT., APRIL 14, 5 PM

Greetings J. W. Ligon Class of 1968,

Class meeting Sat., April 14, 2012, 5 PM, Prime Smokehouse, 2800 Rock Quarry RD., Raleigh, NC. http://www.primesmokehouse.com/
AGENDA
Welcome
Dinner
Treasurer's Report
Minutes Approval
JW Ligon Association Sub-Committee Report (see attached)
Plans for '68 Activity (Trip ideas requested)
Dues
New Business
Adjournment

JW Ligon Association Plans 2012 Association Reunion

We thank our classmate, Brenae Moore Jones, for serving as our liaison on the JW Ligon Association Board. Below are her recent meeting notes that will be discussed at our Sat., April 14 meeting.

March 9, 2012 6:00 pm Sub Committee Meeting
Held at the home of Ms. Carolyn Chippey, 7 in attendance

· Tickets for fish fry are on sale: Saturday, March 24, 2012- noon – 5:00 pm, Kappa House, 750 King Richard Road, Raleigh, NC. Food, Fun, Live Entertainment $15.00. BYOB sponsored by John W Ligon Jr./Sr. High School Association Inc. Contact Brenae Moore Jones by phone (919) 841-2316 or email bjones039@gmail.com for tickets.
· Thirty-Fourth Annual Reunion Semi-Formal Affair will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012, 8:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight, Raleigh Crabtree Marriott, 4500Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC , Cash Bar , Hors D’oeuvres and Food Served from 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm. The cost of 2012 Reunion Weekend of Activities will be $80.00 for tickets purchased prior to May 1, 2012. After this date, the ticket cost is $100.00. The cost reflects the increase due to the change of venue and the increased food and entertainment costs. Ticket cost includes dinner, dance, Sunday afternoon social, hospitality suite, and live entertainment. Tickets are now on sale. Only money orders or certified checks made payable to JW Ligon Alumni Association will be accepted. Mail payment to P.O. Box 40475 Raleigh, NC 27604. Contact Brenae Jones for additional information.
o Our Special Hotel Rate is $94.00 + tax, for a standard room. The cut-off date for room reservations is June 15, 2012. After this date, the cost is $119.00 + tax. The call name for room reservation is Code-JWLJWLA.
o Friday, July 6, 2012, Meet and Greet 6:00pm - 12:00pm, Crabtree Marriott Hospitality Suite 615, refreshments and entertainment.
o Sunday, July 8, 2012, Sunday afternoon social, Kappa House, 750 King Richard Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm; food served from 4:00 – 6:00 pm; present ticket from alumni dance or $20.00 per person donation. BYOB
· Class of 1967 is sponsoring a Spring Fling 45th Reunion Fundraiser, Friday, April 27, 2012 Heather Hills Clubhouse, 901 Claymore Drive, Garner, NC 8:00 pm – 1:00 am, featuring Lo-K- Shun Band, Food-Fun-Flavor, Dress to Impress FYI- (919)779-9037, Alicia Adcock, BYOB donation $25.00.
· It was reported that there is a balance of $2,600 in the account from last year’s class reunion. The sub-committee members requested a copy of the financial report. The sub-committee also requested that the J.W. Ligon Jr./Sr. High School Alumni Association have an independent financial audit.
· The Board name has been changed to the J.W. Ligon Jr./Sr. High School Alumni Association, Inc.
· Council Committee is now considered the Sub-Committee

Members: J.W. Ligon Jr./Sr. High School Alumni Association, Inc.


Harry Payne, Chairperson
Richmond Davis
Mary Peay
Ray Haywood
Charles McKoy
Ann Hodges
Ernest Sanders, Jr.
Betsy Bryant
Carolyn Chippey
Alexander King
Dwight Peebles

Next meeting date April 5, 2012. Meeting adjourned 7:30pm

Homegoing for Linda Wright Richardson's Husband

Services for Garland Richardson are Monday, March 19 at Mount Peace Baptist Church, corner of Raleigh Blvd and Martin Luther King Blvd. Visitation is 11:00 AM-12:00 with eulogy starting at 12 noon. Trice Funeral Home is in charge. Remember Linda and her family in your prayers. Her address is 2833 Midway Park Ct. Raleigh, NC 27610.

Homegoing for George Bailey's Mother - Today, Mon., Feb. 27, 11 AM

Mrs. Mamie Vermel Evans Bailey, of 201 Evans Estates Drive, Cary, NC, departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2012. Funeral Service 11 AM, Monday, February 27 at Cary First Christian Church, 1109 Evans Rd. Interment, Evans-Turner Cemetery, Cary.
Arrangements by Lea Funeral Home, (919) 231-1000.

Share Your Story

Did you live in Raleigh/Wake County before 1980?
How did you travel to work and/or school - by bus, train, car, on foot?
Tell us about it.

African Americans who were living in Raleigh/Wake County prior to 1980 are invited to participate in discussion and interviews.

Topic: Public transportation and how African Americans were impacted by the conditions of the time

Where: Raleigh City Museum - 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

When: Monday and Tuesday - February 20th and 21st

Time: 6:30 p.m. both nights

Both programs will be taped for inclusion in the Museum’s permanent record of the history of Raleigh. Information gleaned from the discussion and interviews will be utilized by a reporter from the News and Observer for an article.

The Raleigh City Museum’s mission is to preserve Raleigh’s past for the future. Your help is needed to make sure that ALL the voices of Raleigh’s past are heard.

LIGON Needs You for Career Day

As you know, Ligon is now a Magnet Middle School that serves 6th - 8th graders. Career Day is Fri., March 16th, 2012, 7:15 AM - 11:45 AM; a complimentary lunch for volunteers follows at noon. Can you volunteer to share with these middle schoolers your profession or career? Students and their teachers will rotate at scheduled times (roughly 20 minutes each) to your presentation about your work, your profession, your career. Students learn from the 'tools of your profession' - hands-on items, visuals, novelty give-aways, uniforms, samples, examples. :) Even though staying the entire morning is preferred, if you can only share for 2 hours that would be helpful. All professions are needed - para professionals, skilled trade professionals, business owners, researchers, manufacturers, health, legal, fine & performing arts professionals, retailers, sales associates/executives, caterers, pre-school professionals, etc.

85 persons are needed to provide a full morning of experiences for Ligon students. I think that Ligon alumni can provide at least 50% of this need. :) Share this message with others who can share their careers and inspire these middle school students to pursue their dreams.

Interested? See your email for Volunteer Presenter Form or email jwligon68@gmail.com.