The first meeting of the Lee Band Reunion Committee was held by ZOOM on April 21, 2024. Several class years and states were represented. Present were Debbie Brown Harral, Dudley Harral, Ed Dorman, Karen Ford Dorman, Pat Carpenter, Mike DiCamillo, Larry Wedige, Mary Debo Kneese, Barney Kneese, Shirley Haldy Noel, Mary Ellen Plumb Cook, and Dee Risinger, facilitator.
Various dates for a band reunion were discussed including the weekend of the Class of 1974’s 50th reunion or the October weekend of the Lee All Class Reunion. A consensus was reached to have a picnic on Friday, September 13th, prior to the Class of ‘74’s reunion. Possible sites discussed were area parks in the San Antonio area, members who might have a neighborhood clubhouse available, church fellowship halls, etc.
Mary Ellen pointed out that a lot of people coming in from out of town might not have any family or friends in the area and would the committee like her to investigate booking a block of rooms at area hotels. The group agreed that she do that.
Types of food were then discussed, and the consensus was that each band alum or family would bring their own food and beverages to accommodate any dietary restrictions. It was also agreed that each member of the committee would be responsible for contacting the band members of their graduation year.