YoHi 2007 Reunion Survey

Hello,

The attached link is to a survey on the 2007 all class reunion held recently in San Diego. We would appreciate if you can take a few minutes to log in and complete the survey. It should take less than 5 minutes. The link will only be open until Sunday the 12th.

Click here for the survey.

If at any point you run into any problems, please feel free to contact Lica at: Licachandayo@hotmail.com

Respectfully,
YoHi 2007 Reunion Organizers

Reunion Tickets Extension -- Last Change to get your ticket!

After over a year of planning, the 2007 YOHI Reunion is almost here! We, especially the committee members, are excited that it is finally here and everyone is looking forward to seeing and reconnecting with people that some haven't seen since Japan. This promises to be a memorable reunion with classmates from all over the nation and the world in attendance. Other than the great menu we will be having, we will have a bar and fun and entertaining activities planned as well.

Although ticket sales have ended, many of you have contacted us regarding being able to purchase your tickets for the 2007 YOHI Reunion,. The USS Midway and caterer have allowed us to extend our deadline, however it is a very short window. If you are interested in attending the reunion, please purchase your tickets by Monday, July 9, 2007. Please don't delay in purchasing your tickets. Ticket cost is $185 for the banquet on the USS Midway on Friday, July 20, 2007 and the luau on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Please note that there will be a master checklist of attendees upon boarding the USS Midway and at the luau so please ensure that you check in upon arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You can purchase your tickets here.

Take care and see you all in a few weeks!

Banquet Attire

Please note that the attire for the banquet onboard the USS Midway is semi-formal. It may be cool and breezy in the evening onboard the ship so you may consider bringing a light jacket or sweater/shawl with you just in case.

USS Midway Information

This is a reminder that the banquet onboard the USS Midway in on July 20, 2007. The following is some information you may find useful.

USS Midway
910 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101

Click on below link for map and directions and information on parking as well.

http://www.midway.org/site/pp.asp?c=coIMKTMCF&b=1716901


Maps & Parking
Parking Advisory

The Port of San Diego recently began an 18-month reconstruction of Midway's Navy Pier. The museum will remain open during construction however parking on Navy Pier may be periodically limited. Alternate parking can be found at the Five Star Lane Field Parking Lot at the corner of W. Broadway and Pacific Coast Highway.

It is a short 2 block walk to Navy Pier and the Midway. Just walk one block west to the waterfront and then one block south to Navy Pier. Street metered parking is also available throughout the area.

Map - Midway is located at 910. N Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, alongside Navy Pier.

Parking on Navy Pier (limited during pier construction) -

$5 up to 1 hour
$7 for up to 4 hours
$10 for up to 10 hours
$12 for up to 12 hours

Handicapped Parking - on Navy Pier (near the Ticket Office) is available on a first-come-first-served basis, standard parking rates apply.

Metered Parking - limited along N. Harbor Drive and Pacific Coast Highway at a rate of 25¢ for 12 minutes. Most meters having a 2 hour limit.

With the Santa Fe Depot just a few blocks away, the Midway is easily accessible by train, coaster, and trolley.

Luau Location Announcement

The location of the luau will be at Cadman Recreation Center. We haved reserved the park area for 2007 YOHI Reunion attendees and their guests only. Please ensure that you check in first upon arriving.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you and see you in a few weeks.

Cadman Recreation Center
4280 Avati Drive
San Diego, CA 92117

Facilities:
2 softball fields, a little Padres baseball field, a recently renovated tot lot, a dog off-leash park, a tennis court, one outdoor basketball court, a horse shoe pit and several picnic areas overlooking Mission Bay.

Directions and Bus Route:
From Interstate 5 North take the Balboa Ave. exit. Go east to Moraga Avenue. Turn left on Moraga and proceed to Moraga Court. Turn left. Moraga Court will become Avati. Road will curve to the left. The center is on the right.

From Interstate 5 South exit to Interstate 52. Take the Regents Road/Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Exit and go south up the hill. Turn right on Moraga Ave. Turn right on Moraga Court. Moraga Court will become Avati. Road will curve to the left. The center on the right.

Luau Menu

"THE ALL YOU CAN EAT LUAU MENU"


Sweet And Sour Lomi Chicken
Tender And Plump Chicken Roasted With Fresh Pineapple Chunks,
Bell Peppers And Our Popular Sweet And Sour Sauce

Chef Carving Calypso Roast Pork
Boneless And Lean Pork Loin Roasted And Carved To Order Into
Medallions Then Drizzled With An Intensely Flavored Teriyaki Sauce

All Beef Hot Dogs
Served With Soft Buns, Relish, Onions and Mustard

Island Penne Pasta Salad
Penne Pasta, Thinly Sliced Red Onions And Crunchy Vegetables
Tossed With A Perky Poppy Seed Dressing

Teriyaki Fried Rice

Fresh Tropical Fruit Salad

Rich And Moist Chocolate Brownies
Drizzled with White Belgian Chocolate And Toasted Chopped Nuts

Freshly Baked Soft Hawaiian Rolls And Sweet Creamery Butter

Midway Menu

Hors d’oeuvres Station

Cheese & Fruit Display
A Lavish Display Of Imported And Domestic Wedges And Wheels Of Aged Cheeses
Featuring Warm Baby Brie Crowned With Intensely Flavored Basil Pesto
And Toasted English Walnuts Encased In A Flaky Puff Pastry Pillow,
Nutty Flavored Swiss, Herb Infused Havarti, Smoked Gouda, Lively French Feta,
Creamy Muenster, Rich Danish Bleu Cheese,
And Full Bodied Cheddar For The Cheese Lover
Accompanied By Crisp Baguette Rounds, Crackers And Wafers
A Cornucopia Of Ripe And Juicy Fruit And Berries Picked At Their Peak,
Cascading In An Eye Appealing Display Featuring Luscious Pineapples,
Chilled Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Honeydew, Strawberries, Kiwis,
And Oranges. The Best The Season Has To Offer
Served With A Pool Of Warm Chocolate Sauce For Dipping

Surimi Warm Crab Dip
Sweet & Succulent Crab Wedded To Velvety Smooth Sour Cream,
Fluffy Neufchâtel Cheese, Freshly Snipped Green Onions,
Fiery Hot Sauce And Finely Diced Garlic Enliven This Dish
To Make A Palate Pleasing Hors d'oeuvre Accompanied By Crisp Baguette Rounds

Buffet

Island Green Salad with Wonton Strips
Crisp Green Lettuce With Thinly Sliced Red Onions And Crunchy Vegetables
Served With A Perky Poppy Seed And Creamy Herb Dressing and Sprinkled With Crispy Wonton Strips

50% PoPo Rice and 50% Plain White Rice
Long Grain White Rice Steeped In A Delicate And Flavorful Bath With
The Flowery Aroma Of Ground Turmeric, Freshly Grated Coconut
And Plump Raisins Garnished With Green Onions And Sweet Red Bell Pepper Confetti


Asian Stir Fry Vegetables
A Colorful And Tasty Combination Of Colorful Vegetables
Stir Fried With Warm Asian Spices

Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Tender Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Marinated In A Soy, Ginger, Garlic,
And Sherry Sauce, Grilled To Seal In Flavors

Chef Carving Roasted Teriyaki Beef
Succulent, Juicy And Tender Beef Is Slowly Roasted After Marinating In A Fragrant Asian Sauce
Enhanced With A Myriad Of Flavors Served With Baguette Rolls And Butter


Dessert Station


Viennese Dessert Table with Cookies
A Dazzling Array Of Luscious And Silky Cakes And Pastries
Featuring A Double Chocolate Mousse Cake,
Moist And Spicy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting,
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, And Mocha Heath Crunch Cake
And Assorted Cookies

Last Day to purchase 2007 YoHi Reunion Tickets

June 15, 2007 is the last day to purchase your tickets for the 2007 YOHI Reunion.

Save $20 if you purchase your tickets before April 30, 2007

Ticket cost is $185 until April 30, 2007.
Ticket cost will be $200 from May 1-June 15, 2007.

The 2007 YOHI Reunion will be a two-day event. First day Friday, July 20, 2007 will be held onboard the USS MIDWAY from 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm. And the second day will be a Luau (fully catered, live entertainment and games for the whole family) from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Credit card payments are being accepted only through the registration site

If you are paying by check or money order to save on processing fees, please make checks payable to YOHI 2007 Reunion and send to Joy Suzuki, 12703 Carlsbad Court, Herndon, VA 20171. Please contact Joy if you have any questions.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact any of the reunion organizers.

Please also remember that full refunds (minus $25 processing fee if you pay through active.com only) will be given if you purchase your ticket and for some unforeseen circumstance, you will be unable to attend the reunion.

Volunteers Needed!

We desperately need volunteers for the following committees for both days. Please let us know if and for which you will be able to assist. You will be asked to arrive the event several hours earlier to help out with the preparation. We will contact you personally to let you know the details. Thank you.

1. Welcoming Committee (Joy Larosa-87/Lica Nichols-86)

2. Decorating Committee (Marie Sugrue-90/Lica Nichols-86)

3. Set up and clean up (Cindie Quiroz-88/Claudette Andalajao-91)

Last Day to purchase your tickets for the 2007 YoHi Reunion

June 15, 2007 is the last day to purchase your tickets for the 2007 YOHI Reunion.
The 2007 YOHI Reunion will be a two-day event. First day Friday, July 20, 2007 will be held onboard the USS MIDWAY from 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm. And the second day will be a Luau (fully catered, live entertainment and games for the whole family) from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Credit card payments are being accepted only through the registration site

If you are paying by check or money order to save on processing fees, please make checks payable to YOHI 2007 Reunion and send to Joy Suzuki, 12703 Carlsbad Court, Herndon, VA 20171. Please contact Joy if you have any questions.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact any of the reunion organizers.

Please also remember that full refunds (minus $25 processing fee if you pay through active.com only) will be given if you purchase your ticket and for some unforeseen circumstance, you will be unable to attend the reunion.

Reunion Information

It has come to our attention that everyday an old classmate has found their way to our blogs...therefore, instead of having them go through the archives, I will repost reunion information from time to time.

The 2007 Reunion will be a two day event. First day Friday, July 20, 2007 will be held onboard the USS MIDWAY from 6:30 - 11:00 PM. And the second day will be a Luau (fully catered, live entertainment and games for the whole family) from 11:00 - 4:00 PM. We have yet to pick a location for the Luau, but please check back from time to time we will update the blog as information becomes avail.

Tickets have already been selling...the earlier you buy, the cheaper the tickets are! Today Aug 1, is the last day for early bird special so please don't miss this opportunity to save some money and secure your spot at the reunion!!! Prices will increase tomorrow (Aug 2, 2006).You can find price information here and Buy Tickets Here

We hope to make this reunion a lot of fun and look forward to seeing you all there. For more information or if you have questions, please contact any of the reunion organizers or email Claudette

REUNION CONFUSION

There has been some confusion with regard to another person or group planning a reunion in 2007 as well. Please note that we ARE NOT associated with this person or group. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other issue, please don't hesitate to contact us.

For those of you who do not know us, we, the YOHI 2007 Reunion Committee, all lived in Yokosuka, Japan for an extended period and have great memories of our lives there and have made long and lasting friendships with the people we have met during that time.

Let us tell you a little about ourselves.
Joy Larosa, Class of 87, lived in Yokosuka for 7 years.
Cindie Quiroz, Class of 88, lived in Yokosuka for 8 years.
Claudette Andalajao, Class of 91, lived in Yokosuka for 10 years.
Our fathers were Navy men who were stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. We currently (all three of us) reside on the East Coast, the Washington DC Area to be exact, with Claudette originally from San Diego, CA.

Cindie and Claudette, along with Mario Calderon (Class of 88) and Sam Simbulan (Class of 88) organized the YOHI 2000 Reunion in the Park in San Diego, CA which turned out to be a great success with over 100+ people in attendance. It was great to see old and new friends and reminisce. Because we felt it was again time to re-connect with old friends, Claudette, Cindie and Joy decided to again undertake organizing another reunion making the YOHI 2007 Reunion more formal and making it a two-day event unlike the YOHI 2000 Reunion in the Park.

The YOHI 2007 Reunion that we are organizing is scheduled for July 20 and 21, 2007. The formal banquet will be located onboard the USS MIDWAY and the luau is scheduled for the following day at a park to be announced at a later date.

Both our events will require invitations with detailed information and directions regarding the reunion for the confirmed attendees. If you are interested in attending this reunion, please contact either Claudette, Cindie or Joy directly, regarding being added to the http://www.yohireddevils.blogspot.com blog, or added to the reunion list and to provide us with your contact information. Or please feel free to contact the representative for the your class. We have representatives from Class of 85-Class of 94 who have graciously volunteered to help us with this undertaking.

Class representatives are:
Class of 85 & Class of 86 - Lica Nichols and Yuria Aihara
Class of 87 - Britt Schramm
Class of 88 - Barbara Hornback
Class of 89 - Guen Pardo
Class of 90 - Luisa DiJamco and Marie Sugrue
Class of 91 - Nelson Estupin
Class of 92 - Aya Davis
Class of 93 - Mayumi Mizukami
Class of 94 - Jenn Ames

Thank you.
~Your Reunion Organizers
Cindie, Claudette and Joy

Reunion Update #5

Reunion information was sent via email to all blog members and those in my address book. For those that have emailed Claudette to be informed regarding reunion information, blog members that we may have missed, and those that are still lurking and did not receive the email, please contact Claudette

~The Reunion Organizers
Claudette, Cindie and Joy

Reunion Update #4

Reunion Update #4

Hi Everyone!

We know several of you would like more reunion information and to know what will be the cost of attending the reunion. Within the next few days or maybe even next week, an email with detailed information regarding the reunion will be sent out.

If you are a still a lurker (and we know there are a ton of you out there!) to this site and would like information, please send me (Claudette) an email, otherwise until everything is confirmed, we will not publish the reunion details until then.

Reunion 2007 not 2006

Reunion 2007 not 2006

Just a reminder, that the reunion will be held in 2007 and NOT 2006.