GROUNDBREAKING TUESDAY!!!!!

RAPID CITY, SD –The public is invited to join the RCCHS Class of ’77 as they break ground on a new home to be built north of Central High School. The celebration begins at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 at the construction site of 670 N. 7th Street. As part of their 35th reunion, classmates will work together the week of July 21 – 28, 2012 to build an entire home on the site. This building project, also known as Project ’77, is being funded by the class of ’77 graduates through various fundraisers leading up to the blitz build. Upcoming events for Project ’77 include:

· Pauly’s Sub Co. (2060 W. Main Street Suite 1) is donating 10% of all proceeds to Project ’77 on the third Monday of every month from 4 – 9 p.m. Dates for this event are May 21, June 18 and July 16.

· Also, bring your family out for a night of great food and entertainment in support of Project '77! On Thursday, June 14, Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper (2255 Fort Hays Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702) will donate 35% of ticket sales from anyone who mentions Project ‘77 when they book their reservation. Come early (around 6 p.m.); dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.
Ticket information:
Adults: $21.00 plus tax
Kids age 5-12 are half price
Kids under 5 are free

Call 394-9653 for reservations and ticket information, and REMEMBER TO MENTION
PROJECT ‘77 WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!

REUNION UPDATE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

CLASS OF ‘77 - REUNION UPDATE

Friday, July 20       RCCHS Class of 1977 35^th Reunion Dinner at Robbinsdale Lounge

The reunion dinner is open to all of our classmates. Bring the family. Kids under 21 can stay until the band starts. Dress casual. There is no charge for dinner if you register by June 20. Registrations after June 20 and at the door will be $25.00 per person which will be donated to Project 77.       

       

6:00 p.m.    Mixer - Cash bar

            7:00 p.m.    Dinner (Courtesy of Paul Smith and Brett Sutton)
            8:00 p.m.    Program
            9:00 p.m.    Band:  Layla with 21/20 (courtesy of Robbinsdale Lounge)


July 21-28                      PROJECT ‘77 Blitz Build
We will have a groundbreaking ceremony on May 25 at noon!!!  Come if you can! Construction crews will then get the ground work done and the foundation ready so that we will be able to put up walls beginning on the first day of the blitz build.
       
      We are building on a lot located right behind the Civic Center. There will be two shifts each day.

      Habitat will have tools, hard hats, and safety goggles for us to use. You may bring your own safety equipment and tools if you prefer. Put your name on them.

      Wear appropriate clothes and bring work gloves. No sandals or open toed shoes.

      Habitat requires that volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

      All volunteers must register in advance and view an 8 minute safety video before coming to the site. To register and view the video follow the link to the Habitat website: http://blackhillshabitat.org Click on "get involved" then "project 77".  Go to the "volunteer up" link and follow the directions from there.  Be sure to register for Project 77 Blitz. Click on 'July 2012', then 'Next Week' to find our dates easily.  Register for EACH day you want to work. 

      There will be a limited number of workers each day, so register early! Sign up for as many shifts as you want.    

      Registration is restricted to classmates and their families until June 20. After that date, we will open it up to other volunteers.

      No walk-on volunteers will be allowed.          

Sunday, July 29             Dedication  (time TBA, probably a.m.)
                         
LODGING  
Super 8 is holding a block of rooms until June 20. Room rates are $89.10 plus tax Sunday through Thursday, and $108.00 plus tax weekend rate. Call the motel directly and mention “Project 77” when you book your room. 

Super 8 Motel      2124 Lacrosse Street      605-348-8070

CHECKLIST                deadlines for everything….June 20

_____ Room reservations  

_____ Dinner reservations (fill out and return the enclosed form)
_____Watch the safety video and reserve your time slots for the blitz build. http://www.blackhillshabitat.org  

E-mail sneffjarvi@aol.com  or call 605-430-2704 if you have problems registering or need more information.
Updates will be posted on the blog: http://cobblerproject77.blogspot.com/2011/10/project-77.html

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SEND A DONATION

WE ARE GETTING CLOSER TO OUR GOAL EVERY DAY!!!

Please fill out and return ASAP to:  Sue Jarvis  P.O. Box 402  Hill City, SD  57745

_____Yes, I’ll be at the dinner on July 20                     

_____How many people?   

          If you are registering after June 20, please enclose $25.00 per person.

_____I want to order t-shirts ($20 each)    

           _____small _____med _____large _____xl _____xxl

_____I have signed up with Habitat to work on the house.


Name(s)___________________________________

Phone_________________________

Address__________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________

Amount enclosed___________________

Safety Training for Habitat Work Sites

*Complete the Quiz Here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSBTMD6

Everyone working on the house must view this 8 minute video and take the short quiz prior to arrival at the work site.