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50th Reunion FAQs

 

 

FAQs

Updated 3/15/2024

C.K. McClatchy Class of 1974 ~ 50-Year Reunion

  1. Why were there two ticket prices?
  • Ticket price is now $115
  • Unlike with a hotel, many popular venues like Sequioa at the Cannery, require a substantial additional deposit to bring the deposit up to 50%, 5-6 months prior to the event date, so we encouraged classmates to purchase their ticket(s) early to meet that obligation by April. We were successful in that effort and have sold enough tickets to meet our obligation to increase the deposit to 50% of the estimated cost. 
  • In addition, leading up to our 45th Reunion, many classmates were waiting (and waiting, and waiting ;) to see who else was attending before committing. Early ticket sales will populate this list earlier, promoting others to join the fun!
  • The ticket price is higher than last time’s $75 because…inflation! Our pricing is in line with recent area reunion ticket prices at comparable venue sites.

 

  1. How do I purchase tickets?
  • Visit our website at McClatchy74.com. (This website is so clunky, but it’s the best we could find.)
    • The website works best on devices other than your phone!!
    • If you haven’t restarted your computer for a while, please do so before opening the website
  • Become a member of the site if you haven’t already done so. (It’s free!) 
    • On the Home page, look to the right for a blue “Sign In” button and below it a “Join Here” hyperlink. 
      • Either “Sign In” if you joined in the past, or click the “Join Here” hyperlink if you haven’t
    • If you joined previously, be prepared to enter the email address and password you used back then. 
      • If your email address has changed, please email us at CKMcClatchy74@gmail.com to inform us of your new email address. We will update your email address and email you a link to reset your password. 
      • If your email address hasn’t changed, but you forgot your password, please email us at CKMcClatchy74@gmail.com because we discovered that the “forgot password” link included in the “sign in” window is broken.)
  • Once you have successfully signed in, go to “50th Reunion Invitation” tab at the top of the page, and click on “tickets” from the dropdown.
  • You’ll be brought to the purchase window. 
    • Select PAY BY CREDIT CARD or PAY BY CHECK as appropriate.
      • Be aware that the service charge for using a credit or debit card is 5.9%.
    • Enter the number of tickets you are buying in the “QTY” dropdown. 
    • YOU MUST CLICK ON THE BLUE “CONTINUE REGISTRATION” BUTTON to finalize your ticket purchase and “Register your Payment”. 
      • This will bring you to the Tickets page where you will enter the name of your guest, if applicable
      • Those paying by credit card will enter billing and credit card information here
    • CLICK ON THE BLUE “CONTINUE TO CHECK OUT” BUTTON
      • This will show your order summary
    • CLICK ON THE BLUE “CONTINUE” BUTTON
      • Review your order
    • CLICK ON THE BLUE “CONTINUE TO PAYMENT” BUTTON
      • FINALLY, you’ll come to the “Order Complete” page. WHEW!
      • On that page you will see instructions regarding checks including to whom you make your check payable, and where the checks should be mailed
  1. Tell me about Sequoia at The Cannery
  • It sits on the site of the old Libby Cannery at the SE corner of Alhambra and Stockton Boulevards. 
  • It’s an amazing venue. Hip, historical, industrial and just a very cool environment. (A picture of the Sequoia Lounge was incorporated into the invitation.) 
  • Famed Chef Aimal Formoli is co-owner and will be overseeing the creation of fabulous appetizer and dinner offerings. 
  • The buffet dinner will be held in an adjacent/connected room which will remain open after dinner for those who prefer to stay put and visit as opposed to joining the crowd back in the lounge for photos and dancing after dinner.
  • There will be 2 no-host bars. One full bar and the other limited to beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Free parking in multi-storied lot on site.
  1. What is the dress code?
  • “Dressy Casual”. The venue is less formal than the Capitol View Room at the Hyatt where we celebrated our 45th, so feel free to forego the cocktail attire and ties. Definition? “Not-all-the-way-formal-but-please-don’t-wear-jean-shorts.” We want you to be comfortable and have fun. Think “festive”!
  1. What Hotel is close by?
  • The Fort Sutter Hotel Sacramento, Tapestry Collection by Hilton which is only .2 of a mile from Sequoia. This hotel has a nice bar in their lobby that’s open to the public until midnight. (I have a feeling that those of us not ready to go home at 10:00 might want to wander over there to continue the party 😉.) And Café Bernardo is downstairs which would be an excellent place for Sunday breakfast. 
  • This hotel is beautiful and very new. As of March 13th, the nightly rate is $229 (non-refundable) or $253 (refundable). The hotel only has 105 rooms, so time is of the essence. Check the hotel out online and let us know via email if you would be interested in booking a room. We are negotiating a block of rooms at a discount. We need at least 10 reservations to qualify for a discount and the discount will be deeper, the more people commit to reserving a room there. Once we sign the block contract, interested parties will receive a link that will lead you to the hotel’s discounted reservation page.
    • To facilitate the block, we need to know if you plan to stay Saturday night, or if you plan to stay Friday and Saturday nights. Email us at CKMcClatchy74@gmail.com as soon as possible. 
  1. How do I donate? And where does the money go?
  • Go to McClatchy74.com and Sign In. Click on “Reunions Donations” on left. Scroll down to the window where you can donate. 
  • Donations will pay for the DJ, photographer, flowers, dessert, etc. What is left over would be used for a 70th BD Bash for us in 2026.
  1. Will this be our last Reunion? 
  • Probably the last big fancy one. ☹ It appears that attendance and overall interest wains dramatically post 50th Reunions. However, we may organize very casual “birthday parties” starting with our 70th and possibly a scaled down version of a 55th year Reunion 😊
  1. What if I have additional questions? 

Contact Information:

Website:     McClatchy74.com (Sign In, Reach out to Classmates, Purchase Tickets, Donate!)

FaceBook:    C.K. McClatchy High School Class of 1974 (Join the Group!)

Email:     CKMcClatchy74@gmail.com (Change your Email Address, Change your Password, Request Assistance with Website