Dear Classmates,

As we continue our planning for the East High Class of 1956 reunion, we hope the 45th

will be the best one yet. If everyone can find one additional "old school pal" to bring

along this time, we can have an even bigger turnout with more memories and renewed

friendships!

We have planned a casual evening on Friday, August 31, 200 1 at Prairie Meadows

Racetrack and Casino in the Pavilion and a Dinner on Saturday, September 1 at the

Echo Valley Country Club.

CASUAL EVENING WITH GRILL OUT BUFFET

Date: Friday, August 31,2001

Place: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in the Pavilion

Interstate 80, Exit 142 Altoona, Iowa

Time: 6:00 P .M. Grill Out Buffet -- Cash Bar

SIT DOWN DINNER. .

Date: Saturday, September 1, 2001

Place: Echo Valley Country Club

760 County Line Road

Des Moines Iowa

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. Registration -- Cocktails -- Cash Bar ,

6:30 P.M. Class Picture

7:15 P.M. Dinner

Echo Valley Country Club Dress Code: NO jeans, shorts, Tshirts or sandals.

Cost: $97.00 Per couple and $48.50 for singles.

This includes both Friday's and Saturday's events.

Please make your reservations early...as the cutoff is Monday, July 2,2001.

Confirmation and maps to follow upon reservation. See you in August.

Your Class Committee