Pelican Reunion 2019: Ignite Your Creative Spark
Dear Pelican Reunion Friends,
We are delighted that you will be joining us for the 2019 Pelican Reunion Conference!
Please read below for more information, tips, and details about the following help you prepare and guide you on your way back to Star!
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VOLUNTEER & PIT PARENT SIGN UP LIST
Our program depends on volunteers to operate safely and smoothly. Please click on the volunteer link below to choose an activity to help out.
All those bringing children – and those who like to be with children as well – are encouraged to volunteer during PIT times (Sat aftn, Sun morning, Sun afternoon, Mon morning) for our future Pels! There is also an opportunity to volunteer for Youth Fellowship/Social Hour occurring simultaneously during adult Fellowship/Social Hour.
Click Volunteer Link below to share your time and assistance. Thank you!!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAAA92BA1F85-volunteer
FERRY (BOAT) SCHEDULE:
Remember you are REQUIRED to be at the dock AT LEAST 90 minutes before the boat departs.
Friday, August 30 (3-night option)
1:55 pm Thomas Laighton Depart Portsmouth; Arrival Star Island 2:55pm
***BRING LUNCH WITH YOU OR ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO PICK UP LUNCH IN PORTSMOUTH AFTER YOU DROP OFF CAR & LUGGAGE***
OR
Saturday, August 31 (2-night option)
10:25 am Thomas Laighton Depart Portsmouth; Arrival Star Island 11:25am
Monday, September 2
2:15 pm Thomas Laighton Depart Star; Arrival Portsmouth 3:15pm
For more information about boats and parking among other topics, visit: http://starisland.org/faq-category/important-info/
FIRE AND WATER & CONFERENCE ORIENTATION
Fire and Water is a mandatory orientation session to go over safety rules and other important information for your weekend on the island. This will take place immediately upon arrival to Star Island followed by a brief Conference Orientation.
WHAT TO BRING
| Sunscreen & Bug Spray/Hat Clothes/Sturdy Footwear for ALL weather Halloween Costume – All Ages! Small Halloween bag or bucket for “Task or(and) Treating” Talent for Talent Show – Or hands to clap in appreciation Musical Instruments if you wish Item for Silent Auction Book for Book Swap Recipe for Recipe Swap | Pelican photos Cash for Snack Bar, Gift Shop, Fellowship/Social Hour Donation Camera Handwork Payment for hotel bill T-shirts for possible PIT youth tie-dyeing activity Willingness to get out of the box and have fun creating |
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
We have planned a fun weekend to ignite your creative spark, enjoy traditions, and reconnect with old and new friends. There are many options and follow your impulses to rest and relax as well! Some highlights are below and also plan on an ice cream social, softball game, board games, marshmallow roast on pier, and more!
Some of the Star Gathering weekend activities are also open to Pel Reunion. Look at the chalkboard for more options!
Minister for the Weekend, Rev. Leon Dunkley
Artists for the Weekend
Ignite your creative spark through many modalities: Ellen Clegg, Drumming; Kristi Martel, Singing; Lisa Medley, Movement.
These creative activities will be scheduled during PIT times: Sat. afternoon, Sun. morning and afternoon, and Mon. morning. Details forthcoming.
Learn more here about Rev. Leon and artists here: https://pelicansarepelicans.org/
Halloween Party!
Bring a costume and express yourself creatively! ALL AGES. Have fun playing “dress up” and enjoy exploring the Island in our “task or(and) treat” followed by a celebration.
140 Years at Sea Talk
Island Historian Ann Beattie will be offering a special presentation covering the legacy of the Isles of Shoals’ grand Oceanic Hotel, one of New England’s few remaining Victorian resort hotels. Hear tales of the subterfuge and rivalry that inspired the building of the Oceanic on Star Island and the renowned Appledore House across the harbor. Discover how flames destroyed the hotels and learn of the ingenious effort in creating a second grand Oceanic Hotel.
Recipe Swap
Bring one or two recipes (Star/Pel-connected if you have one) that are special to you. If there is a story behind your recipe, we will take time to share stories.
Book Swap
Bring a book to leave; take a different book home with you on Monday. (Bring two, take two, etc.) We will meet to discuss our contributions and share opinions and thoughts.
Yankee Swap
Back by popular demand! We guarantee a lot of suspense and fun! If you’d like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift that is either related to Star, totally useless, or cost you virtually nothing to get. Here’s your chance to regift that apron from Aunt Agatha! Wrapping paper will be available in case you forget. If you get to the island and have forgotten to bring something, Gift Shop and Snack Bar gift certificates work quite well! For info or questions contact Elise Anton at ekanton@comcast.net
Silent Auction
Bring something upon which others will bid to help raise funds for the Pel Reunion Scholarship Fund. If you forget or don’t want to carry anything, the Shops on Star now offer GIFT CERTIFICATES!
Fellowship/Social Hour
Fabulously hosted and paid for by your generous donations, please bring your appetites and donations for the basket please. Non-alcoholic options are also provided.
FOR PARENTS: PIT (PELICANS IN TRAINING) CREW
The PIT Crew is our children’s program, managed and overseen by Deb Weiner Soule and Ben Soule. All registered families will receive an informational email from Deb and Ben. If you have questions, please contact Ben or Deb directly (bgsoule101@gmail.com or djweiner101@gmail.com). The PIT groups meet Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and afternoon, and Monday morning. The groups are led by “anchor teachers” and volunteers from the conference. We need your help to ensure that safe child-adult ratios are maintained.
There will be a twenty-minute MANDATORY orientation for kids and parents just before the Saturday afternoon PIT program at 1:10 PM! Please check the chalk board for location of this orientation.
Bedtimes:
Please note that while the current Pelicans serve as Hall Monitors in the evenings on the second floor of the Oceanic (beginning at 8 PM and finishing at 11 PM), this is offered for the entire second floor and should not be considered babysitting. Parents must be easily accessible at all times. Make sure you leave your cell phone number or location with hall monitors so they may locate you should the need arise. Parents are also asked to pitch in and monitor kids during Fellowship/Social Hour. Star Island is a fun and exhausting place. We encourage parents to make sure their children are in bed at these suggested bedtimes: ages 0-4: 7:30 PM; ages 5-9: 8:30 PM; ages 10-13 – 9:30 PM. Well-rested kids are happy kids!
Volunteering Before Pel Reunion
For those of you who are keen to relive your bygone Pelican days and volunteer:
Should you wish to come early and volunteer for a couple days before the start of the Pelican Reunion, please contact the island volunteer coordinator: volunteer@starisland.org.
CONFEREE ADDRESS LIST
We plan to distribute a conferee address list on Island with your name, address, phone number and email address. If you prefer to limit that information, please contact our Registrar Matt Baya (registrar@pelicansarepelicans.org) no later than August 27th.
Thank you for registering! There are over 100 terrific reasons to come to Pel Reunion and you are one of them!
RATS, RATS, Cinaeco, Cinaeco, rah, rah, rah!!
See You Soon,
Lisa and Roger Medley
2019 Co-Chairs
