Thank You Jill!!

It all really started - A little more than a year ago
Jim Shaw and Charlie Dauphin - Were discussing the reunion show
Then I got involved - And it was time for things to be done
So we put our heads together - And decided to make it fun!!

This event is very special - After all, it's been 40 years
So everyone must get notified - By reliable volunteers
We turned and took a look - Deciding none of us fit the bill
Individually we gave it some thought - And came up with the name, Jill!!

She seemed the perfect choice - And was more than happy to assist
So we divided up the duties - Each of us with a list
Who knew who and where - Were they living ten years ago
Each of us contributed - As our list began to grow!!

Now we all went home - And the emails began to fly
Jill, you're doing a great job - "Thank you" came her reply
By the way, we voted you Chairman - Good luck dear friend
If there's anything we can do - On us you can truly depend!!

At another level Jill knew the score - And just kept plugging away
Working alone in solitude - Throughout the long winter day
Lining up the restaurant - Emailing new information out
Screaming in frustration - Sometimes even cursing with a shout!!

The date of "The All Class Reunion" - Is normally the same each year
But some moron changed it - The communication channel wasn't clear
No one bothered to tell anyone - Or spread the word around
Jill expressed her frustration - Her emails were quite profound!!

I won't even quote her - But she knew she had my support
I told her it would all work out - It gave her much comfort
And low and behold it did - We've made it to the end
And Jill, the boys were correct - On you, we could depend!!

So each and every one of us - Guilt laden that we are
And to show our appreciation - For Jill, our reunion Star
We've brought you some gifts - To honor the work you've done
And to thank you for the reunion - Don't worry, we'll take care of the 50th one!!
©Bud Dauphin/www.rhymelines.com/2003