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Old Time Reunion reports 350 attendees after venue move; organizers planning 30th anniversary
Summary
Event producer Julie Gilday Schafer said the Old Time Reunion recorded about 350 attendees after moving the event into the Suncoast and that organizers are planning a 30th-anniversary event in 2025; presenters shared attendee video testimonials.
Julie Gilday Schafer, CEO of the JGS Group and event producer for Old Time Reunion, reported to the commission that the 2024 Old Time Reunion drew about 350 attendees after the event moved from New Orleans to the Suncoast. Schafer said attendance was slightly lower than previous years and that many longtime senior attendees found the change of venue disruptive.
Schafer described program adjustments made to support networking among long-time Las Vegans, including lower-volume entertainment so attendees can converse. She said the organization is preparing a 30th-anniversary event for 2025, likely on a September or October Sunday, and that they are waiting for a confirmed date from the Suncoast. The presentation included a short video of attendee memories of downtown and historic Las Vegas.
Commissioners and the presenter discussed archival materials and the event’s history. Schafer encouraged continued support and noted the event’s legacy for the community. This item was a report and did not require a vote.
