Cedar Point To Hold 2nd Annual “Back to the Point” Reunion

Amusement park will host its second annual employee reunion on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point is inviting all of its past employees to come “Back to the Point” when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will host its second annual employee reunion on Saturday, Sept. 5.

This year, past and current employees are invited to the park for a one-day reunion on the shores of Lake Erie.  Like last year, alumni are encouraged to bring their families to the reunion for a day of fun.

Heather (Green) Bacon, Toledo, Ohio, who worked at the park for two summers, said she brought her husband and daughter to last year’s reunion.  It was the first time her daughter had ever been to the park.  “We dragged her on every coaster we could. We are definitely anticipating this year’s reunion and cannot wait!”

Activities planned for the event include special entertainment on Saturday night, time to mingle with old friends and new, evening picnic, exclusive ride time on the Millennium Force roller coaster after the park closes for the night and much more!

All alumni will also receive a free reunion T-shirt once they register. Alumni are also encouraged to bring memorabilia with them from the time they worked at the park including photos, memory books, etc., to display in the park’s historic Grand Ballroom.

Another two-summer employee, Shari (Bauer) Blackwood of Sylvania, Ohio, worked at the park 25 years ago.  “It was especially fun to see the display boards of the past departmental supervisors.  There were names and pictures of people that I haven’t seen in over 20 years.”

Since opening in 1870, Cedar Point has employed an estimated 200,000 people. Some met their spouses here, a few turned their seasonal positions into long-lasting careers and others went on to be leaders in their industries. Every one of them left Cedar Point with great friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Last year, more than 1,000 people, representing 19 states, attended the event.  Some traveled from as far as California, Texas, Florida and Ontario, Canada, while others were still in the Cleveland and Toledo areas.

“As for this year’s reunion, I think I have my former roommate talked into going,” said Lauren (Matejka) Dominiak of Elyria, Ohio.  “We still keep in touch after 30 years.  I’m looking forward to September!”