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by Jacob Walker

2026-01-17 50th Birthday Party Plan

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Jacob's 50th Birthday Party is not only a party, but a reflection of Jacob's life, and his continual striving to get more effect for the effort , with what Jim Collins calls "the genius of the AND". Specifically, Jacob's first half century of consciousness has had one continual theme: Rethinking Education. And, so here is the evolving plan about the logistics of the party, to have it be both enjoyable AND support Jacob's lifelong work.

Schedule of Events

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In-Person Activities Online Activities
10AM–12PM Setup Move current chairs to the walls
12:00–12:30 PM 19:00–20:20 Get Manning Hall Tables/Chairs Tech Setup
12:30–1:00 PM 20:30–21:00 Early Arrivals / Helpers Greeters share program & info Discord help &

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1:00–1:15 PM 21:00–21:15 Arrival & Settling In Potluck setup, go to table
1:15–1:30 PM 21:15–21:30 Jacob Welcome's Everyone Focus on the stage from table Go to "stage"
1:30–1:45 PM 21:30–21:45 First Guided Conversation:

Starter to ReThink Education

Get food & table introductions Go to "table",

intro & convo

1:45–2:30 PM 21:45–22:30 Guided conversation & eating
2:30–3:00 PM 22:30–23:00 Jacob Talks Cake + "Yes And" Focus on the stage from table Go to "stage"
3:00–3:45 PM 23:00–23:45 Second Guided Conversation:

"Yes And" Improv(e)

Guided conversation &

eating cake

Back to "table"
3:45–4:00 PM 23:45–00:00 Appreciation & Action Jacob is on stage with closing Go to "stage"
4:00–4:30 PM After-Event Mingling People can mingle as desired Mingle as desired
4:30–5:00 PM Cleanup Reverse Setup Process Get Recordings

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Event Floor Diagram

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