User:Jacob.Walker/Blog/2026-01-17 50th Birthday Party Plan

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:

Pacific Time (PST)	GMT / UTC (24hr)	Segment (Click Links for Details)	In-Person Activities	Online Activities	Media
10AM–12PM		Setup	Move current chairs to the walls		🎶 Jacob's 50th Setup for Greatness 🙌
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 & Info by Greeter	🎶 Jacob's 50th Years Passing Playlist 🥂
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"	Slide show?
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	🎶 Jacob's 50th ReThink 🤯
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"	🎶 Jacob's 50th Yes And 🙂‍↕️🙵
3:45–4:00 PM	23:45–00:00	Appreciation & Action	Jacob is on stage with closing	Go to "stage"	🎶 Jacob's 50th Go Out and Do It! 🦸‍♂️
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