RETIREMENT

Picnic

Honoring

Robert Griffiths

DATE & TIME Saturday
September 12, 2026
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION Golden Gate Park
Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area
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For VOTP current and former Students Only
1. Share Photos & Videos ↗

Upload your VOTP memories to celebrate! (Optional)

2. Fundraiser ↗

Contribute to cover venue fees and supplies. Any extra goes to food. (Optional)

Event Timeline

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Welcome & Mingle

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Main Ceremony

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Games & Socialize

Important Guidelines

🧺 Seating & Comfort

Park bench seating is limited. We encourage guests to bring their own picnic blankets or folding chairs and tables.

🚗 Parking & Arrival

Parking in Golden Gate Park fills up quickly. Please plan to arrive early to find street parking along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or Stow Lake Drive, or consider using rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) or public transportation.

🍽️ Potluck & Labeling

Please double-check your dishes for Halal, Kosher, vegetarian, vegan, or common allergen considerations. Labeling stickers will be provided at the food table so you can mark your dishes on-site.

Any amount is appreciated. Around 10 servings is more than enough.

⚠️ FOOD SAFETY ⚠️
We strongly recommend bringing store-bought or restaurant-prepared food. If bringing homemade food, please opt for items that do not spoil easily in outdoor conditions.

🍷 Park Alcohol & Glass Policy

Beer and wine (in cans or plastic containers) are permitted by park rules. Hard liquor is strictly prohibited. No glass bottles or glass cups are allowed in the park, so please bring all drinks and dishes in plastic, aluminum, or paper containers.

👥 Bringing Guests

Robert is so happy about having so many RSVPs! Since there are more RSVPs than expected, we’d really appreciate it if you could stick to the number of guests you originally indicated, if possible.

🧒 Child Safety

Please ensure children play within safe zones and remain under parental supervision at all times.

🐶 Pet Policy

For the safety and comfort of all guests, especially children and seniors, and to ensure a relaxed environment around the potluck area, we kindly ask that you leave your furry friends at home.

🧥 Weather & Attire

Golden Gate Park can become windy and chilly. Please dress in layers to stay warm.

🌧️ Weather Forecast & Rain Contingency Plan

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We are monitoring the weather closely. If the live rain forecast is 60% or higher as of September 10 at 11:00 AM, the event will move to an alternate indoor location. Updates will be posted here and via WhatsApp.