Family Reunion Planning
Planning and organizing a family
reunion is an engaging and fulfilling project in and of itself. Like
a wedding there are likely to be small gatherings and meetings
throughout the year in order to discuss and execute action items
leading to the annual event. These small get-togethers and meetings
are what really help to bring loved ones together for one common
cause, a much enjoyed and needed family reunion tradition.
Reunion Planning Elements
When planning the family reunion many issues need to be
addressed. Your mission. The theme of the event. Who will be
honored. Which homestead will be the point of focus. Location of
family activities, menus and more.
Getting The Word Out
Take advantage of email, online messengers, newsletters and
word-of-mouth to let all family members know the family is having a
reunion. Other ideas to let others know you're planning a family
reunion event are announcement sites located at most Internet family
reunion web resources.
Timing Is Everything
Remember to give family members plenty of notice. 12 months advance
notice will allow attendees to plan some of their vacation time
around the event.
Reunion Planning Committee
If you’re planning a big reunion event you do well to put together
a reunion committee. Ask for other family members to help with
planning activities and choosing the time and place (this should be
done first).
Planning Family Reunion Activities
Activities can be as simple as an at home family reunion, a reunion
in the park or a luxury cruise. Reunions that include travel and
touring can be exciting and enriching. Locations
to visit may include a the family homestead, school house and places
of entertainment.
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Activities
can include historic re-enactments that stimulate family morale,
challenge the intellect and fuel the imagination while enabling the
viewer to see touch and hear the past. Older family members may
narrate stories about the deceased. This can be a good time to
reminisce about departed family members and recount humorous stories
about their personalities.
Assign each member of your newly
formed reunion committee a specific task, such as T-shirts and
memorabilia, genealogy presentations including memorials and
historic tours/entertainment, dining events, Reunion Book,
entertainment, videography, photography, etc.
Make sure those delegated certain duties know exactly what is exp
ected and who to report to with questions. Written instructions are
best when assigning tasks. Time line reminders are a must have
for timely execution of actions items and following up with what
others are doing.
Planning
Entertainment
The type of entertainment you feature at your family reunion event
should largely depend on who is in attendance and what the majority
would enjoy. First make a list of the folks likely to attend. Next
to each name add the entertainment talents and skill level. Next
consider what they already do for fun. All families have a
personality and a common thread regarding entertainment interests.
Consider that interest when planning amusement that all can enjoy.
Make your next family reunion a
success with Fimark's award winning family reunion planning tips,
timetables, projects, checklists, reunion games, icebreakers, and
ideas for a meaningful and enjoyable family reunion. To that
end we recommend you start by downloading the award winning Family
Reunion Planner found on the page.
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