Family Reunion Planning Checklist |
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- Create a reunion planning binder to hold your family reunion information
- Select a reunion type
- Select a date and duration for the family reunion
- Compile a list of family members
- Find addresses of relatives
- Choose a location for your family reunion
- Reserve the location
- Create a budget
- Create invitations
- Mail invitations
- Select a liason from each branch of the family for communications
- Find out any special talents of family members
- Assign duties to family members for the day of the family reunion
- Look for family memorabilia to display
- Compile historical information about your family
- Plan activities
- Plan games
- Plan entertainment
- Plan menu
- Develop a schedule for the reunion
- Send out a reminder
- Get chairs, tables, grills and other items
- Get equipment needed for games or activities
- Buy decorations
- Buy or prepare awards, certificates, and prizes
- Buy paper plates, napkins, and plastic silverware
- Compile grocery list
- Shop for groceries
- Check out the reunion site
- Set up tables and chairs
- Decorate
- Prepare name tags
- Prepare food
- Make sure video camera battery is charged and/or the camera is loaded with film
- Hold reunion
- Get acquainted activities
- Take lots of pictures
- Collect updated information from family members before they leave
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