196073 555 Holidays & Celebrations Party Planning Weddings & Family Parties true Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:32:13 -0700 /system/videos/3/73/60/19/196073.flv holidays, celebrations, party, planning, family, organizing, reunion, reuniting, celebrating, parties How To Organize a Family Reunion http://www.howcast.com/videos/196073-How-To-Organize-a-Family-Reunion http://www.howcast.com/videos/196073-How-To-Organize-a-Family-Reunion/edit approved 130 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196073"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=196073" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 MKF http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 523 false false false 75085 0 19 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/19.jpg Form a committee Form a family-reunion committee to select and invite guests, coordinate planning, and form subcommittees for various tasks.

]]> 75086 1 26 Tip Remember – although you are the initiator, you aren’t obligated to plan the whole thing on your own – or even to lead the planning.

]]> 75087 2 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/33.jpg Decide what constitutes family Decide who is family. Will you include all branches of your family tree, or more immediate family members?

]]> 75088 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/40.jpg Mail a survey Create a survey to mail to each household. Ask about preferences, interests, and ideas they may have for an enjoyable reunion. Set a reply deadline so the committee will have time to incorporate the responses into their planning.

]]> 75089 4 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/53.jpg Set a date Select the date and duration for the reunion. Long weekends that include other family milestones are a great time to get together.

]]> 75090 5 59 Tip Avoid holiday weekends. Many people will already have plans.

]]> 75091 6 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/63.jpg Select a location Select a location. If you can, go back to the town where your family came from so that the group can explore family history and visit nostalgic sites. Or choose a theme park, campground, or picnic area.

]]> 75092 7 75 Tip When choosing a location, consider the size of the group, the time of year, and the weather.

]]> 75093 8 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/82.jpg Develop a budget Develop a budget. At minimum, it should include food, decorations, equipment, and booking fees. Knowing your budget will enable you to set a registration fee for each family.

]]> 75094 9 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/92.jpg Choose a theme Choose a theme that can be reflected throughout the planning – on the invitations, on the menu, and through activities.

]]> 75095 10 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/99.jpg Design and mail the invitations Design and mail your invitations. You can use regular mail or e-mail. Note all important details, including fees, times, and locations.

]]> 75096 11 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/196073/108.jpg Follow up Follow up a few weeks prior to the family reunion with a phone call or e-mail. Suggest items guests can bring, like old photos, awards, and memorabilia from previous reunions. Then wait for the date and enjoy your family. You deserve it!

]]> 75097 12 122 Fact The Family Reunion Institute at Temple University was established to provide a resource for families planning reunions.

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