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Financing a Family Reunion

There are a number of ways that a family reunion can be financed. You will want to choose the finance method based upon the size and type of reunion that you are planning. Set Fee Based upon the activities that you are going to do, the location chosen, and the amount of people that are going to attend you can determine a set fee that each family will have to pay. It is better to estimate high than end up without enough money, unless you are willing to fund the difference. Any money that is not used can be put … Continue reading →

Inviting Family to the Reunion

Family reunions can be small, parents, children, and grandchildren. Or they can be larger including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Or if you want to go really large include the siblings and descendents of the grandparents. Once you have decided exactly whom you are going to invite and the date of the reunion it is a good idea to call family members, e-mail them, or send out a survey mailer. You should let family members know of the date, the proposed reunion type, a general location, and any possible costs. Ask relatives to let you know if they think they … Continue reading →

Planning A Family Reunion

A family reunion can be as simple as a picnic at the park or elaborate as a week’s stay at a resort. It depends on the size, budget, and time frame of your reunion. For starters you need to decide who will be invited, who will plan the reunion, the date of your reunion, and what type of reunion you will have. I will discuss other details such as activities, finances, and further planning in later blogs. Who Will Be Invited A reunion can consist of parents and their children’s families or it can extend outward. My father’s family often … Continue reading →

Family Reunions Important

Summer is coming up and if you’re like me that includes family reunions. This summer I am in charge of my husband’s family reunion. So I’ve decided to write a series of blogs on family reunions. These blogs will include organizing a family reunion, tips on having a successful family reunion, fun group games, things to do, and how to finance a family reunion. Family reunions are important. It used to be that most families lived within a few miles of each other. Children would grow up and marry someone who lived within the same town. Or parents would give … Continue reading →