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*Organize a reunion committee
*Select a reunion chairman
*Create a reunion planning binder to hold your information
*Mail a survey to family members for opinions and ideas
*Select a reunion type
*Select a date and duration for the reunion
*Organize subcommittees
*Compile a list of family members
*Find addresses of relatives
*Choose a location
*Reserve the location
*Locate lodging for out of town guests
*Create a budget
*Plan any fundraising activities
*Create invitations
*Mail invitations
*Select a liason from each branch of the family for communications
*Announce your reunion
*Find out any special talents of family members
*Assign duties to family members
*Look for family memorabilia to display
*Compile historical information about your family
*Plan activities
*Plan games
*Plan entertainment
*Plan menu (if any)
*Develop a schedule for the reunion
*Send out a reminder
*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
*Check out the reunion site
*Set up tables and chairs
*Decorate
*Prepare name tags
*Prepare food
*Make sure video camera battery is charged and the camera is loaded with film
*Hold reunion
*Have welcoming committee greet attendees
*Take lots of pictures
*Ask guests to evaluate the reunion
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