Family Reunion Checklist

*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