School Reunion

re·un·ion (r-ynyn)
n.
1.
a. The act of reuniting.
b. The state of being reunited.
2. A gathering of the members of a group who have

The keys to creating a successful reunion involve an efficient reunion committee and as much advance planning as possible.

Steps:
1. Begin the planning process at least a year in advance. Select a reunion committee of 5 to 10 alumni, and conduct your first meeting to brainstorm and develop an initial plan.

2. Locate as many alumni as possible through your alma mater's alumni center. Make a list of missing classmates, and begin a more extensive search to locate these people.

3. Research large ballrooms, convention centers, cruises and restaurants in your school's town. Call well in advance to reserve the venue for your preferred reunion date. Ask about any initial deposits up front, and inquire about the refund policy.

4. Consider working with a reunion planning specialist. These professionals can help plan your reunion, and will often front the money until attendees have sent in RSVPs and paid.

5. Plan an entire weekend around your reunion festivities, since many attendees will be traveling from out of town solely for the event. Plan one main reunion event on a Saturday night, as well as planning a Friday night welcome mixer and a post-reunion brunch or picnic.

6. Send out initial reunion "save the date" invitations approximately nine months before the reunion date. Include a missing classmates list, and ask people to respond if they have any information about the lost alumni.

7. Ask local businesses to provide door prizes and awards for the event. Businesses can receive logos and advertising in the reunion invitations and event schedules in exchange for their donations.
been separated: a high school reunion.

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