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 #1 Have a special reason or celebration to attract family members from all over to attend. For example, have a Reunion Guest of Honor, celebrate a milestone wedding anniversary, birthday or anniversary of an ancestor arriving to America. #2 Create reunion packets for all attendees including a list of activities planned, accommodations name, address, phone numbers, key reunion coordinator's contact information, etc. #3 Have a special family toast during your main event/dinner/activity. #4 Host Inter-generational family games to tie together different generations and promote learning and tradition # 5 Have a special logo made up (or family crest) and order t-shirts for all to wear at your reunion #6 Host your reunion in your ancestral homeland. Nothing could be more unique and dramatic than having your family in your great, great grandparents' hometown. #7 Include a "Memory Night" which is generally held after dinner and family members are invited to share a story. #8 Publish a family directory for everyone to take home after the reunion. #9 Host a Scavenger/Treasure Hunt and get a local business or two in on it as well. For example, at one family reunion, a fast food manager was ‘in' on the hunt and was told to give the next clue for the hunt. #10 Old standby activities such as kite flying, tug of war, nature walks, ping-pong, horseshoes, clam digging, golf, tours, croquet, board and card games are always popular. #11 Have every family member bring his or her favorite family photos to display. #12 Again, very important: establish how long you have at the facility you have booked. #13 Place disposable cameras at every table and continually have your DJ/Band/MC make announcements reminding attendees to take candid photos of each other. Once the reunion is over, post photos on a website and send links to everyone. Visit our Resource Page to find websites that can host photo albums for a nominal fee. |
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