Every type of family get-together, from the casual backyard barbecue to
a weekend camping trip to a week-long deluxe cruise, can become a
"family reunion." The keys to a successful event, however, are to plan
and organize a structure for it, get the family together, and provide
opportunities for a variety of memorable activities.
Some people are intimidated by the prospect of organizing a full-scale
family reunion. This book is a guide for organizing a successful and
exciting family reunion. It includes chapters about getting started with
the organization process, determining how to finance the event and work
with vendors, deciding where and when to hold the reunion, creating a
simple and effective record-keeping system, figuring out how to locate
and invite family members, planning opportunities for family members of
all ages to get to know each other, setting up the actual reunion site,
managing the reunion onsite, and conducting a post-reunion review so
that the next one will be even better.
Because the Internet has changed forever the way we obtain information,
this book also includes a wealth of Web-based reunion sites that are
filled with great information. In addition, because Web sites change and
because there is so much information on the Internet, a short guide to
using Internet search engines, directories, and other tools to locate
information is included. By studying the techniques there and referring
to the tutorials at the Search Engine Watch Web site, you can quickly
become adept at structuring effective searches for information all over
the Internet. Finally, you'll find sample charts and forms that will
help you track your planning and make sure you've covered all your
bases.
Regardless if this is your first family reunion or your tenth, it is
important to do whatever it takes to make your event a success--one that
your relatives will remember and talk about for the rest of their lives.
