| When the subject of planning a family reunion comes | | | | consider activities that would be appropriate for this |
| up among family members many find it hard to agree | | | | special occasion. Typical activities may include a visit to |
| on the location or activities. Does this dilemma often | | | | the old homestead, luncheon program on the premises, |
| delay the planning process? Don't be dismayed. You're | | | | family history recital, story time, presentation of family |
| not alone. Most families experience the same | | | | quilt or other heirloom, honoring of family elders. Some |
| challenge. When the well runs dry of good ideas for | | | | of these activities may be incorporated in a dinner |
| your next family reunion here are a few suggestions | | | | program. |
| that will get your planning off to a running start. | | | | Choose The Ideal location |
| 1. Choose a Theme | | | | Having established the theme and an outline of |
| 2. Choose Theme Related Activities | | | | activities, choosing an ideal location should be much |
| 3. Choose the Ideal Location | | | | easier. The locations considered should allow for the |
| 4. Create your Itinerary and Luncheon/Dinner Program | | | | enjoyment of most if not all activities listed. |
| 5. Event Planning Software | | | | Create Your Itinerary |
| Choose a Family Reunion Theme | | | | Once the location is selected it is time to start putting |
| The first step in planning the event is choosing a | | | | together an itinerary of event. Create a simple list of |
| theme. Your theme will help you determine activities, | | | | activities and include the day and time each activity is |
| location and the items in your Itinerary and dinner | | | | scheduled. |
| program. There are a number of themes common to | | | | Event Planning Software |
| annual family gatherings. Themes are often centered | | | | As said earlier, reunion planning software applications |
| on the family name, homestead and heritage. Other | | | | make theme selection and associated activities a |
| themes may be closely tied to the activities of the | | | | whole lot easier. When looking for such a planner |
| event such as the following: | | | | choose one that provides a theme selector. Theme |
| Traditional Themed Gathering | | | | selectors guide you through the initial planning process |
| Genealogy Homestead Tour | | | | by providing theme related activities. The application |
| Family Fest | | | | should provide a prewritten Itinerary and luncheon |
| Family Reunion Cruise | | | | dinner program. Other important features would include |
| Living Legends Ball | | | | a timeline planner and attendee roster. Even better are |
| Theme Based Event Planners | | | | planners that include a budget calculation application. |
| Some event planning applications feature theme based | | | | So if the well has run dry of good ideas for your next |
| planning. Each theme comes with a prewritten itinerary, | | | | reunion, filling it up is as simple as selecting a family |
| dinner program and activities we well as logos and | | | | reunion theme and associated activities. A reliable |
| even t-shirt and invitations designs. | | | | theme based event planning application may be all |
| Choose Family Reunion Theme Related Activities | | | | that's needed. |
| Now that your theme is established you can better | | | | |