Plan Family Reunion
Vicki’s 2009 SIBLINGS & families REUNION
The reason to plan family reunion fun is to reunite your immediate or extended family. Few of us live next door to our siblings or cousins like was done in the “old days”. Geography divides us. The main reason to plan family reunion (s) annually is that it brings your family back to once again grow together.
BEGIN TO PLAN FAMILY REUNION FUN WITH A MASTER PLAN – The whole reunion should be planned beginning to end by one family member. In my family, I and each of my siblings take a year to plan family reunion events on a rotating basis. THEN we divide up the reunion responsibilities for the year. We typically assign out one meal and one group activity per sibling. This plan, family reunion master plan I should say, is not overwhelming for the master planner OR anyone helping. Let’s imagine that YOU are the master planner for THIS YEARS family reunion. Before you begin to delegate, you should decide these things:
FIRST, decide on the type of reunion you will hold from these options:
- siblings only (your brothers and sisters)
- adults only, (your siblings and their spouses/life partners)
- everyone’s invited
THEN
- Choose a date for the family reunion (You should email all attendees three possible dates and see which are workable for the majority of those attending.)
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- Plan family reunion destination specifics including a map for arrival.
- Invite the guests.
- Plan family reunion activity assignments based on the number of siblings you have and the length of your family reunion.
NEXT
- Plan Family Reunion General Costs based on a per person cost.
- Plan Family Reunion Location Destination(s) according to your preference.
- Plan Family Reunion Activities by holding 1-2 per day and assigning one activity per your siblings attending.
- Plan Family Reunion Meals by assigning one meal per sibling attending. (IF you are a small family, assign a dinner meal and lunch meal . Cold cereal for breakfast is fine.)
Vicki’s 2011 family reunion in Vegas
To listen to my 16 minute audio show on this topic, visit The Organized Woman Show and look for show number 038 titled Organizing Family Reunions.
To see some of my favorite reunion themes, award ceremony ideas, & reunion photo suggestions; scroll up or click here.
Two of my favorite ‘plan family reunion websites’ are these:
If you use a systematic approach when you design a general plan, family reunion meals and events will be successful in the end. By breaking down and delegating responsibilities into smaller components, success becomes more attainable. Began to plan family reunion fun now. Bring your family together this year and enjoy the support you feel from surrounding yourself with those you love!
14 Responses to “Plan Family Reunion”
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May 20th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Nice post…Thank you for sharing some good family tips. I am going through a family split and need to remember that I have more family than my spouse will take wth her.
July 8th, 2010 at 8:42 am
It was some good information that you posted. We get so tied up in work that often we forget the importance of extended family. Thank you!
July 8th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Thanks for your compliment Rubin. Because of the business you are in, I would suggest you use the search box at the upper right of this page to take a look at 2 other posts: 1) Home office organization and 2) Organizing your Home Business Office. Both will “find” you a little time for family. NOW, go home and relax. Vicki
October 7th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Thoughtful insight and ideas I will use on my blog. You’ve obviously spent a lot of time on this. Congratulations!
March 11th, 2011 at 8:20 am
No one grows old by living; only by losing interest in living. A famiy reunion is a great way to continue.
November 12th, 2011 at 10:47 am
This blog is very informative and neatly designed. You’ve motivated me to call my sister tonight. As a constant reader of your blog I want to tell you that I appreciate your training.
July 10th, 2022 at 2:59 am
Hi there, I pleased you are willing to share information. That’s truly fine. Keep writing.
July 29th, 2022 at 4:25 pm
I really like this information. I have a great time planning cousin’s parties and adult reunions. I am going to incorporate a few of your ideas into my planning for next year. Thanks.
July 31st, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Sam. I do help clients living both in the Utah Valley area and the Salt Lake area. Because I live in the central Utah Valley area, I prefer my new clients live mostly in the downtown and southern areas of Salt Lake. Thank for asking. Please call me if I can help you further. Vicki
July 31st, 2022 at 3:19 pm
Jessica. Your family is lucky to have you take on the responsibility to planning your family reunions. I wish you great success as you move forward. -Vicki
October 29th, 2022 at 4:04 pm
This article contains useful information. I am in charge of our family reunion next year in 2023. I will use some of your shared information to get going with the planning and assignments to be made to other family members. Thanks for sharing.
November 9th, 2022 at 5:38 pm
Carin. I hope you enjoy the planning as well as the upcoming reunion. -Vicki
December 23rd, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Have you ever considered writing an e-book or guest authoring on other blogs?
I have a blog based on the same information you discuss here in this post and
would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my readers would value your work.
If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e-mail.
January 8th, 2023 at 4:40 pm
I thank you for your offer Stephany, but I focus all my working time with my clients, either by way of virtual calls or in-person. Vicki