Annual Family Reunion Planning Month

DID YOU KNOW? 

It's Family Reunion Planning Month! What is this annual reunion planning observance all about? Since 2004 The Family Reunion Planning Group has been helping thousands of families the world over plan meaningful family reunion activities with the goal of  building strong family ties and thereby making communities stronger and economies more stable. Now the need for strong, dependable family support and solidarity is greater than ever before.

During the month of November and the months to follow thousands of family reunion planners are deeply involved in reunion planning activities like;

Genealogy Research and Presentation

Family Crafting

Quilting

Sweater, Glove and Scarf Knitting

Family Photography

Recreational Activities

It's the perfect time of year for recipe collection and swapping as well as storytelling and visiting the old homestead. Most of all it's a time of self-discovery and defining what the gift of family is all about. Check out this video for inspiring ideas as you plan your next Spring, summer and fall family reunion.

Did you get the book? Enjoy the popular reunion planning book, "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner"

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Reunion Activities The Whole Family Will Enjoy

Hey! What's everyone so excited about? Upcoming special events have a way of getting those activity idea juices flowing. And planning family reunions is no exception. So what you are you planning for your next family reunion?  Here are a few tips to get your reunion ideas off the ground.

Planning a family reunion is much like planning a voyage to a remote destination that's full of excitement, surprise and wonder.  When everyone involved is supportive of the plans for the trip your even closer to reaching your destination. To that end create an itinerary featuring activities everyone will enjoy.

Charting The Course
When planning a trip your first step is to get good directions, chart your course and follow a trusted guide. That's where the book Fimark's Family Reunion Planner comes in. It's designed to help you plan every aspect of the event and access the talents and skills of those you might delegate specific task to.

Location Activities and Dining
Consider the best location for specific family activities and dining.  To do this first consider the following: What is your mission and objective? What will the theme of the event be? What theme related activities will be included? At what homestead or remote location will be the event be held?

How To Make Planning Fun
Consider the talents, skills and experience of reunion invitees. Arrange to bring small groups of family members together to plan, craft, create and organize various aspect and activities of event.

Get Those Idea Juices Flowing
Invite the family to contribute ideas regarding the reunion theme, theme colors, T-shirt design, decor, music and fun activities. Schedule a meeting and put all the ideas on the table. Take a vote and determine the most desired activities. Prepare to present these ideas to the extended family via a survey. Find out your next step using Fimark's Family Reunion Planner.

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Fun Family Reunion Planning Checklist

There are so many reasons to plan a family gathering. Congratulation our youth for reaching milestones in their education and career. Thanking the elders of the family for their wisdom, experience and insight. Funding care packages for those with special needs. Or just having a wholesome good time. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall is the great time to start planning your next family reunion. How can you get your family reunion plans off the ground today? Here's a short list to get you started.

1. Update your family contacts.

2. Send a reunion theme, location and activity survey to all your invitees.

3. Select your family reunion planning committee from first responders and delegate departmental assignments using departments worksheets found in the popular reunion planning book "Fimark's Family Reunion Planner".

4. Hold a Zoom, FaceTime, Skype or Google Meet family reunion committee meeting.

5. Tabulate survey results and report rsvp's, desired reunion theme, slogan and survey activity results to the committee.

6. Share T-shirt Designs using a recommended online T-shirt Designer.

7. Report desired location, accommodation and activity costs and determine reunion dues.

8. Discuss sending out an online fundraiser to fund the event.

9. Find fun and exciting themes, associated activities, itineraries and theme related luncheon and dinner programs in Fimark's Family Reunion Planner eBook and print versions. 

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Inspiring 2025 Family Reunion Planning Ideas

The year Y2K25 marks the mid-third decade of the 2nd millenium on the gregorian calendar. It's a time to connect, unite and celebrate milestones.  It's also a time to look back on the good times and make new memories. That means it's the perfect time to make plans to throw a  memorable family reunion. Ready for some inspiration? Here are we go!

Fun and Meaningful Family Reunion Themes

Family Reunion Genealogy and Homestead Tour - A fulfilling experience marking family history with what was happening in the news, a homestead tour, and some surprising genealogy discoveries with the help of DNA tracking.

Family Reunion Talent Show  - An opportunity to creatively express appreciation for family support, experience, and wisdom.

Family Reunion Legends Ball - Gown and Black Tie Galla. A time to express appreciation and honor for the loving support of the elders in the family.

Family Reunion Fall Food Fest - A time of thanks and appreciation for your harvest bounty.

Family Reunion Cruise - Relax in luxury. Need we say more?

Year 2025

It's the perfect historic marker for your next family reunion. And 2022 will look great on your t-shirts, party favors, banners, and hats. So what do you need to do to start planning the best 2025 family reunion event ever?

Getting Started

Tips, tools, guides, and organization planners can go a long way in helping you to plan, organize and manage your best reunion ever. So the first step is to find a reliable planning app. Web apps are highly recommended. They connect you to vital resources to download templates, documents, and other apps like spreadsheet planners as well as ebooks and printables.

Fimark's Family Reunion Planner

Fimark's reunion planner includes just about every app and resource guide needed to plan a wonderful reunion event. Check out these features:

1. Step By Step Checklist Planner with Tips and Planning Guide

2. Event Budget Planner

3. Reunion Travel Planner (Includes Cruise Planner)

4. Theme Planner with Itinerary and Dinner and Entertainment Programs

5. Event Costs and Savings Tips

6. Reunion T-Shirt Designer

7. Reception Hall Planner

8. Complete Reunion Departmental Instructions and Organization Worksheets

9. Spreadsheet Roster/Planner
10. Reunion Planning eBook

11. Event Planning Journal
12. Recipe Compiler

13. Tips, cost-saving guides, and practical event planning instructions

Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner here.

Get the ever-popular Fimark Family Reunion Planner eBook along with several reunion theme planners each with detailed itinerary and activities ideas? Plus a spreadsheet so you can plan your reunion your way? Start planning your reunion event using Fimark's Family Reunion Planner.

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Get Your Freebie For November's Annual Family Reunion Planning Month

Hello family reunion planners. It's November 2024 and we have great news! In recognition of Novembers observance of 'Family Reunion Planning Month' we want you to have easy access to all the great reunion planning ideas available. That said, the popular ebook version of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner is being offered for FREE for there rest of the month while supplies!

Includes a step by step planner, recipe compiler, family reunion journal, traditional, formal and family cruise planner, family tree maker, games and other memorable reunion activity ideas. #Makesagreatgift for the family party planner!

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The Value of A Moment Is In The Memories

"Sometimes you don't appreciate
the value of a moment
until it becomes a memory."

Truer words have never been spoken. Family is constantly in transition. Precious ones must leave us while new ones arrive and fill our hearts with joy.  That's why I like to take photos and video of our youngest and eldest family members in a setting that speak volumes about their interests, traits, qualities, abilities. 

I catch them singing and dancing, cooking and crafting. I listen while they're telling stories and I try to ask thoughtful questions to open the unspoken pages of their lives. I especially love to see their reaction when a question triggers a fond memory. As we turn the pages of their regained memories together, to see their eyes light up and their smile gleam makes it all so worthwhile. 

Why not go for walks and talk about life from their perspective. It's a good idea to let them know that you were watching and listening by repeating their thoughts in context at appropriate times. And at the end of the day write down some of what was said and the lessons learned.

If they were caught on video laughing, joking, crafting or having an aha moment set it to background music and see the magic take you away. When you come back the notes, photos and video a few years later it will have so much more meaning than you ever knew it could.

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TIP: Plan a party together, brainstorm fun themes and creative activities and watch their personality blossom. Make event planning a tradition and expression of loving approval. Fimark's Family Reunion Planner is the ideal app to plan almost any gathering big or small. It's loaded with family event planning ideas, activities, themes, and itineraries.

Back To School Shopping List and Tips

It's Back To School Month. 

August is back to school month. That means soon summer vacation will be coming to an end. Families with school-age children are expected to spend around $1200 on such things as apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics in 2024.

Jill Soltau, Shopko president and chief merchandising officer says, "Parents who wait until right before school starts can face a very limited selection and even find that some items will be sold out." That said, waiting until the official school supply list is provided by the teacher may mean settling for what prices are available at local stores. This can be a downer for families who are dependant on price reductions during back to school sales season happening right now.

 When shopping online I like to look for free shipping offers, bulk discounts and compare local prices to those found online. I usually save at least 30% off when compared to sales prices at local stores. 

Back To School Shopping List and Tips

Prepare a budget and shopping list. Start your shopping early in the month, early in the week and early and the day.

Back To School supply lists can be obtained online which include the following basic items:
♦ Crayons
♦ Washable markers
♦ No. 2 pencils
♦ Pencil sharpener
♦ Erasers
♦ Colored pencils
♦ Plastic folders or binder
♦ Blunt-tipped scissors
♦ Assorted construction paper
♦ Ruled notebook or pad

Back to School clothing basics include the following:
♦ Underwear — 10 pairs
♦ Socks — 10-14 pairs
♦ T-shirts — 6-10
♦ Sweaters/Sweatshirts= 4
♦ Pants - 6
♦ Skirt and coordinating tops and Dresses - 6
♦ Shoes — 4 pairs
♦ Boots — 2 pairs
♦ Coats/Jackets — 2 fall - 2 winter
♦ Assorted hats, gloves, and scarves.

This is a great time to rally the extended family together to support and celebrate the awards, scholarships and milestones of your children's education. How? Get Fimark's award winning Family Reunion Planner and get started on your family reunion event planning. 

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