When To Start Planning The Next Family Reunion?

So I want to plan a gathering. I have this itch. An excruciatingly itchy itch I must scratch right here, right now. I want my event to materialize a few weeks from now. The problem? Not going to happen. If anything I'm just going to end up with a lot of scratch marks where my itch used to be.

Benn there. Done that.  And this is what I learned. The best event planning is done when you've given yourself enough time to really dig in and get into it. Sometimes you have to plan to start planning before you can actually start planning. Set a date with ample time to plan consider possible event details. Then rally the family and discuss the matter to narrow down the theme, itinerary and activities. 

When To Start Planning The Next Family Reunion?

When is the best time to start talking to the family members about the next family reunion? November 23rd to January 2nd. This is family time season. Everyone is in the frame of mind to focus on family activities. Discuss some of the ideas you and others have for a memorable family reunion. Consider possible dates for the event and pick up the discussion again sometime in December. Send out a survey in January detailing possible event locations, recommended activities and dates.  Make use of the Possible Locations form in Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Guide as well as Themes and associated activities. The Event Timeline Reunion Planner will step you through the planning, organizing and management process.

Get it on and plan to start planning your best reunion ever this weekend. Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner book and access the family reunion planning guides, tips and checklists. Finally, everything you need to plan a memorable family reunion is at your fingertips.

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Secret To Happiness

In lands where central air conditioning does not exist people know the secret to happiness. Seeing the world through they eyes of our children and celebrating each and every First in the life of each of your children and those of the community. 

Celebrate
First Steps
First Words
First Run
First Hop
First Tooth
First Ball Game
First Letter Written
First Seed Planted
First Plant Grown
First Meal Cooked
Celebrate Right of Passage
First Date.
Celebrate Courtship
Celebrate Marriage
Celebrate New Born
Celebrate First Steps...

What is the key to happiness? Make it your tradition to celebrate life with family.

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Family Reunion Planner Questions and Answers

Q. What's the best way to start planning a family reunion?

A. The best way is to gather the family together and ask them what kind of activities they think all would enjoy.

Q. How much time does it take to plan a family reunion?

A. That depends on the number of attendees, number of days the event will be held and the variety of activities. One day events held at a local venue or at home can be planned just a few months or weeks in advance.

Q. What's the best time of year to throw a family reunion?

A. Anytime accept winter time, unless you live in a very cold region year round. Most reunions are held late spring and summer while others are scheduled early fall.

Q. What are the most popular outdoor reunion activities?

A. Relay races, apple bobbing, softball, talent show, story telling, genealogy presentations, homestead town tour, grave viewing and picnic BBQ's are common reunion activities.

Q. How many days should a reunion last?

A. Most reunions last just one day while many are held over a long weekend and end on monday morning or around noon. 

Q. Is a family reunion committee really needed?

A. If the event is to held over several days at a remote location and includes activities outside of the norm. Also if the group is rather large and duties vary a planning committee would be the wise, practical and economical approach.

Q. What are some theme ideas ideal for such an event?

A. Many themes center around the featured activities. These may include the following: Homestead and Genealogy Town Tour. Family Reunion Cruise Vacation. Family Cultural Food Fest or a Black Tie event.

Q. Where can I get inspiring ideas to plan organize and manage my family reunion?

A. Consider perusing the many articles on this blog. Make use of Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Guidebook or use Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app.

Q. So exactly what can you do with Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app? 

A. Fimark's Family Reunion Planner was designed primarily for the reunion planning committee and family historian orgenealogist. It's purpose was to provide the ideal venue for presenting family history and genealogy in a reunion event setting. The event planner has advanced to a complete 5 Themed reunion planner with many attractive features any individual reunion planner or event committee would consider essential.

Q. Can you access Google Plus, Facebook and Skype conferencing via the web app? 

A. Yes. You can access all features of the two most popular social networks from within the app and hold event planning conferences.

Q. What about the planning process? 

A. One of the most prominent features of the reunion planning app is the interactive step by step comprehensive event planning checklist which steps you through the entire reunion event planning process from planning, organizing and managing the event.

Q. What about things like pre-written materials and supplies lists? 

A. They're in there.

Q. What about a lookup and search module for finding on location vendors, venues, entertainment and accommodations? 

A. It's in there. 

Q. Can you review suggested activity ideas? 

A. The app provides several activity ideas complete with setup details and materials and need supplies.

Q. Can you run reports? 

A. Yes. The app allows you to run survey reports and create a precalculated budget list. 

Q. Can you send out invitations? 

A. Absolutely. The program includes an invitation submission module for facebook users and templates for emailing or printing invitations as well. There's also a template for making family reunion keepsake memory booklets and you can access and print several beautifully written family reunion poems. 

Q. Can you print pre-written committee assignment sheets with prompts to followup in a practical and timely manner? 

A. Yes you can.  Many of the committee materials are in document format and can be edited and printed.

Q. What other features are included? 

A. The reunion planning eBook, T-shirt Designer app and Fundraiser app are also part of Fimark's Family Reunion Planning Social web app.

What? You don't have Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Guidebook

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Memorial Day Reunion Planning

Special shout out to all our family reunion planners here and abroad. 

"Make someone smile and you'll have the pleasure of smiling back. Make someone laugh and you'll have the pleasure of laughing back. Give someone hope, joy and love, and when it is returned you'll have a true friend for life." - Angelo

If you're not celebrating family reunion during this memorial day weekend now is the perfect time to start planning one. Check out the timely family reunion speed planning article below and start planning for a memorable family reunion this summer.

How To Speed Plan A July Family Reunion
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Family Reunion Planning Inspiration

Want to plan a family reunion gathering late summer or early fall? Considering the idea of having a family reunion with all the traditional amenities like the family reunion keepsake memory book, the award ceremony, genealogy presentations and a visit to the old homestead of town tour. The big family feast and outdoor games make it all enjoyable. But getting those ideas out of the head, on the page and off the ground is quite another thing. I understand. Getting our first family reunion plans underway was a major challenge. But as we continued to plan each event year to year we learned volumes and documented each and every move.

The key to making your reunion ideas a reality is in two simple words - inspiration and guidance. That's all you need and that's where Fimark comes in. Fimark's event planning tutorials mission is to provide the event planning steps to help as many families around the world to unite, empower and adopt strong family values. To aspire to inspire you to envision a family reunion event that will never be forgotten and forge unbreakable bonds. The good news is, it's not too late to start planning your next family reunion this summer season. Just follow the steps in the timeline checklist planner. 

Written by Family Reunion Planners group director Mark Askew and co-Author/Editor Brenda Askew, Fimark's family reunion planning guides comes in a variety of packages. Fimark's Family Reunion Planning book found at Google Shopping and Amazon.com. The Family Reunion Planner book and ebook also found on Amazon.com and Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app. 

Angie Hawkins, a long-time family reunion planner says. "Hi Mark, I just want to say thank you so much.  The Reunion Planner is awesome.  I know it has been 7 years and it's still a wonderful package.  Sincerely, Angie Hawkins"

We aspire to inspire. Find out the possibilities for your next family reunion event.

Mark Angelo and Brenda Marie Askew

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How To Stop The Madness!

Have you've ever gotten so bogged down with work that you seemed trapped in an occupational maze? Slaving for the man and unforeseen occurrences can easily result in early burnout.  Often family bonds go neglected. Getting back on track may be difficult and even when you put forth some effort to get closer to sons and daughters, mom and dad a perfunctory routine may not do much to keep family bonds strong and meaningful.

Just stop the madness. Get out of the rat race. The days are getting longer and warmer. The sky is bluer. The air is fresher. The birds are chirping and the flowers are in bloom. It's time to think about sharing in some cool activities for spring.

This season plan to get out of the house and do something fun with your family. Steer in the direction of rediscovering and celebrating good old reliable family values. Start by gathering the family at the dinner table. Fix and serve their favorite healthy meal. Now sit down and chow down.  Ask them to brain storm some exciting activities they would like to do this spring and summer. Make definite plans to make it happen. Before you know it they will be back in your arms again.

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Family reunions are not just a one time event experience. the planning process involves planning several events that often engage the family for months at a time and that's the genius behind reunions.
Why not plan your next family reunion now.  To get inspired check out my family reunion planning app. You'll be amazed at the possibilities.

9 Last Minute Pot Luck Reunion Do Not Forgets

Having a pot luck reunion in the park?  May the good weather be with you. Some of your guests may be arriving early. Don't you love it when you're missing that one basic item that all those early birds are asking for? Here is a quick no nonsense list of last minute items you do not want to forget.

9 Last Minute Pot Luck Reunion Do Not Forgets

1. Ice
2. Water
3. Charcoal
4. Charcoal Lighter
5. Paper Towels
6. Scissors
7. Sewing Kit
8. Hand Sanitizer
9. Bug Repellent Spray

In addition to these often forgotten items here are other items that should not be delegated to late arrivals.  The following lists items that should be delegated to the early birds.

Early Bird Pot Luck Delegation List

1. Condiments 
2. Paper Goods 
3. Flatware 
4. Drinks
5. Coolers and Ice 
6. Music Player Batteries
7. Serving and Cooking Utensils
8. Food Heating Racks and Sterno
9. Mobile Grills with Charcoal and Lighter

Here are some catchy rhymes can help you remember those important early bird pot luck items...

"Honey, I don't relish the thought that you're all in the mustard and can't ketchup."

"Napkins and towels, wipes and tissue cleans hands and noses so germs are no issue."

"Coolers and ice don't think twice."

"The knife, fork and spoon just flew to the moon on quick dashing dishes and free flying saucers."


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Get the keepsake book in PDF, ebook format when you access Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app. Makes a great keepsake heirloom and fund raiser.   For more reunion planning reminders consult Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app before you start packing for the reunion event. Get it at http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/index1.html

June Reunion Planning Reminders

Your reunion event is just around the corner. How can you ensure that everything goes as planned? Don't leave anything to chance. Follow up and follow through. Here are some helpful and vital reminders to make your reunion event a memorable one.

1. Follow up with those who were delegated tasks now.  Make certain all preparations were finalized and materials and supplies are on hand.

2. Contact vendors regarding setup dates of the event  and get useful details regarding service requirements. 

3. Send out a reminder of date and time of rendezvous to all invitees. 

4. Prepare to offer complimentary prizes or gifts to first arrivals. 

5. Make certain elderly attendees are given assistants as needed. 

6. Wrap up and view family history documentary movie or family slideshows and prepare a welcome letter. Download free family history worksheets at http://fimark.net/genealogy/genealogy-doc.html or get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Book with genealogy worksheets included.

7. Wrap up craft projects such as the family reunion keepsake booklet and insert the welcome letter in the booklet. For more information regarding keepsake books go to keepsake family reunion booklet

8. Will all be wearing family reunion event t-shirts? Have extra T-shirts on hand for attendees who may not have ordered or need a fresh shirt during the photo shoot. 

9. Remember the special effects. Often what makes a reunion special are those little things like party favors, balloons, sparklers for evening outdoor activities, bubble blowing machines and such.  

10. When preparing your daily wardrobe give forethought to your own personal needs while engaged in indoor and outdoor activities

11. Having a reunion in the park or backyard? You cannot have too many condiments. Tell everyone to bring their favorite hot sauce, sweet sauce, BBQ sauce, mustered, pickles and other hot dog toppings. 

12. You can't have too many party favors. Turn everything on the table into a family reunion keepsake party favor using stickers with the family reunion event date, theme and slogan printed on them.


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How To Plan A May Reunion In March

So it's March and you're far behind planning your May Family reunion. What to do?
First calm down and take a deep breath. You can still swing this thing. We just have to think simpler
and be creative.

First and foremost consider where you will hold the gathering. When it comes to planning a short notice event your location makes all the difference. This will determine the activities, and festivities. Here's a bullet list of great venues that do not require several months booking notice.

• Backyard Bar-B-Que.
• All you can eat restaurant with private dining room
• Pot luck picnic under shady park trees
• Beach party 
• Theme park 
• Dinner Cruise Ship
• Hotel pool party
• Call banquet halls for cancelled reservation

Get everyone involved. Delegate, delegate, delegate. Keep it simple. Focus on having fun. Don't sweat the small stuff. 

For a step by step guide that's ideal for planning your month of May reunion consult Fimark's Family Reunion Planner social web app and eBook. Click on the link in the profile section of this blog.

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