Showing posts with label #FamilyReunionPlanning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #FamilyReunionPlanning. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Fun Reunion Freebies For Followers!


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Happy Family Reunion Planning!



- Mark and Brenda




and start planning your next family reunion the right way.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Reunion Planning Following Up Reminders

Family Reunion Planners!

Family reunions provide the ideal venue to build strong family ties, empower the family economically and present interesting genealogical findings and historic treasures that unify and promote family pride.

Task Reminders

This is the time for subcommittee members to complete all task associated with your summer family reunion. Take advantage of the next two weeks in May to complete assigned tasks. 

Tasks To Complete

  1. Genealogy Presentations
  2. Family History Booklet
  3. T-shirt Orders
  4. Rental Orders
  5. Crafting Party Favors
  6. Making The Family Reunion Keepsake Memory Booklet
  7. Family Reunion Games and Activity Materials
  8. Family Reunion Event Program and Rehearsals
  9. Family Reunion Poem Recital Rehearsals
  10. Establishing and documenting Keepsake Family Heirlooms


Fimark's Family Reunion Planner - Pring Edition is the ideal workbook for completing event-related task as it contains worksheets, suggestions and materials lists for the following:


  1. Genealogy and History Presentations
  2. Equipment Rental List - See Budget List
  3. Reunion Games and Materials List
  4. Family Heirloom Documentation
  5. Event Music Playlist
  6. Reunion Hotel Reservation List
  7. Family Reunion Luncheon or Dinner Program


Fimark's Family Reunion Planner - Print Edition is not only an event planning book but also a keepsake family reunion heirloom that can be passed on to the next reunion planner and from generation to generation.

Motivating Follow-Up Tips 

Some planners schedule follow-up meetings over lunch or dinner or before a special event or family gathering. 

Many planners keep a special calendar of family events such as anniversaries, graduations, parties, school plays, concerts and shows that family members are involved in so they will have something of mutual interest to spark the follow-up conversation. After asking how everyone in the household is doing focus the conversation on how well the family reunion event is coming. Praise specific committee members who are making good progress with tasks.

Close the follow-up by expressing appreciation for their important contribution to the event. Let them know that thanks to them things will go smoothly and that you can relax knowing they have the task at hand. 

If time is a factor simply make a few phone calls. If one on one conversation with each committee member just isn't practical, send text messages or email messages that capture the sentiment of the suggestions given above.  

Email Follow-Up

If using email to follow-up, attach the committee task worksheet and ask them to reply with an update on how the task is coming along. You will find the subcommittee departmental task worksheets in Fimark's award winning Family Reunion Planner Workbook, Guide, and Keepsake, available at Amazon.com

If there is no reply within a reasonable amount of time follow-up with a phone call to confirm the email was received. Ask about the progress they are making with assigned tasks and tactfully offer some helpful suggestions that may help the assignee to complete the task. 


Timing Is Everything

Lunchtime is a great time to start sending those follow-up emails out. You're likely to get several immediate responses shortly after lunch hour. Commend those who respond and boast about those who completed their tasks in a timely manner. Take the time to find out how, and pass it on to the rest of the team. Show confidence that all tasks will be completed soon and keep everyone inspired and excited about the upcoming event.

Happy family reunion planning!

For more information about organizing, managing, and follow-thru  get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide and Keepsake

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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

Access Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app here.

Monday, December 28, 2015

New Year Resolutions And Family Reunions

"Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. Plan to make it a good one."

"This year I will prioritize family over all others."

"This year I will laugh more. "

"This year I will plan a financial strategy to secure my children's future"

"This year I will bring together the entire family and celebrate us."

How can you accomplish all the above this year? Believe it or not, new year resolutions and family reunions have a lot in common. What? think about it. Family reunions are a time to acknowledge and award members who have or are on their way to making important contributions to society. It is a time to listen to the wisdom of the elders. It is a time to celebrate accomplishments. It is a time to take stock in spiritual advancement. It is a time to play, laugh and rejuvenate.  Family members don't hesitate to remind you of previous resolutions and goals and inquire about your progress.  Most of all, reunions are just plain fun.

Remember that family reunions can give children a sense of identity, camaraderie and a compass to a more promising and productive future. 

What's the first step when planning a family reunion?  This can easily be done online making us of up-to-date reunion planning apps and ebooks that progressively guide you through the planning stages and keep you inspired from planning to organizing to management. 

Get even more inspiration from the experiences others have had planning their family reunion. Be open to new ideas and age old traditions.  Be completely and thoroughly inclusive and don't turn down any offers to help. 

Get the family reunion planning app to get started today.


Friday, November 13, 2015

Happy Family Reunion Planning Month

Family Reunion Planning Month
Family Reunion Planning Month


Start your family reunion planning today. Empower your family for tomorrow.
Happy family reunion planning month.

What is family reunion planning month? Visit the resource that is dedicated to the cause.
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-planning-month.html

Monday, October 12, 2015

How To Plan An Intimate Family Night

It was an enchanting evening. A night where friends bond with family and actually become family. Over 30 friends and family attended. Hot dogs on the grill, The sweet and tangy scent of baked beans and buttery popcorn fill the air. Smiles all around.

The movie was a look back at how the family has grown. Scenes from special events over the past three years including reunions, showers, wedding receptions, talents shows, outdoor activities, achievements, we fondly remembered those gone but not forgotten and enjoyed a special video = celebration of new life and those privileged to act as host.

32 lounge chairs spread across the lawn under the stars,  Hot spiced apple cider warm our hands as the movie of our lives plays on the outer wall of the shed in the backyard. A gentle cool breeze blows as we nestle under the stars  It was one of the most cozy intimate scenes I have ever enjoyed and I encourage all families and family reunion planners to put this on their family activity schedule. Movie night under the stars. A night to remember.

What You'll Need
1. Video of all special events over the last three years or so
2. Video projector and amplified audio device
3. Movie screen
4. Plenty of blankets
5. Grill and cookware
6. Hot dogs, sausage, grilled fruit, chili, beans, popcorn and warm cider
7. Condiments and napkins
8. Cups plates, saucers and flatware
10. Outdoor lounge chairs

The key to making this a special night is simply to plan a movie night in early autumn.out of doors in simply dishes like spicy chili, baked beans with bacon and onions,  pineapple slices right off the grill and hot apple cider as well as an intimate family video. What could be better for a warm and cozy family movie night.


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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."


Brenda and I wrote the 132 page paperback book Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Keepsake complete with The Family Recipe Compiler.  Enter traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation. Record it's origins, culture and history.  http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-planning-books.html

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

Monday, June 1, 2015

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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