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.

How To Make A Family Reunion Flyer In 6 Steps

There are many ways to promote your family reunion. This article discusses wording and formatting family reunion flyers for digital use, hand distribution and post mail.

Your flyers should serve as both an invitation, instructions for RSVP and provide some event itinerary details. The following instructions are for flyers created using Ms Word compatible document editors.

You'll find a selection of reunion fliers online and in Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app.  Your flyer should include the following. A theme, slogan, date, activities and contact information. Instructions regarding meet and greet can be included or added to a later flyer.

1.  Reunion Theme - The theme should be positioned near the top center of the flyer above all other text to be entered. Experiment with various font colors, faces and styles such as bolded and large size text. Locate and insert text boxes on the flyer template.  Text boxes allow the user to enter and edit text over the flyers embedded graphic. The theme should be positioned near the top center of the flyer above all other text to be entered. Experiment with various font colors, faces and styles such as bolded, large size text.

2.  Family Reunion Slogan - Now add the family reunion slogan. This can be centered within a text box under the theme using a smaller sized font.

3.  Family Reunion Date(s) - Now enter the family reunion date(s). Although numerical month, day and year is sufficient it's usually best to spell out the day(s) and month so users will know exactly what day of the week they are to attend.

4.  Family Reunion Activities - List as many planned activities under the date text box as available space allows. List activities according to rank of importance or significance while including those that will appeal to the majority of attendees.

5.  Contact Information - Add full name(s), email address, home and cell phone numbers, fax and family reunion website address and any special RSVP deadline instructions.

6. Ticket Sale Information can be added toward the end as this is the essential action item.

Send online invitations and keep up with RSVP's using the following resources and applications:

Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide and Keepsake - An award winning event planning guide, keepsake and heirloom. Everything you need to plan your next family reunion.

Seize The Summer Vacation Planning List

Have you been wondering what to do with the kids this spring and summer? Seize the summer by by making summer vacation activity plans now. Gather the family around the dinner table and start brainstorming favorite activity ideas. Need a little inspiration? Check out the summer vacation activity ideas list below and then start using the summer vacation planning list for great activity ideas and planning tips

Summer Vacation Activity Ideas List

1. Have a pool party
2. Tour A city, historic town or country village
3. Book a show
4. Visit the Aquarium
5. Camp out, fish, bird watch and take a nature hike
6. Have a blockbuster movie bing weekend
7. Have a homestead family reunion
8. Book a family reunion cruise
9. Throw a Bubble Show
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Summer Vacation Planning List

1. Choose two or more activities from the Summer Vacation Activity Ideas List
2. If traveling lookup contact information online for available locations 
3. Compare costs from a number of venues and locations
4. Review amenities and associated costs and discounts
5. Consider nearness of restaurants, stores, malls, theaters and hospitals.
6. Discuss dates with family members and choose most desired location
7. Consider how you will pack based on location and activities
8. Make use of the detailed family reunion vacation planner with local and cruise planning tips, complete packing list, budget planner and more provided by Fimark's Family Reunion Planner guide book or Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app at https://www.facebook.com/familyreunionplanner