Hello family reunion planners. You've worked hard to keep the home fires burning. Wishing you all a Sweet 'n Easy Sunday Morning, Afternoon and Evening. From under the Golden Tree.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Have A Sweet And Easy Sunday
Hello family reunion planners. You've worked hard to keep the home fires burning. Wishing you all a Sweet 'n Easy Sunday Morning, Afternoon and Evening. From under the Golden Tree.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Family Reunion Invitation Goes To 77 Million Relatives
I was amazed when I stumbled upon this story about a man embarking on a family reunion involving over 77 million relatives. How will he pull this off? Where will they meet? I admit, there is a belief in my circle of colleagues that one day we will all have enough information about our family lineage to know concisely how we are all related. A world chronological family tree, if you will, connecting us all both by blood line and the logs of history.
Today the closest thing we have to a world history and chronological log is the compilation of books we call the Holy Bible. It takes a few weeks to read the entire Bible, But it would take a lifetime to read and study the whole compilation of the book of man. How would one begin? The fact is we already have begun, just read the Bible and you will see an ancient family tree masterpiece of considerable proportions. But many have tried to take that chronology to the next level in an effort to unite the world of today. How so?
Enter Geni.com and MyHeritage. These genealogy tracking tools and family tree builders have made significant strides towards establishing wide ancestral connections. Interestingly these connections involve thousands of genealogy researchers formed over a relatively short period of time.
These applications create family trees with roots and branches extending to other family trees ultimately connecting scores of family groups together thus proving that we are all connected to a diverse and densely populated stream of cousins, nieces and nephews leading to oceans of races, cultures and beliefs. Amazed?
Consider A.J. Jacobs, satirical author of a number of books regarding his laughable self-exploration fails and successes. Jacobs took on the study of family lineage in order to rediscover and define himself in this complex world of cultural diversity. What did he find? Jacobs, a man of Jewish decent made genealogy connects to thousands of non-jewish relatives from Gwyneth Paltrow to Barak Obama and beyond. Who would think? As a matter of fact, by the time his research was done, he found that he was related to some 77 million people around the globe. He's already sent out invitations to a 2015 family reunion. A record family affair if he pulls it off. His basis; To promote human kindness.
Unveiling a common kindred cord beyond racial and cultural barriers to make people stop and reason on the value of human kindness is a noble endeavor indeed. Proof of the words I often heard spoken over satellite radio by Maya Angelou herself, "We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike."
Still, is blood line all that is needed to appeal to our humanity and unite this diverse world or is there some deeper core in our being that needs to be tapped, a spiritual commonality perhaps? That said, there are those who consider themselves related simply on the basis of a shared hope and set of basic principles they personally choose to live by. "Love conquers all." "Be peaceable with all men." "Do to others as you would have them do to you." "Freely forgive." Certainly nothing complicated in this set of principles. And what wonders they work out in our relationship with others both in the home and those we interact with in everyday life. Once the ultimate set of principles is found and lived by, we will not hesitate to admit that we are all related in every possible way.
Congratulations Jacobs on embarking upon a worldwide family reunion event. Suffice it to say the world is watching to see how this project will unfold. While our approach to uniting a diverse world may be very different, we may share a similar sentiment. "Peace to all men of goodwill."
Planning a family reunion? Looking for event planning ideas, inspiration, genealogy worksheets and event planning apps? Make good use of the reunion planning tools featured on this blogs profile links.
Today the closest thing we have to a world history and chronological log is the compilation of books we call the Holy Bible. It takes a few weeks to read the entire Bible, But it would take a lifetime to read and study the whole compilation of the book of man. How would one begin? The fact is we already have begun, just read the Bible and you will see an ancient family tree masterpiece of considerable proportions. But many have tried to take that chronology to the next level in an effort to unite the world of today. How so?
Enter Geni.com and MyHeritage. These genealogy tracking tools and family tree builders have made significant strides towards establishing wide ancestral connections. Interestingly these connections involve thousands of genealogy researchers formed over a relatively short period of time.
These applications create family trees with roots and branches extending to other family trees ultimately connecting scores of family groups together thus proving that we are all connected to a diverse and densely populated stream of cousins, nieces and nephews leading to oceans of races, cultures and beliefs. Amazed?
Consider A.J. Jacobs, satirical author of a number of books regarding his laughable self-exploration fails and successes. Jacobs took on the study of family lineage in order to rediscover and define himself in this complex world of cultural diversity. What did he find? Jacobs, a man of Jewish decent made genealogy connects to thousands of non-jewish relatives from Gwyneth Paltrow to Barak Obama and beyond. Who would think? As a matter of fact, by the time his research was done, he found that he was related to some 77 million people around the globe. He's already sent out invitations to a 2015 family reunion. A record family affair if he pulls it off. His basis; To promote human kindness.
Unveiling a common kindred cord beyond racial and cultural barriers to make people stop and reason on the value of human kindness is a noble endeavor indeed. Proof of the words I often heard spoken over satellite radio by Maya Angelou herself, "We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike."
Still, is blood line all that is needed to appeal to our humanity and unite this diverse world or is there some deeper core in our being that needs to be tapped, a spiritual commonality perhaps? That said, there are those who consider themselves related simply on the basis of a shared hope and set of basic principles they personally choose to live by. "Love conquers all." "Be peaceable with all men." "Do to others as you would have them do to you." "Freely forgive." Certainly nothing complicated in this set of principles. And what wonders they work out in our relationship with others both in the home and those we interact with in everyday life. Once the ultimate set of principles is found and lived by, we will not hesitate to admit that we are all related in every possible way.
Congratulations Jacobs on embarking upon a worldwide family reunion event. Suffice it to say the world is watching to see how this project will unfold. While our approach to uniting a diverse world may be very different, we may share a similar sentiment. "Peace to all men of goodwill."
Planning a family reunion? Looking for event planning ideas, inspiration, genealogy worksheets and event planning apps? Make good use of the reunion planning tools featured on this blogs profile links.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Family Reunion T-shirts - How To Design, Order and Distribute
It's t-shirt ordering time. In this reminder we discuss why it's important to give yourself plenty of time to get your orders submitted way in advance and how to avoid having to make those last minute t-shirt size adjustments that can delay the whole distribution process.
Each household can order them personally and if the shirt does not fit they can order another one as needed without having to contact you. You can even set the price for your shirt and and sell it your self, adding the proceeds to the family reunion treasury.
Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app has the t-shirt designer, pre-designed t-shirts and the reunion spreadsheet to get your t-shirts designed, ordered and organized in no time at all.
Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app from the profiles link on this blog page.
Designing T-shirts
If you haven't completed the design, ordering and organizing of your family reunion t-shirts, now is the time to do so. Organizing t-shirts is no small task. First you want to design it. Then order one. Let the reunion planning committee see the finished product first. After they all have a good look at it and give feedback you'll have time to make the needed changes. Next start collecting orders and fees for the shirts. Finally submit the order. As you can see this takes time.T-shirt Discounts
At this time T-shirt designers offer discounts to increase off-season sales. In addition discounts are added to bulk orders. The savings can be phenomenal. Don't be fooled by low budget t-shirt offers. Frankly some of these shirts smell of low budget ink. Others are then, hard and poorly sewn together. Your best option? Go with the t-shirt designers who are highly rated by reunion planners like us.Organizing and Distributing T-shirts
An ideal tool to get it all done is the Family Reunion T-shirt Roster. It helps you keep up with fees, payments and distribution. The Roster is part of the web app package our reunion event planners use when organizing their shirts. It's also part of the family reunion planner spreadsheet found on the reunion planning web app interface.Avoid Last Minute Adjustments
There's nothing worse then being told that the t-shirts sizes you ordered are too small or too big. The hard facts are people grow and shrink and get thinner or wider over time. Encouraging younger folk to order a shirt one size larger or smaller may seem to be the solution. But that depends on the changes taking place in each individuals metabolism. The real solution? Once you've completed your t-shirt design share it with all attendees using the share feature on the t-shirt designer tool bar.Each household can order them personally and if the shirt does not fit they can order another one as needed without having to contact you. You can even set the price for your shirt and and sell it your self, adding the proceeds to the family reunion treasury.
Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app has the t-shirt designer, pre-designed t-shirts and the reunion spreadsheet to get your t-shirts designed, ordered and organized in no time at all.
Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Social web app from the profiles link on this blog page.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here Come The Brides, Grads, Reunion eBook and App
Duck! We're heading for three big family reunion celebration months. During this season there will be many special events whipping by. Watch out for low flying objects and falling graduation caps. Here comes all those ceremonies and parties from pre-k to college to weddings. Who knows, you may even be in a wedding or two. What's That? A mob of women heading this way. Smack! What now? A bouquet just landed on my head? Quick, throw it back and run.Print Flyers For Graduation Day Parties and Bridal Showers
Looks like many of you will be celebrating Father's Day. And speaking of fathers, are there any sports fanatics in your family? Heads up... it's coming in fast. Moving like a missile at twelve o'clock... Slam! Ouch! That's gotta hurt. Awe! That's gonna leave a mark. Is there no mercy for the family reunion planner during the finale weeks of sports season. Answer. None, Nada, Zip, Zero Zilch! That said it's time to wrap up your family reunion planning and get ahead of the game. Ball game that is.
Less Is More
Have you put off reunion tasks for later? That's understandable considering all that you have to do. But guess what? Now is later. Did you at least get your t-shirts ordered? Remember LESS is MORE. The LESS you did then, the MORE you'll have to do now. If your t-shirts have not been ordered and your reunion is late June or early July, don't delay another day. Order your t-shirts now. That's right. Go to the t-shirt design website and preview and order coloful predesigned family reunion tees so you don't have to waste precious time trying to figure out how to draw a stick man and a tree. Here's a quick link to one of the top t-shirt design apps online. http://www.zazzle.com/zzibcnet. Once you choose your design just add "Year", "Surname" and "Reunion" and you're done. Now let's move on.
Finding A Trusted Guide
Planning a family reunion is much like planning a voyage to a remote destination full of wonder, surprise and rewarding treasures. Yes I am getting to something here... Before you embark on your journey you have to get directions, then chart your course and finally, follow a trusted guide. Finding a trusted guide is what Fimark's Family Reunion Planner has been all about these past 10 years. Have you heard about the new Family Reunion Planner Social? I know you were looking for it's release in the Fall. Then came the Spring.
Well, it's Spring now and the new family reunion social web application preview is out! Here's what I can tell you about it. It's designed to work with your laptop or desktop and is optimized for Chrome and Firefox browsers. The web app has over 15 distinct features not found on previous versions of the reunion event planning center. As a matter of fact it seems you can plan many different social events using this one web application. Once one event has passed just move on to planning the next event.
Previewing The New Event Planner
New Reunion Planner eBook
Fimark's Family Reunion Planner ebook in epub format is an upgrade from the 132 page paper back book. Using the ebook you can review the Family Reunion Timeline Planner Checklist on your tablet or phone to make sure you're on track with event organization and management tasks. Take a look at the worksheets to make sure all departments are up and running smoothly. Add notes as needed to keep up with tasks. Link to web based event planning tools from your phone. Best of all the ePub eBook contains a preview of the new Family Reunion Planner Social app with new event planning techniques, tools and planning logic that can save you hordes of time, hundreds of dollars and lots of footwork planning your next reunion event.Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Prizes Still Being Offered
The Live Family Reunion Planners Webinar went well. Missed it? View questions/answers and add comments for prizes at http://goo.gl/9KoKm
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A Season To Remember
Spring Fever
Are you ready for spring? I sure am. Warm long days. Cookouts in the park.
Children blowing bubbles. Jazzy music playing. The smell of smokey BBQ in the
air. Laughter and support. Getting up-to-speed with family gossip and collecting
a new recipe or two. Expressions of thankfulness for all of our progeny and
bounty. Brenda and I so look forward to this seasons festive gatherings. It
draws us even closer together.
The New Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Book
It has been an eventful winter preparing for spring events. As said in our last
newletter we proudly published our first edition of The Family Reunion Planner
Keepsake Guide & Workbook. Planners who prefer to work from a softbound or
hardbound book while keeping a journal of planning highlights are now able to do
so with the turn of a page. And all the planning worksheets and guides are still
there. Just updated and more user friendly. In addition the book is available
in PDF ebook format. That means you can do your notetaking and journaling using a PDF editor and print out worksheets as needed. The updated PDF version is now in the software application as well. Just download it from the Familiy Reunion Planning download center if you own the download or CD version.
Our New Distribution Service
It has been sometime sense we updated you regarding our distribution service. As you know for a time Google checkout has been handling all of our online sales and I have been doing all the printing, binding, packaging and shipping by hand. Not anymore. With orders having doubled since 2009 and a projected 25% increase this year we've entered a partnership with Lulu.com, our new print-on-demand, shoppping cart service and distributor. Lulu has been a loyal printer, publisher and distributor of books and ebooks since the turn of the century. That said orders will be filled more quickly and the product will be promptly packaged and shipped from the distribution center.
Even better you'll soon see our event planner at Amazon.com as well as Barnes & Noble.
More About The Book
So exactly what's in the new Family Reunion Planner book? The 128 page book is a complete family reunion planning guide, workbook and keepsake that helps you plan, organize and manage your family reunion while keeping a journal of your progress, highlights and wisdom gained along the way. Includes planning tutorial for individual planners, groups and committees, a recipe recording section, followup notes section, event planning checklists, step by step timeline planner, 4 separate theme planners with recommended activities, itinerary, survey letter and luncheon, dinner program recommendations and templates. Also includes organization and departmental worksheets and recommended resources. Be among the first to own the first keepsake edition and consider it as a gift for all the moms in your life.
Don't have The Family Reunion Planner? Visit us at
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/ and choose from the book, ebook,
software on CD or instant application download.
Happy family reunion planning!
Mark and Brenda.
Are you ready for spring? I sure am. Warm long days. Cookouts in the park.
Children blowing bubbles. Jazzy music playing. The smell of smokey BBQ in the
air. Laughter and support. Getting up-to-speed with family gossip and collecting
a new recipe or two. Expressions of thankfulness for all of our progeny and
bounty. Brenda and I so look forward to this seasons festive gatherings. It
draws us even closer together.
The New Family Reunion Planner Keepsake Book
It has been an eventful winter preparing for spring events. As said in our last
newletter we proudly published our first edition of The Family Reunion Planner
Keepsake Guide & Workbook. Planners who prefer to work from a softbound or
hardbound book while keeping a journal of planning highlights are now able to do
so with the turn of a page. And all the planning worksheets and guides are still
there. Just updated and more user friendly. In addition the book is available
in PDF ebook format. That means you can do your notetaking and journaling using a PDF editor and print out worksheets as needed. The updated PDF version is now in the software application as well. Just download it from the Familiy Reunion Planning download center if you own the download or CD version.
Our New Distribution Service
It has been sometime sense we updated you regarding our distribution service. As you know for a time Google checkout has been handling all of our online sales and I have been doing all the printing, binding, packaging and shipping by hand. Not anymore. With orders having doubled since 2009 and a projected 25% increase this year we've entered a partnership with Lulu.com, our new print-on-demand, shoppping cart service and distributor. Lulu has been a loyal printer, publisher and distributor of books and ebooks since the turn of the century. That said orders will be filled more quickly and the product will be promptly packaged and shipped from the distribution center.
Even better you'll soon see our event planner at Amazon.com as well as Barnes & Noble.
More About The Book
So exactly what's in the new Family Reunion Planner book? The 128 page book is a complete family reunion planning guide, workbook and keepsake that helps you plan, organize and manage your family reunion while keeping a journal of your progress, highlights and wisdom gained along the way. Includes planning tutorial for individual planners, groups and committees, a recipe recording section, followup notes section, event planning checklists, step by step timeline planner, 4 separate theme planners with recommended activities, itinerary, survey letter and luncheon, dinner program recommendations and templates. Also includes organization and departmental worksheets and recommended resources. Be among the first to own the first keepsake edition and consider it as a gift for all the moms in your life.
Don't have The Family Reunion Planner? Visit us at
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/ and choose from the book, ebook,
software on CD or instant application download.
Happy family reunion planning!
Mark and Brenda.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
"Fimark's Family Reunion Planning Guidebook" At Lulu.com
Hello readers. I'm so excited. I recently completed the manuscript for
my new book. Family Reunion Planning Guide & Workbook.
Well I'm happy to say it has just been published and is released to the public.
This full color complete family reunion planning guide and workbook includes planning tutorial for individual planners, groups and committees, a journal and recipe recording section, followup notes section, event planning checklists, step by step timeline planner, 4 separate theme planners, recommended games and activities, itinerary, survey letter and luncheon, dinner program recommendations and templates. Also includes organization and departmental worksheets and recommended resources.
my new book. Family Reunion Planning Guide & Workbook.
Well I'm happy to say it has just been published and is released to the public.
This full color complete family reunion planning guide and workbook includes planning tutorial for individual planners, groups and committees, a journal and recipe recording section, followup notes section, event planning checklists, step by step timeline planner, 4 separate theme planners, recommended games and activities, itinerary, survey letter and luncheon, dinner program recommendations and templates. Also includes organization and departmental worksheets and recommended resources.
Just released at Lulu.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Shout Out to DAISY UNGEHEUER of BRADENTON FL
Here's a Shout Out to DAISY UNGEHEUER of BRADENTON FL
Congratulations on your decision to have a family reunion event and thanks for bringing us along.
We wish you a successful and memorable event.
From: Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Team
Shout Out to Barbara DeVeaux of Capitol Heights MD
Here's a Shout Out to Barbara DeVeaux of Capitol Heights MD
Congratulations on your decision to have a family reunion event and thanks for bringing us along.
We wish you a successful and memorable event.
From: Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Team
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Here's a Shout Out to Wanda Rouse of Goose Creek, SC
Congratulations on your decision to have a family reunion event and thanks for bringing us along.
We wish you a successful and memorable event.
From: Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Team
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-planner.html
We wish you a successful and memorable event.
From: Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Team
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-planner.html
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Legendary Heritage Heirlooms Story
Our Story
Fimark's Legendary Heritage Heirlooms began in the year 2005. The
concept was developed by my wife Brenda and her sister Shawn who
decided to attend a Galla event by none other than Ethnic
Expressions. Inspired by their rich decor and art I encouraged
Brenda to join me in promoting our own line of fine art, greeting
cards, portraiture services and clothing line. Our cousin LaTavia
immediately came on board and the two of them proved a perfect team.
We designed a catalog, CDROM presentation, scores of original fine
art prints and an engaging and entertaining home show presentation
complete with Family oriented games, gifts and discounts. The
clientele were excited and proud to be involved. It was not long
after that we started up home shows round about Baltimore city. I
loved sharing this venture with my family.
Brenda, and her cousin LaTavia successful planned family reunions,
community outreach events, weddings, receptions and parties. So
planning these events were a breeze for them. We soon got the idea
that we should focus on reunions. Before long our
primary focus became Family Reunion event planning.
After a little brainstorming we decided to put out product line online. From that came the idea of taking Brenda's Reunion Event
Planner and turning it into a compilation of applications for download. Now we sell all of our products online at Fimark Home Online, Amazon.com, Zazzle.com and Legendary Heritage Heirlooms.
Your Feed Back
Thank you for the many expressions of gratitude regarding how many of you loved our Family Reunion Planning resource since we launched in
2005.
Happy Family Reunion Planning!
Mark & Brenda
Legendary Heritage Heirlooms
http://lhh.fimark.net/Fimark Home Online
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/The Family Reunion Store
http://astore.amazon.com/family-reunion-20fimarkhome@gmail.com
Fimark's Legendary Heritage Heirlooms began in the year 2005. The
concept was developed by my wife Brenda and her sister Shawn who
decided to attend a Galla event by none other than Ethnic
Expressions. Inspired by their rich decor and art I encouraged
Brenda to join me in promoting our own line of fine art, greeting
cards, portraiture services and clothing line. Our cousin LaTavia
immediately came on board and the two of them proved a perfect team.
We designed a catalog, CDROM presentation, scores of original fine
art prints and an engaging and entertaining home show presentation
complete with Family oriented games, gifts and discounts. The
clientele were excited and proud to be involved. It was not long
after that we started up home shows round about Baltimore city. I
loved sharing this venture with my family.
Brenda, and her cousin LaTavia successful planned family reunions,
community outreach events, weddings, receptions and parties. So
planning these events were a breeze for them. We soon got the idea
that we should focus on reunions. Before long our
primary focus became Family Reunion event planning.
After a little brainstorming we decided to put out product line online. From that came the idea of taking Brenda's Reunion Event
Planner and turning it into a compilation of applications for download. Now we sell all of our products online at Fimark Home Online, Amazon.com, Zazzle.com and Legendary Heritage Heirlooms.
Your Feed Back
Thank you for the many expressions of gratitude regarding how many of you loved our Family Reunion Planning resource since we launched in
2005.
Happy Family Reunion Planning!
Mark & Brenda
Legendary Heritage Heirlooms
http://lhh.fimark.net/Fimark Home Online
http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/The Family Reunion Store
http://astore.amazon.com/family-reunion-20fimarkhome@gmail.com
Monday, February 21, 2011
Family Reunion Cruise Packages
Perhaps you've had many family reunions and you're trying to think of a new theme and fresh activities. If you've been the family reunion planner in the past it may be to time reward yourself for all your hard work and the family too.
Consider this. A family reunion vacation. Even better, a family reunion cruise. Think of it. No need to cook, clean the house or entertain. Think of being pampered and served. Think of basking in the warm sun enjoying a constant cool breeze and taking your ease. What could be better?
Planning Your Family Reunion Cruise
Is planning a family reunion cruise easier than planning a traditional family reunion? If you use Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Interface and worksheets it can be even easier. Find the Cruise theme information on the Theme Selector Panel. Download the reunion cruise invitations, flyers, poems and t-shirts. Find the reunion cruise planner worksheet in the Workbooks panel and don't forget to setup your family reunion cruise themed website to post reunion event information, photos and collect reunion cruise fees. Go to the Attendee Registration Panel to access the website builder. Don't have the Family Reunion Planner Yet? Examine the free evaluation version at Fimark's Family Reunion Planner
Saving On Your Next Cruise
While planning a cruise may be easier than ever before, making it affordable while enjoying all the amenities a cruise has to offer is another thing. What should you look for in a family reunion vacation package and how can you save as much as possible? Consider the insightful article
Family Reunion Cruise Packages Group Rates.
Consider this. A family reunion vacation. Even better, a family reunion cruise. Think of it. No need to cook, clean the house or entertain. Think of being pampered and served. Think of basking in the warm sun enjoying a constant cool breeze and taking your ease. What could be better?
Planning Your Family Reunion Cruise
Is planning a family reunion cruise easier than planning a traditional family reunion? If you use Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Interface and worksheets it can be even easier. Find the Cruise theme information on the Theme Selector Panel. Download the reunion cruise invitations, flyers, poems and t-shirts. Find the reunion cruise planner worksheet in the Workbooks panel and don't forget to setup your family reunion cruise themed website to post reunion event information, photos and collect reunion cruise fees. Go to the Attendee Registration Panel to access the website builder. Don't have the Family Reunion Planner Yet? Examine the free evaluation version at Fimark's Family Reunion Planner
Saving On Your Next Cruise
While planning a cruise may be easier than ever before, making it affordable while enjoying all the amenities a cruise has to offer is another thing. What should you look for in a family reunion vacation package and how can you save as much as possible? Consider the insightful article
Family Reunion Cruise Packages Group Rates.
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