How To Get Everyone Involved In Family Reunion Planning

A family reunion planner carries the torch handed on by the previous generation. Accept this opportunity with dignity and grace, for it is an honor and a great trust is bestowed. 

That means picking up where they left off. Some former reunions planners keep detailed notes regarding prior family reunion planning, organizing, and management. Consulting their notes, journal, and contacts can get you off to a good start.

Getting everyone involved can be a challenge. As my book, Fimark's Family Reunion Planner explains, be fully inclusive of members in your immediate household, siblings, cousins, parents, aunts, and uncles as well as extended family. 

Send out a survey with some suggestions regarding the reunion theme, itinerary, and associated activities. Ask for more feedback and openly commend those who contributed.

That said, plan activities everyone will enjoy. Above all, once everyone is on board form a family reunion committee and solidifying plans and activities as soon as possible. 

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How To Speed Plan A Memorable Inexpensive Reunion

It's been a while since the family got together and showed some sibling solidarity. It's been even longer since they've been reassured, encouraged and empowered. And you know that in this day and time we need all the motivation we can get, not to mention some good ol' down home, wholesome family fun.

There's only one thing to do. Let's get crack'n and plan this thing! But first, we need to jump some hurdles. #1. Money, #2. Time. Got it? Not much! So what to do? Keep it cheap, short and sweet. How?
All you need is the following:
1.  Big Back Yard
2.  BBQ Grill
3.  Boom Box or Tailgate Outdoor Speaker System
4.  Outdoor Games and Games Master
5.  Karaoke Machine 
6.  Food and Drink, Lot's of assorted condiments
7.  Chairs and Tables
8.  Tableware
9.  Big Screen or Outdoor Projection Device
10. SlideShow featuring 200 or more photos.


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Outdoor Family Reunion Event Ideas

There is nothing like the great outdoors. State parks, beaches, road trips to homesteads and tours. Good music, a breezy day and fun in the sun can set a restful and refreshing mood for a great reunion event.

Having an outdoor family reunion is probably the most economical approach for those entertaining large gatherings with many siblings. Why? Outdoor venues are 50-60% less expensive when compared to indoor venues such as a reception hall. Outdoor events are usually one-day events. 

Outdoor gatherings lend themselves to more creative activities. The sky's the limit when you consider all that you can do. Here are a few great ideas

1. TV Game Show Style Outdoor Games
2. Quilting Under The Wisdom Tree
3. 'Back In The Day' Family Interviews 
4. Family History Storytelling
5. Arts and Craft presentations
6. Genealogy Presentations
7. 'My Family's Got Talent' Show
8. Fantastic Bubble Show
9. Family Recipe BBQ Cook Off
10. Poetry Club

More more details consult the Book Fimark's Family Reunion Planner.

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Managing the kids is a whole lot easier.  Just direct them to the nearest baseball diamond, Playset or basketball hoop. Other great activities for kids include horseback riding and more. Best of all there's no indoor furniture or decor to break, mend and refurbish during and after the event.

The ideal season for an outdoor event is mid to late Spring when the weather is milder. Early Autumn can be ideal. But Summer is the time most often chosen for a family reunion. Why? The kids are off from school. It's the ideal vacation time and there are long weekends to take advantage of. 

Looking for inspiring themes, activities, and ideas to make your reunion something memorable? Get Fimark's Family Reunion Planner Guide and Keepsake. It's everything you need to plan, organize and manage a fantastic reunion. 


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What Goodness Looks Like

Goodness: A quality or act inspiring joy, comforting and putting at ease, rightness of heart. A helpful service rendered on behalf of others.

Ever wondered what goodness looks, feels, tastes and smells like? A child once said it's like freshly baked bread. Perhaps she meant the aroma of browned and buttered bread pulled straight from the oven. Or when it's served up with a warm smile and that bubbly joy you feel when family gather to feast at the same table?

Nothing comes close to that warm, lighthearted feeling you get when the moms are baking and cooking in the kitchen using recipes from their grandmother's mother. The guys are arguing sports stats in the living room and the kids are cackling and laughing while at play just outside the front door. You smile at it all. Put your feet up on the recliner and sip lemonade from a tall icy glass. A cool breeze blows through an open window and tickles your face. "This", you blithely sigh... "This is good."  This is family. How much goodness is in your life? Your parents? Your children? 

There was a study conducted over a 40 year time span by various social science study groups. The study centered on whether giving makes the giver happier. The evidence was overwhelmingly conclusive. It does. There is a certain happiness in giving and a deeply abiding joy when the giver sees the good results that meaningful practical gifts have on the receiver over an extended period of time. In fact such giving can actually cure deep emotional ills and improve health and the wellbeing of both giver and receiver. Who knew?

Somewhere along the way someone in our past decided to start what became an age old tradition. To impart goodness in the lives and hearts of those they loved most. Their motivation? An ancient promise... "There is more happiness in giving than in receiving."

The past has passed. But we can learn a lot from it. There is the present, and with that the ability to deeply impact the future for good once again.  This privilege falls on us. Why not make the most of it?  The question now is how? Keep searching and you will find.
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Isn't it about time for a family reunion? Find inspiring family reunion planning instructions, event organizing checklists and fun, meaningful activity ideas go here.

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Looking to make this year something special? Plan a reunion. A very memorable family reunion. Get inspired and motivated. Check out the exciting activities here.

15 Good Reasons To Celebrate Family Reunion Planning Month

Over the years many readers have asked me when is the best time to start planning a reunion? Some event planners say early in the year of the event. We say start planning in the month of November before the event. Why?  Most family members will be visiting out of town and have some extra days off of work. Why not use some of that free time to do some real productive reunion planning?

Here's 15 Good Reasons To Observe Family Reunion Planning Month

1. It's a great time to invite your extended family to dine together. 
2. It's the ideal month for indoor and outdoor family recreational activities. 
3. It's the the time of year to take a fun and meaningful stroll down memory lane. 
4. It's an ideal time to dig thru the hope chest and read saved cards and letters. 
5. It's a time to begin building your family tree. 
6. It's the time to start surveying the family regarding your next spring, summer
or fall family reunion.
7. It's a time to try out new and traditional recipes
8. Ideal time to plan a reunion cruise.
9. It's a good time to can and preserve harvest fruit and veggies... memories. 
10. It's a wonderful time to talk about your family history.
11. It's the ideal time to exchange photos of recent family reunions.
12. It's a great time to start a family reunion website.
13. It's a good time to work on and distribute the family newsletter.
14. It's time to form a family reunion committee.
15. It's a good time to plan the next family reunion committee meeting.

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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

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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

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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
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More Family Reunion Booklet Making Tips

Adding Pages To Fimark's Familiy Reunion Keepsake Booklet

To create additional pages for your Family History section you can
copy, insert and paste the "blank" page provided in your Booklet
Maker. (Instructions using Microsoft Word or compatible program)

Here are the steps involved:


1. Go to the second to the last page of the series of pages. Note
the page reads, "This is your blank page insert template."

2. Click on both the background image and the foreground text box
holding down the shift key.

3. Select "Copy".

4. Move to the page under the family history page and click above
the background image. A blinking curser marker should appear.

5. Go to the menu and select Insert. Scroll down to Break (page
break) and click. A new page will appear.

6. Place your curser at the top of the new page and click. Your
blinking curser marker will appear.

7. Now paste the copied contents onto the page.
To create more pages simply follow steps 5 thru 7.
Remember to save your work once you have completed this task.

Download The Family Reunion Keepsake Booklet Maker...
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The Family Reunion Keepsake Booklet includes pages to add a contact list or address directory. Use your Attendee database spreadsheet found in the Family Reunion Planner 3.0 application to add contact information to your Family Reunion Booklet contact list/address directory.

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Traditional Family Reunion Planner

What a great family reunion theme idea. The traditional family reunion. Every family should have one at least every five or ten years. Plan a one day outdoor event or a long weekend. Visit the homestead. Organize an at home dinner or picnic in the park complete with games and memorable activities. I like. See the details at http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/spectacular-events-planner.html

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Take event fee orders online and start reserving funds for the next family
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Enjoy!

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New Family Reunion Planner Features

It goes without saying, getting some of these projects accomplished will only do you good. Take a look at your calendar and make definite plans to see them thru.

There's nothing better that seeing good for all your hard work. Yet nothing is more frustrating that being brought to a complete stand still simply because you don't have the resource of guidance to complete the task.
Well we've been considering how we can make your time more productive by putting helpful features at your fingertips.

We're pleased to announce that Fimark's Family Reunion Planner 3.0 has two new features to greatly improve your planning productivity.

1. A new Help application that guides you through the reunion planner application.

2. A Family Reunion Store Panel featuring reunion project materials, supplies, decor, favors, gifts and more.

If you haven't accessed your personal online Family Reunion Planner now is the time to check out the new features.
Don't have access to Fimark's Family Reunion Planner 3.0? Get access now at http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/family-reunion-planner.html

Incoming Year 2011

Seems like 2001 was just yesterday and yet here we are in 2011.
As the song goes "Time keeps on slipping into the future." What will you do to make this a memorable year? While many warm moments in time are the result of unforeseen occurrences and chance we have to admit the majority of ones that matter most are those that are well planned and much anticipated.

No doubt you've made a resolution to complete a family reunion project before the spring. But it is likely that like me you're now busier than ever.

While life has a way of making demands on your time it's important to take time to yourself, immerse yourself in your own personal projects and enjoy the good results of your labor.

That said, let's look over a list of some of the things our family reunion planners are determined to accomplish.

1. Highlight the last family reunion event in a newsletter
2. Finish a family quilt project
3. Appraise a family heirloom
4. Complete a family reunion keepsake booklet
5. Interview family elders
6. Discuss a family reunion cruise
7. Find family reunion t-shirt designs
8. Build a family website
9. Finalize reunion travel plans
10. Plan summer vacation
11. Knit a sweater or blanket for baby
12. Take supportive auntie and cousins to a Spa

Now that sounds like fun doesn't?
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