How to Increase Attendance to a Class Reunion

Planning a class reunion requires a lot of planning. While it is fun to see all your old friends and catch up on everything that has happened, it can be difficult to get a good turnout. People move away and lose interest in reunions. So it is your job to make sure as many people can come as possible.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Offer good food and drink to those attending. Many people who are undecided about attending will be swayed if they find out dinner is included in the reunion. Another way to increase attendance with food is to plan an elegant meal that most people could not get at home.

2. Plan a lot of entertainment and include the lineup on the invitation. Many people will be swayed if they know in advance that the event will have other things to do than just eat and catch up with lost connections. Having music and prizes creates a level of excitement among attendees.

3. Lower the cost of attending the reunion. Many people are put off by the high cost of attending, so negotiate rates with your vendors and ask the school to donate money toward this reunion. A low ricket price will increase attendance.

4. Compile accurate mailing addresses for all your classmates. This is difficult to do as people move away in the many years that have passed since graduation. Use previous reunion lists as a starting point, but also look them up online or call the parents or family of the attendee to get an accurate address.

5. Hold the reunion at a location that is easy to find and get to. This will convince people to attend.