How to Plan a 30-Year High School Reunion
A high school reunion is a wonderful way to revisit memories, reestablish old friendships and even form new connections. Planning a reunion can be a daunting task, especially if your classmates have dispersed across the country. If you're responsible for putting together your 30th reunion, reach out to reliable classmates to help you in your efforts and outline a plan well in advance to ensure an unforgettable reunion for everyone. Does this Spark an idea?
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Form a reunion committee. Contact a handful of local classmates to see if they're willing to serve on the committee. Expect to meet with the committee about once a month, starting six to 12 months prior to the reunion date.
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Divide up responsibilities among the committee members. Appoint one trustworthy member to be the treasurer; he will be responsible for the budget and overseeing finances. Another member should locate and reach out to classmates to let them know about the event, and yet another member should be responsible for finding a venue for the event. Other tasks you'll need to consider are reunion entertainment, meals, decorations and mementos.
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Choose a date for the reunion. Summer is perhaps the most popular season for reunions, particularly in states that see colder winters. Summer may also be a more convenient time for classmates who have children. Thanksgiving weekend is also an option, as many people return to their hometown for the holiday.
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Determine a budget. Before you reserve anything for the event, first decide how much should be spent on the reunion. This will prevent you from spending too much early on in the planning process.
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Decide what tone you want your event to take, and choose a venue. You may opt for a formal dinner, or you could decide on a picnic lunch. Pick a venue that best suits the tone, and reserve it as soon as possible. Consider contacting nearby hotels and reserving a block of rooms for the event, making sure to ask for a discounted rate. At this time you should also reserve a caterer, if needed, and entertainment.
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Set a ticket price for the event. Take all the costs into consideration when you set the ticket price. If the price seems too high, cut expenses that aren't necessary.
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Locate your classmates and send out invitations. If you have trouble locating peers, publicize the event on your high school's website or in local newspapers. Contact your high school to see if it has any information that would help you on your search. Also try using online people finders, such as Classmates.com or Reunion.com, or social networking sites like Facebook. Use the classmates you have located to help you find others by sending out an email inquiring about the missing classmates.
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Smooth out last-minute details. This includes confirming all reservations, taking a final head count and putting together any decorations. Keeping your budget in mind, put together any reunion mementos you'd like to give out, or compile a classmate contact listing.
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