Family Reunion Planning

Few gatherings are as meaningful and memorable as family reunions. As families grow and the individual members follow their own paths, family reunions serve as mileposts. They are a chance to assess progress, share experiences and renew bonds.

Here's how to make the most of your family reunion.

12 Steps to a Successful Reunion — If you address each one of these steps, you're bound to have one of the best reunions yet.

Simple Reunion Planning — Simplify planning with a timeline and checklist (see our example).

Getting Started — Determine if there is an interest.

Decisions, Decisions! — Pick a date, a site and a theme.

Sharing the Workload — Share the load and rewards.

Budgeting for your Gathering — Finance the event without using your money.

Exploring Family Genealogy — Establish a family tree