Planning Your Family Reunion4 Tips for
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Another way to handle communication and coordination is to turn to our trusty friend Project Kickstart . It's great for all the planning and coordination - then transfer the file to Microsoft Word or your favorite software and load it up to a free web site such as Yahoo or MSN. You probably have it at work already. If not, order Project Kickstart now and use it for the reunion... and work... and for every club, school, church and other activity you plan and schedule.
Another secret to a successful family reunion is location location location!
2. Location Planning
Location Planning for a family reunion can be very simple - or very complex, depending on what the family enjoys doing. The location also has to meet the needs and interests for family members of all ages. One company we know that manages many different vacation homes across the US and Canada is Resort Quest. Whether your family is interested in golfing, fishing, skiing, the beaches - they have a place for you. And they are very experienced in helping families planning a family union - and helping to coordinate resources and services the family reunion planner can use to ensure a successful family reunion.
3. Family Reunion Games Create Lasting Memories
The games and fun activities used when planning your family reunion range from traditional competitions in sporting events to creative awards for the best refrigerator picture or the best costumes at one of the family events. One of the games that is very special is called FamilyLore Game. It is a board game that the entire family can participate in, young and old alike. What makes the game special is that in playing the game you are actually creating a family trivia game unique for every family. It is a wonderful way to pass on family stories and traditions - to celebrate the good times and to remember the personal sacrifices the family has endured.
4. Pay Special Attention to the Family's Values
The last tip when planning your family reunion... those families we talked to underscore the importance for paying special attention to the family's values. Some suggestions include:
- establishing college scholarships for family members;
- creating a disaster fund that can be a source of low interest loans to family members that have suffered a catastrophic event;
- establishing a stock trading club and using that as a devise to keep the family connected while helping to build a nest egg;
- a highly entrepreneurial family helping other family members to establish their own businesses by providing low cost business loans and providing mentoring and coaching from successful and experienced business leaders who understand business building strategies;
- promote the family's cultural heritage with scholarships or local community gifts;
- perhaps the most unusual was a family establishing and funding a Special Needs Trust for a family member with Downs Syndrome.
- Game is unique & customized for every family
- Interactive board game celebrates family history
- Teaches family values and traditions
- Family stories and events shared & remembered
- Family facts provide many laughs and great fun for all
What we learned in this last tip - when planning the family reunion, make sure to schedule an event that underscores the family's values; those values that enable the family to stay bonded and connected; and to honor and to eulogize those family members who have gone before.
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