It's important to stay organized while planning a reunion! Talk to family members and make a list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of as many people as you can. You might also want to write down how each person is related. Also think about including other people who mean a lot to you, like close family friends or neighbors.

Next, get people involved. Communicate with a letter, e-mail, or phone call to say that a family reunion is being planned. Invite suggestions for time, place, activities, food, etc. You could also send out a survey asking these kinds of questions.

You should notify people of the final date, time, and place at least 4 to 6 months beforehand. In your invitation, don't forget to include directions for how to get to the event! Set a definite date for RSVPs and for contributions to the costs of the reunion. Set up a telephone chain for family members to keep in touch as the date gets closer.