Timetable for Planning a Class Reunion
Give yourself enough time to make smart decisions. Allow: Build your committees - 1 1/2 years Start building the database of classmates - 1 1/2 years Prepare and send out your survey - 1 1/2 years Start looking for a venue - 1 year 2 months Start building your website - 1 year 2 months Book the venue/ sign contract - 1 year Block rooms at a local hotel - 1 year Open a bank account w/ checking - 1 year Start selling tickets on website & mail - 1 year Offer discounts to early birds 1 year - 8 months Hire DJ/Band/Entertainment - 8 months Launch the decorations committee - 8 months Buy/make party favors - 6 months Start planning retrospective video - 6-4 months Hire video co. to document party - 6 months Hire photographer - 6 months Make nametags - 2 months Plan &/or build centerpieces - 2 months Plan other activities on that weekend - 2 months Seating arrangements if desired - 2 months Plan menu - 1 month These are approximate start times. If you haven't allowed yourself enou...