What sorts of extra goodies should I consider for my high school reunion?

Here is a simple checklist that will get you started in planning your reunion:

• Subscribe to a HighSchoolAlums.com class Web site
• Assemble a reunion committee
• Elect a chairman to oversee the planning process
• Designate a treasurer
• Assemble as much classmate contact information as possible
• Put the word out and locate volunteers who are willing to help with the detail work
• Establish a regular schedule for meeting and discussing updates
• Get input from classmates in regards to several date possibilities
• Get input from classmates as to what types of events they’d enjoy
• Create a working budget
• Investigate the availability of venues
• Investigate the cost/need of liability insurance
• Sample food options from caterers and choose a menu
• Decide on registration costs and set up RSVP process
• Set up bank account for reunion funds
• Send out reunion invitations via mail or e-mail
• Follow up with additional event publicity, via newspaper or radio
• Reserve caterer
• Reserve photographer
• Reserve DJ, band or other music option
• Create name tags, decorations and other momentos for the event
• Call area hotels and reserve blocks of rooms for out-of-town classmates and their families
• Collect money, and pay deposits for venue, music, photographer, etc.
• Gather up old yearbooks and photos to create nostalgic slide shows and video presentations, or tributes to classmates to have passed away

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