A Class Gift is a fundraiser conducted by the class reunion planning committee on behalf of the school. The funds raised through classmate pledges can be used towards scholarships, endowments, or even as a donation to the school for it’s purposes. The gift is presented from the class and represents everyone as a whole, though Read more …
What Are The Responsibilities Of The Class Reunion Catering Committee?
Being on the catering committee is a popular request in many class reunions planning committee since most people love to plan menus, décor and venue. Plus, you get drive around tasting food at different caterers. It is a visible position that can be both stressful and rewarding at the same time. Selecting committee members can Read more …
What Are The Most Common Class Reunion Committees?
Class reunion planning can mean different things to different people. For smaller reunions, it could just be 4-5 people getting together and planning everything. For larger class reunions, it can involve a dozen or more people meeting monthly to provide updates to everyone. So how do you decide on how many committees you really need? Read more …
Responsibilities Of The Class Reunion Activities Committee
Planning games and entertainment for the class reunion weekend is the responsibility of the activities committee. While it sounds like an easy assignment that anyone can do, mistakes are common. Planning activities that no one participates in, entertainment that does not entertain, and ice breakers that don’t break the… well you know what. The problem Read more …
Responsibilities Of the Hotel Selection Committee
If you are planning a class reunion, then you will have to block hotel rooms for classmates that have moved out of town. The hotel selection committee is primarily responsible for selecting a hotel that offers discounted group rates so everyone attending the class reunion will find it affordable and comfortable. While it may not Read more …
What Are The Responsibilities Of The Communications Committee?
The communications committee serves as the connection between your classmates and the class reunion planning committee. They are responsible for producing and sending out materials that transfer information about the reunion to classmates. In addition, they also have to produce polls and surveys so the class reunion can be planned with the opinions of its Read more …
Responsibilities Of The Class Reunion Chairperson
Most reunion committees have a chairperson or a co-chair that leads the way by overseeing the planning committee. They provide enthusiasm, direction, and coaching to the individuals on the planning committee. Their responsibilities are far and wide but if you needed it in a nutshell, they are responsible for the ultimate success or failure of Read more …
Setup/ Cleanup Committee Responsibilities
Also known as onsite management committee, this group of volunteers is responsible for getting things ready for the class reunion and then cleaning up afterwards. One committee member should be responsible for overseeing this group of volunteers (mostly students). Keeping things organized will reduce the confusion at the class reunion. The setup/cleanup responsibilities listed below Read more …
Welcoming Committee Responsibilities
If you’ve attended a class reunion recently, then you know how nerve wracking an experience it can be when you are checking in. Most are wondering “What do my classmates look like? How are they doing physically? Financially? What is everyone going to be wearing to the different events”. These questions inevitably create nervousness and Read more …
How To Set Up A Timeline For Each Committee To Complete Tasks
Organizing a class reunion is much like orchestrating a symphony. The class chair acts as a conductor and the rest of the committee members are playing the instruments. In an orchestra, timing is just as important as the playing of the instrument. If the violin starts too early or too late, it throws off the Read more …