What advice do you have for organizing the best 10 year class reunion?
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We had a 3 days of events for our 10th reunion. The first night was a reception at the fancy hotel in town, with appetizers and a no-host bar. The fee was around $20. The next night was at the local salmon bake, where we had dinner for about $20. (I would have liked a more high-end event, and would have paid the higher price for it.) The last day was an all-family picnic, which was a free potluck, with some of the items purchased with class funds.\n\nOne of the best parts was our class book. We (the reunion committee) sent out blank pages for everyone to fill in, chronicling their changes since graduation. Some people did them in advance, and many did them during the events (side note: it is entertaining to see what people will write about themselves after a few beers). These pages were copied and made into booklets that were sent out to everyone who submitted a page.\n\nBe sure you start notifying classmates early – a 12-month save-the-date card would be good. Also consider a website to broadcast updated information; we used Geocities to create a free page, and it now shows up in web searches. For snail-mail, I uploaded a spreadsheet of names and addresses to NetPost at USPS.com and sent hundreds of postcards at the touch of a button. Be sure to note which postcards are returned to sender, and add a section on your website for "lost classmates", so that people can tell you what they know about people’s whereabouts.\n\nFinally, keep good records from this reunion so that the next reunion will be a breeze!
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Contact the school!  The school secretary may know how to get ahold the the Class Pres or whomever is organizing the reunion.
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A cute one is always hanging up baby pictures of the alumni and having everyone guess who is who.  You can number the pictures and have a sheet to pass around to those who want to play.\n\nYou could also get a description of the family lives, jobs, where they live, etc at this point in their life.  And then like the picture game, try to see if people can guess who ended up where :)
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I would organize by school district.\n\nElementary Teacher - Happytown School District\nSept 2006 - Present\n- talk \n- about\n- your\n- current \n- job\n\nElementary Teacher - Smileville School District\n2001 - 2006\n- Taught and created lessons and units for students in Grade 1 and Grade 2\n- Provided support for students with various special needs (behavioural, social, cognitive) in Grade 3, 4 and 5\n- Worked in both urban and rural schools [or something else to indicate you worked in two schools and adapted to their differences]\n- talk\n- more\n- about\n-  your\n- job
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if u can, try finding out (broadly) the kind of people who would be attending the conference. try putting something that may lead to lots of arguments and exchanges. for example - if you are meeting teachers - try putting some topic like - "do u think th teaching profession gets the leftover of all other professions"
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I graduated in 96 as well, good luck wiht the reunion
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First congrats on your 20 year!  \n\nIf you have not recieved an email from a former classmate, I suggest checking with Reunions.com  (I'll add it in the sources)  \n\nSince I do not know what city your school is in I could not look it up for you, but I hope that this helps!
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Community Events \nContact the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as the local Chambers of Commerce for information regarding sightseeing tours and other activities.\n\nFamily Reunion Cruise\nRock climbing, golf, tennis, spas, swimming, movies, shows  and lots and lots of food!\n\nStory Telling \nTell stories thru peotry, music, recital and oral story telling and stand up comedy. Often the height of the reunion event that brings back the memories. \n\nFamily Reunion Photo Swap\nMembers bring new and old photos  indluding pictures with historic value and the great-greats at the old homestead  and even previous reunions. Photos should be labeled with name of owner.  \n\nFamily Reunion Olympics\nThe family reunion olympic games is a great opportunity to hold special events allowing teams members from each family to participate while drawing close to one another.  Sports events allow  different age groups to participate. Each team selects its name state/county and design their own banner.  It's a lot of fun.\n\nJigsaw Puzzle Race\nOther young adult activities that challenge the intellect and reflex are the family portrait jig-saw puzzle challenge. Using previous years family reunion photos create two card table sized jigsaw puzzles from the photos. Select several family members for each team to assemble the puzzles on their table. The puzzle could have a well known fact, slogan or metaphor unique to the family printed on it before cutting. The first team to assemble  the puzzle enough to guess the phrase wins. \n\nReunion “Survivor” Game  \nThis game draws from the Survivor TV show. It will capture the attention of everyone. The key is to survive (complete) a series of daring feats including a jump rope line, keeping up the hoola hoop for 2 minutes, Dodge ball with velcro vest and  velcro ball (20 hits),  Remember to keep it.\n\nThe "Amazing Race" \nThe race borrows from the popular Television show and is sure to be a big hit. Select several families to complete a 3 mile race with several stops along the way providing destination clues. Cover the race with your live web cam wired to a big screen TV for spectator coverage. Make the race a one hour event. The family that wins gets a gift certificate to a theme park or restuarant. \n\n"American Idol" \nThe Idol style game is basically a talent show featuring three categories of song, dance, and stand up comedy. Have a panel of three judges whose aim is to shower each contestant with praise and exagerated compliments but votes on cards. Each card is placed in a box.  The host adds up the vote tally to reveal the winner in each talent category. \n\nFor more ideas there's a family reunion activities idea list in the evaluation software provided by some of the sites below.
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If you are giving prizes at a reunion, the standards are\nYoungest child\nFarthest traveled\nLeast far traveled (ie, lives closest to the school)\n\ngag prizes for lost the most hair and gained the most weight  let people volunteer for that and select the winner by clapping; don't pull them from the crowd.
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college class reunioun?  no way,. don't go.  epecially if you don't remember everyone.  the only reason reuniouns exsist is so people can come back years later and gloat at the lesser fortunates.  or to at least see their old friends.  HS reunions are far more worth it anyway as those are the best years of life anyhow.  college reunions are silly, especially (again) if you didnt really know anyone.  i mean, why else would there be a reason to go?
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In addition to the other great ideas already here in Answers, I have one to suggest that usually only lasts a few weeks to a few months.  You could see what group(s) in the community are planning a big event or a fundraiser. They always need help with preparations - anything from making phone calls, picking up items, or even decorating for the event. Make A Wish, Big Brothers & Sisters,  Gilda's House, Junior League.... usually have at least one annual event.  Check your city's website or call the local Chamber of Commerce.\nTo make your volunteer time more enjoyable, incorporate your interests and hobbies. Or,  think about an area you are interested in knowing more about.   Volunteer activities are also great for meeting new people who share your interests.  Think about something you are passionate about. Volunteering gives back to you many times over.   Do something you can put your heart in.
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10 years is a lot, so bring out all the crazy pictures and make a slide show or something. \n\nget a picture of you two made. that shows that after all these years you are still very much in love. \n\nyou and other half could write something to each other and read it out loud --- if you want to. \n\nand of course --- dress nice..
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go to www.schoolfriends.com or class reunions .com better yet call the school and have them send it 2 u
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Thank him for the invitation, and show up for the reunion.  But, don't act like you are looking for a job - just let him know what you are doing now.  The only thing that would make you want to change again would be a SIGNIFICANT step up in job and pay.  Since this company seems to be somewhat unstable, think real hard, and even demand some kind of contract with guarantees, if necessary.\n\nOtherwise, you seem to think you are already ahead of the game, so just use the reunion as an opportunity to gather information.\n\nGood Luck!\nOC
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Get some ideas from here: \n\nhttp://www.teenpartyideas.com/html/miscellaneous.html\n\nAlso, a day or so after the party, send out Thank You notes to each of your guests! =)
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Hi! I know the perfect place to go! Reunion.com  My husband was just reunited with his daughter 2 days ago! You have to have a credit card though. Good luck!
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At my high school, they're every five years, with 25th and 50th reunions being the big ones.  I moved far away from my home town to go to college and never managed to get to a reunion until this Spring, when I went to my 30-year reunion.  It was outstanding!!!  I'm very glad I went and I feel bad that I missed the previous reunions.