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One Way to Start
Annual Family Reunions
The following letter was written to inaugurate our annual family reunion. Best if done 8-10 months prior to date.
June 6, 1967
Greetings Family,
We wanted to confirm to you all the plans that have finally taken shape for the
celebration of Dad’s 80th birthday.
Right now, mark the date on your calendar of Aug. 22 at _______________ State Park. While this is exactly 1 month before his actual birthday he realizes that is a much better time for those of us with families. He and Mother have confirmed their availability.
They will ride up with Nita’s family. I visited the folks 5 weeks ago and they think it a great idea. While in Michigan for Memorial Day visiting the three families in that area, we all had dinner at Dale and Jean’s. This covers our three states in the Midwest. I have talked with Jim by phone and while he thinks it is a good idea, but does not believe any of them will be able to come. Air fare from California is prohibitive. He plans to send a letter of congratulations to be read at the birthday dinner.
Let’s not stress our ideas about this event as the starting of an annual family Reunion even though our generation has discussed it. Let’s all try to make sure everyone has such a good a time they will wish to repeat it.
I’ll bring the 5 bikes my family uses. I know Bill can bring two bicycles and one unicycle. I’ll also bring two pair of stilts. Max will bring puzzles and materials and tools so if anyone wants to make a puzzle to take home they can do so. Ruth will bring the Birthday cake. Evah and Nita will plan a “kids scavenger hunt: and other indoor activities, that we can use or not, in case of rain.
Everyone bring family pictures to show. Most of all let’s all think of family stories on Granddad the kids will enjoy to spice our congratulation talks.
Let me have your thoughts. Other information will follow.
Best to all,
Bob
This followed a period of having family reunions on 3 to 5 year intervals for approximately 20 years.
This clearly illustrates the “WHAT” prior preparation is needed. You can find more details on “HOW” in Chapter Two of “Secrets of Successful Family Reunions.”
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