These are just a few tips to get you started. Email our coordinator to find out more at email. After all, reunions don’t happen every day or even every decade.Īgain Basirico says, “83% of those attending reunions that last four days or more are most satisfied, compared with 42% of those attending reunions that last less than a half-day.” We offer discounts for longer stays and larger group bookings. Think of your reunion more like an epic film and not a sitcom episode. Don’t plan so much that there is no time for just hanging out. Catching up and just being together is what reunions are all about. The number one activity in all categories in that study was casual chatting. #5 Have lots of time for just hanging out
When together, watching family videos appeared on the list.
Dining was more popular when done together as was sightseeing. When together most liked sharing family photos more than taking photos. The same study also looked at activities groups do together. #4 Do activities that bring people together Still in a rut? Sharing family photos, dining in a restaurant, church services, and sightseeing also appears on the list. We have kayaking, canoeing, bikes, kids programs and more. We also have a “program sharing” option where guests at our resort can do day trips up and down the shore and enjoy activities at our other resorts. At Grand Superior Lodge we often get guests who enjoy catching up on cooking, at the provided kitchens. But the other groups listed cooking as being a favorite. Children were the only group to include swimming in their top ten list. Children and grandparents actually rated outdoor sports higher than parents. For all groups, casual chatting and taking family photos are at the top of the list. One part shows the top ten in favorite activities at family reunions, by the group. Juyeon Yun did a Master’s Thesis study on Family Reunions. “Compared with 47% of those with 30 or fewer people.” #3 Have a wide range of activities “86% of those with 100 people or more are most satisfied,” said Basirico of the same study. Wouldn’t you like to finally meet that 2nd cousin you always heard was so great whenever you screwed up as a child? Having a wider range of people at you can make it more interesting and a true reunion. #2 Invite a wide range of relativesīefore you send out these surveys you need to know who to send them to. Find out who is willing to go, when, and their willingness to spend. “Of all these characteristics though, the real keys to success are the structure, organization, and planning.”īut how do you organize the time, place, and the event itself? One way is to pick leaders from different family groups to form a committee. about the findings of his Reunion Magazine-sponsored study. “Family members are more satisfied when their reunions are structured, organized, well planned, larger, longer-lasting and less frequent,” said Laurence A. We have a family reunion planner who can help you sort out schedules, activities, and lodging (218.728.8060 x104). Nobody wants to reach a point of saying “what do we do now?” This isn’t working. #1 Have the event well planned and organized Here are a few things you can do to make your family reunion successful. Family reunions are a good way to strengthen bonds between relatives.
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