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\"FamilyReunion\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Statistics say that somewhere around 60% of Americans attend a family reunion annually. That\u2019s more than\u00a0150,000,000 people! If you\u2019re in charge of planning your family\u2019s reunion this year (or every <\/i>year) there\u2019s no reason the next one can\u2019t be the best yet. All it takes is a little planning.<\/p>\n

Spokeo has a long history helping family members reconnect<\/a> and we\u2019d love to hear your best family reunion stories in the comments below, too!<\/p>\n

Here are six steps to planning the best family reunion ever\u2026<\/p>\n

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    Solicit some help.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The best thing about family? They have <\/i>to help! Don\u2019t try to plan a family reunion alone, particularly if you\u2019ve got dozens of people attending \u2013 ask other family members for help. Whether it\u2019s your cousins, your parents, your husband, or aunts and uncles, giving people tasks to complete during the planning process helps them feel ownership. They\u2019ll be more invested in the event and you won\u2019t pull your hair out trying to single-handedly organize the reunion!<\/p>\n

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      Choose the right location.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Location is everything when it comes to family reunions. If you\u2019re lucky, much of your family is within close driving distance of one another; if you\u2019re like the average American family, this isn\u2019t the case. If your family\u2019s already spread out it may be a good idea to plan a destination reunion so everyone has to travel: the typical family reunion trip lasts five whole days. Pick a location, select a date, and start spreading the word. And don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re never going to please everyone with your choice!<\/p>\n

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        Invite everyone.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        This may seem like the easiest task but in some cases contacting certain family members can be tough. If this is the year you\u2019ve decided to reach out to estranged or long-lost family members be sure to do so early so they have plenty of time to consider attending the reunion. Don\u2019t know how to get in touch with everyone? Use a people search on Spokeo<\/a> to track down contact information for even the most far-flung family members.<\/p>\n

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          Plan the activities.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Every great family reunion has activities, not just family time. Enlist the help of others to plan group meals, events \u2013 going to an amusement park, heading to the beach, an outdoor BBQ \u2013 and don\u2019t forget about something for the kids, too. Remember: just because you\u2019re planning doesn\u2019t mean you have to pay for everything so be sure to let family members know they\u2019ll be paying for their own food or contributing something to the \u2018party planning fund\u2019 before they get there.<\/p>\n

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            Make a souvenir.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Who doesn\u2019t love a great souvenir? If you\u2019re planning on having t-shirts printed to commemorate the event be sure to do so early\u2026and get everyone\u2019s sizes and payment ahead of time! If shirts aren\u2019t your family\u2019s style consider giveaways like custom photo books, labeled bottles of wine, or some kind of homemade food product.<\/p>\n

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              Select someone to host next year.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              While you\u2019ve got everyone gathered at the reunion, pass the planning torch to the next planner. Doing so in front of everyone will ensure you won\u2019t get stuck holding the bag again next year \u2013 and it will give the new planner plenty of time to think and gather suggestions! Just be sure to let the next family member know ahead of time and get them to agree to host or plan before <\/i>you spring it on them.<\/p>\n

              We want to hear more about your favorite family reunion memories!<\/p>\n

              Tell us about your craziest, most touching times with family in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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