What do you say in a reunion speech?
Write a rough draft of the speech. Think of one or two personal anecdotes to include in the speech that will make it entertaining and that will stimulate the audience to remember significant and fun-filled events that they shared together. Pay tribute to friends, classmates and family members who have passed away.
How do you encourage classmates to attend a reunion?
How do you get more classmates to attend the reunion?
- The cost is one of the biggest deterring factors for guests coming from out of town.
- Don’t just email invitations and save the dates.
- Use Facebook groups.
- Lower the cost of the class reunion by offering an early bird discount.
- Keep your registration form short and simple.
How do you honor deceased classmates?
Here are a few ideas:
- Create a Memorial Table Photo Display On a linen covered table, set a framed photo of each classmate.
- Include a Directory Page Include a page for each deceased classmate in your directory or memory book, add their high school photo, and ask a fellow classmate to write a memory or thought.
How do you throw a class reunion?
This article will teach you tricks on planning the best high school reunion.
- Start Early. Remember that you’re coordinating an event for hundreds to thousands of people.
- Track Down Classmates.
- Pick a Venue.
- Plan Activities.
- Have an Open Bar.
- Promote the Event.
- Send Out Paper Invitations.
- Plan Auxiliary Events.
What percentage of people attend class reunions?
On average about 20% to 30% of your graduating class will attend your class reunion. Attendance at reunions varies from class to class and one of the best ways to guesstimate how many will attend yours is to ask the alumni office for historical numbers.