What to look for in a professional Reunion Manager?

The planning of high school reunions has gone on for about as long as high schools have been in existence.  Traditionally, these reunions were planned by a class committee with a wide diversity of experiences but not always in the area of special event planning. With all good intentions from the beginning, many committees found that the planning, organizing, research, and the financial obligations of putting a reunion on were more than they bargained for. That's where Reunion Managers come in...

The reunion management industry is so young, many committees do not know what to look for when seeking a professional Reunion Manager. Classic Reunions, Inc. would like to offer the following guidelines for you to consider:

• Find a Reunion Manager who lives and works in your area - someone who knows the school and the facilities that will best suit your class needs.

• Make sure the Reunion Manager you hire has taken a training seminar recognized by the National Association of Reunion Managers or has several years (and reunions) of reunion planning experience as their full-time occupation.

• One of the most important services a professional Reunion Manager offers is the ability to track down a large percentage of the class.

• Meet with the Reunion Manager and ask to see copies of materials used in the planning, marketing, and execution of the reunions.