Rhoda's 90th birthday celebration at the home of Evan & Ronnie in Harpswell, Maine. Such a wonderful celebration!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Debby and Katie
This past Saturday I finally met Katie (Sarah Kaplan and Pete's daughter). We had such a nice visit and it just proved all the more, how important it is to stay in touch with family.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Happy Birthday, Grandma Rhoda
August 13th is Granmda Rhoda's birthday!
She's currently in New Hampshire with my mother, enjoying the NE summer weather.
=)
She's currently in New Hampshire with my mother, enjoying the NE summer weather.
=)
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
To All
As the spring time nears, I find this is a time where we should gather our thoughts, ideas and suggestions for a family reunion. With all the information I've located both on the web and in magazines, I hope we can move forward to make this family reunion a reality.
The last time I saw most of you was at Steph and Brian's (amazing) wedding. It's that same joy and spirit I hope we can bring to our family reunion.
Time goes by very quickly (gosh, I'm nearing 28 this summer), so lets make this happen!!
With love,
Debra
The last time I saw most of you was at Steph and Brian's (amazing) wedding. It's that same joy and spirit I hope we can bring to our family reunion.
Time goes by very quickly (gosh, I'm nearing 28 this summer), so lets make this happen!!
With love,
Debra
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Weinstein Family Reunion
Lets Make the decision to have a Reunion!!!!
WHEN will it be held?
WHERE will it be held?
HOW long will It be?
WHO will be invited?
COMPILE mailing list (database of family members)
SEND "Save The Date" Notice
Establish Committees
Involve members from each branch of the family; get input from, and involve, the young family members.
Set a timeline for completing tasks or assignments
Committees meet as needed
Establish back-up or contingency plans
Host Family, Coordinator
Financial - Select the Treasurer
Program [Theme, Reunion Colors, Schedule of Activities, Banquet Program/Speakers/Script, Picnic, Church Service, Tours, other activities based on your family’s interests and for all age groups]
Lodging/Hospitality
Registration [name badges, goodie bags]
Decorations, Flowers
Food - Meals, Refreshments [Catered? Pot Luck?]
T-shirts, Other Keepsakes
Reunion Booklet, Family Directory
Family History - Information & Exhibits/Displays
Other (Video, Photography, Banner, Prizes)
Clean-up
WHEN will it be held?
WHERE will it be held?
HOW long will It be?
WHO will be invited?
COMPILE mailing list (database of family members)
SEND "Save The Date" Notice
Establish Committees
Involve members from each branch of the family; get input from, and involve, the young family members.
Set a timeline for completing tasks or assignments
Committees meet as needed
Establish back-up or contingency plans
Host Family, Coordinator
Financial - Select the Treasurer
Program [Theme, Reunion Colors, Schedule of Activities, Banquet Program/Speakers/Script, Picnic, Church Service, Tours, other activities based on your family’s interests and for all age groups]
Lodging/Hospitality
Registration [name badges, goodie bags]
Decorations, Flowers
Food - Meals, Refreshments [Catered? Pot Luck?]
T-shirts, Other Keepsakes
Reunion Booklet, Family Directory
Family History - Information & Exhibits/Displays
Other (Video, Photography, Banner, Prizes)
Clean-up
___________________________________________________________________
Communication
First, an immediate mailing should be the "Save the Date" notice. Thereafter, send out information updates periodically
Include due dates for response, as well as a return mailing address
Include tidbits of information about family ancestors
Give clear instructions on how to order reunion items
When making arrangements with service providers, confirm everything in writing. Be specific!
Finances
Set a budget and registration fee schedule
Include copy of budget in an early mailing
Request bank to open a free, temporary checking account in the name of your reunion
Keep reunion funds separate from personal funds
Can also consider a permanent account if you decide to establish a family association
Schedule of Activities
Contact the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as the local Chambers of Commerce for information regarding sightseeing tours and other activities, printed information, and hopefully, promotional giveaways.
The first activity sets the tone for the reunion. Make it festive. Have get acquainted games. Assign committee members to act as greeters
Allow for "free" time, especially for a first reunion. This allows folks to just talk and get acquainted or reacquainted and allows for informal sharing of family stories. In other words, don’t have something scheduled for every minute of every day.
At appropriate point, re-emphasize the times for various activities
Provide written directions to activity locations
Tap into family talent pool
Lodging
Contact local hotels and request a block of rooms be held in the name of the reunion
Negotiate group rate
Goodie Bags
Request promotional giveaways and printed information from local Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, or local businesses
Download information from internet
T-shirts
Design - reflect reunion’s theme and colors
Prepaid? Pre-delivered, or pick up at reunion?
Possible fundraising activity
Reunion Booklet
Cover designs
Welcome
Outline of activities
Banquet program
Welcome letter from local officials
"In Memoriam" section
Family history
Family directory
Family business cards (support our own)
Acknowledgments
Family photos
Other
Photography
Formal photos: family elders, group photo, other
Video
Recommend professional videographer
Include on-camera testimonials from attendees
Speakers
Invite local officials - formal welcome
Banquet keynote speaker
Publicity
Pre-reunion press release, and/or
Post-reunion newspaper article
Internet postings
Family newsletter
Other
Name Badges
Communication
First, an immediate mailing should be the "Save the Date" notice. Thereafter, send out information updates periodically
Include due dates for response, as well as a return mailing address
Include tidbits of information about family ancestors
Give clear instructions on how to order reunion items
When making arrangements with service providers, confirm everything in writing. Be specific!
Finances
Set a budget and registration fee schedule
Include copy of budget in an early mailing
Request bank to open a free, temporary checking account in the name of your reunion
Keep reunion funds separate from personal funds
Can also consider a permanent account if you decide to establish a family association
Schedule of Activities
Contact the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as the local Chambers of Commerce for information regarding sightseeing tours and other activities, printed information, and hopefully, promotional giveaways.
The first activity sets the tone for the reunion. Make it festive. Have get acquainted games. Assign committee members to act as greeters
Allow for "free" time, especially for a first reunion. This allows folks to just talk and get acquainted or reacquainted and allows for informal sharing of family stories. In other words, don’t have something scheduled for every minute of every day.
At appropriate point, re-emphasize the times for various activities
Provide written directions to activity locations
Tap into family talent pool
Lodging
Contact local hotels and request a block of rooms be held in the name of the reunion
Negotiate group rate
Goodie Bags
Request promotional giveaways and printed information from local Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, or local businesses
Download information from internet
T-shirts
Design - reflect reunion’s theme and colors
Prepaid? Pre-delivered, or pick up at reunion?
Possible fundraising activity
Reunion Booklet
Cover designs
Welcome
Outline of activities
Banquet program
Welcome letter from local officials
"In Memoriam" section
Family history
Family directory
Family business cards (support our own)
Acknowledgments
Family photos
Other
Photography
Formal photos: family elders, group photo, other
Video
Recommend professional videographer
Include on-camera testimonials from attendees
Speakers
Invite local officials - formal welcome
Banquet keynote speaker
Publicity
Pre-reunion press release, and/or
Post-reunion newspaper article
Internet postings
Family newsletter
Other
Name Badges
Color-coded by family branch
Have backup materials on-site
Record Keeping
Devise organized method for recording and maintaining registrations, keepsake orders, correspondence, confirmations, and other reunion Information
Family Business Meeting
Decide particulars for next reunion
Discuss/decide other family business
Ideas For Family Projects
Repair of ancestral grave sites; headstones
Establish family Youth Scholarship Fund
Create family Investment Club
Make a family Heirloom Quilt
Have backup materials on-site
Record Keeping
Devise organized method for recording and maintaining registrations, keepsake orders, correspondence, confirmations, and other reunion Information
Family Business Meeting
Decide particulars for next reunion
Discuss/decide other family business
Ideas For Family Projects
Repair of ancestral grave sites; headstones
Establish family Youth Scholarship Fund
Create family Investment Club
Make a family Heirloom Quilt
Reuinon Prizes
Person who traveled the farthest
Oldest attending
Youngest attending
First to register
Most grandchildren
Reuinon Wrap-up
Pay all outstanding bills
Send final communication
Include final Financial Report
Person who traveled the farthest
Oldest attending
Youngest attending
First to register
Most grandchildren
Reuinon Wrap-up
Pay all outstanding bills
Send final communication
Include final Financial Report
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Weinstein FamilyReunion
As I have taken the first steps in finding resources both online and in print, I ask that a few family members now work along side me as we move forward with this process. There are many steps that need to be achieved, but step 1 would be to form committees involving the rest of the family in the planning process to make it easier one everyone and gives everyone else a stake in the event’s success. A suggested list committees are: invitations, site arrangements, transportation, food, entertainment and etc. With everyone's individual abilities and interests, we can formalize committees and the functions of each committee. Till then, I will blog within the week/weekend a finalized list of committees, and again, any suggestions are welcome.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
To all in my family
I hope this site has been useful. I am open to any ideas or suggestions you may have. I look forward to the next steps process. ~ Deb
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