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Use the following sample invitation and invitation copy to form your own family reunion announcements and family communication. Generate excitement as the reunion countdown begins. Be consistent with your general look and feel, including the clip art and fonts, throughout the invitation process.
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SAMPLE SAVE THE DATE CARD
Time recommendation: send 12-18 months in advance or as soon as you have a target date
Format recommendation: postcard, with a fun visual on the front side – consider a family crest, clip art image, joke, quote or saying, or photo from a past family gathering
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Sample Invitation Text:Save the date! It’s the Henry & Annabelle SMITH family reunion Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 24, 25 & 26, 2009 KOA Campground Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside, Oregon We have a selection of cabins, tents and RV spaces set aside for our family. Call (phone) and identify yourself as part of the “SMITH FAMILY” group to secure your reservations. Look for an invitation with more information in your mailbox in a few months. Questions? Want to help? Call Susan Smith at 123-456-7890 or send email to: susansmith@somewhere.com.

SAMPLE INVITATION
Time recommendation: send 6-8 months in advance
Format recommendation: half of an 8 ˝ x 11 sheet of paper folded in half, printed on both sides and mailed in a 4 3/8” x 5 ľ” envelope; same visual image as before printed on the front, text on the inside
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Sample Invitation Text: Susan Smith and her family are pleased to invite you and your family to the Henry & Annabelle SMITH Family Reunion to celebrate our past, present and future – beach style! Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 24, 25 & 26, 2009 Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA Campground 1100 NW Ridge Road Hammond, Oregon 97121

Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. – smores and games at the group pavilion
Saturday, July 25, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. – potluck picnic, family meeting, crafts for the kids Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. – family photo, family talent show Sunday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. – brunch Please RSVP to Susan Smith at 123-456-7890 or send email to: susansmith@somewhere.com. If you plan to stay at the KOA, there are a selection of cabins, tents and RV spaces set aside for our family. Call 503-861-2606 and identify yourself as part of the “SMITH FAMILY” group to secure your reservations.
SAMPLE REMINDER FLYER
Time recommendation: send 3 months in advance
Format recommendation: full page flyer; same visual image from before; tri-folded and secured with a sticker or seal so you don’t have to use an envelope
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Sample Invitation Text:Don’t forget the Henry & Annabelle SMITH family reunion at the beach!
John Smith, Mary Roper, Annie Smith will all be there. Will you??
It’s not too late to join us for good food, great company and gobs of fun. Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 24, 25 & 26, 2009 Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA Campground 1100 NW Ridge Road Hammond, Oregon 97121 www.astoriakoa.com Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. – smores and games at the group pavilion Saturday, July 25, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. – potluck picnic, family meeting, crafts for the kids Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. – family photo, family talent show Sunday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. – brunch Please bring: - Potluck food item for the Saturday picnic - A talent to share for the talent show - Your top 10 family favorite recipes for the family cookbook - Your energy & enthusiasm! This KOA campground is located at the northern tip of Oregon, only one mile from the beach, and the area offers something for everyone. There are miles of hiking and biking trails, nearby picturesque towns and historical sites, shopping and entertainment. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with patches of clouds and temperatures in the high 70’s. (Bring a jacket! There’s always wind on the beach and a chance of rain.) Check out our family reunion website at smithreunion.com for updates and to see who else is planning to attend. If you plan to stay at the KOA, we still have a small selection of cabins, tents and RV spaces set aside for our family. Call 503-861-2606 and identify yourself as part of the “SMITH FAMILY” group to secure your reservations. Questions? Call Susan Smith at 123-456-7890 or send email to: susansmith@somewhere.com.
(A minimum of 1 additional piece of communication a few weeks prior to the reunion is recommended for all confirmed attendees. For more details and information, check the complete planning timeline here.)
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