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Creative Uses for Family Photos and Memorabilia by Lisa A. Alzo M.F.A.

If you have been holding family reunions for many years, it is likely you have accumulated plenty of family photographs or memorabilia that may be...

Fun and Games: Family Reunion B-I-N-G-O by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Are you looking for a different way to use those family reunion photos you have been scanning or plan to scan? Want an activity for...

Tag, You’re It: Find Reunion Photos Faster with Metadata by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Family reunion photos capture priceless memories. Keeping a record of your gathering is important for documenting the event for posterity. If your reunion has a...

Reunion Menus Made Easier by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Are you a first-time reunion planner struggling to set a menu for your gathering? Do you have a longstanding reunion but desire to change things...

How to Generate Buzz for Your Family Reunion Part 2, by Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

A little creativity goes a long way to convince your potential attendees to send in that “Yes, I’ll be there” RSVP! Here are some tips...

How to Generate Buzz for Your Family Reunion Part 1 – By Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Planning a family reunion is a big commitment of time and resources. Having a good turnout is important to the overall success of the event....

Creating a Reunion Vision Board – by Lisa A. Alzo, MFA

What does your dream family reunion look like? Perhaps you have a special location in mind (a resort, a cruise, or theme park), or maybe...

Doing DNA at Your Family Reunion – By Lisa A. Alzo

If you’re looking to incorporate genealogy into reunion activities, April is the perfect month to investigate your options. National DNA Day is April 25th. The...

Spring Cleaning Your Reunion Files: Part 2 – by Lisa A. Alzo

Modern day family reunion planning likely involves the saving, storing, and sharing of digital files such as email or text correspondence, invitations, family history information,...

Spring Cleaning Your Reunion Files: Part I by Lisa A. Alzo

Spring 2023 in the Northern Hemisphere will begin on Monday, March 20. As such, this month is the perfect time for reunion planners and committees...