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A FAM is a privilege
Complimentary familiarization tours (FAMs) or site inspections of hotels and attractions can be arranged by some CVBs. Many CVB's conduct several FAM tours annually with...
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Governance – Incorporation
Family Business: incorporating your reunion by Sarah Jaquay The Spaulding Empire Businesses are created to solve problems; incorporating a family reunion is no different. “We...
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Transportation
Price out your trip components (air, hotel, rental car) at several online booking sites, then ask an agent to do better. Some large agencies buy...
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Saving reunion $$$
Make decisions early. Negotiate for more than just group rates. Trade something you don’t need for something you do. For example, if you don’t need...
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Fundraising
Apps for reunions Sending a local map to attendees is always a good idea. Most convention and visitors bureaus (CVB) offer maps, usually at no...
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Plan Reunion Spending
Review personal finances to determine the money available for reunion expenses without adding debt. Estimate total reunion costs, travel, meals, accommodations and spending money. If...
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