Q? My sister-in-law was helping her husband’s family plan their reunion. Unfortunately, on their reunion weekend there was a NASCAR race nearby. They had trouble getting a bus to take…
Q? I’m in charge of our reunion this summer, and I’d like to do something a little fancier than what we’ve done in the past. We usually have a “potluck” meal…
Q? I’m meeting next week with hotel staff for our “pre-reunion” meeting. What questions should I be asking? In particular, what do I need to do to make sure our Sunday…
Q? I volunteered to plan my ship’s reunion next year (we’re Navy veterans), and the one thing that worries me is the potential liability if someone gets hurt after having had…
Q? I’m in charge of planning the formal dinner banquet for my family’s reunion next summer. Everyone keeps telling me they want a “nice” event, but I’ve received the banquet menus…
Q? We’re close to signing a contract with a hotel for our next family reunion, but I’m worried about some of the extras the hotel wants to charge us for besides…
Q: When I attended one of your workshops, you mentioned that many hotels will provide a “Hospitality Suite” free of charge to reunion groups, if we ask to have this included…
Q? I have been working with the hotel salesperson for months, but still feel we should meet just before the reunion to go over details. What do you suggest? A! Your instincts…
Q? A reader wrote about a worst-case scenario that happened last summer to their cancelled reunion: the hotel held them responsible for their commitment, which was very costly. To learn from…
Q? Even though our family’s reunion isn’t until next summer, I’m already worried not have enough people will attend to meet our commitment to the hotel. I was very cautious when…