In order to assist Reunion chairs, the Class Programs team has carefully designed a series of workshops, trainings, and milestones throughout the planning process:
Workshops
- Reunion Kickoff (RKO): Typically hosted in Ithaca in October
- Reunion Mid-Winter Training Webinar in February – date & details coming soon!
- Registration video training series available for registration chairs in February
- Clerk Management Webinar: Spring 2024
- Clerk/Chair Briefing: Held in Ithaca the Wednesday of Reunion week
Monthly Milestones
The Class Programs staff sends monthly updates and request sheets to help Reunion chairs stay on track. Here’s an overview:
August
Finalize housing assignments
September
Reunion Kickoff registration
Submit Reunion Communications Plan
October
Reunion Kickoff – in Ithaca
Receive update #1
Finalize Reunion Communication Plan
November
Reunion Update #2
Begin building your Reunion budget
Determine max meal price points
Consider souvenir options and price points
December
No Reunion Update
Continue working on Reunion budget
Consider group-specific programming
January
Reunion Update #3
Finalize your Reunion budget
Finalize class registration fees and packages
February
Reunion Update #4
Reunion Mid-Winter Training Webinar
Finalize class/group schedule
Reunion registration training videos available
March
Reunion Update #5
Request special guest visits
April
Reunion Update #6
Online registration launched
Clerk Management Webinar
Provide briefing information for special guest visits
May
Reunion Update #7
Clerk roster finalized
Contact your clerks
June
Clerk/Chair Briefing (Wed. June 5)
Reunion weekend! (June 6-9)
Receive post-Reunion update
Approve Reunion invoices
July
Reunion evaluations due
Finalize Reunion billing