Workshops and Monthly Milestones

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