STEP 6: Getting The Word Out
An important task for all committee members is promoting the event. Once you have started locating people, the
focus changes to selling tickets.
Try to obtain a complete list of your graduating class from your old high school. Some schools may also keep
current contact information for any alumni who have inquired about upcoming reunions. If the school does not
have a class list, use your high school yearbook as a reference. Once you are at the school, ask if they will
put a link to your reunion website (from the high school website), and mention your reunion in any newsletters.
Once you have a master list of names, you can create a page on your website that has all the names of your
classmates. It is recommended to have another section of that page (or another page) that has a list of the
classmates that have been found. This can also be done on one list in different colours.
The 4 Best Ways to Find Your Classmates
Word of mouth: Each member of the committee should telephone or e-mail classmates they still know
from school and inform them about the reunion. Classmates should be encouraged to visit the website to
submit their profile and help spread the word to whomever they are still in touch with.
Missing Classmates Page: The website is a great way to get all your
classmates involved in the search. Remember to update it regularly. You can issue a Classmate Challenge:
Award points to classmates for each person they find. The winner of the challenge can be acknowledged
at the reunion with a special award.
Search the Internet: Use Facebook, Linkedin and Google and you will probably
find something if they are online.
List the event: can be done through community affairs announcements in
newspapers on radio and on local TV News.
Word of mouth: Each member of the committee should telephone or e-mail classmates they still know from school and inform them about the reunion. Classmates should be encouraged to visit the website to submit their profile and help spread the word to whomever they are still in touch with.
Missing Classmates Page: The website is a great way to get all your classmates involved in the search. Remember to update it regularly. You can issue a Classmate Challenge: Award points to classmates for each person they find. The winner of the challenge can be acknowledged at the reunion with a special award.
Search the Internet: Use Facebook, Linkedin and Google and you will probably find something if they are online.
List the event: can be done through community affairs announcements in newspapers on radio and on local TV News.
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