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Mini-reunions are informal gatherings that can happen anywhere and involve any number of classmates. They serve to reconnect alumni, maintain ties to the college, and are enjoyable for those who participate. While not funded through class treasuries, mini-reunions should be planned to be financially self-sustaining through participant fees. The document provides examples of successful mini-reunion events held in various locations and involving different activities.

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New Class Officer Training Using Mini-reunions to Sustain Class Enthusiasm September 10, 2011 Juli Towell 55 Danielle Germain 93
What is a Mini-reunion? A mini-reunion happens any time a group of class members or affinity groups get together
Mini-reunions are easy to plan They can be anywhere in the world or even in South Hadley They can last any length time - a few hours to a week They can be just for fun, focused around learning something new or organized to volunteer on a service project
Mini-reunions serve multiple purposes + Reconnect classmates in between reunions Maintain connections with the College Are lots of fun for the individuals involved Re-introduce class members who have lost contact
Financing a Mini-reunion Are not an expense to be paid from the Class Treasury though the treasury can help fund upfront costs Must be revenue-neutral meaning they are planned to cover all expenses Each attendee pays own expenses
Mini-reunions can be built around any activity great or small
Back to Class Come back to South Hadley and sample todays courses & faculty during the school year. Stay overnight at Willits and spend two or three days on campus.
An Afternoon on the Green One class in the 90s did a low-cost but truly enjoyable Saturday afternoon picnic on the Green. They ordered box lunches from Atkins and hired some students to entertain the children while the classmates visited.
Local meet-ups work too. One class organized a get together in Washington, DC, meeting up at the weekly Food Truck gathering.
Take in an afternoon concert Another class hosted a trip to Tanglewood to hear the Boston Symphony
Destination Minis Classes have worked with Elder Hostels Road Scholar program to plan travel programs. Elder Hostel is a world-wide non-profit organization who work to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. They have a wide range of programs and a range of activity levels so they are conducive for a variety of ages. www.roadscholar.org
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Minireunions

  • 1. New Class Officer Training Using Mini-reunions to Sustain Class Enthusiasm September 10, 2011 Juli Towell 55 Danielle Germain 93
  • 2. What is a Mini-reunion? A mini-reunion happens any time a group of class members or affinity groups get together
  • 3. Mini-reunions are easy to plan They can be anywhere in the world or even in South Hadley They can last any length time - a few hours to a week They can be just for fun, focused around learning something new or organized to volunteer on a service project
  • 4. Mini-reunions serve multiple purposes + Reconnect classmates in between reunions Maintain connections with the College Are lots of fun for the individuals involved Re-introduce class members who have lost contact
  • 5. Financing a Mini-reunion Are not an expense to be paid from the Class Treasury though the treasury can help fund upfront costs Must be revenue-neutral meaning they are planned to cover all expenses Each attendee pays own expenses
  • 6. Mini-reunions can be built around any activity great or small
  • 7. Back to Class Come back to South Hadley and sample todays courses & faculty during the school year. Stay overnight at Willits and spend two or three days on campus.
  • 8. An Afternoon on the Green One class in the 90s did a low-cost but truly enjoyable Saturday afternoon picnic on the Green. They ordered box lunches from Atkins and hired some students to entertain the children while the classmates visited.
  • 9. Local meet-ups work too. One class organized a get together in Washington, DC, meeting up at the weekly Food Truck gathering.
  • 10. Take in an afternoon concert Another class hosted a trip to Tanglewood to hear the Boston Symphony
  • 11. Destination Minis Classes have worked with Elder Hostels Road Scholar program to plan travel programs. Elder Hostel is a world-wide non-profit organization who work to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. They have a wide range of programs and a range of activity levels so they are conducive for a variety of ages. www.roadscholar.org