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Family Reunion: Taking it to the next level is a step-by-step guidebook to researching one’s family’s history and successful family reunion planning. It was written for those who desire to take their family reunion to the next level: from the backyard to the hotel courtyard, from local to national, and from one branch to multiple branches of the family tree. Successful family reunion  planning must always begin with the family history.

Family history is the glue that bonds family together. Once family members understand how they are related to one another, a sense of connectedness and unity will follow. This book reviews the steps involved in genealogy research, various creative ways to ways to preserve your family’s history, and family reunion planning for larger gatherings of fifty or more individuals. With the tools given in this book, both the novice and more experienced family historian, researcher, or reunion planner will be able to take their family reunion to the next level bringing everyone together for a big celebration.

Topics Covered

• Family History Research
• Conducting Oral History Interview
• Family Trees and Genealogy Software
• Navigating Online Genealogy Databases and Records
• Genetic Genealogy and DNA Testing
• Preserving and Sharing Family History
• Developing PowerPoint Presentations
• Digital Photo Scrapbooking
• Making a Family DVD Movie
• Family Reunion Planning
• Pre-reunion Survey
• 24-Month Family Reunion Timeline Planner
• Reunion Invitations and Letters
• Organizing Reunion Planning Committees
• Responsibilities of Reunion Planning Committees
• Budgeting and Financing Reunions
• Reunion Activities and Games
• Reunion Tee Shirts
• Reunion Souvenir Book
• Creating a Family Website