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As a former alumnnnni/alumnae professional:
1 - set the date ASAP
2 - set the details ASAP
3 - get the word out ASAP, including all possible details.
An invitation to come back for a reunion won't cut it, but an invitation to the DG reunion, Sat., Oct. 12, headqtrd. at the XYZ Hotel, with a no-host reception at 6:00 and dinner at 7:00, costing $14 per person. The more details, the better, and the longer notice the better.
4 - get a committee. If the invitaton/announcement can list a committee of 10 - 20 people, from all eras, it's more effective. List the committee members email and phone numbers, so people can talk and plan.
5 - if it's the 10th, plan to recognize members of the class of 2000 and 1995, so they are especially inspired to attend. Maybe the 1995 reunion bunch can plan a special party for Friday night, or a breakfast Sun.
6 - if your GLO allows it, how about offering initiation to the people from the local who never crossed over.
7 - make the current undergrads mix with the oldsters.
8 - think about a non-football weekend. You'll have more things available, and cheaper too.
9 - pick a date for the 2006 reunion soon, and get a new committee planning for it.
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