1. Each class will need a planning committee. Are you interested in planning your class celebration? Contact Jana Hoglund at 616.574.6018 or JHoglund@grcs.org.
2. Begin updating your class contact list (provided by the Development Office).  Encourage classmates to update information here.
3. Set up a class Facebook Group to get the word out and start engaging classmates.
4. Determine the preferred type of event (picnic, casual gathering, formal dinner, etc.)
5. Determine a date or time of year (fall, summer, etc.)
6. Determine financing (bank account, budget, and reservation fees).

1. Choose and reserve a location.  Choose a style that you think will work best for your class. Reservations should be made as soon as possible!
2. Plan the event, including the menu, entertainment, and decorations.
3. Set the price per person, including anticipated costs for the venue, food, printed materials and postage, decorations, entertainment, and any other costs associated with the celebration (photo booth, memory book, novelty, prizes and/or awards).

1. Pass along the details of your celebration to the Development Office so they can be added to the Schools website.
2. Post the details on your class Facebook Group, and engage alumni with other posts such as memories or pictures from your school days.

Pass along photos from the event to the Development Office for use on the Schools’ website, social media, or in other school related publications.