Organizing a family reunion is a great way to bring the whole ... Start by crowdsourcing ideas. Ask family members to vote on a funny slogan, a meaningful quote, or even a cheesy inside joke.

As a reunion organizer, you'll be a combination event planner and private detective, hunting down missing members of high school and college classes, large families, groups and associations ...

Without further ado, here a few atypical ideas to jump-start your reunion planning. (Getty Images)| If you're the type of family who enjoys lending a hand together, consider planning a volunteer ...