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Plan a
Retirement
Party Checklist
 Follow
this step-by-step guide for planning a memorable and fun
retirement party. Before beginning anything, there is information you
must know.
1)
First thing to decide is if the retiree actually
wants a retirement party.
Not
everyone does. The retiree may prefer something else like being treated
to lunch by close friends from work or no celebration at all. Ask. Find
out what type of party would the retiree prefer?
Note:
If it's a surprise party, you may already know the retiree’s
preferences based on personality. Also, you can ask a relative. You may
want to get cooperation from relative(s) to help with arrangements.
2) How many people
are coming to the retirement party?
This
question decides if the party will be large or small. Are family
members of the guests invited? Their children? If so, will arrangements
like babysitting or entertainment for them be arranged?
3) Who is paying
for the party?
Is it the employer or will a fee be collected from guests?
4)
Formal or informal?
Usually a retiree
with a high title has a more formal party.
With a general idea of who is coming and what your resources will be,
you can now plan the party itself.
5) Party Theme
Will
the party have a theme based on the retiree's hobby or interest? An
example would be a baseball themed party. Location, invitation,
decorations, entertainment and gift follow the theme.
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