MLC Guide for Class Reunions

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Guide for

Class Reunions

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Contents

Come On Back

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Let’s Get Started

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The Planning Committee

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Make the Fun Happen

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Enjoy Campus & City

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More to Know

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Contact Us

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Come On Back!

We’d love to see you again! MLC considers it an honor and a privilege when alumni and friends come to campus. We will do our best to make you feel at home and help you enjoy your experience here on the hill.

We pray that your reunion will be a time of happy memories, lots of laughs, and of course gratitude to our wonderful God, who has provided us with this special place.

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Let’s Get Started!

A successful reunion starts with a committee of four to six people. This is large enough to easily share tasks. Make sure that your committee members represent a diverse background. This could include former school interests (e.g., athletes and musicians) or career paths (e.g., layperson, called worker). A diverse committee increases your turnout.

We’re here to help The director of Alumni Relations can provide you with MLC’s most up-to-date contact information to reach out to your classmates.

The director is available to assist you as a member of your planning committee. We have the experience and community connection (if you choose New Ulm as your site) to create a smooth experience for your reunion planning. If you prefer to plan on your own, you’re always welcome to reach out with questions.

Alumni Relations is able to provide the following: • All printing and postage costs for correspondence • Design and mailing/emailing “Save the Date” postcards and formal invitations • Design of online registration survey • Printing of memento booklet, if desired • Registration table and name tags, if in New Ulm

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The Planning Committee Your planning committee may include: 1. Reunion Chair—Runs meetings, makes agendas, and delegates tasks.

2. Secretary—Keeps meeting minutes and sends them to the committee in a timely manner.

3. Treasurer—Collects fees and makes all payments. Keeps clear and accurate financial records.

4. Database Research Coordinator—Tracks and researches current contact information for the class.

Keeps a complete digital list of contact information.

Computer skills are important.

If you’re having an offsite banquet meal: 5. Banquet Coordinator—Plans a banquet meal, secures a venue, works with the menu/caterer, secures audio/visual needs. Preferably a classmate who is local.

6. Banquet Program Coordinator—Plans the banquet program, secures a Master of Ceremonies (MC), finds speakers, and designs printables (program, menu, etc.).

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Make the Fun Happen!

As soon as your Planning Committee is formed, choose a date for your reunion. (Input from your classmates is important when choosing a date.) Then go to the Alumni Reunions web page and register your reunion.

Consider the following in your planning: • Daily Schedule • Date to send a “Save the Date” postcard • Date for formal invitation and digital registration survey • Total cost per person (include at least a $5 buffer) • Local accommodations • Reservations for venues, transportation, presenters, and/or tour guides • Memento booklet or other class keepsake • Class gift in support of MLC • Worship opportunities

Alumni Reunions

Please use the Reunion Request Form on the Alumni Reunions web page to request the following in advance: • Tours of the campus and/or community led by a member of the MLC faculty, staff, or student body • Presentations by faculty members on specific topics 7

Enjoy Campus & City What would your group like to do? Have another idea? We'll help you make it happen.

On Campus • Campus tours • Morning/evening chapel • Athletic home games • Drama productions • Concerts • Disc golf course in Luther Hollow • Golf simulators at the Betty Kohn Fieldhouse • Large patio with gas firepit area • Meals in the MLC cafeteria • Social hour spaces There is no rental fee for reunion groups for on-campus spaces.

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In New Ulm • City tour • German meals at the Kaiserhoff or Turner Hall • Schell’s Brewery tour and tasting • New Ulm Country Club golf and dining • Sweet Haven Tonics tasting room • Morgan Creek Winery • Kegel Klub bowling and social space • German Park • Black Frost Distillery • Hermann Monument • Small business shopping in downtown New Ulm

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More to Know Accommodations A list of local accommodations can be found on the MLC Alumni website or the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce website. If requested, MLC may make dormitory housing available for reunions.

Class Gifts Many groups celebrating milestone events choose to thank the Lord and their alma mater by providing a gift in support of the school and today’s students.

The director of Alumni Relations can assist in providing options for consideration.

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Alumni Reunions

Catering During the school year, MLC’s food service, Pioneer College Caterers, can provide reunion planners with a range of delicious reception suggestions. Various locations are available on campus with a variety of seating arrangements.

If an off-campus banquet is preferred, view options on the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce website.

Tours/Presentations Tours of the campus may include campus buildings and grounds, the Betty Kohn Fieldhouse, and MLC’s Early Childhood Learning Center. The fieldhouse and ECLC are a few blocks from campus.

City tours have a range of time/place options that can be viewed on the MLC Alumni website.

Faculty, staff, or student presentations require advance notice and a specific date/time. To arrange for a tour or presentation, please contact the director of Alumni Relations.

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Contact Us 507.354.8221 ext. 387 mlc-wels.edu/alumni Michelle Markgraf at alumni@mlc-wels.edu 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm MN 56073