This person usually has the time, energy, creativity, and organizational abilities to do the necessary planning and arranging. Many reunions would not happen at all if it were not for someone getting the idea started. If your group stays small, one person may be all you need for leadership. However, in some families, especially if reunion interest increases, other forms of leadership may evolve in order to handle all the work. The committee members may all be from one family branch or from different branches.
Branches can take turns being in charge from year to year.
Heads of sub-committees can be chosen and each head has helpers or teams of helpers who do different tasks. In fact, the more family members who can be involved, the more interest will be generated for attending the reunion. In large families with lots of branches, teams can be organized to handle special concerns within their own families, such as dietary needs and mobility problems. Each team has a liaison on the main committee. Different family branches can be in charge of specific details, such as lodging, food, events, child-care, cleanup, etc.