Choose and engage a photographer and/or a video taping company.	9 Months  (Continued)	Search real estate records for missing men and their brothers, starting in the county of  your school, and then proceed to nearby counties and the Internet.
Decide on the details of the reunion, such as these possibilities:     A. Golf outing the afternoon before big night.     B. Brunch the morning after.     C. Picnic that weekend.     The committee needs to decide when all of these activities will start and end, where will they be held, and how much they will cost.  All of this information will be necessary for the invitational letter.  Also, include an incentive, such as a souvenir or cash discount, for registering and paying two months before the reunion.	8 months	Search brides' index of marriages records for women classmates and transcribe the certificates.   Mail letters of inquiry to the grooms and witnesses on the marriage applications if their addresses are already known.  Search investigative CD's for missing women by married and maiden name, but also list for future use information on individuals who appear to be the women's husband and children because they occupy the same address.
Begin planning the activities for the reunion night.  Decide on what prizes will be awarded for what accomplishments.  What introductions will be made, and generally who will do what and when.	7 months	Search property records for real estate held in the married name of the missing women, their husbands as named in the marriage certificate, and property held jointly.    1. If the property is owned jointly or in the name of the woman only, send an initial letter.     2. If the property is owned by a man  named as the groom on the marriage certificate, send him a letter of inquiry, even if classmate is not a joint owner.
Mail the invitational letter and a biographical sketch form, include a coupon to be returned.  In the letter, ask for photos of those who cannot be at the reunion for  the Memory book.	6 months but January is best.	Search groom's index of marriages records for missing men and transcribe the certificates.  Search CD's for wives and children.
Start publicity campaign.  Decide on souvenirs.	5 months	Search local assessors rolls for property owned by parents or in-laws   Send them letters of inquiry.