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Graduation Announcement Tips for the Busy Grad!
Graduation is a
busy, busy time. Lots of loose ends must be tied up around campus. Finals and
term papers are taking up a lot of your time. But now is the time to put out a
graduation announcement to proclaim your accomplishment and share it with
friends and family! What to do?
Here is what you do:
Buy or order the announcements. (Okay, if you are under 30, you Mom is probably
doing it!) On the outside of the envelope,
write the address should be formally. Being a text-head is no excuse for not not
doing this. For this occasion, take note! Texting, emailing, facebooking,
myspacing, and googling will not do! Address the envelopes, in writing, with
ink. Use
the recipients full title, such as Mr. or Mrs. and the full name of the recipient.
Inside the announcement can be less formal. If you are sending the
graduation announcement to a close family member, use their family name such
as Grandma or Uncle Tom.
Knowing when to send the announcement is an important issue. The graduation
announcements should be sent 1 to 2 weeks before the graduation date. This
will allow time for people and family members to make plans to attend. It
will also give people plenty of time to call and congratulate or send a
card.
Graduation announcements are not request for gifts. Do not expect gifts from
those to whom you send an announcement. In some cases, family members will
provide gifts or throw a party. If you do receive gifts be sure to send a
thank you note. It is a very nice gesture for those who have gone out of
their way to congratulate the graduate.
Send those graduation announcements and / or graduation party invitations
out with pride! Sending graduation announcements is a great way to present your great
accomplishment. It is also the time to send your respect to those who helped
you along the way.
Congratulations to all you graduates!
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