Agenda
Remember to take photos of the event! Email them to info@salutingbranches.org or post to social media. Here are some photo guidelines.
6:30 – 7:30 am: Registration, Social Hour
- Check in all pre-registered participants on registration list
- Unregistered participants register and sign waiver via website
- Distribute Saluting Branches commemorative buffs
7:30 am: Opening Ceremonies
- Introduction of all pertinent people (Cemetery Director and/or Foreman/Gardner, District Agronomist, Rainbow Site Leader and Assistant, any dignitaries and/or sponsors, etc.)
- Why We Are Here: Read statement of purpose about the Saluting Branches Day of Service (Rainbow to provide)
- Cemetery Director Welcome (varies by site)
- Dignitary Speech (as applicable)
- Moment of Silence in honor of those who have served our country (one minute)
8:00 am: Announcements/ Pre-job brief
Announcements:
- Where and what time lunch will be eaten
- There will be a rope giveaway (drawing) at end of day
- What media and photography events will be happening during the day
- Where internments will be taking place (avoid these areas)
- Code of conduct, Code of Conduct in Spanish
- Sponsor Thank You
Morning job brief:
- Safety Brief (Rainbow to provide)
- Pre-job inspection (TCIA – work area hazards)
- Layout of work plan:
- Map of who goes where (Google Map)
- If breaking into groups, ID a manager for each work group
8:30 am: All volunteers move to their work areas
11:30 am: Lunch Break
- Lunch break (details to follow)
- Group Picture
- Please Distribute Surveys for completion
12:00 pm: Work Resumes
2:30 – 3:00 pm: Conclude Day of Service
- Conclude Day of Service
- Rope and door prize giveaway
- Thank all attendees
Have questions? Please contact us at info@salutingbranches.org or 1-844-922-1151
