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Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance

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Day of the Event

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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 shirts

7:30 am: Opening Ceremonies

  • Introduction of all pertinent people (Cemetery Director and/or Foreman/Gardner, District Agronomist, Site Leader and/or Assistant, any dignitaries and/or sponsors, etc.)
  • Why We Are Here: Read Proclamation about the Saluting Branches Day of Service
  • 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
  • Pre-job inspection (TCIA – work area hazards)
  • Layout of work plan:
    • Map of who goes where 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

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

Save the Date!

The 7th Annual Saluting Branches Day of Service will be:

September 22, 2021

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(when locations and other details become available)

As an arborist and daughter of a former army military police officer, making sure respect is given to those military personnel who have gone on before is very important to me.

— Chrissy Moore,
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Rope Fundraiser!

Saluting Branches Rope

Buy a Commemorative rope and 20% goes directly to Saluting Branches!  More Info

Saluting Branches T-Shirts

Saluting Branches T-Shirt

Every year Saluting Branches has a T-shirt design contest. Look for more information in the coming months and start thinking up a design!

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The volunteer-based Saluting Branches Board of Directors kicked off their 2021 Day of Service planning session this past week. Mark your calendars for 9/22/21 now!A special thanks to our 2021 Sponsors that are helping us continue our mission into another year and all of our volunteers that make this day possible. Benefactor Sponsor: Rainbow Treecare, Lawncare, Pest Experts | Vermeer CorporationPartner Sponsor: ACRT Services | Arborwear | BrightView | Jarraff Industries, Inc. | Lewis Tree Service | SavATree | Teufelberger Tree CareAssociate Sponsor: Morbark, LLC | RDO Equipment Co. | Wright Tree Service#salutingbranches #arboriculture #arborist #forests #trees #PlantATree #Reforestation #sustainability #TeamTrees #veteran #Veterans #military #forestry #safety #army #marinecorps #navy #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard ... See MoreSee Less

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Make sure to stop by and say hello at the TCI Virtual Summit this week! Use the promo code "VSGuest2021" at checkout for 50% off your registration.Thank you for being a part of Saluting Branches and we look forward to seeing you at the 7th Annual Day of Service on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.#salutingbranches #TCIVirtualSummit2021 #arboriculture #arborist #forests #trees #plantatree #reforestation #sustainability #teamtrees #veteran #veterans #military #forestry #safety #army #marinecorps #navy #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard ... See MoreSee Less

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Commemorative Saluting Branches Edition Tachyon Rope Fundraiser!www.salutingbranches.org/saluting-branches-rope-fundraiser/ Visit our website for more details to support Saluting Branches and the mission we stand behind.--->20% goes directly to Saluting Branches with the chance to win a TreeMotion Saddle ($500 value)!--->All entrants must tag Teufelberger Tree Care & Saluting Branches on Facebook with an image of the label on the end termination once you've bought your commemorative rope to be entered for the grand drawing on Arbor Day 2021!#salutingbranches #arboriculture #arborist #forests #trees #plantatree #reforestation #sustainability #teamtrees #veteran #veterans #military #forestry #safety #army #marinecorps #navy #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard ... See MoreSee Less

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2021 Saluting Branches Sponsors

Benefactor

Rainbow Treecare Vermeer

Partner

ACRT Arborwear Brightview Jarraffe Lewis Tree SavATree Teufelberger

Associate

Morbark, LLC | RDO Equipment | Wright Tree Service |
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