Script for Honorary Commander Kickoff Luncheon, 9 March 2001

NAME OF RETIREE

RETIREMENT LUNCHEON

3 February 2004

LOCATION:

DATE AND TIME: Day, Date/Month Year, Time

PARTICIPANTS: Rank and Name, Officiator

Name, Narrator

Rank and Name, Invocation

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Posting Colors

Welcome (Name)

Recognition of Special Guests/Distinguished Visitors (Name)

Invocation (Rank and Name)

Lunch (Slide show)

Special Remarks/Presentations

Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award

CPO Retirement Certificate & Pin

Letter from Art Meyers

Letter from President Bush

Flag

Coin Box

Presents from the Squadron

Formal Air Force Presentation

Remarks (Retiree)

Singing Performance

Closing Comments(Rank and Name)

OPENING REMARKS

Narrator: Ladies and Gentlemen, please find your seats.

10:55 am

(PAUSE………wait for everyone to be seated……..)

Ladies and gentlemen, if you would please rise for the posting of colors and remain standing for the singing of the National Anthem by XXXXXX(rank and name),of the XXXXX Squadron.

XXXXXX Finishes…..

Narrator:Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.As a courtesy, if everyone would please turn off all cell phones and pagers.

(Pause…)

Narrator:Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I am XXXXXX, the emcee for today’s special event. On behalf of the men and women of the 437thXXXXXXSquadron, I would like to welcome you to today’s retirement luncheon in honor of Name of Retiree.

In recognizing Retiree’s contributions and achievements throughout her career, today we have proudly and prominently displayed her signature colors of teal and eggplant.

(Continue with remarks specific to Retiree’s career here)

So, today, we will all enjoy Retiree’s signature colors as we look back over her XX years career and remember all the places she has left her mark. We don’t all seem to be able to collectively agree on how many federal years of service you actually have.

RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUEST/VISITORS

NarratorBefore I ask Rank and Name to give the invocation, I’d like to recognize our special and distinguished guests: please hold your applause until everyone has been introduced.

(List DV’s who have RSVP’ed in order. Reference 437 AS Ceremony Introduction/Seating)

(PAUSE………………..)

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our former XXXXXCommanders with us today;

List names Here

As well as the many friends and co-workers (past and present) who have traveled far and near to be with us today

(PAUSE……………..)

Of course, our Guest of Honor, Retiree

List family members here, and then friends

PAUSE…………………….

Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us today as we bid a fond farewell to Retiree

NarratorXXXXX, would you please come forward and give the invocation

SMSgt Romeo Proceeds to the podium, delivers invocation and returns to his seat

NarratorWe were able to gather picture moments of Retiree’s life for you to enjoy throughout your lunch. Realizing this is a tearful day for most everyone here, most of us inSquadron have brought our own crying towels for both Spirit and Tears. Please enjoy your lunch!

LUNCH

(During the lunch break – 20 minutes – show slide show)

NarratorLadies and Gentlemen, I would like to ask Retiree to please join me on the stage. It is now time for some special presentations.

(Pause and wait for Retiree)

As we begin, so that everyone will know how your career has impacted others, I’d like to read a letter from a former Youth Programs, and at the time, YouthCenter child that illustrates your touch.

The letter is from Rank and Name

(XXXX reads the letter)

(PAUSE………….)

NarratorLadies and gentlemen, Rank and Name of Presenter