Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions.
2. About the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee.

a.     The Celebration of Washington’s Birthday in Alexandria.

b.     The City-sponsored Committee.

c.     We are all here to help people have the most possible fun.

3. The 2012 Parade.

a.     Second year on the "New Route" and Assembly Area

             i.     132 Units—3,352 Participants—50,000 spectators.

b.     Chief Parade Marshals:

             i.     Chief Marshal— Robert Garbacz

            ii.     Parade Route—Sharon Sobel

          iii.     Volunteer Coordination—Tom Shaw

          iv.     Dignitary Coordination—Donna James and Volunteer Alexandria

c.     Police Special Operations & Parade Security.

             i.     Sgt. Joseph Seskey, Special Operations, Alexandria Police Dept.

d.     Communications.

             i.     Karen & Richard Bunn, Alexandria Radio Club

e.     Reviewing Stand & Post-parade Reception

             i.     Paul Moffett

f.      Parade Information Area (Gibbon & S. Royal Streets).

             i.     Participant Information—Danny Smith

            ii.     Public Information—Sharon Sobel

4. Marshals Duties
   
           a.     Line-up Marshals
   
           b.     End Point Marshals
   
           c.     Parade Route & Perimeter Marshals

5. Parking & Vehicle Access
6. Bathrooms are at Lyles-Crouch School.
7. The Schedule for the Day.
8. Information you will be given on Parade Day.
9. Emergencies

a.     Police & EMS are close by.

b.     Radio personnel can communicate directly with EMS.

c.     Anticipate and prevent. Pay attention, observe!

d.     Think about how to handle an emergency now!

10. Weather and Cancellation.
11. Contacting the Committee:

a.     Hot Line:  (703) 829-6640 (call in case of cancellation, etc.)

b.     The Web: http://www.washingtonbirthdayparade.net—the best source

c.     The Parade Director:  (703) 549-7662 or (703) 408-4483 at any time.

12. We need your comments and criticisms!
13. Thank you!!