20082008

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAYGREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

Mid-Atlantic ParadeMid-Atlantic Parade

Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece Freedom and Democracy for AllFreedom and Democracy for All

BALTIMOREBALTIMORE

GreektownGreektown

Introduction

History of the ParadeHistory of the Parade Parade ThemeParade Theme GoalsGoals

Keys to a Successful Parade

TimelineTimeline ResourcesResources Marketing/ PromotionsMarketing/ Promotions Fundraising/ DonationsFundraising/ Donations

Timeline Critical Path ScheduleDate & Time Critical Activity9/1/2007 Kick Off Meetin10/1/2007 Church Update

10/1/2007 Promotion and Press Release10/1/2007 Permits10/31/2007 Church Update11/04/07 - 03/14/08 Logistics11/04/07 - 12/14/07 Web Page11/8/2007 Off site Parking11/08/07 - 02/01/08 Media11/22/07 - 03/01/08 Program Book/ Calendar11/29/2007 Church Update12/01/02 - 02/17/08 Vending12/02/07 - 03/14/08 Signs and Banners12/02/07 - 03/01/08 Marching Bands12/06/07 - 03/30/08 Evzones12/09/07 - 03/01/08 Donations12/09/07 - 03/01/08 Fundraising

12/10/07 - 04/30/08 Thank You Letters12/14/07 - 03/01/08 Marching Groups

12/20/07 - 03/01/08 Invitations and Letter12/20/07 - 03/01/08 Embassy Liasson12/31/2007 Church Update

01/01/08 - 03/01/08 Corporate Advertisers

01/01/08 - 04/04/08 Costumes01/02/08 - 03/14/08 Visuals and Float Building1/17/2008 Shuttle Bus , Port a Potties1/17/2008 Fundraising Event1/24/2008 Sound System01/24/03 - 03/21/08 Floats1/31/2008 Church Update02/02/08 - 03/30/08 Dignatary Reception02/24/08 - 03/30/08 Security2/28/2008 Church Update

03/01/08 - 03/30/08 Dignatary Stage / Reviewing Stand

3/21/2008 Security, Parade walk-through, site survey

3/24/2008 Church Update

3/30/2008 Shuttle Bus , Port a Potties, Offsite Parking3/30/2008 Sound System

04/01/03 - 05/01/08 Audit, Inventory, Wrap-UP

4/30/2008 Church Update5/16/2008 Fundraising Event

6/8/2008 Fundraising Event Festival7/4/2008 Fundraising Event Festival8/15/2008 Fundraising Event Festival9/1/2008 Fall Committees Kick-Off

Timeline Activity Schedule

Timeline

Parade: Parade: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 P.M.

Committee MeetingsCommittee Meetings Every Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. Every Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox ChurchSt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Resources Organizational Chart

Representative to Standing Committees

Advisory Ex-Officio Members of Board

Other Mid-AtlanticParish Priests

& Parish Presidents

Capital District 3AHEPA/ DOP/ MAIDS/ SONS

Chapter Presidents

Executive Board of DirectorsExecutive Director 1

Secretary

Executive Director 2

Executive Director 3

Legal Advisor

AHEPA CAPITAL DISTRICT 3AHEPA CAPITAL DISTRICT 3

“ “WE” can Grow this Parade together !!!WE” can Grow this Parade together !!!

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHES & PARISH COMMUNITIES

Hosting Parish Priest & Representative of Hosting

Parish Council (St. Nicholas Church)

Budget & Finance

CAPITAL DISTRICT 3 AHEPA CHAPTERS, DOP CHAPTERS,

MAIDS, & SONS

GREEK ORGANIZATIONS & GREEK SOCIETIES

Standing Committees Chairs

LogisticsPromotions & Marketing

Parade Day Participation

& Format

Evzone Selection

Miss Greek Independence Day Pageant

Legal Affairs

Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece, Freedom & Democracy for All !!!Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece, Freedom & Democracy for All !!!

Greek Independence Day Mid-Atlantic ParadeGreek Independence Day Mid-Atlantic Parade

BROTHERHOOD IN HELLENISM BROTHERHOOD IN HELLENISM

Treasurer

Resources

Parade HotlineParade Hotline 410.563.GREK 410.563.GREK Fax 410.563.4735Fax 410.563.4735 Email info@ www.greekparade.comEmail info@ www.greekparade.com

AHEPA FamilyAHEPA Family ChurchesChurches Hellenic OrganizationsHellenic Organizations Greektown CommunityGreektown Community VolunteersVolunteers City of Baltimore CoordinationCity of Baltimore Coordination

Marketing/ Promotions/Receptions

City Cable CommissionCity Cable Commission MPT/ Comcast/ Local Networks – PUBLIC TELEVISIONMPT/ Comcast/ Local Networks – PUBLIC TELEVISION Ant1 Satellite/ Ert/ Mega CosmosAnt1 Satellite/ Ert/ Mega Cosmos Local Media PromotionsLocal Media Promotions Internet Promotions/ Email AnnouncementsInternet Promotions/ Email Announcements Print Deliverables/ Press ReleasesPrint Deliverables/ Press Releases Invitations/ NotificationsInvitations/ Notifications Manic Monday PromotionManic Monday Promotion Governor’s Annual ReceptionGovernor’s Annual Reception Embassy Annual ReceptionEmbassy Annual Reception NY Parade WeekNY Parade Week

Donations/Fundraisers DonationsDonations

CorporateCorporate PrivatePrivate Mail CampaignMail Campaign Website OpportunityWebsite Opportunity

Special Event Fundraisers: BingoSpecial Event Fundraisers: Bingo Summer Festivals/ July 4Summer Festivals/ July 4thth Event/ Picnic Event/ Picnic Miss Greek Independence DayMiss Greek Independence Day Annual DanceAnnual Dance

Miss Greek Independence DayMiss Greek Independence DayJuly 4th Event/ CruiseJuly 4th Event/ Cruise

Yearly Fundraiser Events Promote Parade

What This Means

Meaning of Greek Independence is relevant Meaning of Greek Independence is relevant to all for the appreciation of Freedom and to all for the appreciation of Freedom and Democracy worldwideDemocracy worldwide

Mid-Atlantic ParadeMid-Atlantic Parade 30-40,000 Spectators30-40,000 Spectators 130-150 Marching Units130-150 Marching Units Television Coverage / Satellite World Wide Television Coverage / Satellite World Wide

Committees

5 Major Committees5 Major CommitteesBudget & FinanceBudget & FinanceLogisticsLogisticsMarketing & PromotionsMarketing & PromotionsParade Day Participation & FormatParade Day Participation & FormatLegal AffairsLegal Affairs

50 Sub-Committees50 Sub-Committees

“WE” need to grow this Parade –

“WE” need you to own this Parade –

Get Involved AHEPA !!!