Canada Remembers Help

We’ll offer you the following advice:

• How to approach the schools and get them interested.
• When to start organizing and when best to hold the event.
• What age groups should you invite.
• On financial support available (there’s quite a lot).
• Space required to hold your event, and where.
• Volunteer positions required.
• Advertising brochures / posters – assistance in design.
• Organizing your visitors into appropriate sized groups.
• Veteran involvement.
• Don’t forget to feed your volunteers.
• Don’t forget your local War Brides.
• A good MC is a must, at ease with children.
• If possible, get vets and war brides together for a piano sing-song
  (music sheets and words are available).
• School liaison visits (after you have their interest).
• Convince several schools to support the event by presenting a play.
• How to gain support from re-enactors.
• Advertising and Sponsor Programs.
• Organize a post event package for the schools and volunteers.
• Not all schools allow filming or photographs - get permission.
• Displays, good, bad and ugly – getting support.
• Not just military served, don’t forget the RCMP.
• Support from Veterans Affairs – there’s lots available.
• Pre-visit and post visit packages are available – FREE OF CHARGE.
• Having a theme – the importance of.
• Don’t be afraid to show your emotions.
• With the right support and financing, you’ll have enough to start-up next year.

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