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Home My WebLink About2026 01 08 Documents submitted Committee Member Laurel RossAfter Action – Veterans Day Tribute 2025 Laurel Ross All below are experiences from the event and recommendations only Overall fantastic ceremony and recognition. I especially appreciated having the veterans’ and veterans’ family organizations assembled at the back. Location Setup • The extra lighting in the back was great, possibly two without generator? • Veterans’ and veterans’ family organizations need o an additional table o enough chairs for all who have RSVP’d o canopy/tent for ease of directing attendees to for after the event Communication • If having veterans’ organization representatives, need to communicate the week before with detailed information (when, where, where to park, etc.) • Appreciated that a representative from the Veteran and Veteran Family Advisory Committee was included in some of the planning process • Like all of the social media play, is there a way to send a press release to local news stations for additional coverage (calendar sections, too)? Program • Try to limit to 30 minutes • Is there a way to proof the Emcee’s script? o Recognize all veterans’ and veterans’ family organizations in attendance at the back o Correct branch order o Location in program of moment of silence and significance o Other small details to correct • Paper program did not match what actually occurred, any updates should be recognized/announced o Was there an Assembly Bugle Call? o National Anthem was sung by the WSHS choir (excellent, by the way) o Branch Tribute (video/music) is not indicated o Moment of Silence in an awkward location (right after presenting an award…maybe a better place would be after the Honor Roll of Veterans or before Taps?) • Closing Remarks o Nice job including the alibis (people not recognized at the start) o Include reminder of Veterans Banner program deadline o Include invitation to visit veterans’ and veterans’ family organizations at the back Overall, the City did an amazing job and having the tribute is very appreciated by the Winter Springs community. I understand many hours and resources are put into this event and appreciate all that it takes to make this event happen. Special kudos to the WSHS bugler who played taps…it is not an easy play, especially with a cold instrument.