Commemorating the
85th Anniversary
of WWII

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WELCOME

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ITINERARY AND LOGISTICS - Chris Meeker - Executive Producer

- Pre-departure Check List 

         - Passports

         - Instrument Manifest 

         - Parental / Medical release - Schools / Groups Standard release form 

         - Packing / Luggage - One Check in / one carry-on / Instrument

         - Airport Protocol - Do not joke - There are some words that would prohibit someone from traveling

         - Instrument Handling at Airport and Events 

         - Snacks / Water bottle

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- Arrival Day

        - Navigating CDG Airport

        - Customs Procedure

              - They will ask if you are leisure or business traveler - you are a leisure traveler

              - Instruments can sometimes complicate entry - Be prepared (Manifest) of instruments with value noted

              - If asked - This is a personal instrument for their (school) band trip

             

        - Greet your Historic Programs Representative after Baggage Claim & Customs 

        - Bus - Hotel - Luggage - Instruments

        - Role of your Tour Manager 

        - First point of contact 

        - Liaison between group leader and supplier

        - Not a Tour Guide - They are a Manager - Ensure that the Itinerary is operated smoothly

        - Step on Guide in Paris

        - Group arrival vs Individual arrivals

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 - Bus

        - Bus Driver Limitations - Regulations 

        - Passenger Expectations

        - Traffic jams - Drive times

        - Restroom use 

        - Equipment Failure 

        - Driver - Be Respectful - Big responsibility - Get you there safely

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 - Hotel

        - Tourist Class Hotels

        - Breakfast - European (times assigned)

        - Rooms / Beds 

        - Toiletries 

        - Typical French hotels (Elevators)

        - Location

        - Electric Adapters - 220

        - Hair Dryers? Irons?

        - Luggage - Self Handling

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- Meals

        - Dinners, Location, Beverages (on own)

        - Lunches (on own) SME Box Dinner enroute to Paris

        - Allergies 

        - Bring Snacks

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- Safety and Security - Priority 1

        - Events

        - Stay together in small groups

        - Be aware of your surroundings

        - Police everywhere

        - Keep your valuables on your person

        - Back packs and bags subject to search

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- Euros

        - Card vs Cash

        - Exchange at your home bank or departure airport

        - ATM 

        - €100-200 (lunches, shopping)

        - Tips for Drivers -€ 1 PP ea day - Tour Managers - € 1.5-2 PP ea day

        - Bathroom Coins €.50-€1.00

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- Medical / First Aid

        - Stations at Events

        - Let us know what Medical people you have on tour

        - ID bracelets 

        - Your group should have Medical Release Forms

        - 112 for emergencies (French version of 911)

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- Paris 

        - Step on Guide 

        - Free time (Coordinate with Tour Manager)

        - Performance option

        - Safety - Stay in groups - Pick Pockets

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- Departure Day

        - Return to airport on assigned bus at assigned time (wait time at airport)

        - 3 hours in advance

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Joel Biggs - Chairman / Executive Director

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- Overview of the Event

- Purpose - Provide a Meaningful Salute to those whose service and sacrifice helped to liberate a people and preserve        Freedom and Liberty Around the World - you into those places where history was made, honoring our fallen. We will always Remember

- Learning through involvement 

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CEREMONY SCHEDULE AND PROTOCOL - Joel Biggs

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- June 5, Utah Beach - 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII

- Reverence

- Ceremony Schedule

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SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE PERFORMANCE AND PARADE - Joel Biggs

- Purpose - Commemorate the Past and Celebrate the Future

- Concert Schedule and Map

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Q&A - Questions that apply to all groups - Individual questions can be addressed offline. 

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Conclude by 5pm EST

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