Tupelo’s All-America Trip 2015 The Road to Denver Tupelo’s All-America Trip 2015

Select a core group of people to begin the process Start Early Select a core group of people to begin the process

The Application Make sure you answer the questions Have some writers in your core group Brainstorm … then brainstorm some more Make your deadline

Wait for the Announcement But Begin Planning, Just in Case

You’re a Finalist Now the Work Begins Start Raising Money Brainstorm Your Presentation Write Your Script

We Wrote Letters to Companies Raising Money Some Hold Fundraisers We Wrote Letters to Companies

Form Teams for Logistics Travel and Hotels Sets and Props Performance and People

Start Practicing Get Your Script Together Get Your Props Together Practice. Practice. Practice.

Get Plenty of Publicity Involve the Community Get Plenty of Publicity Talk About the Honor Have a Send-Off Party

Your Group Will Bond Enjoy This Opportunity to Make New Friends This Enriches Your City

Enjoy Your Trip Participate in AAC Events Don’t Forget to Practice Watch Other Presentations Learn From Other Cities

Wait for the Word Enjoy your host town Enjoy one another Try not to fret Lean on your new friends You’re already a winner

All-America City Having your city’s name called as a winner is one of the most thrilling experiences you’ll have.

What an Honor We worked hard. We learned our lines. We raised money. We made the journey. For the fifth time in the city’s history, we brought home this honor. Home folks met us, late at night, when we arrived with a police escort.