1. 2008 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Mid-Atlantic Parade Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece Freedom and Democracy for All

2. BALTIMOREGreektown

3. Introduction n History of the Parade n Parade Theme n Goals

4. Keys to a Successful Parade n Timeline n Resources n Marketing/ Promotions n Fundraising/ Donations

5. Timeline Critical Path Schedule

6. Timeline Activity Schedule

7. Timeline n Parade: u Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:00 P.M. n Committee Meetings u Every Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. u St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

8. Resources Organizational Chart Representative to Standing Committees Advisory Ex-Officio Members of Board Other Mid-Atlantic Parish Priests & Parish Presidents Capital District 3 AHEPA/ DOP/ MAIDS/ SONS Chapter Presidents Executive Board of Directors Executive Director 1 Secretary Executive Director 2 Executive Director 3 Legal Advisor AHEPA CAPITAL DISTRICT 3 AHEPA 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 Logistics Promotions & Marketing Parade Day Participation & Format Evzone Selection Miss Greek Independence Day Pageant Legal Affairs Spirit of America, Legacy of Greece, Freedom & Democracy for All !!! Greek Independence Day Mid-Atlantic Parade BROTHERHOOD IN HELLENISM Treasurer

9. Resources n Parade Hotline u 410.563.GREK u Fax 410.563.4735 u Email info@ www.greekparade.com n AHEPA Family n Churches n Hellenic Organizations n Greektown Community n Volunteers n City of Baltimore Coordination

10. Marketing/ Promotions/Receptions n City Cable Commission n MPT/ Comcast/ Local Networks – PUBLIC TELEVISION n Ant1 Satellite/ Ert/ Mega Cosmos n Local Media Promotions n Internet Promotions/ Email Announcements n Print Deliverables/ Press Releases n Invitations/ Notifications n Manic Monday Promotion n Governor’s Annual Reception n Embassy Annual Reception n NY Parade Week

11. Donations/Fundraisers n Donations u Corporate u Private u Mail Campaign u Website Opportunity n Special Event Fundraisers: Bingo n Summer Festivals/ July 4 th Event/ Picnic n Miss Greek Independence Day n Annual Dance

12. Miss Greek Independence Day July 4th Event/ Cruise Yearly Fundraiser Events Promote Parade

13. What This Means n Meaning of Greek Independence is relevant to all for the appreciation of Freedom and Democracy worldwide n Mid-Atlantic Parade n 30-40,000 Spectators n 130-150 Marching Units n Television Coverage / Satellite World Wide

14. Committees  5 Major Committees  Budget & Finance  Logistics  Marketing & Promotions  Parade Day Participation & Format  Legal Affairs  50 Sub-Committees

15. “WE” need to grow this Parade – “WE” need you to own this Parade – Get Involved AHEPA !!!