Good Afternoon Officers,
Due to the late notice and short preparation time for the 2019 Anchorage July 4th Parade, the Aurora Borealis COA Branch Executive Committee decided to pass on participating in this year’s event. However, the Branch proposes to formally organize a Ceremonial Drill Team to perform at the 2020 Anchorage July 4th Celebration Parade. There will be uniform requirements and an expectation to participate in drill and ceremony preparation.
Please contact CDR Ashley Schaber or LCDR Katie Jacques if you are interested in participating next year. Please respond by July 31, 2019. Once initial interest is gauged, a planning committee will be created, a timeline prepared for review by the branch, and a drill and ceremony practice schedule establish for the months prior to the 2020 parade.
This event is an excellent opportunity to increase the visibility of the PHS in Alaska and highlight the contribution of the Commissioned Corps. Please consider participating.
V/r,
Leigh Hubbard