Tuesday, September 12, 2017

How To Observe Veterans Day California

By Jerry Young


It is by law that on every eleventh day of November everyone should take some time off to observe the veteran day. This day is set aside to commemorate all the retired soldiers who have served the country in the war during the past. It is mostly confused with Memorial Day which citizens celebrate all the deceased soldiers. Below are important aspects in celebrating Veterans Day California that one can take heed.

Acknowledge the date and secure it in your daily schedule. Despite the fact that the state has offered this date as a free time, most people are seen engaging in their daily activities against what is expected of them. To avoid falling prey of such instances, it is important to secure this period early enough to avoid inconveniences when it is too late. If you expect to celebrate with a couple of friends or colleges, make sure they have marked this event as well.

Ask for assistance in planning an event. Rather than just sitting around as a day off, it is worth planning an event which you can invite the veteran to celebrate together. It requires one to have experience in this which you can request for assistance from a renowned planner or friend. One is expected to have reasonable charges or possibly offer their services for free as an indication of honor to the retired troopers.

Have a suitable location to hold your event. You expect public places to be free during this holiday. However, booking an appointment early enough is very important to avoid any unplanned inconvenience. Know the right number of attendance expected by noting their response to having the right plans in terms of their seats or any other important aspect needed.

Make a point to attend the local parade. It is evident that the local authority will plan a parade as an honor to retired soldiers. Everyone should at least purchase a flag and hang on their porch, or anywhere one can see it within their residence. As well, one can hang a poppy on their coat which also signifies respect to elderly soldiers.

Decide on a fundraiser. Many old soldiers prefer joining military homes which are serene and suitable for different ailments which they are used in acquiring. Sometimes you find them underfunded which makes it important to raise funds to support them. It requires the authority intervention to make it both public and legal, so one needs to contact them early enough for such plans. Have a reliable organizing committee which will assure everything will go as expected.

Check for additional activities you can consider. Apart from fundraiser, one can request interested individuals to participate in visiting retired military servicemen homes carrying relevant goods that can be of assistance to them. One can take a few troupers for dinner or write them a thank you note for the good service they have offered for the nation. It can even be published in the daily newspaper.

Evaluate the suitability of your choice. Despite all the effort that one has placed in their celebration, one should ascertain that everything is in order and it will go as expected. This can be done by the select committee appointed to plan the event.




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