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EchoTaps

EchoTaps. Honors Between Two National Cemeteries www.echotaps.org. Overview. Gerald McDonald Vice Chairman - EchoTaps. Outline. Project Overview Logistics Impact on Community Business Opportunities Events Q & A. Who We Are ?. Bugles Across America - Finger Lakes Chapter

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EchoTaps

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  1. EchoTaps Honors Between Two National Cemeteries www.echotaps.org

  2. Overview Gerald McDonald Vice Chairman - EchoTaps

  3. Outline • Project Overview • Logistics • Impact on Community • Business Opportunities • Events • Q & A

  4. Who We Are ? • Bugles Across America - Finger Lakes Chapter • Veterans and family members for Military Funeral Services

  5. Objectives • Honor and Remember the American Soldier • Preserve the Tradition of playing Taps. The most recognizable musical symbol of final Military Honor in America • Provide a Common Bond for veterans and their families during Military Burial Services • Foster a new generation of buglers. • Establish a World Record for the number of buglers playing Taps - in an echo format - between two points

  6. Date & Route • May 21, 2005 • Start @ Woodlawn National Cemetery – Elmira NY • Secondary roads • Routes 352 and 415 • Through the heart of the communities • End @ Bath National Cemetery – Bath NY • 41 mile distance • Currently have enough buglers to cover 25 miles Bath VA National Cemetery Bath, NY Savona Campbell Coopers Woodlawn National Cemetery Elmira, NY Painted Post Big Flats Riverside Corning

  7. Why ? • 1,800+ veterans passing away everyday • Military Honors are not provided to most veterans • Taps should be played by a live bugler • Raise Awareness for the need for buglers • Provide a better understand of the significance of TAPS and the importance of these simple but solemn musical notes to our veterans and their family members  • Foster anew generation of buglers to playing Taps

  8. When? Saturday May 21, 2005

  9. About the Attempt • Approximately 800 buglers will line the roadways between Elmira and Bath • Bugler #1 at the Woodlawn National Cemetery will play Taps • Bugler #2 within hearing distance will follow by playing Taps • Buglers 3, 4, 5….. will follow. The playing of Taps will cascade through the communities toward the Bath VA National Cemetery • Total distance covered will be 41 miles

  10. How? • Organizations • Schools, community bands, and drum & bugle corps will be asked to cover a distance of 1 mile • Each mile will require a minimum of 10 players. Players can be students, faculty, family, friend • Individuals • Anyone who wishes to play Currently 22 miles pledged

  11. Organizations Committed At Least One Mile Of Buglers Addison High School Corning East High School Corning West High School Corning Free Academy Corning Community Band Barons of Steuben Drum Corps Alumni Mighty St. Joes Drum Corps Alumni White Sabers Drum Corps Bath / Haverling High School Odessa High School Notre Dame High School Tuba Mile Bugles Across America Newfield Central School 56 Individuals

  12. 600-800 Brass Players bugles trumpets flugelhorns french horns mellophones 1 mile of tubas 400 Volunteers Logistics Safety Communication PR Fundraising Recruiting Needs • Projects • Sponsorships – 10 volunteers • Wine on Ice – 30 volunteers • Guinness Coordinator • Banquet – Entertainment Chairman • Ceremony Chairman – 10 volunteers • Registration Table / Bus Monitors– 100 volunteers • Projects • Taps Instruction • Volunteer Coordinator • Tee-shirt Coordinator – 25 volunteers

  13. Who’s on board? • Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center • Chemung and Steuben County Fire Departments • Bugles Across America • New York State Guard • Civil Air Patrol • WENY TV-36 • Star Gazette • Corning Hospital • American Legion • Lions Club • Backyard Broadcasting Radio Network • Mayors of Elmira, Corning, and Bath • 75 Local Restaurants

  14. Schedule of Events • May 20 - Banquet at Wings of Eagles (Tickets sold at minimal cost) 7:00 pm Dinner, Guest Speaker, and Music • May 21 – EchoTaps (Tentative Times) 6:00 am - Begin arrival – Bath location TBA 10:30 am - State level ceremony at Woodlawn National Cemetery 11:00 am - 1st bugler plays Taps 11:10 am - Guinness chase vehicle 12:30 pm - Federal level ceremony at Bath National Cemetery 12:50 pm - Presentation of custom bugle to Bath National Cemetery Museum 12:55 pm - Mass playing of Taps 3:00 pm – Buses depart for Bath-Haverling High School

  15. Logistics 65th Brigade New York Guard

  16. ANNUAL TRAINING TY-0515 – 21 MAY 05 65TH Brigade New York Guard

  17. MISSION To deploy members of the 65th Brigade, New York Guard to Chemung and Steuben Counties to support and execute Echo Taps. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  18. INTENT To employ all 65th Brigade soldiers available in a joint realistic, rewarding exercise that tests the 65th brigade’s Command and Control organizations (TOCs) and employs units in all functional areas assigned. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  19. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS This Brigade will execute Annual Training in four (4) phases: Phase I is the Preparation Phase. Phase II is deployment and occupation. Phase III is the execution. Phase IV is recovery. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  20. Phase I Preparation Phase Preparation Phase (6 Nov 04 – 14 May 05). • Reconnaissance • Task Organization established • Area of Operations designated • Planning and rehearsals. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  21. Phase IIDeployment and Occupation Deployment and Occupation (14 May 05). • Advanced Party operations • Procurement of Housing, Rations, and other logistical support. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  22. Phase III Execution Execution (15MAYR05 – 21MAYR05) This phase has 4 sub-phases • IIIa - Occupation • IIIb – Task Forces formed • IIIc – Task Force Operations • IIId - Execution 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  23. IIIa - Occupation Our intent is to occupy the area of operations with approximately 105 soldiers depending on changing requirements and the OPTEMPO of the mission. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  24. AREA OF OPERATIONS TF VASEC TF Bath TF Campbell TF Elmira 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  25. IIIb – Task Forces formed • TF Bath • TF Campbell • TF Elmira • TF VASEC 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  26. IIIc – Task Force Operations Route organization Set up of marshalling area Security Training (TF VASEC) Organization of TF Bath Area of Operations 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  27. IIId - Execution • Marshalling Area Activities • Placement of buglers • Execution • TOC operations 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  28. Transportation Schedule 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  29. Phase IV Recovery • Soldiers within their assigned sectors will sweep the area and account for all personnel and equipment. • Bus commanders will begin to load buses upon completion of the playing of taps within their sector. • They will conduct an accountability check and depart back to point of origin. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  30. SERVICE SUPPORT • Direct support is provided internally for all classes of supply with re-supply conducted on an emergency basis only. • Brigade supply sergeant will establish a supply room with push packages of rations and training supplies. • Requests must be transmitted on a NYG Form 800 and approved by the brigade S4. 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  31. COMMAND and SIGNAL 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  32. COMMAND • TF 65 - COL GERALD McDONALD • TF Bath – MAJ DENNIS UMINSKI • TF VASEC – • TF Campbell – • TF Elmira – CPT ROBERT GREEN 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  33. SIGNAL • HAM/MARS • 2 High Frequency Base Stations • 4 Mobile High Frequency Units • 2 Aircraft with relay capabilities • Fire Departments • FRS Radios 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  34. SIGNAL • Primary frequency and call signs, Annex H. • Cell phone directory, Annex H, Appendix 1. • Primary means for medical transportation is ground ambulance via the 911 emergency system. • Brigade’s cell phone number at 716.481.2048 65TH Brigade Annual Training Briefing

  35. ANNUAL TRAINING TY-0515 – 21 MAY 05 65TH Brigade New York Guard

  36. Promotion Opportunities Gerald McDonald Vice Chair - EchoTaps

  37. Forecasted Expenses • Buses • Insurance • Admin Costs • Postage • Printing / Paper • Web Site • Advertising • TV, Radio & Press Spots • Pins and Patches • Tee Shirts

  38. Where’s The Money Come From? • Raffle – 52 Dining Experiences • Donations • In-kind contributions • Volunteer support of local activities • Beer Discovery • Wine on Ice

  39. Why Become a Sponsor? • Expect 2000+ people to be part of EchoTaps • Players • Volunteers • Family members • Many spectators will line the streets • Businesses will benefit through exposure • Name recognition on printed material • Internet, radio and television

  40. Why Become a Sponsor? • National Media Attention • Prideof knowing that through your contribution we were able to perform this tribute here in the Southern Tier of New York State

  41. Promotional Opportunities • Listing on EchoTaps Website • Listing in Event Program • EchoTaps Promo Signs • 1 Road sign per $100 Donation • Logo and Link on Website • Logo in Event Program • Logo on Banquet Placemat • Logo on Tee-shirt • Rotation on Public Service Announcements • Plaque • Logo on All Promotional Work • Higher Level Public Service Announcements • Primary Sponsor on Public Service Announcements • EchoTaps Lead Vehicle • Guinness World Record Chase Vehicle $

  42. Promotional Opportunities • Remaining funds will be donated to Bugles Across America, a nationwide organization dedicated to playing the final Military Honors of Taps for our veterans • Donations are tax deductible • Please contact our Sponsor Chair (Les Hampton) to become part of the EchoTaps tribute to our American Soldiers

  43. Impact on Community • 2000 - 4000 people to visit the local areas • National spotlight • Pride of Accomplishment • Guinness Record • Exercise emergency services in a SEMO-type exercise • Fire Services • Police • State Guard • Civil Air Patrol • HAMM Radio Association

  44. Frequently Asked Questions Gerald McDonald

  45. FAQ • Who can participate? • Anyone, either as a volunteer or bugler • Will the buglers be on any highway (I-86 / Rt 17)? • No. The line of buglers will be off the pavement along secondary roads and community streets. (Routes 352 and 415) • What is the path to be traveled? • The line will go through Elmira, Big Flats, Corning, Painted Post, Coopers, Campbell, Savona, and end in Bath

  46. FAQ • What is the distance between each bugler? • Maximum 1/10 mile. This may vary depending on the strength of the player and the surrounding conditions (city vs country) • Will there be any charge? • There will be no cost to participate in the event. • Minimal charge to purchase ticket to May 20th banquet • How long will it take to complete playing of Taps • 60 to 90 minutes

  47. FAQ • How do we deal with different keys, bugle G, trumpet Bb? • Bugles typically start on G. A trumpet would match starting on low E. An expert has been consulted and this FAQ will be updated as information is received • Have you contacted Guinness World Records? • Yes, we have been registered to make the attempt • Guinness Claim #: 103661, Membership # 95882 • How will Guinness verify the record? • Bugler registration • Verification vehicle video tape

  48. Contacts • If you are interested in becoming involved or participating in this history-making event…….. CONTACT: • Les Hampton – Chairman • 607-937-5619 (h) • 607-974-3739 (w) • e-mail: • hamptonle@corning.com • echotaps2@WMconnect.com • Web Site: • www.echotaps.org

  49. Most Important Play TAPS for someone you know Honor and Remember our American Soldier through an instrument that you love

  50. Core Team • Mike Asiello • Marylou Belles • Ted Dixon • Mickey Dunn Sponsorships • Bruce DeBaun Guinness Coordinator • Frank Edger • Jean Grant • Les Hampton Chairman - Bugler Recruiting • Sue Hampton Treasurer • Wes Jones Media Coordinator • Tony Maio Banquet Coordinator • Gerald McDonald Vice Chairman - Logistics • Cliff Miller Fire Dept Representative • Randy Stanton Wine on Ice Coordinator • Lorraine Stanton Wine on Ice Coordinator • Barney VanEtten • Janet VanEtten Secretary

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