Agenda for Flags for Unity Events

Parkland Practice Field, Parkland High School, 2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

Thursday, May 21, Opening Ceremony: 5:30-6:30PM

Note: There will be a tent with seating in case of inclement weather

· Welcome – Herb Klotz, Flags for Unity Chair

· Pledge of Allegiance – John Trieber, Fullerton American Legion Post 367

· National Anthem: Parkland High School Band, Jason Lerew, Conductor

· Invocation – Warren Miller, Miller Financial Group

· State Representative Mike Schlosberg

· United States Congressman Ryan McKenzie

· Military Anthem Medley: Parkland High School Band

· Introduce Partners, Special Guests & Thank You’s – Herb Klotz

· Keynote Speaker Introduction – Herb Klotz

· Keynote Address: Lt. Colonel Nate Sassaman, USA (Ret.) – Leadership Coach & Trainer

 “Honor, Service & Sacrifice”

· Orefield Middle School Chorale, Erich Joella, Choir Director

 Fifty Nifty United States

 You’re a Grand Ol’ Flag

· Honor Guard – Fullerton American Legion Post 367

· Performance of “Taps” – Parkland High School Band Member

· Closing Remarks – Herb Klotz

· Program ends – Guests/Sponsors visit their flags, Corvettes, Humvees, …

Friday, May 22

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps”

Saturday, May 23

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps”

Sunday, May 24

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps””

Monday, May 25, Closing Ceremony: 6:00-6:30PM   

Note: Please bring lawn chairs if you would like to sit during the ceremony.

· Welcome – Dr. Benjamin Iobst, US Army Combat Veteran

· Honor Guard Post of Colors – Topton American Legion Post 217

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Benediction

· Memorial Day Address- Dr. Benjamin Iobst

· Honor Guard Memorial Salute

· Performance of “Taps”- Parkland High School Band Member

· Thank You’s and Instructions – Herb Klotz, Flags for Unity Chair

· Program ends – Guests/Sponsors retrieve their flags