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Special Observances
DEOMI (test 5)
Question | Answer |
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What is the 1st special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | MLK B-DAY - Jan (celebrated on 3rd, but bday on 15) |
What is the 2nd special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Afrcn Amrcn/Black History - Feb (Why Feb? b/c 1st one done then by Dr. Woodson to include Linoln & F. Douglous' bdays) |
What is the 3rd special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Women's History - Mar (b/c CA commission did a week in Mar 1978) |
What is the 4th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | DAYS of Remembrance - Apr/May (Sun-Sun) |
What is the 5th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Asian American/Pac Islander - May (immigration of 1st Jap 1843 & compl of transcont. RR 1869) |
What is the 6th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Women's Equality DAY - Aug (psg of 19 Amnd right to vote 1920 (26th), strike 1970 (26) |
What is the 7th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Hispanic Heritage - Sep(15)/Oct(15) (cltur/Trad from Spain/Mex & Span spkng contries of Cntrl-South Amrcn & Caribbean |
What is the 8th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Disability Awareness - Oct (started 1945 as "emply the phys. handicapped week" Now about contributions/skills/barriers 2 b rmvd |
What is the 9th special observance (of 9)recognized by DoD (& what month's it recognized in)? | Indian Heritage - Nov (heritage/history/art/traditions) |
Identify how to prepare for a Special Observance event | 1. Budget reqt's 2. Materials for Planning 3. Duties/Respnsb. of Personnel/committees 4. Planning/Coordination 5. After Action Report/Publicity Coverage |
What does "Budgetary Requirements" entail? | Preparing, funds (raisers) reviewed by legal for C/W Dod/Jnt Ethics/Fed/State laws), budget (essential elmnt), Upon approval Phase funds into quarter |
What does "Materials for planning" entail? | Most important elements; Planning & Coordinating, Use local resources (staff/library/personnel/community) |
What does "Duties & Responsblities of personnel/committees" entail? | 1-Proj. Ofcr, 2-Sched Com., 3-Plan Com., 4-Finance Com., 5-Publicity Com., 6-Education Com., 7-Luncheon/Banquet Com., 8-Protocol/Guest Speakers |
Which special observance is recognized every year during May? | Asian American/Pacific Islander |
When is African-American/Black History month observed each year? | Feb |
Why is women's equality day celebreated on Aug 26th? | Passage of 19th Ammendment (26 Aug 1920) and strike for equality (Aug 26 1970). |
What's the role of the project officer for a special observance? | Oversees all planning, coordination & execution |
What does the Observance Scheduling Committe do for a special observance? | suggest timeline & prepare schedule |
What does the finance committee do for a special observance? | Determine funding available |
What does the publicity committe do for a special observance? | plan, develop, implement programs to increase awareness |
What does the education committee do for a special observance? | Increase awareness of historical & cultural accomplishemnts & achievements |
What does the luncheon/banquet subcommitte do for a special observance? | coordinate dates and obtain reservations |
What does protocol do for a special observance? | responsible for guest speakers |
What actions should the special observance team conduct after the observance? | After action report & copies of publicity coverage |