Sunnyvale Jax Memorial Pet Parade signup sheet

Parade Preparation - Invitation Presenter - Responsible for seeking out humans being escorted for a walk by their companion animals and politely and respectfully presenting them with a colorful and informative postcard invitation to attend the event

Parade Preparation - Advertising Talent - Assist the 2019 Spokes-Mammal, Mr. Bartholomew “Bar-Code” Donderhoofer, in spreading the good word about the event through light-hearted audio-visual methods created with digital tools & traditional techniques. Enthusiastic & fearless amateurs are expressly invited to participate and training will be provided. Professionals would be welcome too. Be prepared to have fun and possibly learn some tricks.

Parade Day - Parade Marshal Captain - Responsible for the timing and flow of the overall parade and of each group of marchers. Plans and coordinates the actions of all the Parade Marshals who will direct the individual parade participants. Will interface with the police regarding the timing of parade segments crossing road intersections and will ensure that communication and cooperation with the police is maintained at all times. Prior similar or related experience requested. Ideal candidate will be a master of dance choreography, drill instruction, preventive diplomacy, counseling psychology and traffic engineering.

Parade Day - Parade Marshals - Reports to and is directed by the Parade Marshall Captain. Responsible for communicating the timing and flow instructions from the Captain to the parade participants. Suitable dress to gain attention, identification, respect and agility to be decided and agreed upon with the Captain. You must be reasonably fit and fleet of foot. Fluency in English, diplomatic demeanor, and the ability to articulate messages is required. Practice in saying the following phrases with a firm but persuasive tone is recommended: “Sir, please make sure you pick up all of your pet’s business.” “Young man, please stay on the sideway and do not block the bike lane.” “Folks, our citizens are watching you, please set the good example for all.” “Excuse me, please have your dog unswallow the cat that was in front of it.” “Pardon me, but we need to slow down your pace until the group ahead clears away.” Additional phrases and training will be provided by the Parade Captain at sessions in the days prior to th

Parade Day - Host Chevalier - Assigned to assist a specific exhibiting organization in any reasonable way possible. Responsibilities could include assisting in the setting up & tearing down & packing up the booth, running errands, and acting as liaison between the organization and the parade management. After the parade, a festival of pet related activities will be held in Plaza Del Sol. A number of very interesting non-profit organizations with missions to help pets, to help humans with the help of pets, and to help humans better understand and care for their pets will be in attendance. The representatives from these small organizations are focused on their mission and do not necessarily have all the staff to set up and keep a booth running to serve all the event guests. The booths should be ready to receive guests just as the parade finishes into the park. During the event the booth may be occasionally flooded with more visitors that can be handled at that moment. Duties could include answering simple quest

Parade Day - Page Chevalier - Responsible for answering visitor questions and guiding guests to the specific venue or booth they are seeking. Occasionally running messages, items and supplies between the parade management and the various organizations at the event. Role will be the most visible face of the event and to assist the event guests with kindness, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the lost and confused.

Parade Day - Courtesy Hygienist - Responsible for returning downtown Sunnyvale to a better condition than when the pet parade started. The businesses and residents of downtown Sunnyvale have graciously let us borrow their front yards. As good neighbors we need to make sure they get it returned to them in a clean and decent state. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, some of our guests will not be able to clean up everything they or their pets leave behind. Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling has generously provided receptacles and will remove them and any contents by the end of the event. What remains is to complete putting all the material that belongs in the containers off the street and sidewalks

Parade Day - Host Chevalier - Assigned to assist a specific exhibiting organization in any reasonable way possible. Responsibilities could include assisting in the setting up & tearing down & packing up the booth, running errands, and acting as liaison between the organization and the parade management. After the parade, a festival of pet related activities will be held in Plaza Del Sol. A number of very interesting non-profit organizations with missions to help pets, to help humans with the help of pets, and to help humans better understand and care for their pets will be in attendance. The representatives from these small organizations are focused on their mission and do not necessarily have all the staff to set up and keep a booth running to serve all the event guests. The booths should be ready to receive guests just as the parade finishes into the park. During the event the booth may be occasionally flooded with more visitors that can be handled at that moment. Duties could include answering simple quest

Parade Day - Host Director: Assigned to direct host chevalier to put the number and name for each exhibitor at the correct location and have the booth ready for exhibitors. To help exhibitors find their booth location. To find a Host Chevalier to assist exhibitors upon request.

Parade Day - Sign Holding Chevalier: Hold signs at various places during the event/parade. March around with the signs