What is a CHAMP Ceremony?

A CHAMP Ceremony is what you make of it, but we would encourage everyone to follow the standard suggested procedures.

CHAMP Ceremonies are your own private ceremony, and not for others to attend. Also, they are not sponsored by ChampUSA, Inc. in any way.

Starts at precisely 7:00 PM EDT, Monday, Memorial Day.

Everyone holds hands in a circle, whether 2 people or 200.

1.	The host leads the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.	The host reads the CHAMP Pledge.
3.	Starting with the person holding the hosts left hand and moving clock-wise, each person in the circle says the following: I, name, wish to honor: Name of a Military Personnel Relationship Branch of Service Theatre Quick Status
3b.	Each person in the circle says one name and then on to the next person. This circle can keep going for as long as people wish to participate by honoring someone.
4.	When everyone is done, the host starts and ends a group moment of silence.
5.	If possible have someone sing, or play "God Bless America" , or another patriotic song.

If your Champ Ceremony has a very large group of people, break into smaller circles as you deem appropriate.

Kate Smith singing God Bless America

How do I register for a CHAMP Ceremony?

To register your very own CHAMP Ceremony, we will ask for the following information:
* The name of your ceremony, i.e. Smith re-union
* The zip, to get city and state
* The approximative number of people attending.

You may optionally enter the host name and/or an email address if you would like to receive periodic information from ChampUSA.

ChampUSA is charitable organization and requests a two dollar fee ($2) to register your ceremony.
Click the Financials button below for more information on what the money is used for.

Click the button above to register your own CHAMP Ceremony.

CHAMP Ceremony Goals

ChampUSA is planning to meet the following goals:

Memorial Day	Champ Ceremonies	Total People
2010	2,000	20,000
2011	10,000	100,000
2012	100,000	1,000,000