1. Group on Earth Observations Committee Celebration Suggestion for Celebration of GEO Committees in conjunction with GEO Plenary VIII in Istanbul, Turkey

2. Group on Earth Observations Committee Celebrations Celebrate the 6 years of the Committees’ work and leadership within GEO (and the prior Workgroups) Identify key accomplishments and recognize their unique contributions Express appreciation to the Co-Chairs, Members, and the MC/POs who have sponsored them If the Committees are concluding, provide closure

3. Group on Earth Observations Committee Celebrations Two Ways • Proper & Official • Event at Lunch in Exhibit Hall to Honor Committees • - Brief talks by each committee on their Top 5 successes and lessons learned • - Video highlighting the Committees • - Other ideas TBD • Unplugged • Evening Event at Local Restaurant, Bar, Hotel, etc. • - Sponsored event if possible (contributions by attendees if not) • - Presentation of “Awards” to Committee Members • - Other ideas TBD

4. Group on Earth Observations • GEO C4: GEO Committee Celebration Commemoration Ceremonies • Needs from each Committee • Identify 1-2 people to help organize these events • Solicit sponsors or organize contributions for the Unofficial evening event • Identify Top 5 successes and lessons learned • Identify “Awards” and Awardees • Provide pictures, videos, and other content for a GEO Committees Video

5. The Star Alliance Award for the Committee Members with the most frequent flier miles.

6. GEO C4: Committee Celebration Commemoration Ceremonies