Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
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SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD <strong>Manual</strong> – 2 nd edition<br />
� Escort <strong>Delegation</strong> to the Host Town destination.<br />
� March with the <strong>Delegation</strong> at the Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Games.<br />
� Provide language assistance, if required.<br />
� Facilitate the communication with the GOC.<br />
� Provide administrative support to the HOD.<br />
6.3 HOD Meetings<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the HOD Meetings is to provide the HODs or Assistant HODs with<br />
information concerning daily operations <strong>of</strong> the Games. HODs or their Assistants will<br />
have the opportunity to raise issues affecting more than one <strong>Delegation</strong> and express<br />
their concerns and opinions on Games-related matters. All <strong>of</strong>ficial announcements<br />
related to the Games will be made during the Daily HOD Meetings.<br />
Please note: Participation in the HOD meetings is mandatory for at least the HOD <strong>of</strong><br />
each <strong>Delegation</strong>. Check-in and registration will be completed before all meetings.<br />
Only the HODs or Assistant HODs, SOI representatives, authorized GOC Functional<br />
Areas representatives and DALs will be invited to participate in the Daily HOD<br />
Meetings.<br />
The <strong>of</strong>ficial language <strong>of</strong> the meetings is English. Simultaneous translation will be<br />
available in the following languages: Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and<br />
Spanish.<br />
6.3.1 Advanced HOD Meeting<br />
The Advanced HOD Meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 25th, 2011<br />
at 09:00-12:00. All <strong>Delegation</strong>s are required to be represented by the HOD or the<br />
Assistant HOD (at least one person <strong>of</strong> each <strong>Delegation</strong> is required to attend the<br />
meeting).<br />
The Advanced HOD Meeting will be held in the conference hall <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Health and Social Solidarity- adjacent to the HELEXPO PALACE ATHENS building. The<br />
conference hall has a capacity <strong>of</strong> 800 people.<br />
The agenda <strong>of</strong> the Advanced HOD meeting will include topics such as:<br />
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