This document is a retirement ceremony checklist that outlines the tasks and timeline for planning a retirement ceremony over a 6 month period. It assigns responsibilities for items like requesting a sponsor, arranging media coverage, inviting VIPs, drafting the ceremony program and notices, coordinating honors and guests, and securing spaces for the ceremony and reception. The goal is to have all items on the checklist completed by the scheduled ceremony date to ensure a smooth and well-organized retirement send off for the retiree.