Program Contents

Contents of the program may include:

1. Welcome letter from the commander.
2. History of the dining-in.
3. Protocol of the Mess.
4. Background, tradition, or explanation of locally originated ceremonies held as part of the dining-in.
5. Agenda.
6. Schedule of, and proper responses to, toasts.
7. Biography and photograph of the quest speaker.
8. Biography and photograph of the commander.
9. History of the sponsoring organization.
10. Menu.
11. "Rules of the Mess."
12. Words to the Air Force Hymn or Air Force Song.
13. Brief description of awards and recipients.