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• IV.Torchbearer Program The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay was created to honor Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, achievement,acts of heroism and volunteer service to their neighborhood,community,region or state. The Torch Relay will cover 2,300+miles during a five week journey. It will begin on September 9,2016 in Corydon and end on the Statehouse grounds in Indianapolis on October 15, 2016 after traveling through each of Indiana's 92 counties. Nominations may be submitted by individuals or groups to your County Coordinator. A juried process will be utilized in each county to make torchbearer recommendation from the nominations. These recommendations will be submitted to the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay leadership for final approval. Counties are encouraged to be creative in the torchbearers and modes they submit. The torch can be transported multi-modally. That is, it will be carried on foot(walking or running),by bicycle,automobile,boat,train,tractor, helicopter and other modes of transport that are deemed safe, secure,and representative of Indiana culture and heritage. Torchbearer Selection Timeline •By March 31,2015—County Torchbearer Selection Committee established by each county •May 1,2015 thru December 31,2015—County nomination period *By February 29,2016—County selections submitted •April 15,2016—Final selections made by the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay leadership *June 1,2016—Torchbearers announced—100 days out press conference County Torchbearer Committee Selection Process *County coordinators will establish a three to five person Torchbearer Selection Committee for their county. •County Coordinators will establish a location for printed/downloaded applications to be submitted via U.S. Mail or dropped off. Address of location needs to be submitted to the TR Leadership Team. •The Committee will promote and encourage torchbearer nominations for their county. •The Committee shall determine the process and scoring mechanism(see suggested score sheet below)that will be used to evaluate nominations. •The Committee will make their recommendation of nominee(s)to the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay leadership for final approval. •The Committee will notify the selected torchbearer(s)upon final approval by the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay leadership. Nomination Criteria •Nominees must possess the physical adaptive ability to transport the torch a minimum of.25 miles— reasonable accommodations for ADA adaptations will be made. *Nominees must be a resident of Indiana,former resident of Indiana,nominated in honor of someone who is or was a resident of Indiana. *There are no age limits. Parental or guardian consent and assistance may be required. •Nominees may be subject to a background check and must not have a criminal record. 10