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MC's Script for Retirement Party
Complete Sample Script

Some of the parts here were from the web and with those parts, this is our complete version of a retirement Script. This was used during the retirement ceremony of our department head.

Completed by : Ma.Jackqueline Buenaflor and Fia Aryol
Edited with the help of Mr.Marlo Cajelo
Thank you!

Retirement Ball             

A Special Tribute to Ms. Montana

23 March 2018

Fia:    United in friendship, joined together in love.

Jack:  This is the Retirement Ball: A Special Tribute to Ms. Montana. We are gathered in this momentous retirement ceremony as a celebration of life and career.

Fia:    A wonderful evening, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Fia.

Jack:  Good evening to everyone. I’m Jack and we are your hosts for tonight.

Fia:    Foremost, I would like to say thank you to everybody who came here tonight and for your awesome presence and oozing appeal. This is not just your ordinary night because tonight is a night of love, life, and togetherness – a perfect moment to reminisce the best memories that we have had.

Jack:  At this very moment, we are celebrating the 36 magnificent years of service of our very own Ms. Montana Treesaranuwattana. We don’t really want her to retire but tonight we hope to have a lot of fun, share some laughter, and shed just a few tears as we send Ms. Montana to her happy retirement.

 

Fia:    To formally begin the program, I would like to call in Ms. Gina Barizo and Ms. Maribel Cape to set everyone’s mood for tonight and to lead us the prayer.

***Prayer***

Jack:  Thank you Ms. Gina and Ms. Maribel. Tonight is a very special night because it’s not just about friendship but more importantly, it’s also about love and family. To start with, we are very humbled to have the presence of the family members of our retiree, Ms. Montana.. Her sisters:        Ms. Sopit Changaroon and Ms. Rossokun Changaroon

Her niece, her niece’s husband, and their cute daughter. 

 

Fia:     We also want to acknowledge the presence of the former colleagues of Ms. Montana who will welcome her to the retirement world. We have:

          Ms. Chitra Noomahan, Ms. Jirawan Narlpol, Ms. Naridee Jaruyawong, Ms. Jirawadee Srinupkun, Ms. Euangthip Tanasomnoon, and Ms. Sirinoot Soontharasri (Provide the surname)

Jack:  And most importantly the bestfriend of our dear retiree, the head of the Academic Affairs of St. Francis Xavier Convent, Ms. Vichit Siripoonhattakit.

Fia:    Let’s also recognize our gorgeous Thai English Language teachers both in Prathom and Mattayom.

Jack:  All smiles for all our foreign teachers who look equally dazzling and fabulous this evening.

Fia:    And of course to the friends, colleagues, former colleagues, and guests of our dear retiree, a warm welcome to all of you.

Jack:  Welcome to this celebration and I hope you will enjoy tonight’s tribute.

Fia:    Everybody’s wearing their best dresses tonight. Right partner?

Jack:  Exactly partner! And you look stunning tonight..

Fia:    Thank you and so are you. Before we go any further, let’s go back to the main reason why we are here tonight. At this point, may I request Ms. Montana Treesaranuwattana to come in front and take her throne for tonight. Everybody let’s all stand, roll the red carpet, and raise the swords as we make way for our retiree, Ms. Montana.

Jack:  Let’s give her a round of applause.

 

Fia:    This exceptional woman is full of love that she’s willing to share to everybody. She’s always willing to go extra miles to extend her help in any way she can. Now, to further get to know this person that we proudly honor tonight, May I call on Ms. Ann Margaret Alvarez to narrate the biography of Ms. Montana. Let’s welcome her with a big hand.

***Biography of Ms. Montana***

Jack:  Thank you, Ms. Ann Margaret for that exciting narration. It is indeed …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Insert quotation from the biography)

And now ladies and gentlemen, it’s now time to listen to the tribute speech for Ms. Montana. May I request Ms. Jamkan Yasachai to come in front. Let’s give her a warm applause.

***Tribute Speech***

Fia:    Thank you, Ms. Jamkan for that heartfelt message. It is undoubtedly true that  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(Insert quotation from the tribute speech)

Ms. Montana, for lengthy years and countless instances, you have become a mother to us and we prepared a very special video presentation for you.

***Video Presentation***

Jack:  What a lovely video tribute. Thanks to Ms. Rendel Octura for her expertise.

Fia:    At this very moment ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to offer our presents to Ms. Montana. May these keepsake remind you of the good times that we have had together. Let’s start with the giving of flowers. May I ask everyone to line up and give the flower to Ms. Montana.

***Giving of Flowers***

Jack:  Thank you to everyone. Now, we offer you our simple present as you happily retire. May I call on Ms. Mutita ……………………….. to give the present on behalf of everyone.

***Giving of Present***

Fia:    Thank you Ms. Mutita. It’s time to present the beautiful bouquet of flowers for Ms. Montana. May I call on Ms. Babylyn Arabe to give the bouquet.

***Giving of Bouquet***

Jack:  Thank you, Ms. Babylyn.

Fia:    Now, we have come to the highlight of this program. Let us hear the inspirational message from our beloved Ms. Montana Treesaranuwattana. Let’s welcome her with a thunderous applause.

***Message of Ms. Montana Treesaranuwattana***

Jack:  Thank you so much for that very heartwarming message. On behalf of your colleagues at Saint Francis Xavier Convent and all the guests here present, I would like to say thank you for being our mentor and inspiration.

Fia:    May you enjoy a relaxing and worry-free retirement. I hope you visit us often and let’s stay in touch to make more lasting memories together.

 

Jack:  As we keep the momentum of the night, the foreign teachers prepared a one of a kind performance for everybody. May I request my dashing colleagues to take the dance floor for the Ball Dance. Let’s give them a resounding applause.

***Ball Dance***

Fia:    That was an exquisite performance from our teachers and of course from yours truly. Right, Jack?

Jack:  Indeed, Fia. That’s for certain but what I’m more certain now is that I think everybody’s feeling a bit hungry. Am I correct? Well according to them, it’s not good to let the food wait. With that, may I request Ms. Aichen Go to lead us the prayer before meal.

***Grace Before Meal***

Fia:    Thank you Ms. Aichen. And now, let's enjoy the delectable gastronomic treat courtesy of The Royal River Hotel. Bon Appétit!

***Dinner starts***

Jack:  While everyone's enjoying their meal, let's be serenaded by the angelic voices of some of our colleagues.

***Dinner continues***

Fia:    As we express goodwill for our much-loved retiree, may I call on Mr. Kingsley Ahiwe to propose a toast.

***Wine Toasting***

***Dinner continues***

Tribute to Resignee

Jack:  Is everybody enjoying their meal so far? As we all know, one of our colleagues in the Special English Program is also leaving and plans to get settled in her country, the Philippines. May I request Ms. Manilyn Labrador to be seated in front. Let’s give her a big applause.

Fia:    Before we wish her good luck on her future endeavors, let’s get to know her more. Let’s see if you really know Ms. Manilyn. I have trivia questions for everyone. If you know the answer to each of the questions, just raise your hand and my partner Jack will get your answer.

***Trivia Questions and Messages***

Jack:  It seems that you know Ms. Manilyn so well. May I ask a short message for Ms. Manilyn.

Fia:    Ms. Manilyn, we hate to say goodbye but we wish you much joy and happiness as you begin a new chapter in your life. You are leaving but the sweet memories of working with you will never be forgotten. I hope you will enjoy this special collection of memories in this video presentation.

 

***Video Presentation***

Jack:  What a very touching video presentation. Thanks to Ms. Rendel Octura for her exceptional video editing skills. At this juncture, we will give to Ms. Manilyn our simple token as a souvenir of our happy times together. May I call on Ms. Montana Treesaranuwattana to give the present on behalf of everyone.

***Giving of Present***

Fia:    Thank you so much, Ms. Montana. At this point in time, let’s hear some words from Ms. Manilyn. Let's welcome her with a very big round of applause.

***Message of Ms. Manilyn***

Jack:  Thank you so much, Ms. Manilyn and thank you for being a true friend to all of us. May you blessed with more strength, commitment, and good health as you face more challenges in the future.

Fia:    To Ms. Manilyn, we hope that we’ll meet again in the future. To Ms. Montana, may you enjoy a happy retirement. Thank you for all you’ve done to us over the years. At this juncture, may I call on the head of Academic Affairs of St. Francis Xavier Convent, Ms. Vichit Siripoonhattakit, to give some inspiring words as we are about to end this program.

***Closing Remarks***

Jack:  Thank you so much, Ms. Vichit for that really inspiring message. I believe that …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Insert quotation from the closing remarks)

Fia:    At this time, on behalf of the Special English Program and the Foreign Languages Department, I would like to extend my very special thanks to everyone who made this event possible.

Jack:  We would like to thank all the wonderful people who did an amazing job for putting this event together.

Fia:    The planning, organizing, decoration, invitation, guest list, ball dance, and souvenir committees all did a very exceptional job. Thank you very much! Once again, I’m Fia.

Jack:  And to everyone who attended, thank you all for coming. I’m Jack. To special friendships…

Fia:    To lasting memories…

Jack:  And to happily ever after.

Fia:     Let’s enjoy the rest of the evening.

Both: And let the dance party begin. Sawasdee kha!

***Dance Party***