Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee

Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee	Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee 2010

Home RI President's Message News Decoration Schedule On-Line Signup Decorators-Where Do They Live? Float Riders About the Float Construction Photographs Viewing the Float Frequently Asked Questions Links History	2010 Winner of the Tournament Volunteers' Trophy for best floral design of theme 35 feet or under 2010 Float Click on picture to enlarge Videos of the Float in the Parade ABC KTLA 2010 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Video 2010 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Video Larger version 2010 Float Video by Colleen Yorke Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Contributors for the 2010 Float September, 2009 Dear Fellow Rotarians and Visitors, The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee’s 31st consecutive entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade truly celebrates the work of Rotarians worldwide. The theme of the 2010 parade is “A Cut Above the Rest” and the theme of our float is “Service Above the Rest”. The float is not a project of Rotary International, and no Rotary International funds are used. Our ability to enter a float is dependent solely on the generosity of Rotarians. Traditionally the Rotary International President will attend the New Years Day festivities and this year we are honored to have President John Kenny join us as we celebrate “Service Above the Rest”. Leading up to January 1st, as in past years, we will have hundreds of volunteers, who will donate thousands of hours in preparing the decorations and applying them to the float. Many Rotarians work on the float, but Rotaract and Interact members do most of the work. They enjoy the challenge and pride of ownership in the working on the float. The entire float must be covered with natural materials: flowers, seeds, husks, etc. The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee appreciates continued support from across the United States and Canada, and we look forward to this year’s participation in the annual Tournament of Roses. What better way to promote Rotary than by a beautiful float in the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade seen worldwide by about 300 million people from over 200 countries on New Years Day. We thank you in advance for your support and your help! Yours in Rotary service, William H. Peloquin, M.D., 2010 Chair PDG, District 5320, 2005 -2006 Charles M. Barr, Chairman Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee pdgcharlesbarr@gmail.com Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc. P.O. Box 92502 Pasadena, CA 91109-2502 chair@rotaryfloat.org Phoenix Decorating Company Float Builder for 2010 Slide Show - Banquet Honoring RI President D.K. Lee Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Webmaster: Chris Datwyler webmaster@rotaryfloat.org The Rotary Rose Parade Float is not an official Rotary International program.	Slide show with larger pictures What's New.... 2/1/10 List of contributors to the 2010 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee updated. 1/7/10 New Construction photos of the 2010 Float posted. 1/6/10 New video about the float posted. 12/26/09 Article about the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, from January, 2010, Rotarian Magazine posted 12/3/09 Pictures and biographies added to the Float Riders page. The riders celebrate Rotaract and New Generation Rotary Clubs 8/20/09 Message from John Kenny, RI President posted on President's Message page. 4/20/09 News item about the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee from the Rotarian Magazine.