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Rotary's participation in
the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade provides a great
opportunity to reach millions of people with the message of
Rotary's commitment to service.
This is a unique public relations
opportunity and one that depends on your support.
The 2010 Tournament of
Rose theme is "A Cut Above the Rest."
The Rotary float will be titled
"Service Above the Rest," which captures well the ideal of
Rotary service.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses
estimates that the parade is seen by 40 million people in the
United States and 300 million people internationally in more
than 200 countries.
What a wonderful audience to reach
with Rotary’s message of service!
Rotary’s participation in
the Rose Parade for the 31st consecutive year depends entirely
on upon the voluntary contributions of Rotary clubs in the
United States, Canada, and the Caribbean to the multi-district
Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee.
The members of this committee and
all the volunteers who participate are to be commended for their
dedication and talents who have made this effort so successful
year after year.
Every Rotarian and friend
of Rotary who views the parade on 1 January 2010, whether in
person or on television, will share a sense of pride in our
wonderful organization and our participation in this festive
event.
The Rotarians of North America will
also have a special sense of accomplishment for having helped to
make our presence in the parade possible.
John Kenny
, President, Rotary International, 2009-2010
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