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Honor Roll of Contributors to the 2012 Float

February, 2012

Dear Fellow Rotarians and Visitors,

The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee’s 35th consecutive entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade proudly celebrates the work of Rotarians worldwide. The theme of the 2013 parade is “Oh, the places you’ll go!” and the Rotary theme for 2012-13 is “Peace through Service.” In the next month we will develop the 2013 float design incorporating these themes.

The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee appreciates the continued support from across the United States and Canada, and we look forward with a great sense of pride to this year’s participation in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. What better way to create Rotary awareness than by a floral message of hope seen worldwide by an estimated 300 million people from over 200 countries on one day… just imagine the first day of a new year full of hope and promise.

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 attends the New Year’s Day festivities. Our Rotary International President Elect Sakuji Tanaka has expressed an interest in participating during his year of service.

January 1, 2013 will be the culmination of the work of hundreds of volunteers who donate thousands of hours to prepare and apply the floral decorations on our float. Rotarians work side-by-side with Rotaract and Interact members, family and friends. The entire float is painstakingly covered with flowers, seeds, grains, herbs, husks, and other organic material. Together they share in the challenge and pride of accomplishment when the last petal is in place and the float comes alive.

We thank you for your friendship, commitment and willingness to support the Rotary dream!

Yours in Rotary Service,

John H. Brainerd, Chair
2013 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee
USA and Canadian Multi-District Committee

Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 92502
Pasadena, CA 91109-2502
chair@rotaryfloat.org

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