On The Road With Rotary in 2025
2025 Winner - Tournament Volunteer Award
Most Outstanding Floral Presentation for a float under 35 feet in length.
Decorate the 2025 float
Dedicate a Rose
Rose Dedications
Randy Rascati for Ray Bushnell - Great working with on the Float Committee.
Randy Rascati for Myra Allen - Great working with on the Float Committee.
Randy Rascati for Raghada Khoury - Great working with on the Float Committee.
Charlotte M. Leas for Edward M. Paltani - Love you forever.
Charlotte M. Leas for Richard J. Leas - Love you forever.
Charlotte M. Leas for Fred J. Leas - Love you forever.
Sophie Uplinger for Celia "Sally" Perez - In love & honor of my beautiful mommy
Sophie Uplinger for Celia "Sally" Perez - In love & honor of my beautiful mommy
Pamela Crawford for Jeff Ehlers - My twin...wish we had done life together
Pamela Crawford for Larry Ehlers - Thanks for always believing in me, Dad
Pamela Crawford for Judy Ehlers - Miss you, mom...and you are my guardian angel
Dyan Blozan for Loretta Beatty - Miss you, Nana!
Dyan Blozan for John Butts - We miss you, Papa John!
Dyan Blozan for Loretta Butts - Thanks for the experience, Mom!
Douglas Taylor for LaDonna Hatch - A warm, friendly soul dedicated to her family and sorely missed.
Darrin Hallman for Brent Naegle
Darrin Hallman for Heidi Hallman
Darrin Hallman for Rachael Thomas
Debra K. Longacre for Elizabeth White - Strength and prayers
Debra K. Longacre for Berta Lestar - Love and friendship
Debra K. Longacre for Rodrigo Ross - Thoughts & prayers for your Father
Brett Morey for Brett and Karla - Come visit us at the Morey de Prieto Surf Ranch
Brett Morey for Joanne Morey and Jerry Lord - We love you Mom and Jerry
Brett Morey for Marcelino and Maria Prieto - We love you Papa y Mama
Douglas Taylor for PDG Michael Procter - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.
Douglas Taylor for Rotarian Sandy Marron - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.
Douglas Taylor for PDG John Enger - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.
Kay Pitts - In memory of the greatest companion DG Sherry Sim could have, her dog Riley.
Gerald Paulus for Elizabeth A
Gerald Paulus for Marie A Paulus
Gerald Paulus for Gerald E. Paulus
Randy Pote for PDG Talee Crowe - Thank you for your leadership and especially, friendship!!
To Lisa Scaglione for our continuing gift of quilts
Jennifer Strong - Rotary and all of Lake County
Randy Pote for Dolly Tucker - Thanks for everything!!
Randy Pote for Carol Schull - Thanks for everything!!
Brenda Cressey - To my good friend and awesome human being - Randy Pote.
Randy Pote for Mina Charn Elliott - Family missing you.
Marlene Watts for Carol Mason - In Memory of Carol Mason, District 7430
Donna J Brown for Clarence and Pauline Wasser - To the best parents in heaven.
Glenn Fong for Elise Fong - In loving memory of the greatest wife, friend, mother and Rotary Governor spouse!
Janice Kurth for Joanne Hall Pavey - Mom loved the Rose Parade and the Floats. This is in honor of her beautiful life of 86 years.
Lucinda De Mint for Rotary Float Donation
Jacqueline McPheeters for Mac - In memory of my husband, Mac
Cheryl Vonhoff for Peter Haurykiewicz
Cheryl Vonhoff for Lorraine Vonhoff
Cheryl Vonhoff for Frank Vonhoff
Phil Lusher for Larry and Vicky Skaggs
Phil Lusher for Hilda Lusher
Phil Lusher for Beryl Beveridge
Randy T. Pote for Hugh & Charlotte Pote, Cyndi Pote Willey - Love and miss you three.
Randy T. Pote for Beth Anderson Pote - The float started it all.
Randy T. Pote for The World Class Governor classmates of mine.
Randy T. Pote for Joyce Helmer and Debbie Longacre - The happiest of recent birthdays!!
Steven Henderson for All my family members - Love you all.
Steven Henderson for All military service - Thank you for your service and dedication.
Steven Henderson for All first responders - Thank you for your service and dedication.
Dorothy Labahn for Doroty Q. Hull
Dorothy Labahn for Charles Hull
Dorothy Labahn for Patricia Medina Jungels
Jill Mair for Keagan Martin - Love, Aunt Jill
Jill Mair for Camryn Fultcher - Love, Aunt Jill
Jill Mair for Mikaela Martin - Love, Aunt Jill
Suellan Christian for James Christian
Suellan Christian for Phyllis Christian
Suellan Christian for All Veterans
Bruce Quinn for Hannah Quinn - My "little miss sunshine"
Stephanie A. Urchick
President, Rotary International
2024-2025
Dear Rotary Family,
As the President of Rotary International, I am thrilled to express my wholehearted support for the 2025 Rotary Rose Parade Float.
Our organization’s theme for 2025, “Magic of Rotary – the float theme is “On the Road with Rotary,” perfectly embodies the essence of our global mission. It is a joy to see this theme come to life through the vibrant and captivating design of our parade float.
The Rotary Rose Parade Float serves as a powerful representation of the work we do globally to bring positive change and uplift communities. Rotary’s impact knows no bounds, as we tirelessly address issues such as education, health, water and sanitation, peacebuilding, and economic development.
By participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade, we have a remarkable opportunity to showcase the reach and significance of Rotary’s worldwide efforts. The float acts as a testament to the boundless possibilities that arise when Rotarians come together with a shared vision of service.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to Rotary’s mission. Together, through initiatives like the Rotary Rose Parade Float, we continue to create magic, bringing hope and inspiration to communities worldwide.
Yours in Rotary,
Stephanie A. Urchick
Message from the Chair -
Gene Hernandez
2025 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee
Check out this interview with our Chairperson Gene Hernandez who was recently inteviewed on the ABC News Program – The Southern California Business Report with Yvette Walker.
Welcome to the official website of the Rotary Rose Parade Float for the highly anticipated 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade! We are filled with immense joy and excitement as we extend our warmest greetings and invite you to join us on this remarkable journey of celebration and service.
As the Chair of the Rotary Rose Parade Float committee, I am honored to lead a dedicated group of volunteers, Rotarians, and community supporters in creating an awe-inspiring float that embodies Rotary’s core values.
The theme for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade is “Best Day Ever,” and our Rotary International theme is “Magic of Rotary – our Float Theme 2025- On the Road with Rotary.”
We believe in the power of collective action and the strength inherent in our global network. Through this float, our aim is to showcase the transformative impact of Rotary’s service projects in communities, both locally and across borders. The Tournament of Roses Parade provides a prestigious platform to share our message of service above self with millions of viewers around the world, inspiring hope and igniting change.
We invite you to explore our website, www.rotaryfloat.org, where you will find a wealth of information about our float, its design, and the incredible individuals involved in bringing it to life. Discover the history of Rotary’s participation in the Parade, learn about the vital causes we support, and find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference.
Whether you are a member of the Rotary family, a potential sponsor, a media representative, or simply an enthusiast of the Rose Parade and its cherished traditions, we thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. As the countdown to January 1, 2025, begins, we encourage you to stay connected with us through our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates and opportunities to participate.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who make this ambitious project possible. Your dedication and generosity are truly the driving force behind our success.
On behalf of the entire Rotary Rose Parade Float committee, we look forward to sharing the beauty, inspiration, and impact of our float with the world in 2025.
Together, let us make some magic and make a difference in the world.
Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 92502
Pasadena, CA 91109-2502
[email protected]
Donations
About your Donation – Donations by Mail
Donors for the 2023 Float
Donations Received February 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023
About the Ambassador Program
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Inc. presents “On The Road With Rotary The Magic of Rotary” the theme for our 2025, float.
Any Rotarian in good standing contributing $500, can become a Float Ambassador at his or her request. She/He must pledge to advocate for support (monetary/volunteer) for the 2025 Float at their Rotary Club, District, Zone and any RI events they attend. If support materials needed they will be supplied upon timely request.
In exchange for their donation, they will receive the following:
- A personalized RRPFC jacket
- A patch of the 2025 Float
- The annual theme pin for the 2025 Float
- An official RRPFC hat in blue or yellow
- A drawing ticket to be a rider on the 2025 Float which is exclusive to Ambassadors only.
If you would like to be considered for an Ambassadorship contact Wade Nomura at [email protected]
Allen, Myra
Campbell, Lloyd
Casper, Don
Crawford, Pamela
Gomez, Glenn
Gump, Tom
Hernandez, Gene
Montanez, Eugene
Morgan, Ken
Nomura, Wade
Ouweleen, Dan
Paulus, Marie
Perry, Dwight
Phillips, Leo
Pote, Randy
Rosenberg, Adam
Rosenberg, Marti
Ross, Debi
Roy, Lucie
Skaggs, Larry
Stephens, Walt
Thomas, Daniel
Wilson, Desiree
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Bakersfield Breakfast, CA
Bakersfield East, CA
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Claremont Sunrise, CA
Goleta Noontime, CA
Henderson After Hours, NV
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Monrovia, CA
Montebello, CA
Morinville Sturgeon, AB Canada
Oceanside, CA
Peoria North, AZ
Rialto Noon, CA
Santee-Lakeside, CA
Temecula Sunrise, CA
Public Zoom Meeting - Thursdays 10:00am - 10:20am PST
Every Thursday the RRPFC holds a short Video Meeting for the public to join and ask us questions about the Float and our promotion of Rotary. It starts at 10:00am Pacific Time and ends at 10:20 am or until questions are answered. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!
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2025 Float Riders and Outwalkers
2025 Tournament of Roses Theme
“Best Day Ever!”
“The 2025 theme celebrates life’s best moments – those unexpected times that bring a smile, warm our hearts and fill us with joy. From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory,” explained Morales. “Together, we celebrate where we’ve been and what we look forward to. It’s about family, friends, and community and what we have to celebrate – and to be thankful for. On New Year’s Day and throughout the year, let’s celebrate the times that make up our Best Day Ever!”
2024-2025 Rotary Theme
RI President-elect Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.
Sponsoring Rotary Districts
District 5240
District 5280
District 5300
District 5320
District 5330
History of the Rotary Rose Parade Float
2020
A few of the floats…….
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Download the FlyerGene Hernandez, Chair, 2025 Float
Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 92502
Pasadena, CA 91109-2502
[email protected]
Float Builder
Phoenix Decorating Company
Our Sponsors
Foothill Credit Union
Mason & Associates, Inc.
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Surfers Unite Rotarian Fellowship
Crestview Cadillac
Rotary Club of Arcadia
Rotary Club of
Morinville Sturgeon
Alberta, Canada
Rotary Club of Perkasie
