IOOF Rose Parade Floats

presented by

 

Los Angeles Past District Deputies Association

  

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Artist's concept for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs float for the 2010 Rose Parade.
“Family First”
An outdoor scene with a group of birds over looking and feeding their young.

The Theme This Year Is
"2010 - A Cut Above the Rest "


February 9, 2009

To Odd Fellows, Rebekahs & Friends:

We thank you for the donations to our Odd Fellows/Rebekahs Float Program.
We need to seriously review avenues to raise additional funds for float program.
GOOD NEWS, we paid off the Jan 1, 2008 float with the final payment in December 2008,
and we have paid $10,000.00 on our Jan 1, 2009 float. 
We now must make a concerted effort to raise the additional funds in a timely manner. 

We began the MONEY RAFFLE, to create interest in the float program, by having 13 winners of $20,000 to $200 –
The drawing will be May 23, 2009 if quotas are met. 
Consider buying this ticket thru your lodge, individually, collectively
with members of your lodge, or through a friend. Please support the raffle. 
IF You or Your Lodge has already purchased a Raffle Ticket - WE THANK YOU!
Also enclosed is a flyer explaining the raffle program, for you to pass out to your members and friends?

“ATTENTION!   “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT”

The L.A Past District Deputies Association-Rose float program
 of the Independent Order  of Odd Fellows and  Rebekahs
has extended the money Raffle drawing which was to be drawn
 on May 23, 2009  at Modesto, California
THE DRAWINGS WILL BE EXTENDED OR POSTPONED TO
 DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND HELD AT PASADENA- ROSE PALACE
835 S. Raymond Ave
Reason for the change date:
We didn’t sell the required 2000 tickets

Tickets are $50.00 each
Remember the odds 1 in 111 tickets
One (1) $20,000.00, One (1) $10,000.00, Two (2) $5,000.00,
Two (2) $2,000.00, Three (3) $1,000.00, Four (4) $500.00, Five (5) $200.00
SUPPORT YOUR ODD FELLOWS/ REBEKAHS FLOAT
Any and all questions email robertgennaria@verizon.net
Robert Gennaria- float chairman

WE have been receiving REQUESTS TO BECOME RIDERS on Our Floats year after year.    
This Float CAN HAVE RIDERS! 
Anyone that DESIRES TO RIDE on the ODD FELLOWS/Rebekahs FLOAT ON JAN 1, 2010
and have a guaranteed space on the Float the FEE is $10,000.  
We realize that not everyone can afford to participate; BUT, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE SPECIAL.  
For further information and/or YOUR RESERVATION;
please mail to LA PAST DISTRICT DEPUTIES ASSOC.
P.O. Box 1050,
Temple City, CA 91780
The Total fee must be received before seats are confirmed. 

In Friendship, Love & Truth,
Robert Gennaria
Float Chairman
Email robertgennaria@verizon.net


Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Celebrates the 102nd Year Anniversary of our First Float in the
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
1908 - 2010
Your Support Make Our Charitable Work Possible!
As We Improve and Elevate the Character of Mankind
Educate the Orphan
*
Visit the Sick
*
Relieve the Distressed
*
Bury the Dead
Join us In celebrating our 100 year anniversary
The fun begins December 26th wIth 5 days of float decoration her, will be a First Judgment and a Final Judgment once the floats an complete and ready to take that spectacular ride, down Colorado Boulevard. The fun continues that evening with a dinner followed by a New Years Eve Party. On Parade day you will have the time of your lit, with special reserved seating at the beginning of the parade route, following the parade you will enjoy the famous Rose Bowl game. Afterwards, that evening the excitement builds at the Gala Post Parade Party.
Reserve your spot now for tickets to the above mentioned events. Once we receive your reservation and payment we will reserve a special priced hotel room for you.

"VIEWS FROM THE PAST"
Submitted by: Don Smith

EARLY ODD FELLOW ROSE PARADE FLOAT
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows probably holds a record of having a float in the Tournament of Roses parade longer than any other fraternal or service organization. The first Odd Fellow entry, shown here, appeared in the Rose parade back in 1908. IOOF floats also appeared in the 1909 and 1910 parades. The Three Link Fraternity again appeared in the annual event starting in 1955, and since then it has continuously been represented in the parade taking many trophies. Some of the trophies were the Grand Marshal's trophy (Most creative design in 1964; Theme trophy (Best presentation of Rose Parade Theme) in 1970, 1972 and 1982; Tournament Special trophy in 1986; Isabella Coleman trophy (Best presentation of color and color harmony) in 1998; and Princess trophy (Most beautiful entry under 35 feet in length) in 1991, 1993 and 2000.


Rose Parade shirts

The Rose Parade Float Committee is selling t-shirts, sweatshirts and golf shirts with a picture of the current float design. The background color is white, and the words "Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Worldwide" are written below the picture.

Prices and ordering information.
(Will download to your system)

ODD FELLOW-REBEKAH ROSE PARADE FLOAT MEMORIAL FLOWER PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Every year we set aside a time during our decorating of our Odd Fellow-Rebekah Float to a have a memorial to recognize the passing of our friends, loved ones and/or members of our Order, by placing a Rose on the Float designated as the Memorial Garden. If you wish to participate please fill out form and mail in.

Order Form
(Will download to your system)
(Requires Adobe Reader - If you don't have it, download it at Adobe.com)

ORDER FORM FOR FLOAT PINS, POST CARDS & 8 X 10 PICTURES

Order Form
(Will download to your system)
(Requires Adobe Reader - If you don't have it, download it at Adobe.com)

Fresh plant material will be attached to the float during the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from all over the world can come to Pasadena and contribute their work to the beauty of the float.

Housing information with a housing reservation form for that work week.
(Requires Adobe Reader - If you don't have it, download it at Adobe.com)

Transportation

ORDER FORM FOR ROSE PARADE and ROSE BOWL GAME TICKETS

Order Form

ORDER FORM FOR ROSE PARADE BOOKS

Order Form

THE MAGNETIC THREE LINKS , A GREAT IDENTIFIER FOR OUR ORDER.
TO BE PUT ON THE BACK OF YOUR CAR. TO TELL THE WORLD WHO WE ARE!

See and Order Here

The Rose Parade on New Year's Day is watched by millions of viewers as well as attended by thousands of people. Participation in this project has been made possible by your contributions, the untiring work of the members of the jurisdiction of California to whom our hats are off, and the thousands of hours of work by volunteers attaching those thousands of beautiful flowers on the float each year. Please continue your support of this worthy project by making a contribution, selling programs, pins and becoming an honorary member of the Rose Parade Float Committee.

Membership in the Rose Float Committee is $4.00 per year. For those that are interested in Decorating the float; help is needed every weekend in December as well as the week of December 26 thru December 31; at the Rose Palace at 835 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105-3223

WINNER OF THE 2009 FLOAT WEEK TRIP IS

HENRY DISTON
LODGE #8
PHILADELPHIA, PA

WINNER OF THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNUAL PIN SET IS

FAIRVIEW REBEKAH LODGE #115
BLACKIE, ALBERTA, CANADA POL OJO

WE THANK EVERYONE FOR PARTIPATING AND EXTENDING YOUR SUPPORT
TO OUR MANY PROGRAMS OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS

THANK YOU
BOB GENNARIA, FLOAT CHAIRMAN
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