Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast District Exchange Club Newsletter July 28, 2014
US Bank Rose Parade Open House
1. US Bank 1 st Annual Rose Parade Float Reception & Open House December 28, 2010 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA
2. Captain Shield welcomed over 2000 guests What originally was thought to be a turnout of 500, received an overwhelming response from employees, family, and select customers.
3. Off to decorate the float we go… An exhibit of all edible float materials like peas, rice, beans and other grains
4. Outside the hangar where all the floats are stored for volunteers to decorate
5. This is our 1 st US Bank Rose Parade float Seeing the float, though a work-in-progress was an awesome experience!
6. Our task: To bundle hay for the roof shingles and chimney tops You know what we will look for on parade day!
7. Working together is what we are all about in US Bank Our theme: Home is Where the Heart Is
8. A work in progress: petals waiting to be filled, while the stem already finished with ground peas
11. See Richard Davis and Rick Hartnack having a great time with volunteers. He stopped by twice and thanked us for working on the float…What a great gesture from a great man!
12. Time to party ! Guests were all amazed at the care given in planning this lovely reception.
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14. Richard Davis was gracious in posing for pictures. Of course I had to find a way to meet him and shake his hand. What an honor! Other entertainment provided at the event
15. Richard Davis thanked everyone and promised to make this… An annual event! He said, see you, same time next year! Yes Sir, we will.
16. At the end of the night, the view of the Rose Bowl. What a lovely sight to see! US Bank, now a part of this tradition…The 122 nd Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
