Portland, June 9th, 2013. Hannah Rose Rice became the third Madison High School student and first in 39-years to be selected as Queen of the Portland Rose Festival. The Portland Rose Festival’s Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade stepped off for the 100th time under beautiful skies as it wound its way though capacity crowds along the 4.2 mile parade route. Everyone was a winner today in the Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk leading the parade at 9:30 a.m. as families made themselves over with fun costumes and decorations. Here are the most revived and updated awards.
Rose Festival CityFair, part of Portland’s Official Festival, is open for three full weekends starting on Memorial Day weekend. This metropolitan fair features local beer, live exotic animals, a wide variety of shopping in the CityFair Shopping Center, a brand new ride, special attractions and a customized fireworks show choreographed to your favorite classic rock hits on opening night! Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland comes alive with CityFair.
2013 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO GRAND FLORAL PARADE FLOAT AWARDS
Al Reser Sweepstakes Award (Most outstanding float in the Parade)
Reser’s Fine Foods
Queens Award (Most outstanding non-animated float in the parade)
Vietnamese Community of Oregon
President’s Award (Most effective overall floral presentation)
Portland- Kaohsiung Sister City Association
Governor’s Award (Best depiction of life in Oregon)
Fred Meyer
Royal Rosarian Award (Best craftsmanship and workmanship)
Battleground Rose Float
Rose Society Award (Most effective use and display of roses)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Rose Festival Directors Award (Best depiction of volunteerism)
Oregon National Guard
Rose Festival Court Award (Best example of enthusiasm and teamwork)
Spokane Lilac Festival
Grand Marshal Award (Best depiction of whimsy)
Portland General Electric
Theme Award (Best presentation of Rose Festival theme)
The Oregonian
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Award (Best depiction of community spirit)
Alaska Airlines
Queen Thelma Award (Most artistic design and presentation)
Royal Rosarian Foundation
Judges Award (Exceptional merit)
Radio Cab
Golden Rose Award (Exceptional merit)
Life Flight Network
BAND AWARDS:
Band Sweepstakes (Best Band in Parade)
Evergreen High School, Vancouver, WA
In-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – Canby High School, Canby, OR
Third Place – Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, OR
In-State Open (100 or more)
First Place – Westview High School, Beaverton, OR
Second Place – West Salem High School, Salem, OR
Third place – Century High School, Hillsboro, OR
Out-of-State Division A (99 Members or Less)
First Place – Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground, WA
Second Place – Grenada Hills High School, Grenada Hills, CA
Third Place – Columbia River High School, Vancouver, WA
Out of State Open (100 or more)
First Place – South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA
Specialty Music Award
Shu-Te High School Band, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
CAPTION AWARDS (Band Support)
Flag and Dance
Evergreen High School
Parent Support
Century High School
Cheerleading
Westview High School
EQUESTRIAN AWARDS:
Vern Hulit Award for Excellence in Preparation, Organization and Presentation
Portland, October 9th. Winners receive a $3,500 scholarship, a new wardrobe, professional business mentoring and the chance to become the Queen of Rosaria. Applications are now available for the 2013 Portland Rose Festival Court presented by Pacific Power with a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group going to 15 selected winners from the greater metropolitan tri-county area. From Molalla to Hillsboro, potential Princesses can pick up an application on-line at RoseFestival.org. Application deadline for the 2013 Court Program is 5 p.m. Friday January 4, 2013. Members of the 2013 Rose Festival Court will be announced in March of 2013.
After being selected in March, Court Members attend after-school and evening orientation meetings during the month of April. Beginning May 1, Court Members travel full-time 6 days a week for 6 weeks, visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations and civic groups.
Court Members also receive one-on-one mentorship from Pacific Power’s senior management team, a $3,500 scholarship valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.
To be eligible for the Rose Festival Court, candidates must:
Be Female
Attend a 4A, 5A or 6A high school in Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas counties
Be a senior graduating in June 2013 or a junior on track to graduate in June 2014
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (applicants with GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 with exigent circumstances may still be eligible,
Have a verifiable minimum of 20 hours community service performed during high school
Submit a complete application by January 4, 2013
Attend one mandatory orientation session in January 2013
Participate in the Court Selection process
Court selection criteria
Character (50%): Demonstrates good citizenship, community-minded, involved in school and other activities, shows desires to help others.
Communication Skills (25%): Good verbal skills, speaks clearly, expresses herself appropriately, creative speech content, correct grammar, good eye contact.
Presence (25%): Poised under pressure, prepared for speech and interview, enthusiastic, sincere, comfortable with herself, appropriate grooming.
The selection of Rose Festival Princesses from local high schools has been a Rose Festival tradition since 1930. The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.
42 schools are eligible to participate in the Rose Festival Court program. All Portland schools will select a Princess and then there are two metro positions: Metro Position East and West.
Portland Area SchoolsBensonCentral CatholicClevelandDavid Douglas
Franklin
Grant
Jefferson
Lincoln
Madison
Parkrose
Roosevelt
St. Mary’s Academy
Wilson
Metro Position EastCentennialGreshamReynoldsSam Barlow
Lake Oswego
Lakeridge
Milwaukie
Clackamas
Oregon City
Rex Putnam
Sandy
West Linn
Wilsonville
Molalla
LaSalle
Gladstone
Estacada
Metro Position WestAlohaBeavertonCenturyForest Grove
Glencoe
Hillsboro
Jesuit
Liberty
Sherwood
Southridge
Sunset
Tigard
Tualitan
Westview
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Information submitted by Rich Jarvis, Public Relations Manager, Portland Rose Festival Foundation
PORTLAND, Ore. – Charlie M. Clint, a 30+ year volunteer for the Portland Rose Festival, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the trade association for events worldwide. Clint will be honored during the IFEA Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, September 21, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
Charlie M. Clint, a 30+ year volunteer for the Portland Rose Festival, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the trade association for events worldwide.
“The Rose Festival is always a big winner at the IFEA Conference, but this is the first time we’ve had a Volunteer of the Year,” said Jeff Curtis, Rose Festival CEO. “We’re thrilled to have Charlie recognized, because we honestly don’t know where Rose Festival would be right now without her enthusiasm and energy. She’s a key member of our team.”
In 2007, Clint agreed to become the Rose Festival’s unpaid Webmaster and IT Manager after a staff reduction, along with continuing to fulfill key roles for events like the Danner Memorial Day March and the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade. She is also the designer and editor of the festival’s eNewsletter, which has won three IFEA Pinnacle Awards since she assumed the project.
Below is a Rose Festival interview with Charlie about the honor.
To be eligible for consideration for the IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Volunteer of the Year Award, a nominee must have provided significant enthusiasm and specific expertise to a member festival, be a volunteer of the nominating festival or event for at least three years, must have shown initiative and leadership in his or her efforts, have a positive attitude and have exemplified his or her dependability. Conservatively determined, Clint commits 30-50 hours a week to the Rose Festival, and is estimated to have saved the Rose Festival tens of thousands of dollars. In 2008, Rose Festival gave Clint a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her unprecedented level of volunteerism.
“Volunteers are our most important resource,” said Sue Bunday, Rose Festival President. “Charlie Clint exemplifies the heart of this festival.”
Clint, a lifelong resident of north Portland, attended Roosevelt High School and Portland State University, focusing her education on English and Art. She is a self-taught website designer and maintainer, and hand-codes the Rose Festival’s extensive website. She is also the Webmaster for the Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association and the Roosevelt High School Alumni Association. She’s an avid reader and writer, enjoys singing, riding bicycle and both playing and watching tennis.
IFEA and Zambelli Fireworks are hosting Charlie’s trip to Denver, where she’ll speak in front of festival representatives from around the world.
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) was founded in 1956 and today is The Premiere Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia & New Zealand, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East, and IFEA North America the organization’s common vision is for ‘A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration.'”
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