November through December 2008 - Rose Parade Float Decorating

Every year my mother and I organize Rose Parade Float Decorating volunteers for one of the float building companies, Fiesta Parade Floats. We try to get about 3,000 volunteers to turn out the week after Christmas and for 6 weekend dates through November and December. We organize this through Girl Scouts, but it's open to Boy Scouts, youth groups, high school bands, etc, etc. We especially like having the Boy Scouts out there and thought we'd try to do some more recruiting for their participation this year. Participating troops have the option to get paid (not a lot, around 50 cents and hour per person) for their time. Some troops are able to raise a few hundred dollars each year. So this can be a great fundraiser in addition to a great experience.

1. All the info, including the registration form, is on the website.
2. We highly recommend and request that every troop come down for one "dry decorating" day - prep days that take place on 6 weekend days in Nov. and Dec, if they wish to come for the days after Christmas.
3. Age requirements: Dry Days in Nov. and Dec. - 4th grade Boy Scouts and older. After Christmas (Dec 26-30th) 6th grade Boy Scouts and older. 1 adult per group minimum. (We love having plenty of adults though!) Friends and siblings who fall within those ages are welcome to come along.
4. Shifts are 8 hours. 8am - 4pm or 4pm - 11pm or Midnight. No leaving early. 4th and 5th grade groups who come for Dry Days have the option of 4 hour shifts.
5. To register, download the registration form off the website, fill it out in Word, save it, e-mail it to Coyote1980@aol.com as an attachment.
6. After visiting the website, if you have more questions call (818) 887-9015, ask for Candy or Erin.
7. Do not come in uniform! Wear grubby clothes fit for the dumpster when you're done.
   

Thank you for your consideration, and I wish you and your family all the best.

Erin Tomanek
co-leader, Sea Scout Ship 1351