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Clownie Connection The Parade Company Volunteer Newsletter
Volunteer ParadeDay Application
Be a Part of the Magic!
We are now acceptingvolunteer applications forAmerica's ThanksgivingParade® presented by Art Van! Volunteering is easy as1,2,3!
1: Go to: www.theparade.org 2: Click "Volunteer" 3: Complete the online application.
Once you submit yourapplication, your ParadeDay assignment will beemailed to you by the endof September.
In This IssueParade Day Applications
Late Night & Weekend HoursVolunteer Kickoff Party
Cruise in ShoesVolunteer SpotlightBe A Tiger For Kids
September 2015 Issue #2
TPC Staff Spotlight:a peek into the minds behind the magic.
Arlene King
Getting to Know Arlene King, Director of Costuming
If you've had the pleasure of donning a TPC costume, then most likelyyou've experienced the expert workmanship of TPC's Director of Costuming,Arlene King.
King, along with the talented TPC volunteers, has made over 3,000costumes during her 32year tenure at The Parade Company. That's about100 new costumes each year!
It's hard work, but King does not mind. She's always been a hard worker andsewing has been her passion since she was a little girl. King credits her greatgrandmother for inspiring her to take up sewing. "I come from a long line ofseamstresses, said King. "I would watch my great grandmother sew a quiltby hand, and it would amaze me the way the finished quilt would look aftershe sewed all the small pieces from old garments together."
King says she came to The Parade Company in the early 80's when herneighbor told her about a job opening for a seamstress. "I applied for the joband was hired that same day, says King. "The Costume Director at that timeliked the garment I was wearing I had made it myself!" She's been rockingand rolling at The Parade Company ever since.
Besides sewing, King's other passions are entertaining, traveling andenjoying family especially her two granddaughters (her princesses). Shealso really enjoys dancing watch out for her at the Volunteer Thank YouParty!
With Parade season just around the corner, King will soon be busy withcostume fittings for the hundreds of volunteers who will be participating inAmerica's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van. When asked whatadvice she had for this year's volunteers, King said, "Have fun and most ofall dress warm for the parade!" Now, that's good advice!
2015 Volunteer Drop in
Late Night &Weekend Schedule
SEPTEMBER:Late Nights
Tuesday, September 22Kickoff event; Studio openuntil 8 PMThursday, September 24Studio open until 8 PM
Tuesday, September 29Studio open until 8 PM
Saturdays Saturday, September 26 Studio open 9 AM 2 PM
OCTOBER:Late Nights
October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15,20, 22, 27, 29Studio open until 8 PM
Saturdays October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Studio open 9 AM 2 PM**Studio will be closed onOctober 30 **
NOVEMBER: Late Nights
November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11,12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 Studio open until 8 PM
Saturdays November 7, 14, 21 Studio open 9 AM 2 PM
Drop in hours are for artstudio and sewing only.Please call ahead for
office work.
Volunteer Kickoff Party 2014
YOU'REINVITED
Volunteer Late Night Kickoff Party!
September 22, 58 PMFall is just around the corner, and soon we will be busy preparing for thisyear's America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van!
On Tuesday, September 22, you're invited to join us as we kickoff Paradeseason by hosting our second annual Volunteer Late Night Party at ourStudio.
Come ready to roll up your sleeves and to have a lot of fun! Volunteerprojects will include sewing costumes, light float construction and painting.
There will be food, beverages and opportunities to win cool prizes! Feel freeto bring your friends and family. Please keep in mind that volunteers mustbe at least 16 years old.
To RSVP please send an email to [email protected] by September 15. Hope to see you there!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
The fourth Annual Cruise in Shoes 5K Run/Walk presented by PNC Bank was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help.Check out more photos from the event on the
Volunteer Facebook page.
Guess who? here.
SAVE THE DATE********
Parade VolunteerOrientation
(Mandatory all Volunteers)
November 16, 5:307:00 PMParade Studio
November 17, 5:307:00 PM Parade Studio
Training
Float Driving(Only Float Drivers)
October 24, 9 AMNoonHuber Parking Lot
November 14, 9 AMNoonHuber Parking Lot
Training BalloonHandling
(Only Balloon Handlers)
November 7, 9 AMNoon Huber Parking Lot
Meet Don Graham, one of our amazing TPC volunteers. You mayhave already met Graham at one of our Big Head Corps events (hewas Sparky Anderson this summer)!
Balancing a Big Head on his shoulders is not the only way Grahamdonates his time and talents. Graham also helps TPC by volunteeringevery year for Detroit River Days, Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party,Cruise in Shoes 5K Run, Cornerstone Schools and America'sThanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van.
In addition to TPC events, Graham is a board member of the KeepMichigan Beautiful Organization, and he's served as Chair of AllenPark's Planning and Zoning Commission for over 35 years.Graham also volunteers for other worthy causes such as RainbowConnection, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and theGrand Prix not to mention, he's the grandfather of ninegrandchildren!
How does he find the time to do all these activities? For Grahamdedicating your time to things that matter to you and people who youlove is a winwin for everyone. "It brings me great pleasure to bring joyto people," explains Graham. "Volunteering gives me a chance to getout of the house and do some good ... it's my therapy, so I make thetime."
Graham has been a volunteer at TPCsince 2008. He has volunteered for manyTPC events, but he says his favoritevolunteer event is America's ThanksgivingParade® presented by Art Van.
"For the past number of years, I have beenhonored to escort Miss Michigan and herfamily," said Graham. "It is such a pleasureto walk the Parade Route, announcing'Hello everyone, say "Hi" to Miss Michigan!' "
If there's a Parade Company volunteerwho you'd like to see featured, send usan email and tell us about their good work!
Did You Know?
The Mother Goose floathas been in every Paradesince the first one in 1924.Back then, the float waspulled by horses and was
18 feet long. Today,Mother Goose is self
propelled and 30 feet long!
Want to know more
fun facts?Visit our web site to book a Studio Tour!
Big KudosVolunteers!Thanks for Being aTiger for Kids!
Thank you to the volunteers who pitched in to make Cornerstone's BeA Tiger For Kids event a true success. It was the first time we'vehosted this event inside Comerica Park. We so appreciate thepatience and flexibility of our volunteers as we navigated unchartedterritory. The event was awesome and our volunteers rocked!!!Everyone did an excellent job we hope to see you back next year!
WE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Cornerstone Be A Tiger For Kids
STAY CONNECTED!
