Awards & Donations
Club Patch
Ready to apply to your club banner to show your support! Only $200.00US
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Donald E. Banker Fellowship
The Donald E. Banker fellowship honors 1991-1992 International President Don Banker, who held that office in the first year of a Lions entry in the Rose Parade. As president he served as our goodwill ambassador, visiting more than 100 countries telling both religious and political leaders of our Lions legacy. PIP Banker was also the first international president to ride on a Lions float in the parade.
Honor a member of your club $500.00US
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Garry Lozaun Fellowship
Past District Governor Garry Lozaun is memorialized with this fellowship. It was PDG Lozaun who initiated the Fellowship program as one means of raising funds to finance the annual Rose Parade float entry. This Lion loved being part of the work of Lions Float Inc. from the time he joined the committee in 1995 until his death in 2008.
Honor a member of your club $400.00US
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Wilt LeBlanc Fellowship
This fellowship is in memory of Past District Governor Wilt LeBlanc. PDG Leblanc was dedicated to the float project and diplayed great leadership skills in bringing it to fruition. He was deeply involved from the project's inception in 1991 until his death in 2002.
Honor a member of your club $300.00US
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Donate to the Lions Float
Please use this opportunity to enter the donation of your choosing by clicking the "Donate" button at the right. No donation is too small or of course too large.
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Donations can also be made via mail by sending checks to:
Lions Float, Inc.
P.O.Box 26131
Anaheim, CA 92825-6131 |
This unique opportunity was offered for the first time in 2010 and was a great success. Here are some riders' comments.
"Thank you for all your great hospitality and hard work. I will treasure the past four days and talk about them often."
-Lion George Graham, Pleasant Valley Lions, District 4-A3
"We both agree that this was the experience of a lifetime! The entire event and people we met were very special."
-Veronica & PDG Dick Walworth, San Diego, District 4-L6
What's in the Package?
How Does One Purchase It?
Int'l President Sid and his wife Judy will be seated at the front of the float. The other four spots are available in a package that includes up to five hotel nights, two tickets to the parade. two tickets to the Rose Bowl game, a President's reception and dinner, a breakfast with the Pasadena Host Lions that includes a tour of the float barn, a chance to help decorate, and transportation throughout the stay in California. Cost is $5,000.
The package is available to individual Lions, clubs, districts or multiple districts. To secure a seat, the purchaser must send a check made out to Lions Float, Inc. to PCC Roger Powell, 155 Tivoli Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803. No reservations are taken without payment. Should there be more than four requests for seats, the packages will be allocated based on date of receipt of the check. It is recommended that checks and accompanying information be sent by regestered mail, return receipt requested.
Questions? Call PCC Roger at 562-433-7271
The photo at right shows the four places available on the float. The fourth is actually a standing position in the middle of the "yard". Persons who ride need to be agile enough to climb aboard, especially on the swing and the tire. To fit comfortably in the tire, the rider should be at least 5'-7" tall and weigh no more than about 150. Enlarged View
Souvenirs are also available. See our Souvenirs Section.
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