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1 September 2016 Issue 324 Royal Update e-newsletter of the Royal Rosarians Greetings, Rosarians and Friends, Thanks for reading this issue of the e-newsletter of the Royal Rosarians produced by Duke Peter Glazer, Sir Knight Tom Marantette and Sir Knight Norb Murray. If you have suggestions or contributions for the Royal Update, please contact Tom or Peter Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival September The Autumn Leaf Festival celebrates the turning colors of the Autumn leaves and is Leavenworth's original festival, originating in 1964 when the City of Leavenworth adopted the Bavarian theme. This weekend includes a Friday Formal Night, a Saturday Rose Planting at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Grand Parade at noon. Enjoy a stroll and shopping in town before the Fun Night, Bavarian-style! The Enzian Hotel is the official site for this Bavarian celebration and it is important to make reservations now because it fills up fast. Check out more details at the Autumn Leaf Festival website at or contact Don Thacker with questions. image: one need only travel north to the state of Washington to get a great taste of Bavaria. The buildings, the costumes and the food will make you think you have taken a trip to Europe. click here to see event on Rosarian website

2016 Group Photo Prime Minister's Ball New Prime Minister Jim Stahl and his First

The audience gave Rick a standing ovation in appreciation for a job well done.

Rick and Marie Saturn present newly installed Prime Minister Jim Stahl and First Lady

2 2016 Group Photo Prime Minister's Ball New Prime Minister Jim Stahl and his First Lady Geneane wave to the sold out crowd at the Red Lion Hotel at Jantzen Beach this past Saturday evening. Newly installed Royal Regent Rick Saturn receives his cape from Duke Bob Woody. The audience gave Rick a standing ovation in appreciation for a job well done. Can you see the look of relief on his face? Rick and Marie Saturn present newly installed Prime Minister Jim Stahl and First Lady Geneane with the Loving Cup. This has been a timehonored tradition in the Rosarians since 1953 when then Prime Minister Donald Sloan started the tradition after witnessing the ceremony on a trip to England.

When the official ceremonies were complete, dinner and dessert had been served, the dancing began.

rhythmic abilities. The dance floor was full until the end.

Prime Minister's Plaque Laying Ceremony and Rose Planting was outstanding.

New Prime Minister Jim Stahl unveils the permanent plaque that will mark his reign in Royal Rosarian

3 When the official ceremonies were complete, dinner and dessert had been served, the dancing began. Disk Jockey Dave Child provided the music and Rosarians of all shapes and sizes showed off their rhythmic abilities. The dance floor was full until the end. Plaque Laying and Rose Planting A Great Day In the Park As you can see, Rosarian participation at the Prime Minister's Plaque Laying Ceremony and Rose Planting was outstanding. As usual the Park was in great shape and the weather was ideal. New Prime Minister Jim Stahl unveils the permanent plaque that will mark his reign in Royal Rosarian history. First Lady Geneane looks on with great pride. VIP Greeting by Pat Maberry On Labor Day morning 16 Rosarians and spouses were at the airport to greet the new Mayor of Sapporo, Japan. In addition, several

Portland Sapporo Sister City Association members joined us for the greeting. Our own special guest was former First Lady Kyoko Aizawa, widow of 1998 Prime Minister Dr. Hideaki Aizawa.

4 Portland Sapporo Sister City Association members joined us for the greeting. Our own special guest was former First Lady Kyoko Aizawa, widow of 1998 Prime Minister Dr. Hideaki Aizawa. The Honorable Akimoto Katsuhiro was very pleased and most gracious at the presentaton of the certificate and roses given to accompanying staff. Mayor Katsuhiro gave his own greeting speech, thanking us for taking the time to provide him such a wonderful greeting. He presented Rick, James, and Jeff Mandel, the Royal Rosarian liaison to the Sister City Association, special gifts and gave beautiful cards to the other Rosarians attending. Who's In Charge Royal Rosarian Council Assignments Prime Minister Jim Stahl PM Ball - Gene & Sue Horton & Denny & Pam Baker PM Trip - Reakseckers & Glazers PM Calendar Kiwanis Breakfast Court Lineup - Chair Tom Marantette Royal Update - Tom Marantette, Peter Glazer & Norb Murray Legal Affairs - Peter Glazer Foundation Board Member Lord High Chancellor Adam Baker Rose Festival Foundation Liaison Rose Festival Court and Activities Liaison Rose Festival Opening Ceremony Queen's Coronation Rose Festival/Pendleton/Happy Canyon Courts' Reception Council Knighting Practice & Knighting books Strategic Planning for 2018 Foundation Board Member Secretary of State Don Thacker Council Notifications and Activity Reports Council/Membership Meeting Minutes Portland Rose Society Liaison Queen's Pillow Foundation Board Member Finance Committee Member

5 Royal Regent Rick Saturn Nominations and Elections Prime Minister's Plaque Ceremony Queen's Plaque Ceremony Lord Chief Justice Lynne McIntyre Sister Cities Liaison City of Portland Liaison Hosting by Starlight Pendleton Roundup Starlight Parade Junior Parade Grand Floral Parade Rose Parade Float Design RF Parades, Band Marshals, Shuttle, Jr Drivers, Banners Public Relations Lord High Sheriff Korrie Hoeckendorf Membership Committee Membership Investigations New Member Orientation New Member Knighting - Dave and Connie Shipley Purely Social Potlucks Chancellor of the Exchequer Kimberly Bown Finance Committee Chair Royal Rosarian Finances Budget Committee Chair Dues Notices for Wash Park Rose Garden 100th Anniv Website Roster Data Base Website Calendar Master of Ceremonies John Linngren NW Festival Hosting in Tacoma Wine Committee - Mercy Norby Washington Park Knighting - Doug Zimmerman Queens' Garden Party - Kathie Bagley Hospitality Weekend Minister of Foreign Affairs Dwight Terry Local Parades Drill Masters Drummers Day Parades' Scripts Veterans' Day Parade Thanksgiving Parade St. Johns Parade Tillamook Parade Good in the Neighborhood Parade Fourth of July Hillsboro Parade Battle Ground / Olympia Parade Astoria Parade Golf Activities - Mike Collins

6 Lord High Chamberlain Pat Maberry Membership Meetings Council Meetings Christmas Brunch Milk Carton Boat Races Picnic Lord High Steward Larry Rodman Newsmakers - Jon Caplan Out-of-Town Festivals Tacoma Wenatchee - Morris Westlund, chair Spokane Hyack Marysville Olympia Seattle Penticton Leavenworth Out of Town Drummers Traveling Float Councillor Jannette Day Merchandise Sales - Roz Vancil Tuesday Report Poinsettia Sales Travel Portland Liaison Royal Communicators Rose Festival Pin Sales Storage - Inventory of Supplies Photographers - Chair Bill Barry Speakers' Bureau Press Releases Facebook & Twitter Royal Chaplain Craig Dirksen Cheer and Outreach - Shirley Deck, Pam Baker Christmas for Kids -Greg Burnett Blessing of the Festival -Pat Hufford Funerals Senior Center Ceremonies Rose Planting Team Member Royal Gardener E. David Granum Rose Planting Team Coordinator Coordinate with Celebrant Provide Speaker, Shovel, etc Rose Plants Procurement - Dave Etcheparre Rose Garden Contest - Kelly Wiggins Rose Garden Maintenance - Harry Landers Royal Scribe David Rich Rose Planting Team Member Hearts and Roses Auction - Mike Ware VIP Airport and Hotel Greetings Ship Greetings - Norb Murray PA Equipment

2016-2017 Executive Secretaries Executive Secretary Antonio J.

7 Executive Secretaries Executive Secretary Antonio J. Pasion Insurance Name Badges Duke Medallions Executive Secretary Bob Strader Stationery and Printing Certificates and Plaques Honorary Knighting Medallions Finance Committee Member Executive Secretary Gayle Whitehurst Uniforms History Book Archival Storage Equipment, Flags, Banners Finance Committee Members: Chancellor of the Exchequer - Kimberly Bown Duke - Bob Strader Duchess - Marilyn Schultz Council Member - Don Thacker Announcements For the Good of the Organization Centennial High School Homecoming Parade Date: Friday, September, 30, 2016 Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM (Rosarians please arrive by 5:00PM) Where: Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Avenue, Gresham Assemble for Parade: Lynch Wood Elementary School, 3615 SE 174th Avenue, Portland - 5:00PM Attire: Whites (Women wear pants) Contact: Bill Barry, , bill@billbarry.com Note: Queen Grace has asked the Rosarians to march in the Centennial High School Homecoming Parade where she will be named Grand Marshal.

8 Calendar Royal Rosarian Foundation Meetings -- The last Foundation meeting for this Rosarian year will be held on September 21. It will be at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center Hotel and is scheduled from 6:00 p.m 'til 8:00 p.m. Pendleton Round-Up - September 15-17, Pendleton, OR Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival - September 23-25, Leavenworth, WA Detailed information for each event can be found online in the calendar section of the Royal Rosarian website. Click the link below. Jim Nielson's Truisms click here to see the Royal Rosarian website. This Issue's "Truism" "Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority." -- Vince Lombardi (The late Jim Nielson, Prime Minister in 1979, was famous for his "truisms" which he happily shared in each issue of the Royal Update from its launch in 2005 until his death in Jim was knighted under the rose Sutter's Gold, pictured. Truisms now are either from Jim's archives or are quotations Duke Peter thinks Jim would like. If you'd like to suggest a quotation please it to Peter.) Contact Information tjm@atiyehbros.com phone: web: Join our mailing list!

Royal Update e-newsletter of the Royal Rosarians

May 2018 Issue 360 Royal Update e-newsletter of the Royal Rosarians Greetings, Rosarians and Friends, Thanks for reading this issue of the e-newsletter of the Royal Rosarians founded in 2005 by Duke Peter