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Easterseals celebrates 100 years at Fiesta Parade Floats
On: December 19, 2018 December 19, 2018 By: LBM
Actor Nic Novicki led a cheer—actually, several of them—to celebrate Easterseals 100th anniversary and the Rose Parade float at Fiesta Parade Floats.
Easterseals has aided people with disabilities for a full century and is the largest disabilities service provider in the United States. To celebrate and honor this anniversary, the organzation is sending its first-ever entry, a giant flowered birthday cake down the Rose Parade route in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2019,. Last Saturday, Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) threw a party at Fiesta Parade Floats and invited Tournament of Roses Royalty to attend. Photos are below.
Nancy Weintraub, chief development officer for ESSC, said, "If there was ever a time to do one, this is now." The 100th is a big party, and "it deserves a parade."
Board member Mary Platt told us "For years [we talked about] how to get our name out among a broader group of people." The float was a dream of hers and others. "All of a sudden, this became a reality."
The "all of a sudden" took 18 months to two years to get through the process of committee work, coordinating with the headquarters in Chicago, and going through design and building. The festive float, "Celebrating Easterseals: 100 Years of Disability Services," was designed by Charles Meier with a 20-foot high cake, party horns, and presents.
Easterseals serves 1.5 million people with disabilities across the country every year. ESSC is the largest autism service in California, with 8,500 families. One of the goals of Easterseals is to build a more inclusive future for the 61 million Americans with diverse disabilities. There are services for adults, children, veterans, seniors, and caregivers. Services include day services, therapy, peer-to-peer groups which help with social interaction, camp, and assistance in finding housing and employment.
There were a couple celebrities making the rounds at the party: actress Jamie Brewer, who has been a recurring actress in 20 episodes of American Horror Story, and Nic Novicki, who has 45 acting credits on IMDB and a couple dozen credits in writing, producing, and directing. He had a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire, and as Tyrion Lannister in the spoof School of Thrones. Both were irrepresible in their excitement over the Easterseals float and the work the nonprofit does.
Novicki is an ESSC board member and Founder/Director Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The short videos have people with disabilities on or behind the camera, and can be serious or funny. Some can be viewed at the link above, along with information on how to enter the sixth challenge in 2019.
Brewer has worked in theater since she went to a summer program in 8th grade, for which she got college credit. She learned stagecraft, acting, and valuable skills for her career. In addition to American Horror Story, a new movie, Turnover, is in post production.
"An older man takes a new direction in life," she explained. "He hires individuals who have different backgrounds, different abilities. Two special communities are represented: the Down Syndrome community and the deaf community."
We asked if she sees herself as a role model and groundbreaker. She replied enthusiastically, "I am! I do break barriers! I'm the first woman with Down Syndrome to walk in a New York Fashion Week."
When it was time to cut the real cake sitting in front of the float, President & CEO Mark Whitley underscored the "effort of inclusion" Easterseals promotes. "What better way to celebrate 100 years, than a float in the Rose Parade."
Mary Platt stood with her son Michael, who is autistic, as she spoke. "The question is always, 'What do you do?'" She said that the float will show some 80 million viewers all over the world what Easterseals does.
One of the most affecting speakers was Howard McBroom, Advocate for Easterseals. He worked himself into a job after some time of speaking with legislators and politicians as a volunteer. He was so effective in Sacramento, that Easterseals gave him a full-time job.
"Only one in five people with disabilities have affordable housing. The other four do not," he stated. He says this is a "national disgrace." When he meets with legislators who express sympathy, he tells them, "Compassion does not pay the bills."
The young women on the Royal Court also spoke. Princess Helen Rossi, who has juvenile arthritis, said, "This event is special to me, because (for my Girl Scout Gold Award), I wrote a storybook for kids with disabilities."
Queen Louise directly addressed the need for diversity. "I learned about Easterseals' effort to destigmatize disability….Years ago, the Court was all white women," she said, adding that the Tournament of Roses will continue to diversify.
"Celebrating Easterseals: 100 Years of Disability Services" will have 12 riders, spinning pinwheels, 3,000 hot pink roses, a coconut flake-covered cake, and lots and lots of marigolds. The flower is associated with Easterseals, and will be represented with fresh petals and stylized sculptures. McBroom will ride the float, with Easterseals Program Director Bryan Nguyen, who is a peer-to-peer counselor.
Kim Cohn, Vice President Marketing Communications for ESSC, explained how the riders were chosen. Each one of the 71 Easterseals affiliates were given the opportunity to nominate a rider, and 20 or 30 did.
"The committee looked for great, inspiring Easterseals stories, and those were chosen to ride the float," she said.
Nine of the riders are Easterseals clients and three are accompanying riders. They are Kaison Shipp-Collier, 12, Easterseals Nevada (autism); Sophia Stafford, 17, Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania (Williams Syndrome), accompanied by sister Sabrina Stafford, Easterseals music therapist; Reagan Crabtree, 20, Easterseals Iowa (apraxia, autism); Blake Scribner, 21, Easterseals Central Illinois (brachial plexis injury), accompanied by Katie Pena, therapist; Matthew Jameson, 21, Easterseals Massachusetts (spastic diplegic cerebral palsy); Lora Glassman, 32, Easterseals Southern California (brain condition); Ernesto Gutierrez, 43, Easterseals Southern California (injury from an IED attack); Howard McBroom, 60, Easterseals Southern California (autism), accompanied by Brian Nguyen, Easterseals Program Director; danny Blake, 68, Easterseals Blake Foundation (cerebral palsy)
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Mary Platt and her son Michael at the Easterseals party at Fiesta Parade Floats.
Cake to eat and cake to float at the Easterseals party at Fiesta Parade Floats.
Packages, pinwheels, and party horns on "Celebrating Easterseals: 100 Years of Disability Services"
Actress Jamie Brewer and the Royal Court at the Easterseals celebration: Princesses Helen Rossi, Rucha Kadam, and Lauren Baydaline, Jamie Brewer, Queen Louise Siskel, Princesses Sherry Ma and Ashley Hackett.
The Royal Court is joined by Lora Glassman, Nic Novicki (front), Brian Nguyen, Howard McBroom, and Mark Whitley.
Mary Platt, with son Michael, spoke about her enthusiasm for the Easterseals Rose Parade float.
Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel encouraged diversity.
Nancy Weintraub, chief development officer, spoke at the Easterseals party at Fiesta Parade Floats.
Nancy Weintraub wields the knife as the Royal Court, Ernesto Gutierrez, Brian Nguyen, Howard McBroom, Mark Whitley, and Lora Glassman smile for the photgraphers.
Howard McBroom cuts the cake celebrating 100 years of Easterseals. Note the orange tees emblazoned with marigolds.
Ben Kelly slices and serves the Easterseals cake, which had a base of red velvet. topped with vanilla and chocolate layers.
Actor Nic Novicki led a cheer—actually, several of them—to celebrate Easterseals and the Rose Parade float.
"Celebrating Easterseals: 100 Years of Disability Services" courtesy Easterseals and Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
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Queen Louise cuts the ribbon as the 2019 Royal Court opens the Visitor Hotline
On: December 7, 2018 By: LBM
Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel cuts the ribbon as Princesses Micaela Sue McElrath, Sherry Xiaorui Ma (behind Louise), Rucha S. Kadam, Helen Susan Rossi, Ashley Symone Hackett, and Lauren Michele Baydaline look on.
It's always fun to watch a gaggle of teenage girls try to figure out the buttons on a phone when the Rose Parade Royal Court sits down to answer calls from folks trying to get information on the Tournament of Roses. Phones can be confusing, but these young ladies are quick learners.
Last Monday, 101st Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel and the six Rose Princesses opened up the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) annual hotline. The event took place early this time around, so there will be plenty of time for inquiries about the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game, and related events. The big moment, of course, was when Queen Louise cut the red ribbon with oversized shears to officially open the phones.
Be sure to check out the photos in the gallery below. More articles about the Royal Court are here.
The event opened with brief remarks by Michael Ross, CEO of CVB; Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek; and Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny. Christine Susa, CVB Director of Marketing & Communications and Crystal Williams, Communications Manager made sure all ran smoothly.
We managed to speak with a few of the girls in between calls.
Princesses Rucha and Helen said "it's so much fun" to be on the Court and meet lots of people. They said the Court has really bonded, "like sisters."
Helen has been living with juvenile arthritis since she was a teenager. Seeing very young children as she was being treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles inspired her to write and illustrate a picture book to help them deal with the disease. She called it Joe's Toes, and it was her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
"I know how hard it is…not to do things" other kids can do, she said.
We asked her how she keeps up with the rigorous schedule of a Rose Princess. "I have a really great team at Children's Hospital. Every day I wake up so grateful and blessed to have this experience!" It's all about having people around who understand when she is hurting, she added.
We wanted to catch up with Princess Ashley, who attends the alma mater of The Rose Examiner's children. She confirmed that she has submitted her applications to four universities with excellent Human Biology departments—UCLA, USC, Ohio State, and University of Washington. Coincidentally, UW is sending a team to the 2019 Rose Bowl Game. Her minor will be African-American Studies.
Asked about her life at John Muir High School, she responded, "I'm barely at Muir!" With 100 events between October and January, none of the girls spends much time on campus.
"The support is awesome," Ashley reports. "I'm staying on top of my studies as much as possible."
She was able to participate with the Muir Pep Squad in the Turkey Tussle for the first time. (The Turkey Tussle is the annual homecoming game for both John Muir and crosstown rival Pasadena High School, and is played in the Rose Bowl.) In addition to cheering, Ashley has been doing praise dancing since she was 10 years old, which helped her break out of her shell.
"I'm extremely blessed with this opportunity," she said, and expressed gratefulness to God and her high school administration.
Queen Louise told us she has also submitted most of her college applications. She's applied early acceptance to University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Tufts. She affirmed that her research projects are not suffering from the Royal Court schedule.
Speaking of schedules, here are the days and hours the Visitor Hotline is open.
Visitor Hotline (877) 793-9911 Hours of Operation (PST)
Monday, December 3rd – Friday, December 7th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, December 10th – Friday, December 14th 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, December 17th – Friday, December 21st 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, December 31st 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hours are subject to change on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (closed) and New Year's Eve
What big scissors! Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel enjoys the moment as the rest of the Royal Court chuckles.
Princesses Micaela and Sherry share a joke.
Princesses Ashley and Lauren anticipating the calls.
Queen Louise speaks with a caller.
Princesses Helen and Rucha in between calls.
Volunteer Berniece Lopez helps Princess Micaela look up information in the reference binder.
The Royal Court seems to be used to a bevy of photographers and reporters with notebooks.
Practicing the wave: Princesses Helen, Rucha, and Lauren, Pres. Gerald Freeny, Queen Louise, Trina Freeny, Princesses Micaela, Sherry, and Ashley.
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Coronation of the 101st Rose Queen and Presentation of the 2019 Royal Court tickets on sale
On: October 7, 2018 October 15, 2018 By: LBM
Pres. Lance Tibbet crowns 100th Rose Queen, Isabella Marez
The announcement of the Rose Queen, who is selected from the seven young women on the Royal Court, is one of the most exciting events in the lead up to the Rose Parade on Jan. 1. The coronation of the 101st Rose Queen takes place on Oct. 23, 2018, and readers can be there to see it real time. E-Tickets are now on sale at Sharp Seating at $40 for the general public and $15 for students.
The celebration starts with a reception on the patio of the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino, at 5:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. A video of exciting moments in the life of the three-week-old Royal Court is played, and each young lady is interviewed. The presentation of the Rose Princesses in their formal gowns follows, and Pres. Gerald Freeny opens the envelope containing the name of the Rose Queen.
For all the news on the Royal Court and lots of photos, be sure to check out the Royal Court page on The Rose Examiner website.
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Photos: Meet the 2019 Rose Parade Royal Court
2019 Rose Parade Royal Court: L-R, Helen Rossi, Flintridge Prep; Rucha Kadam, La Cañada Flintridge HS; Lauren Baydaline, Westridge; Micaela McElrath, Westridge; Gerald Freeny, president Tournament of Roses; Sherry Ma, San Marino HS; Louise Siskel, Sequoyah HS; Ashley Hackett, John Muir HS.
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There were a few unusual occurrences at the announcement of the Tournament of Roses Royal Court on Oct. 1. More about those in a minute, as well as bios on each Rose Princess. To folks in the Pasadena area, the annual announcement of the Royal Court is more exciting than the announcement of the Rose Queen on Oct. 23. Once the court is revealed, the Queen will be one of those elite seven girls, but almost everyone in the area is only one or two degrees removed from one or more of the finalists. It's an edge-of-your-seat moment.
The selection of the Court begins with some 900 young women from a couple dozen area schools, who try out on a hot weekend in early September. Through a series of interviews, the number is whittled down to around 35 finalists, from which seven are chosen to attend some 100 events as ambassadors for the Tournament, and to ride in the 130th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2019.
Be sure to check out the photo gallery at the end of this article!
Surprise #1: This year, there were 44 finalists. Queen & Court Committee chair Craig Washington noted that the first Rose Queen, Hallie Woods, was crowned in 1905, which was also the year a certain theory was revealed. He said selecting finalists is "almost as difficult as understanding Einstein's Theory of Relativity." It was such formidable task this fall, he said, that the committee ended up with 44 "exceptional finalists."
Surprise #2: Not a huge one, but the last time The Rose Examiner recalls Washington on stage was when his daughter Drew was chosen as the 2012 Rose Queen. He knows both sides of the equation.
Surprise #3: The male members on Q&C escort each of the finalists from Tournament House to the steps at the south entrance, as they are introduced by the chair. This time around, the female members of Q&C also escorted the girls. It took a while, but TOR is getting there.
Surprise #4: How long it took the TOR to get here: Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny is the first African-American to assume the presidency.
Surprise #5: The finalists lined up in numerical order, rather than being placed according to height as previously. This made it difficult to get a good group photo.
Surprise #6: There were eight finalists from Mayfield Senior School, the most from one school since The Rose Examiner has been covering the Tournament of Roses. We were pretty sure at least one would make the Court, but Mayfield is not represented on the Court.
Surprise #7: The seven girls on the Court represent six different schools, one of which has never had a Rose Princess before and one which has not been represented for longer than we have been writing about the Rose Parade.
Meet the 2019 Rose Princesses
Freeny gave a short talk about the theme he and his wife Trina chose, "The Melody of Life." Then one by one, Freeny called out the school and the name of the young woman, until all seven were lined up. In addition to a summary of her involvement in the community, each provided her own take on the theme of the 2019 festivities.
Rose Princesses Sherry Xiaorui Ma, San Marino High School, Louise Deser Siskel, Sequoyah High School, and Ashley Symone Hackett, John Muir High School
Ashley Symone Hackett, a senior at John Muir High School, was the first to be called, and is the first Muir girl on the Royal Court since 2003. She told us, "I am extremely blessed to get this opportunity." She said that John Muir is an "amazing" school, and she wants to make the administration and her friends proud. She wants to "set a good example for incoming freshmen" in their dreams and aspirations.
Ashley is a member of the Black Student Union, Pasadena Panthers Youth Cheer and Dance, John Muir Pep Squad, and is secretary of the Associated Student Body, a dance trainer with Los Angeles Country Tiny Tots, activities leader with the VA of Greater Los Angeles, and youth leader at Metropolitan Baptist Church. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking with her dad, watching football and basketball, hiking, and swimming. She plans to study human biology and would like to attend University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, or University of Washington. Ashley lives in Pasadena and is the daughter of Alvin and Ramona Hackett; she has two siblings, Jordan and Kennedy.
"For me, 'The Melody of Life' means that everyone has highs and lows in life, but just like in music both high notes and low notes add value to the piece, just as it would in life," she said. "Low times in life are often dreaded but to me these times help add value and character to an individual. Without the low times that I have experienced, I would not be able to appreciate the high moments of life that I have been blessed with."
Louise Deser Siskel is a senior at Sequoyah High School and lives in San Marino. She represents two firsts for Sequoyah: She is the first young woman from the school to serve on the Royal Court, and is also a member of the first graduating class of Sequoyah High School. (The lower school started in 1958.) She told us that Sequoyah is a "wonderful" school, and that she loves the school and its community.
Louise is a member of the Debate Team and Judicial Committee at Sequoyah High School, and YMCA Youth and Government. She is researching breast cancer under Dr. Shehla Pervin at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
Louise enjoys reading, playing board games with her family, traveling, and laughing with friends. She plans to study cellular and molecular biology and would like to attend Johns Hopkins University, The University of Chicago, or Yale University. Louise is the daughter of Charlie Siskel and Abigail Deser; she has one brother, Simon.
"For me, 'The Melody of Life' is standing at the lab bench at 7 a.m., singing along to show tunes," she said. "It is classical music when I'm writing and 2000s hits when I'm nervous. I belt out Cole Porter verses with my grandfather and ABBA anthems with my friends. Music has an astounding capacity to bring people together and has always been an integral part of my favorite traditions and most treasured memories. Music makes the world a more forgiving and more joyful place."
Sherry Xiaorui Ma is a senior at San Marino High School and lives in Temple City. She is editor-in-chief of the San Marino High School Titanian yearbook, president and founder of the Make-A-Wish Club, and a varsity basketball manager. Sherry enjoys playing the flute and piano, reading, dancing, and spending time with friends. She plans to study communication and media studies and would like to attend Emerson College, Fordham University, New York University, or University of Southern California. Sherry is the daughter of Alex Luk and Kristy Ma; she has one sister, Sally Yang.
"Music is a language that is spoken through emotions. Not everyone can understand words, but everyone understands the power of love and kindness," she said. "We are all connected, just like the music notes that are intermittently connected. Music gives you the power to reach people you know, and even the people you don't know. The 'Melody of Life' is about the musical conversation all around us that expresses what cannot be said. This melody can help humans forget their differences and come together to transform negativity into hope, freedom, and color. This year's theme has a very deep emotional connection to me because of how passionate I am about artistic expression."
Rose Princess Micaela Sue McElrath, Westridge School
Micaela Sue McElrath is a senior at Westridge School and lives in Pasadena. She is an afterschool volunteer tutor with Stars, vice president of the 12th grade class at Westridge School, 3rd year Peer to Peer Counselor, and a teacher assistant in a 4th grade classroom. Micaela enjoys being involved in community service, all things fashion, hair, and makeup, and is avid watcher of football and baseball. She plans to study psychology, education, and English and would like to attend Bard College, Connecticut College, Fordham University, Trinity College, or University of Southern California. Micaela is the daughter of Matthew McElrath and Inez Enguidanos-McElrath; she has four siblings, Stuart, Belen, Mariah, and Evan.
"Throughout the years, I have listened to many different types of music styles and genres; ranging from country music to radio hits," she said. "The diversity in my music choices reflect the diversity in my life. My dad introduced me to classic rock while my mom raised me on Mexican love songs. The constant throughout all of this has been my love for Selena Quintanilla. I grew up listening to her music with my family. Selena has served as a role model to me of a strong woman with an influential voice, using her gifts to help others."
Lauren Michele Baydaline is a senior at Westridge School and lives in South Pasadena. She is secretary of the Associated Student Body, founder and head of Every Body Affinity, head of book club, 3rd year Peer to Peer, volunteer in Reading Rocks program at Hillsides, and a camp counselor at YMCA Glendale. Lauren enjoys reading, writing poetry, and spending time with friends and family. She plans to study biology, linguistics, and Latin and would like to attend Boston College, Duke University, Emory University, Tulane University, University of Richmond, or Villanova University. Lauren is the daughter of Nick and Selena Baydaline; she has one brother, Christian.
"Personally, melody of life means the pace at which life flows. Life is an unpredictable symphony," s
Rose Princess Lauren Michele Baydaline, Westridge School
he said. "Every moment, experience, and memory all flow together to create a melody. There are good parts and bad parts, where the beats may speed up and intensify, but each part of the piece is what makes it unique. Life is a melody, and we are all the composers to our own pieces."
Rucha S. Kadam is a senior at La Cañada High School and lives in La Cañada Flintridge. She is a member of the LCHS varsity soccer team, Assistance League of Flintridge, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Space Academy, 2018 Miss La Cañada Flintridge Royal Court, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) board, Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), treasurer of LCHS Associated Student Body (ASB), Hackademia director, and LCUSD Technology and Computer Science intern. She plans to study computer science or medical science and would like to attend Amherst College, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, Swarthmore College, or Wellesley College. Rucha enjoys baking, reading, listening to music, playing board games, and the piano. Rucha is the daughter of Shailesh Kadam and Vaishali Bhosale; she has one brother, Ahan.
"Music is universal—it transcends the barriers of language, religion, race, culture, or ideological beliefs and culture," she said. "Music can bring together people by connecting them through the feelings that all humans share with each other. Music has the ability to evoke our most raw and powerful emotions. Music can draw out experiences and memories that unify us, despite our differences. Music can have an immense impact on our lives."
Rose Princesses Helen Susan Rossi, Flintridge Preparatory School and Rucha S. Kadam, La Cañada Flintridge High School
Helen Susan Rossi is a senior at Flintridge Preparatory School and lives in La Cañada Flintridge. She is a member or the Cooking Club, Diversity Club, Flint Leadership Club, and a Flintridge Prep Senior Leader. Helen's community activities include National Charity League of Glendale, Senior Girl Scout, Troop 7331, Hathaway Sycamores tutor, Arthritis Foundation intern and Arthritis Foundation 2018 Youth Honoree. Helen enjoys cooking, photography, creative writing, and drawing. She plans to study business and psychology and would like to attend New York University, University of California, Los Angeles, or University of Southern California. Helen is the daughter of Philip and Susan Rossi.
"The theme 'The Melody of Life' reminds me of my days as a summer counselor when I taught young campers to play the recorder," she said. "Some caught on quickly, and others had to work harder to master the notes, but we all helped each other out. We laughed uproariously at the terrible sounds that first emerged, but eventually they all played a respectable version of 'Yankee Doodle.' That truly represents 'The Melody of Life' because with perseverance and support we created a melody together."
Members of the John Muir High School Pep Squad. Princess Ashley's sister, Kennedy, is second from left.
John Muir High School Pep Squad hopped on a bus to Tournament House to support the three Muir girls who were among the finalists. Most schools that have finalists send a delegation to the Royal Court announcement, but in this case, it was a very special day. Fellow member Ashley Hackett was chosen for the Court. It's no surprise that a girl from Muir has what it takes to serve on the Court, but it is a surprise that the last Muir Princess, Heather Bell, was chosen in for the 2003 Royal Court
"It feels pretty good," Ashley said when asked about that. The Muir applicants were coached by Jeané Ward of Alpha Kappa Alpha. JMHS has been a high school under various names since 1926, the second oldest in the Pasadena Unified School District. Kennedy Hackett, Princess Ashley's sister and fellow pep squad member, is second from left in the photo. Asked if she would keep her sister humble, Kennedy said, "I'll let her have (her pride) for the day."
2019 Royal Court: Helen Rossi, Rucha Kadam, Lauren Baydaline, Micaela McElrath, Tournament Pres. Gerald Freeny, Sherry Ma, Louise Siskel, Ashley Hackett.
Rose Princesses Savannah Bradley (2018) and Sarah Hansen (2014) prepared to hand each new princess a bouquet of roses.
Members of the John Muir High School Pep Squad cheer on the their three finalists.
Pasadena City College Lance Band provided pre-announcement music.
Twirler Natalie Hokanson from PCC performed with the band.
Queen & Court chair Craig Washington read the name of each young woman as she was presented to the crowd.
Members of the Queen & Court Committee and their spouses were thanked for the long hours they will put in shepherding the young women on the Royal Court.
Helen Susan Rossi, Flintridge Preparatory School, is escorted down the south stairway of Tournament House to take her place with the other finalists.
Rucha S. Kadam, La Cañada Flintridge High School
Sherry Xiaorui Ma, San Marino High School
Ashley Symone Hackett, John Muir High School
Micaela Sue McElrath, Westridge School
Lauren Michele Baydaline, Westridge School
Louise Deser Siskel, Sequoyah High School
Finalists for the 2019 Rose Parade Royal Court.
Tournament of Roses Pres. Gerald Freeny enters to present the Royal Court. He said he had a little trouble with his legs, and needed some assistance.
With Craig Washington at his side, Pres. Freeny prepares to open the envelopes and transform high school girls into Rose Princesses.
Rose Princess Ashley Symone Hackett was first to be announced and receive her roses.
Rose Princess Louise Deser Siskel
Rose Princess Sherry Xiaorui Ma
Rose Princess Micaela Sue McElrath
Rose Princess Lauren Michele Baydaline
Rose Princess Rucha S. Kadam
Rose Princess Helen Susan Rossi was so overcome, she seemed to be teary-eyed.
Rose Princess Helen Susan Rossi
2019 Rose Parade Royal Court: L-R, Helen Rossi, Flintridge Prep; Rucha Kadam, La Cañada Flintridge HS; Lauren Baydaline, Westridge; Micaela McElrath, Westridge; Craig Washington, chair Queen & Court; Gerald Freeny, president Tournament of Roses; Sherry Ma, San Marino HS; Louise Siskel, Sequoyah HS; Ashley Hackett, John Muir HS. Photo copyright LB Monteros.
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Rose Parade Royal Court for 2019 Announced
Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny announced the seven young women who will serve of the 2019 Rose Parade Royal Court this morning. It was a proud moment for Freeny and for Craig Washington, chair of the Queen & Court Committee, whose daughter Drew was the 2012 Rose Queen. From the seven Rose Princesses, a Rose Queen will be chosen and announced on Oct. 23, 2018.
Upcoming: The Rose Examiner took a lot of photos and will post a gallery with information about each princess.
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Tournament of Roses chooses 44 girls as Royal Court finalists for 2019 parade
On: September 27, 2018 September 27, 2018 By: LBM
Photo courtesy Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
Whether this is unprecedented, we can't say, but the class of finalists for the Rose Parade Royal Court is the largest we have seen in almost 10 years of covering the event. With 44 young women from 18 different schools, choosing just seven to serve on the 2019 court might be a more difficult task for the judges than choosing from the usual plus-or-minus 35. Seven girls will be announced as the Royal Court on Monday, Oct. 1. From these, the Rose Queen wil be chosen and announced on October 23. The 130th Rose Parade is on Jan. 1, 2019.
The group is diverse, though not as diverse as the general population in the Pasadena City College attendance boundaries from which the Royal Court is chosen. Pastel and flowered dresses seemed to be the favored choices, along with the almost obligatory long hair. We've charted the numbers and divided according to public and private schools, because that's the way Pasadenans tote them up. With eight finalists, Mayfield Senior School could put together its own court with a lady-in-waiting.
Public Schools (8) City Total 21
Arcadia High School Arcadia 5
La Cañada High School La Cañada Flintridge 5
Marshall Fundamental High School Pasadena 1
Muir High School Pasadena 3
Pasadena High School Pasadena 2
San Marino High School San Marino 3
Temple City High School Temple City 1
Pasadena City College Pasadena 1
Private Schools (10) City Total 23
Alverno Heights Academy Sierra Madre 1
Flintridge Preparatory School La Cañada Flintridge 1
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Cañada Flintridge 2
La Salle High School Pasadena 4
Manoukian High School Pasadena 1
Maranatha High School Pasadena 1
Mayfield Senior School Pasadena 8
Polytechnic High School Pasadena 2
Sequoyah High School Pasadena 1
Westridge School Pasadena 2
First row, from left: (#073) Faith van Haaster, Arcadia High School; (#119) Katia Khanlian, AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian High School; (#156) Briana Anderson, John Muir High School; (#344) Pourobee Saha, Arcadia High School; (#059) Helen Rossi, Flintridge Preparatory School; (#020) Linzi Qi, Arcadia High School; (#014) Julia Bridges, La Cañada High School; (#371) Brook Acosta, Mayfield Senior School; (#254) Cecilia Trejo, Pasadena High School; (#362) Elysee Vielma, Mayfield Senior School.
Second row, from left: (#203) Ashley Hackett, John Muir High School; (#110) Cynthia Hill, John Muir High School; (#262) Isabella Vinci, Mayfield Senior School; (#144) KC Young, John Marshall Fundamental High School; (#307) Katherine Choi, San Marino High School; (#264) Sasha Torres, Mayfield Senior School; (#107) Alyssa Cole, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; (#016) Natalia Talleda, La Cañada High School; (#507) Ashley Slocum, Mayfield Senior School.
Third row, from left: Row 3: (#469) McKenzie Minto, Polytechnic School; (#293) Divine Johnson, Pasadena High School; (#291) Gabriela Tavera, Maranatha High School; (#568) Helena Simpson, Arcadia High School; (#512) Audrey Sirois, La Salle High School; (#023) Sophie Woodman, La Salle High School; (#035) Samantha Grijalva, La Salle High School; (#399) Sydné Piatek, Pasadena City College; (#398) Emily Truong, La Cañada High School; (#194) Lily Brogdon-Mitchell, Mayfield Senior School.
Fourth row, from left: Row 4 From Left: (#284) Caroline Ivankovich, Mayfield Senior School; (#278) Hope Ferguson, Temple City High School; (#080) Margaret Chang, Arcadia High School; (#174) Sherry Ma, San Marino High School; (#078) Rucha Kadam, La Cañada High School; (#352) Sophie Blaisdell, Polytechnic School; (#392) Lauren Baydaline, Westridge School; (#081) Gwendalynn Stilson, La Cañada High School; (#019) Klarissa Barriga, Alverno Heights Academy.
Top row, from left: Row 5 From Left: (#147) Anaise Nugent, La Salle High School; (#442) Caroline Finnegan, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; (#274) Lauren Shain, Mayfield Senior School; (#326) Micaela McElrath, Westridge School; (#185) Steviana Perry, San Marino High School; (#393) Louise Siskel, Sequoyah High School.
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Photos of Royal Court hopefuls at the tryouts for 2019
On: September 11, 2018 October 5, 2018 By: LBM
The signature setpiece for the 2019 Rose Parade, with Lela adding some sparkle. The piece was designed by Katie Lipp, graphic designer for the Tournament, and built by float and scenic design company AES. Lipp was a princess on the 2014 Royal Court.
For many Pasadena area girls, it's a rite of passage. For some, it's a time to do something special with their friends. For others, they hope to make a statement. For all, the process is the same: Fill out an application, come to Tournament House on what is usually one of the hottest Saturdays of the year (or Monday for make-ups), get a number, sit for orientation by members of the outgoing Royal Court, and walk the gantlet of Queen & Court Committee judges. For 15 seconds, each girl has the opportunity to say why she would like to be on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court, and perhaps even becom the Rose Queen.
There is a small reward at the end. Docents lead group tours of Tournament House (the former Wrigley Mansion) throughout the day, and each girl gets a poster, a photo with a red long-stemmed rose, and two tickets to the Royal Ball a week or so later. And a few get to talk to The Rose Examiner! We talked to five young ladies and one gentleman at the tryouts on Sept. 8, and as usual, it was very interesting. They all attend high schools in Pasadena.
Lela is a senior at John Muir High School. Her ambition is to raise her GPA from 4.0 to 4.5, and be the valedictorian for her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), vice president of the ASB, and treasurer of the BSU. She runs track and plays volleyball, but we talked about her service as a Student Ambassador for the Tournament.
"It's pretty fun," Lela said. She commented that it was "surprising" to learn how nice and outgoing the people at the Tournament are. "They like to make jokes," she added. She said that white suiters are sweet and are not as intimidating as one might think. (The term "white suiter" refers to members of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, because they wear white suits to events.) it feels like "a warm and welcoming environment," she said.
She said the process was "less nerve-wracking than I envisioned." She would like to inspire black and brown girls to try out for the Royal Court, and "not to shy away from open doors."
Jocelyn, who attends Marshal Fundamental School, told The Rose Examiner that she was nervous, because she hadn't dressed the way most of the other girls had, but "I'm glad I did it, because it was a pretty good experience." She would tell people who might be unsure about trying out, "It's not as scary as you think." All the girls and the staff were fun, she said.
For her statement to the judges, Jocelyn told us she said "The reason I'm here is because I've never seen another girl like me on the court." (We didn't get a photo, but we can vouch that Jocelyn has the demeanor and poise to be a princess.) She affirmed, "I think it would be cool for other girls like me to see themselves in a respected institution."
Jocelyn is a member of NHS and has served in the cabinet at Marshall since her sophomore year. She's on the tennis team and GSA, and takes "lots of AP classes."
Back at "The Melody of Life" setpiece, we found a group of three. Sylvie and Richard attend Blair High School, and Haley attends Maranatha. Richard participated in the tryouts to get tickets to the ball—and yes, even though boys are not chosen for the Royal Court, they do get the same perks as the girls who try out. Still, he enjoyed the process and said it was "good practice for the future" to have to craft a quick statement. He plays flute in the jazz band and is vice president of the ASB.
Asked why she tried out, Sylvie said, "The tickets don't hurt!" She said she agrees that it's good practice. Being on the court would be a good opportunity to inspire people, especially children.
"I know the queen and court do a lot of outreach," she said. I want to be a princess, she said, but for the community service, not the title. Sylvie plays clarinet in the jazz band, is on the tennis team, and serves the site counsel representative for the ASB.
Haley told us her family has watched the Rose Parade for 50 years, so "I've seen it every year of my life." She looks up to the court and has seen the impact the Royal Courts have had on the community. "They do a lot of good things for Pasadena," she said. Haley is on the volleyball team at Maranatha.
Gabriela attends John Marshall Fundamental School, and is a real Rose Parade aficionado. She has lived her entire life in Pasadena, and watches the parade with her dad every year. She has worked on floats, and has come to the parade for the past three years.
Being on the court would be "a good opportunity to meet new people," Gabriels said, and "a great experience as well." She added that it's also a tradition at her school for girls to try out. She is in the Puente program and just joined Unidos, a club that focuses on community service.
Keep following The Rose Examiner and subscribe in the box at the left, to find out who will serve on the Royal Court for the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade!
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Be a princess—or a queen! Rose Parade Royal Court applications are open for 2019
On: August 1, 2018 By: LBM
The 2018 Royal Court: center, 100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez; clockwise from top right, Rose Princesses Georgia Cervenka, Savannah Bradley, Lauren Buehner, Alexandra Artura, Sydney Pickering, and Julianne Lauenstein
Each year, the Tournament of Roses takes seven regular, yet extraordinary, young women and turns them into a Royal Court with six princesses and one Rose Queen. Applications opened today for the 130th Rose Parade, to be held on Jan. 1, 2019. The women will represent the Tournament and City of Pasadena in the parade and at the 105th Rose Bowl Game, and perform duties from the time of selection through the selection of the next court in 2019. More information is available on the Royal Court webpage and the online application here.
The first round of tryouts is held over two days, Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 10 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.at Tournament House, 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. Schools are assigned specific time slots, but if an applicant cannot be there at that time, she may come during any of the tryout hours. In the first round, each applicant has 15 seconds in front of the Queen & Court Committee to state her badge number and why she wants to be on the Royal Court. The 11-member selection committee will not ask any questions nor ask the applicant to begin speaking.
Advice from previous Court members is to be confident, be genuine, and be yourself. The Tournament suggests wearing something that feels comfortable, reflects the girl's personality, and will make a good first impression. This columnist has noticed that almost all the girls wear dresses, and many wear the same dress for the entire round of interviews. Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, and community and school involvement.
To participate, an applicant must
Be a female, at least 17 years of age by December 31, 2018, and not more than 21 years of age before January 5, 2019
Be a resident of the Pasadena Area Community College District and able to provide verification of residence
Be a senior in high school or enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 units) in any accredited school or college in the Pasadena Area Community College District
Possess at least a 2.0 grade point average in both the current and previous years' course work and able to provide verification of same
Be available to participate in person in all scheduled interview sessions
Register and complete the official Royal Court online application
At the tryouts, former Royal Court members brief applicants on what to expect and are available to answer questions. Tours of the historic Wrigley Mansion are offered and all the applicants are gifted with a rose, photo, official Rose Parade poster, and a ticket for two to the Royal Ball, a semi-formal dance hosted by the Tournament of Roses at the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 14.
Most of the 100 or so appearances occur from mid-October to the first week in January. For the many hours they serve, the young women on the Royal Court receive both tangible and intangible benefits. They serve in a world-renowned volunteer community, develop public speaking and etiquette skills, and receive a small educational scholarship, full wardrobe for appearances, and professional hairstyling, make-up application and instruction. Former Royal Court members also say they make lifelong friends.
The Royal Court is chosen from a field of around 900 applicants. Approximately 250 participants will be invited back for a second round of interviews; from that group, about 75 young women will be asked to participate in the third round of interviews. In late September, approximately 25 to 35 candidates will be announced as finalists. The seven-member Royal Court will be announced on Oct. 1 at Tournament House. The announcement and coronation of the Rose Queen is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 23.
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Celebrity lineup in the 2018 Rose Parade: Rose Queen, Pres. Tibbet, PCC Honor Band
On: March 5, 2018 By: LBM
The Tournament of Roses Parade steers clear of being a parade of personalities, but there are five VIP entries every year: Tournament president, Grand Marshal, Pasadena mayor, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductees, and of course, the Rose Queen and Royal Court. The gallery below includes the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, because when it comes to Pasadena celebrities, they are right up there.
Today, center stage are Pres. Lance Tibbet, Rose Queen Isabella Marez and the Rose Princesses introduced by the Herald Trumpets, Mayor Terry Tornek, and the Tournament of Roses Honor Band. The information on each is in the captions with the photos. We've already written about Grand Marshal Gary Sinise in "Honoring vets in the 2018 Rose Parade" and will cover the sports aspect of the parade and more about the cars and flowering in upcoming pieces.
A bit about the band: It's comprised of the PCC Lancer Band, plus 200 of the more than 500 high school music students who auditioned. Jack Taylor is the band director, Tad Carpenter is the percussion director, and Dr. James Arnwine, dean of the Performing Arts at PPC, served as the assistant band director.
All photos are copyrighted by LB Monteros. Contact for permissions.
Tournament of Roses Pres. Lance Tibbet and his family ride in a 1929 Packard Model 633. It was driven in Australia, hence the right-hand steering wheel.
Even security guards smile at the Rose Parade! Pres. Lance Tibbet and his family ride in a 1929 Packard Model 633. It was driven in Australia, hence the right-hand steering wheel.
Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets announce the float bearing 100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez and the 2018 Royal Court.
Being one of the nine Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets is a coveted spot for trumpeters. A snare drummer keeps the tempo.
100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez, with Rose Princesses, clockwise from her left, Alexandra Artura, Savannah Bradley, Lauren Buehner, Georgia Cervenka, Sydney Pickering, Julianne Lauenstein.
Queen Isabella demonstrates that one can wear a sleeveless gown in 40-degree weather and remain joyful.
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek packed his family into a 1924 Model TT truck. Originally a produce truck and then a jitney (5-cent) bus, the vehicle served as transportation during transit strikes.
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band includes talented high schoolers who audition for the limited slots to augment the PCC Lancer Band.
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band Majorette Hokanson is bedecked with sequined roses.
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band Drum Major Hayworth leads the unit in "Everything's Coming Up Roses."
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band color guard tall flags and banners display the red, white, and gold of the Tournament.
PCC Honor Band Sousaphones and percussion prepare to take the 109-degree turn from Orange Grove onto Colorado.
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WWF experts share their journeys in conservation and reflect on how the needle has moved on environmental issues over the years
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In the last year of the Super decade, WWF experts share their journeys in conservation and reflect on how the needle has moved on environmental issues over the years.
Helena Wright is a Vice President of Asia Sustainable Finance at WWF. She is based in Singapore.
When I attended the Copenhagen UN Climate Conference in 2009, as an activist and 'youth' environmentalist, we were optimistic that the 1.5C degree climate goal could be achieved. I remember that there were stickers stuck around the conference centre saying "1.5C to stay alive" in solidarity with the delegations from small island nations threatened by sea level rise. I attended the 2009 UN climate conference with a team of 'youth' delegates and there was a great sense of optimism that governments would come together to limit the temperature rise within the next few years. We were optimistic that governments will be able to sort this out and protect vulnerable ecosystems and communities. But to our disappointment, the Copenhagen Accord said countries would "consider" limiting temperature rise to less than 1.5 degrees. In the ten years that followed, scientists continued to warn about catastrophic risks of climate change - particularly the evidence from the IPCC Report in 2014 which I helped to work on. However, climate change was hardly ever mentioned in the mainstream media, and billions of dollars of public money continued to go to fossil fuels.
Photo above: Helena at the UN Copenhagen Climate Conference as a youth activist in 2009
NOW - THE 2020 CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA
Ten years on, in 2019, the climate emergency finally started to get the attention in the global media partly owing to the "Greta effect" as well as the near-constant stream of news about climate-related disasters such as cyclones and wildfires. Today, while the conversation has changed, the 1.5 degree climate goal gets ever-harder to achieve with each passing year and global emissions are still rising. Fossil fuel expansion has not halted - meaning we are still digging for fossil fuels as the world burns. However, on a more optimistic note, major companies, investors and central banks are starting to take the risks of climate change seriously. My hope for 2020 is that fossil fuel subsidies and investments in new fossil fuel expansion finally cease. The IMF estimated in 2019 that global fossil fuel subsidies, meaning public support to fossil fuels, are still an eye-popping $5 trillion - more than 6 percent of global GDP! Shifting these finance flows must be a top priority in the run-up to the COP26 Climate Conference in 2020.
Photo above: Helena at the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change CoP 23 negotiations in 2017
James Gordon is the Interim Forest Advisor with WWF-UK. Originally from Kent, UK, he spent most of the 1990s and early 2000s working on the conservation of trees on farms and in fragmented landscapes in Mexico and Central America.
My first taste of conservation was in 1990 as a volunteer on a research project that involved logging a patch of Costa Rican rainforest. The logic was 'use it or lose it' - you can't protect every forest but using them sustainably was a possibility. In this sense conservation had already moved on to encompass much more than just National Parks towards an understanding of the intrinsic link between people and nature.
Over the years, the need to bring local concerns to the fore and see conservation as a development issue gave rise to Integrated Conservation and Development Projects. However, by the early 2000s they were under fire for not delivering as hoped- perhaps because their design made too many assumptions about the needs and motivations of the people who lived in the biodiversity hotspots we were keen to protect. Conservation practitioners lagged behind our colleagues in rural development where participation of all stakeholders had become the mantra. Although the term is vague and apt to be applied in a tokenistic way, it does capture something essential – and make us acknowledge that we, in the conservation NGOs, have to continually learn and review. Hence, over the last decade I have enjoyed being involved in the development and application of landscape approaches with their welcome emphasis on inclusive governance and community-based conservation.
Photo above: James in Chiapas Mexico in 2005 on the Grijalva River whilst on a trip to document local uses of forest resources.
2020 marks my 30th year of working in forest conservation. Looking back, undoubtedly the biggest single change I have seen in conservation has been the gradual integration of climate concerns into almost everything we do. Back at the end of the last century we never worried about the carbon stock in the forest - or how many flights it took to manage a conservation project. Now the double challenge of conserving biodiversity and supporting development has become a triple challenge with the addition of climate change. Forests have their role in this so my guess is forest conservationists will be needed for a few more years yet.
Photo above: James in Lago Taropoto, Colombian Amazon in 2017 working with local people to control access to fish in the Ramsar site.
Andy Cornish is the leader of WWF and TRAFFIC's international shark and ray conservation programme, Sharks: Restoring the Balance and is based in Hong Kong.
Campaigning in HK (2007) and international wildlife trade convention (2010)
Hong Kong being the world's largest shark fin trading hub, as the conservation director at WWF, I gave the green light to start an anti-shark fin soup consumption campaign back in 2007. The decision wasn't easy. We had a shoestring budget and naysayers galore who felt that the soup was so entrenched in tradition that we were "crazy" to try and take on the issue. But we rallied on and campaigned urging companies to sign a pledge to not serve soup at their corporate events. Our efforts bore fruit when by 2010 over 50 companies signed the pledge filling us with optimism. The same year some Hong Kong tourists who were diving in the Philippines found a poor whale shark that had been finned while still alive. The story went viral and caused serious outrage, with young local activists calling for an end to shark fin to the consumption of shark fin. That was a turning point as for the first time we heard Chinese media saying that as culture changes, the tradition of eating shark fin should be confined to the past, as was the case with the once common practice of foot binding. However, we had a bigger battle ahead of us internationally, as the same year, countries narrowly rejected proposals to list six shark species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). If passed, those listings would have tightened controls on international trade of fins coming from those species. This was a major setback to our conservation efforts leaving us all massively dejected.
Photo above: Andy with a spotting scope at Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong in 2008
Sharks: Restoring the Balance (2020)
Sharks and rays are in a far bigger crisis today than I could have imagined 10 years ago, with 99 species critically endangered or endangered, and nearly all of these caused by overfishing. Populations of some species such as oceanic whitetip shark have plummeted so drastically that no international trade in their products should be allowed. While Hong Kong still holds the title of the world's biggest shark fin trading hub and local consumption remains unsustainably high, we have made a lot of progress here in Hong Kong and beyond through Sharks: Restoring the Balance. Started in 2014 by WWF jointly with TRAFFIC, Sharks: Restoring the Balance is a global shark and ray conservation programme present in 20 countries across six continents. The good news is that we have most of the solutions and expertise to fix this shark crisis. I sincerely hope that in 2020 we are able to scale up our efforts fast enough to stop these magnificent animals from disappearing.
Photo above: Andy at the Tubbataha Natural Park in the Philippines in 2018.
Cristina Eghenter is the Deputy Director for Social Development at WWF-Indonesia, and Program Manager for Indigenous Peoples and Local Food Systems. In her almost 20 years with WWF, she has played a pivotal role in efforts aimed at improving governance and equity of natural resources by integrating and strengthening social and development dimensions into conservation initiatives.
Conservation for nature
Over twenty years ago, I joined WWF-Indonesia, entering the world of conservation in Indonesian Borneo which shaped my outlook on conservation.
I am an anthropologist by training. I was always of the view that conservation was a social process that relied on the interactions of people with natural resources, and a special social contract of indigenous peoples with nature. I found a progressive WWF-Indonesia but one that was still struggling to re-center conservation around green enterprises and community-based governance. The research project I was part of, and my two years of living in a longhouse in the interior of Borneo, had shown me that Indigenous people conserve nature and regulate its use based on customary law and local knowledge. They taught me that hill rice cultivation is a cyclical regime of forest and swiddens to sustain communities and enrich the tropical forest. They told me stories of hunters who are the best forest guardians and knowledge keepers. The elders convinced me that solidarity in the community and across generations is the key to resilience against climate disasters. ''People'' needed to be in the picture of conservation, not as objects and targets, but as conservation actors and champions.
Photo above: Cristina at the Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCAs) Symposium in Jakarta in 2010.
Conservation with the people and by the people
Twenty years on, in 2020, conservation is dramatically shifting focus and priorities. Efforts are underway to make conservation more inclusive by recognizing Indigenous Peoples and local communities as rights holders and partners in conservation. In WWF, the Social Development for Conservation community of practice, field practitioners and social equity experts are leading the change. Our work addresses equity and power issues and not just community needs. The global conservation initiative, People Protecting Landscapes and Seascapes, is the most recent flagship of the people-centered and human rights-based conservation journey. It is also the long overdue recognition of a lot of field conservation work with community partners, designed to empower people's rights and strengthen their voices in sustainable resource governance. The journey has just begun but there are already many inspiring success stories coming out from the global south which are testimony to the fact that conservation and sustainable agendas need to go hand-in-hand for people and nature to thrive.
Photo above: Cristina at a OECM workshop at the Asean Center for Biodiversity in Los Banos, 2019
2020 presents an unmissable opportunity. In only a few months' time, world leaders will come together during major global conferences to set the environmental agenda for the next decade and beyond. Important decisions will be made on climate action, nature, and sustainable development – decisions that will directly affect the fate of humanity for years to come.
👉 Add your Voice now in support of our planet and help us build the global momentum we need to change the direction of these crucial conferences later in the year!


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Those are the higher end shoes brooks carries. You can also wait till clearance which happens twice a year and is happening right now , and get them for 50% off. Last updated: Sunday, February 24, 2019 Looking for a Brooks Brothers review or a Brooks Brothers fit guide? And vintage clothing — especially from particular eras — is a really neat window into the past, and often to higher quality and better style than is readily available today. If you want a good tip, Brooks has their two biggest sales in January and July, call them then, set aside some items, and wait during the 'clearance' sale to buy. Went to the store to exchange and received very poor customer service. Having trouble using this site with a screen reader or any other Accessible technology? The company has been doing it since 1818.
The Allen Edmonds will state Brooks Brothers made by Allen Edmonds if they were manufactured in 2015 while the older on will just say Brooks Brothers but the look and feel like will be mistakenly Allen Edmonds. Now, says Cavaliere, this exchange program continues. I get that slim, Italian-style suits are trendy nowadays, but Brooks Brothers doesn't make that kind of suit and they even got rid of the closest thing they had a few years back the Milano fit. I work in men's high fashion and at times quite amazed by the amount of bad advise given. Opinions expressed by Forbes BrandVoice Contributors are their own. Being a recent prior military fellow, I never really had to put much thought into wearing a suit. Most all of the 346 line suits are buy off the rack and wear, meaning the pants are already hemmed and the suit coats are already tailored for a semi-fitted look.
To whit, when I checked the ersatz boxers with the clerks they had to check the bar code of the outlet item to know whether they were from the retail store or an outlet product. Husband only wore it three times and it's falling apart. And then, he said he was going on break and that someone else could help us. He reminds his clients that Italian fashion is where it is because of America. Posted on January 12, 2016.
Despite being the only customers in the store, we received one greeting from an employee, who proceeded to return to folding clothes. Then bumped it up try to keep laughter down to a minimum to Macy's. In August 2015, the Brooks Brothers operation will expand. However, for someone not familiar enough with the brand to recognize the difference, it could feel like they are getting ripped off if they believe that they are buying mainline stuff when in reality te are getting the outlet brand. Can save you upwards of 60%.
Often the closest is the Brooks Brothers Madison Fit. His own style indicates Brooks Brothers is adhering to the demands of a more modern consumer. The chemical finish makes it a great work shirt, and allows the owner to put it in the dryer and have a ironed look if hung immediately, but does have an adverse effect on the quality. In 2007, Brooks Brothers bought and upgraded the Southwick suit factory in Haverhill Massachusetts. The investment in American manufacturing has been a good bet.
The choice of fabrics will dictate your cost however, they have a very large selection of fabric grades to choose from. Although make sure when calling that the items will be going on sale. You bumped an old thread. However, if you are looking for even slimmer fits, then try the. Bought a suit in from the store in Febuary. I went to Men's Warehouse. Of course the price is cheaper, which is the biggest attraction for most people.


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PSG super star agrees to join Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani that will see the Uruguayan join the club, according to a report from Italian media outlet Sky Sports Italia via Calciomercato.com today.
The report details how the Spanish side have reached a three-year agreement with the 32-year-old Uruguayan forward, whose contract expires with the Parisian club next June. Furthermore, Atletico are hoping to bring him to the club as early as January, due to the fact that Spanish forward Diego Costa is on his way out from the side.
Cavani has struggled for league minutes this season with the French club, where he's been contracted since 2013. He's only made 11 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals in the process. This is due to a variety of issues, such as fitness problems, a hip injury and a calf injury. He's not scored in Ligue 1 for PSG since late August.
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Q Jones QJ Joint Treasurer, Rachel Richardson RR Junior Secretary, David Channon RDC Secretary.
QJ indicated balances: £3320 In 666 account, £39 in 160, £12093 in 068 and £439 in Paypal. He indicated that these levels reflect loss of coaching income for one month plus coaching refunds made last spring. RR agreed to maintain coaching refund record sheets in the future to aid any auditing requirements.
As regards the court resurfacing project, QJ indicated that the handover had occurred on 26th October, slightly ahead of schedule. The windbreak will be delivered and fixed in place by Chiltern within the next three weeks, complete with STSC banners and the agreed advert for Chiltern. There is a two year guarantee and Chiltern contractors have indicated that they are happy to come back for any snagging required. The width of Court 3 increased from 16.80 to 17.694m, now within LTA guidelines. Total cost of the project is £51250.80, including VAT. £44994.66 of this has been paid and the balance £6256.14 is due once the white lining and colouring are completed next spring, all else being satisfactory at that point. When the colouring (dark green within the courts and light green outside) is complete we shall have to allow five days for the paint to dry. Members will be informed. Despite standing down as treasurers at the end of this year, QJ and DJ have very kindly agreed to continue to manage this project until its completion.
It was agreed that contributions from fees towards a sinking fund will be initiated next year, to ensure that sufficient funds are available for the next resurfacing etc.. Details will be provided at the December AGM.
Proposals for next year's fees, to be submitted to members for approval at the AGM, were discussed in great detail and finally agreed.
Three items were discussed: decking repairs, first aid training and championship kit recommended by our Championship sub-committee. It was agreed that, given the need to retain the court resurfacing balance payable in the spring (see above), falling membership applications and the likely increase in fees, expenditures should be kept to an absolute minimum at present, so the first aid training and championship kit expenditures were deferred for consideration next year. For the same reasons, although it was agreed that the damage to the decking might well be far in excess of what is visible at present, it was agreed only to tackle repair of the obvious damaged area at present as this represents a safety hazard. RDC agreed to obtain a quote for this.
RDC pointed out the requirements derived from our constitution in relation to notices to members, voting, nominations for committee members etc. and these were agreed. It is hoped that our newly formed social sub-committee would provide refreshments.
QJ and DJ indicated what they knew of this event and suggested that a £250 sub should be provided to the committee, to be reimbursed after the event. This was agreed and it was also agreed that any surplus funds from this event would be ring-fenced to fund further social events.
It was felt that one of the three members of the new social sub-committee should be included as a member of the management committee and that RDC should ask them for their nomination.
RDC indicated that there had been only one serious incident since the last meeting. Keith Greenfield had a ball hitten into his left eye socket during a club session, treated with an ice pack. It was agreed that realistically nothing could be done to prevent such rare incidents.
RDC indicated that after talking to several possible contractors he had found one he could recommend for the first aid training. Several members have already expressed an interest although the membership as a whole has not yet been circulated. However it was agreed that, as a contribution form the club is anticipated, this matter should be deferred until our finances are clearer in the new year (see above).
RDC indicated the status of installing the defibrilator: currently waiting on electrical connections to the housing. The committee is very grateful to Peter Robinson for taking on this task.
RR reported a successful coaching season. RR said all outstanding is to confirm whether coach Simon is returning or Alison, who has been standing in for him, will remain. In the latter case RR will obtain a copy of her DBS certificate.
It was agreed that TD should write to the Wargrave chairman thanking their club for extending their facilities during our court resurfacing.


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Billy Mitchell: You play Pac Man?
August 5, 2016 August 25, 2017 J.A. Laraque	0 Comments	Billy Mitchell, Classic Gaming, donkey kong, king of kong, pac-man, retrogaming, twin galaxies
We all know who Billy Mitchell is especially if you love classic games, but sometimes you can know somebody and get the reason you know them just a little bit wrong as Billy explains in this clip from our Q&A event at the Florida Film Festival for Man vs. Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler.
The Obsolete Gamer Show: Billy Mitchell
July 25, 2016 August 25, 2017 J.A. Laraque	0 Comments	Billy Mitchell, classic games, donkey kong, pac-man, retrogaming
The Obsolete Gamer Show returns with its 100th video interview and we welcome video game legend, Billy Mitchell to the show. Love him or hate him, Billy is a champion and world record holder known for his skills in Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and more.
Donkey Kong: The start of a collection
April 13, 2013 April 9, 2014 Erik V	0 Comments	arcade, atari, cbs, classic games, coleco vision, donkey kong, intellivison, nintendo, pac-man, retro gaming, space invaders, The King of Kong, vcs 2600
The scan shown above is from the actual copy I picked up that day, thirty years ago. Given the many times I have thumbed through it (and drooled over it), in the months that followed that moment, it looks surprisingly fresh. The main selling point of the ColecoVision was a mouth-watering home conversion of Donkey Kong. A screen shot of it was put prominently on the front of the brochure. With the yellow high-light behind it, it stood out more than the actual console itself. And with reason. This was its killer app.
Games & Candy 3
January 15, 2013 April 24, 2015 David William	0 Comments	bacon, candy, Games, Mario Bros, pac-man, Simpsons
Found some neat arcade/video game toys and candy at a candy store the other day.
When Video Games Become Board Games: Part 1
December 31, 2012 Dan Epp	2 Comments	defender, donkey kong, frogger, invader, ms. pac-man, pac-man, turtles, video game board games, zaxxon
It is important to remember that board games are not video games and neither should be expected to match the other's total gaming experience. Video games of this era were all about constant motion, quick reflexes and split-second decision-making. Board games, however, are about measured decisions, random die rolls or card draws, and ever-changing strategies based on the play of your opponents. In addition, board games often have suggested ages for players. I have read several reviews over the years from adults who were unable to understand that a game meant for children would have limited appeal to adults (and who scored them based on their own experience of playing them as an adult), or from reviewers who also expected a board game to be a video game.
Robot Chicken: Pac-Man
December 11, 2012 April 24, 2015 J.A. Laraque	0 Comments	8-bit, adult swim, Cartoon Network, Classic Gaming, funny video game videos, ms. pac-man, pac-man, retro gaming, Robot chicken, seth green
Today's video of the day comes from the Adult Swim show, Robot Chicken. You can always expect Seth Green and the gang to come up with some hilarious shorts, but his retro gaming parody's are especially funny. Check out their latest one based on the classic arcade hit, Pac-Man.
Original Pac-Man cartoon series hits 30th anniversary
October 8, 2012 April 9, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	obsolete gamer, pac-man, pac-man ads, pac-man cartoon, pac-man fever, pac-man pictures, pac-man products, picture of the day, the new adventures
The series took some liberties with the characters themselves, as might be expected by any licensed property-based cartoon series from the 1980s. Most of the male characters, including Pac-Man himself, sported a variety of hats. The ghost monster characters for Blinky and Clyde switched places from their video game roles with Clyde becoming the smart alpha of the group and Blinky becoming the dim witted follower of the group. Sue, the female ghost from the Ms. Pac-Man game, appeared in a shade of blue rather than the orange color from the game, likely in an effort to make her stand out more from Clyde.
David Crane speaks on the triumphs and pitfalls of his multi-decade career
September 20, 2012 September 21, 2012 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	a boy and his blob, Activision, atari, Canyon Bomber, David Crane, kickstarter, Mario, NES, night trap, nintendo, outlaw, pac-man, pitfall
"I would have never predicted the classic gaming movement where people continue to play their favorite games 30 years later and who bring in a new generation by exposing their kids to the classics," he stated. "Sure, we tweaked the games to a fine point and we felt those games were the best games on the market at the time, but it still surprises me when classic gaming enthusiasts tell me that for pure game play, modern games fail to live up to the standards we set back in the day."
Arcade Classics: What happened to them all?
August 22, 2012 February 25, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	American Classic Arcade Museum, arcade cabinets, arcade machines, Asteroids, berserk, buger time, Cat DeSpira, centipede, classic video games, defender, donkey kong, Donkey kong junior, front line, Galaga, galaxian, mame, mr do, ms. pac-man, pac-man, pawn stars, qix, retro gaming, Richie Knucklez, scramble, space invaders, Street Fighter 2, the great video game crash, videogame history museum, zoo keeper
Several arcade conversions have appeared on these popular treasure-hunting television programs in recent years, often without the people on the show seemingly aware of it. An episode of Pawn Stars saw someone bring three "Japanese Arcade Games" into the Las Vegas shop, two of which were conversions from Defender machines. The Ms. Pac-Man machine that appeared on an episode of Auction Hunters was actually a conversion of an original Pac-Man machine, a cabinet that is similar but quite different in many ways as well.
Mythbusting six common video game trivia mistakes
July 7, 2012 April 9, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	Andrew laidlaw, atari 2600, coin-operated video game, computer space, donkey kong, first person shooter, Galaga, gamer editions, Guinness world records, intellvision, jumpman, Know your history, Mario, Mario Bros, mat mania, maze war, micro league wrestling, NES, nintendo, Nolan bushnell, online gaming, pac-man, Pong, pro wrestling, sega channel, Stanford university, tag team wrestling, video game trivia, Wolfenstein 3d, wwf wrestlemania
Another very common error, despite being easy to disprove with a quick Google search. I've heard people tell me that "Jumpman" was the name for Mario in the original Donkey Kong arcade game, with some going so far as to tell me he wasn't even named Mario until Donkey Kong Junior or even the original Mario Bros. None of this is quite correct. While it is true that Mario's working name was Jumpman, and that the instructions on the original arcade version do call him that, the name of Mario came along before Nintendo was even pushing Donkey Kongmachines out the door. The original advertising flyer, released at the time the game was released, refers to the character as Mario numerous times
Know Your History: Call of Duty critics should note the Pac-Man run of 1982
May 14, 2012 Patrick Scott Patterson	1 Comment	baby pac-man, black ops, call of duty, classic games, Know your history, ms. pac-man, pac-man, pac-man pin ball, retro gaming, super pac-man, video game history
Also worth note is the fact that historians blame Super Pac-Man's quick fade from popularity to be due to the massive changes in the basic Pac-Man gameplay concept. Ms. Pac-Man, however, changed little to the basic concept of the game and simply added new screens and features while running on the hardware of the previous game. Ms. Pac-Mansold a record number of arcade machines in the United States and continues to hold the record to the modern day. Ms. Pac-Man machines can still be found in many locations across the country, the only one of the four 1982 Pac sequels to do so.
Pac-Man Battle Royale super-sizes in new deluxe cabinet
February 20, 2012 April 10, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	1 Comment	arcade cabinet, battle royale, dave & busters, pac-man, super size
Pac-Man Battle Royale is the first four player competitive Pac-Man arcade game. The original Pac-Man game concept has been given a cannibalistic twist: Eliminate your opponents by eating them and the last Pac-Man standing wins the round. When players eat a power pellet, they power-up by doubling in size and increasing in speed. Once powered up, they are now able to eat non powered-up blue players and ghosts. Players of the same size simply bounce off each other. Players can also be eliminated by running into ghosts if there aren't any powered up players. Eating a piece of fruit or all of the pellets resets the maze with a fresh new set of power pellets. The game is simple, competitive, and highly addictive. The deluxe cabinet's glowing lights and large viewing monitor make this the perfect centerpiece for any location.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Pac-Man, but were afraid to ask
January 30, 2012 April 10, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	Asteroids, david race, don hodges, mame, pac-man, record setter, space invaders, the pac-man dossier
"The game studio I was a software developer for went under in 2008, and I suddenly found myself with a lot of time on my hands," he said. "I started playing a lot of Pac-Man using the MAME emulator and realized that, as much as I enjoy playing Pac-Man, it would be even more fun to reverse engineer the game and finally learn how the ghosts work 'under the hood', so to speak. So I set out to fill in the many gaps in the internet's collective knowledge base on the inner workings of Pac-Man. The goal was to conclusively prove how every part of the game functioned, especially everything related to ghost behavior, and put everything I learned into one reference document to share with interested parties."
A look back at the Coleco Mini-Arcades
January 23, 2012 March 3, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	Coleco, donkey kong, frogger, galaxian, gameboy, mini-arcades, mr. arcade, nintendo, nintendo 3ds, pac-man, sony psvita, zaxxon
The early 80's video game boom saw gaming literally appear everywhere. Arcade games appeared in every type of public business you could think of while consoles that hooked up to home television sets brought blocky gaming experiences home.
Christmas Comes to Pac-Land
December 27, 2011 Patrick Scott Patterson	0 Comments	abc holiday special, Christmas Comes to Pac-Land, christmas specal, hanna barbera, pac-man, saturday morning cartoons, Super Mario Bros, Zelda
On December 16, 1982 the first ever Christmas special of the video game age debuted in prime time. Hanna Barbera's Christmas Comes to Pac-Land took the popular new Saturday morning cartoon series based on Pac-Man and it's many sequels into uncharted territory for anything related to video games. In this ABC holiday special, Santa Claus crash lands in the fictional town of Pac-Land, an odd world where it seems to be legal to eat other inhabitants and walk around without pants. Santa, (voiced by a pre-Optimus Prime Peter Cullen), has never heard of Pac-Land while those who live there have never heard of him or Christmas at all.
Mario's Changing Style
December 15, 2011 June 9, 2012 Honorabili	0 Comments	arcades in the 70s, arcades in the 80s, donkey kong, famous video game characters, Mario, Mario appearance, Mario Bros, Mario Segale, Mario style, Mario the plummer, Mario was a carpenter, Mario-Kart, Minoru Arakawa, Mr Video, nintendo mario, Nintendo of America, origin of mario, origin of super mario bros, pac-man, rise of the arcade, rise of video games, Shigeru Miyamoto, Super Mario, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros, video game history
If you were lucky enough to have been born in the late 70s or the 80s, chances are you were