Clownie Connection The Parade Company Volunteer Newsletter

November/December 2020 | Issue #6

It's no doubt that 2020 has been a year to remember.This year has not been easy, but there were a few bright spots.Among them were our volunteers and their relentless positivity andselfless spirit.We are so very grateful to all of you for helping us get through thiswild year! We could not do what we do without you!

With the vaccine on the way, we hope a return to normalcy is notfar behind. Mark your calendar for the Ford Fireworks and RooftopParty presented by Ford on June 28, 2021!

We will definitely keep you updated as more events are confirmed.Please watch your email for updates.Stay safe and stay healthy.Cheers to better days in 2021!!

FUN FACT! WDIV-TV recorded portionsof the Parade a few blocks from ourStudio after we learned we could not belive on Thanksgiving Day. They did anamazing job! Kudos to WDIV & theParade Co team for their creative, can-do spirit and for making it happen!

In Case You Missed ItIf you missed the Parade, you can check it out byclicking on the following links:

https://wdiv.screenlight.tv/shares/CKoDYrrikhMkxOGX4LC0bdcsOFFguTkYATP20 - with commercials

https://wdiv.screenlight.tv/shares/OLxGCe13Z7aJfA5m6V5menBiSuUjkKDIATP20 - without commercials

**Be sure to watch for one of our new Balloons,"Turkey Tom" proudly sponsored by our amazingpartner, the Michigan Wildlife Council!

Learn more about Michigan Wildlife Council andall of their conservation efforts athereformioutdoors.org

https://wdiv.screenlight.tv/shares/CKoDYrrikhMkxOGX4LC0bdcsOFFguTkYhttps://wdiv.screenlight.tv/shares/OLxGCe13Z7aJfA5m6V5menBiSuUjkKDIhttp://hereformioutdoors.org/

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Check out the links below to read some greatarticles! The Macomb Daily features our veryown COO, Jessica Kaminskas! The GrossePointe News has an awesome write up on TPCvolunteers Mark and Denise Van Sile and howthey are spreading holiday cheer!Enjoy!!

Macomb Daily Articlefeaturing our very own COO

Jessica Kaminskas!

Grosse Pointe News Articlefeaturing TPC VolunteersMark and Denise Van Sile

Detroit News: A ParadeCelebration Made For TV

2020 PARADE PINIf you are interested in getting a 2020 Parade pin, you cannow purchase one online. Pins are available for purchase onour website for $9.00 each.Purchases are online only.To purchase, visit:https://theparade.org/shop/

NEW VOLUNTEERVIRTUAL ORIENTATIONZOOM MEETINGJAN 21, 5-6 PMWe will resume new volunteer orientations starting Jan 21. The orientationswill be offered online via Zoom. We'll go over volunteer guidelines, how to

use Volgistics (our volunteer management system), and answer any questions you may have. If youwould like to attend, please send an email to klleverett@theparade.org.If you cannot make it, no worries! We will offer more training dates throughout the winter.

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RICHARD BAILEYApr 16, 1927 - Dec 18, 2020

So Long to a Dear FriendIt is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing ofRichard Bailey. Richard had been a volunteer of the Parade Companysince the early '80s, and he was loved by all who knew him. During histenure at TPC, he was named "Volunteer of the Year" in 2017 and wasfeatured as a Volunteer Spotlight that same year (see below).We are so grateful for Richard's many years of service.He will be greatly missed.Please click on the following link for Richard's obituary.https://www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Richard-Bailey-28/

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