The Portland Rose Festival Foundation Board of Directors is the governing body of the world's top festival. Up to 75 members implement the Foundation's policies, work on committees for Rose Festival events, and fulfill assigned roles at these events.
Mission Statement
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a non-profit that serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism.
We value environmental responsibility, diversity, patriotism and our historic & floral heritage.
2008-2009 Officers
| President: |
Robert Hansen |
| President-Elect: |
Sue Bunday |
| Vice President: |
Todd Johnston |
| Secretary: |
Lorraine Hood-Jack |
| Treasurer: |
Charold Baer |
| Assistant Treasurer: |
Dave Todd |
Message from the 2009 Rose Festival President
Robert Hansen
Why would a Rose Festival president admit to starting his association with the Best Festival in the World as a parade clown? Doesn't that erode the dignity of an organization that's been around for more than a century?
I say absolutely not!
The Oregonian used my history of clowning around in the 1990 Grand Floral Parade as a way to show "anyone can become president." Am I offended? No! I'm grateful to have the media point out something every nonprofit organization in the city wants its supporters to know: Anyone can be president, if they have the passion, the dedication and the time it takes to serve on the Board of Directors.
As a the director of financial operations for IKON Office Solutions, I know I've brought an important skill set and viewpoint to the Rose Festival in my years of service to the board. But my willingness to put on clown makeup and entertain the hundreds of thousands of people who wait every year to see our parade shows I understand exactly what my service is all out.
We're currently in the process of recruitment for new directors of our 75-member board. We're looking for people like you, who have ideas and resources and commitment to offer the Portland Rose Festival Foundation.
We have a lot of work to do to perpetuate this community treasure, and it takes a lot of heads and hands and hearts to do it. My goal as president is to work with all stakeholders in the festival to build and implement a model of sustainability, while maintaining the traditions of this world-class event. And I know to reach all those stakeholders, I'll need to help of an active, engaged board and professional staff.
If you're interested in learning about the application process for board membership, please send an email to:
MarilynC@RoseFestival.Org
Robert Hansen
2009 Rose Festival President
