March 15, 2014 San Francisco Parade

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB 

ST.  PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SAN FRANCISCO 

SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH  

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT  

The Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club has been assigned as unit 61 in Division 1-B for The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in San Francisco. 

We have been instructed to assemble as a unit on 2nd St. between Howard St. and Folsom St. We should assemble by 10:30AM. One hour prior to the parade start time. 

We are seeking two volunteers and two reliefs to fill a position of honor by carry the club banner! 

Again this year, Ken and Carol Gabriel are graciously providing support with their van as part of the Wolfhound unit in the parade. Extra belongings can be placed in the van as needed. 

When we reach City Hall and the judge’s reviewing stand we will form a single line “snake” as we zig-zag with our Wolfhounds for the judge’s review.  One person per hound please!  Extra walkers can follow along in front of the van smiling and waving to the crowd.  Yes, there is a unit prize! 

For those who have not attended the parade in the past, there will be several stops along the route. This is a great opportunity for well socialized Wolfhounds to visit the crowd and make new friends. While visiting the crowd it is easy to become distracted. Please break off from visiting and stay together with our parade unit. As a note of caution there are several sections of Market St. that are covered with metal grating. Please use caution in these areas and walk your Wolfhounds around rather than across the grates. 

Be sure to wear a GREEN or WHITE shirt, GREEN sweater or other tasteful ST. PATRICK’S DAY attire. Good walking shoes are a must!  Bring water and necessary bags for your hound/s. 

There is no deadline for this event so pack up your hound and come to the city. 

Projected weather for March 15th = 67 deg. partly cloudy and a light breeze. 

Lastly, LET’S WIN A UNIT PRIZE and what’s more, LET’S HAVE FUN ! 

Tom and Inga Bourdon 

If you have questions or would like to carry the club banner please call or email. 

707.864.0567/email: bourdonti@comcast.net (subj: ST. Patrick’s Day Parade/banner) 

Day of the parade cell contact = 707.480.0796 or 707.480.9763

 

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB 

ST.  PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SAN FRANCISCO

SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH  11:30 AM

 

The Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club has a long tradition of participation in the ST. Patrick’s Day Parade in the beautiful city of San Francisco. Again this year we will gather in the City by the Bay and walk with our fantastic Wolfhounds from the corner of Market and 2nd ST. to the judge’s reviewing stand in front of San Francisco City Hall. Our formation area will be on 2nd St. between Mission and Howard. 

We will gather at 10:30AM, one hour prior to the parade start time. 

Again this year, Ken and Carol Gabriel are graciously providing support with their Green Van as part of the Wolfhound unit in the parade. Extra belongings can be placed in the van as needed.

When we reach City Hall and the judge’s reviewing stand we will form a single line “snake” as we zig-zag with our Wolfhounds for the judge’s review.  One person per hound please!  Extra walkers can follow along in front of the van smiling and waving to the crowd.  Yes, there is a unit prize!

For those who have not attended the parade in the past, there will be several stops along the route. This is a great opportunity for well socialized Wolfhounds to visit the crowd and make new friends. While visiting the crowd it is easy to become distracted. Please break off from visiting and stay together with our parade unit. As a note of caution there are several sections of Market St. that are covered with metal grating. Please use caution in these areas and walk your Wolfhounds around rather than across the grates.

Be sure to wear a GREEN or WHITE shirt, GREEN sweater or other tasteful ST. PATRICK’S DAY attire. Good walking shoes are a must ! Bring water and necessary bags for your hound/s.

Not sure what to wear? The club has some great new GREEN apparel available on the NCIWC website that would be perfect for the parade. Visit the NCIWC HOME page now!  Order deadline is February 28th for pick up at the parade.

For planning purposes please let us know if you plan to attend and include the number of Wolfhounds and guests. We would appreciate your intent to attend by Monday, March 10th. Late participants are welcome.

Lastly, LET’S WIN A UNIT PRIZE and what’s more, LET’S HAVE FUN !

Tom and Inga Bourdon

If you have questions please call or email.

707.864.0567/email: bourdonti@comcast.net (subj: ST. Patrick’s Day Parade)

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