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The Royal Rosarians Serve the City of Portland


(Photo Courtesy of Sir Knight Brent Barnett - August 18, 2012)

In distinctive white suits and straw hats, the Royal Rosarians serve by Mayoral Declaration as the "Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland".  Formed in 1912, the Royal Rosarians promote the best interests of the City of Portland and the Portland Rose Festival.

As Ambassadors of Goodwill and Official Greeters for the City of Portland, Royal Rosarians welcome visiting dignitaries from around the world and host hundreds of out-of-town visitors each year.  Known as men and women who represent the outstanding character of the citizens of Portland during the Portland Rose Festival, members march in parades here and throughout the world, promoting the Rose as the Queen of Flowers and Portland as the Rose Capital of the World.  The Royal Rosarians are a non-profit civic organization and all services rendered by its members are gratuitous.  The charitable arm of the Royal Rosarians is the Royal Rosarian Foundation. 

The Royal Rosarians have a rich legacy of traditional Ceremonies and Pageantry that instills a deep appreciation for outstanding individuals and recognition of the rose as the living symbol of Portland.  The pageantry of the Knighting Ceremony and Rose Planting Ceremony honors worthy individuals in Portland and in locations around the world.  The Prime Minister's Royal Rosarian Ambassadorial trips create strong relationships and extend the invitation to visit the City of Roses.  The world-famous VIP Greeting Ceremony ensures visitors receive a warm welcome to Portland.  Working with the City of Portland, its Sister City organizations and Travel Portland, the Royal Rosarians are key participants in welcoming tourism and investment in Portland each year.

Members pictured in yellow capes are former Prime Ministers, now serving as Dukes and Duchesses of the Realm of Rosaria.  Members in purple capes serve on the Executive Council.  Those in Green capes are elected members of the Council and those in red capes are appointees of the Prime Minister. 

 Official Ambassadors of the City of Portland
  
 
On behalf of Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioners Dan Ryan and Rene Gonzalez
present the City's Proclamation 
to 2024-2025 Royal Rosarian Prime Minister Amy Arasmith & First Squire Jeff.
 
Ambassadors, Community Service and Tradition
By Mayoral Proclamation, the Royal Rosarians serve as the Official Greeters and Ambassadors of Goodwill for the City of Portland. 
Rosarians are dedicated to community service through the charitable activities of the Royal Rosarian Foundation.
We honor our legacy of tradition with rich pageantry and ceremonies from the mythical Realm of Rosaria.
Royal Rosarians Contact Us
Phone: (971) 266-1852 

Email us: info@royalrosarians.com

Royal Rosarians
PO Box 6915
Portland, Oregon 97228-6915

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Upcoming
May 16th - Lilac Festival 
May 21st - SOLVE Rose Festival Clean up
May 22nd - Membership Meeting - SOS speeches/Court Intro - Registration ends, May 17th
May 23rd - Rose Festival Opening Ceremonies
May 23rd - Rose Garden Contest - Applications Due
May 24th - Gigantic Brewing Rose Planting
May 28th - Cornell Estates Rose Planting & Crowning Ceremony
May 28th - Abernathy 1st Grade Parade
May 30th - 100th Anniversary of the Joan of Arc Statue - Limited to 20
May 31st - Starlight Parade - Float Passengers
 
June 2nd - Rose Garden Contest Judging
June 3rd- Laurelhurst Elementary Rose Show
June 4th - Junior Parade
June 5-8th - Rose Festival Hospitality - Registration ends, May 28th
Hospitality Weekend information
June 5th - Sister Cities Reception
June 12th - Membership Meeting - Elections - New Location
 
Interested in being a Royal Rosarian?   Contact Lord High Sheriff David Althaus
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Yushonna Wilson
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Michelle Veentjer
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Carolyn O'Doherty
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Walt Lundberg
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Cindy Marker
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Peter Glazer
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Dwight Terry
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Korrie Hoeckendorf
 
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