FUMC Loyalty Class

FUMC Loyalty Class The Loyalty Class meets each Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, 806 West 5th St., Fort Worth, Texas. Our purpose is to further.

the teachings of Christ through Christian education, action, and fellowship and to learn the meaning of true friendsh

08/31/2024

Stopped by a restaurant this morning and saw a sign in the parking lot that said "Self Parking $5". I thought that was pretty cool. Jumped out, left the keys in the cup holder and the motor running. Came out an hour later and the darned car hadn't moved. So much for new technology.

12/24/2023

Probably more information than anyone would want to know, but hope you enjoy the parade and let our Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee know.

Broadcast partners -- regular TV

ABC, Cowboy Channel, Cowgirl Channel, Great American Family. KTLA Channel 5, NBC, RFD TV and UNIVISION

We are Number 40 in an entry list of 84.

American Honda
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Flyover
United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard
United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band
City of Alhambra
Shriners Children's
Toho High School Honor Green Band, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team
Visit Newport Beach
Audra McDonald is the 2024 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal.Grand Marshal Audra McDonald
Pipes On Parade: The Massed Pipes & Drums, Twentynine Palms, California
Pasadena Humane / Hill's Pet Nutrition
The Buffalo Soldiers
CORE Kidney
West Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, West Chester, Pennsylvania
City of Torrance
Spirit of the West Riders
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association
Banda Municipal de Zarcero, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Cal Poly Universities
Tournament of Roses President Alex Aghajanian
Western Asset
California Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team
Mid-Parade Performance presented by Visit Lauderdale
Scripps Miramar Ranch
Na Koa Ali'i - Hawaii All State Marching Band, Kailua, Hawaii
OneLegacy Donate Life
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Herald Trumpets
2024 Tournament of Roses Royal Court
1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment
Union Station Homeless Services
The Valley Hunt Club
Rose Bowl Game - University of Michigan
University of Michigan Marching Band, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Budweiser Clydesdales
DIRECTV
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Rose Bowl Game - University of Alabama
University of Alabama Million Dollar Band, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Rotary
Orange County Regional Mounted Enforcement Unit/Western State Mounted Officer Association
Mayor of Pasadena
Castle High School Marching Knights, Newburgh, Indiana
Downey Rose Float Association
The UPS Store, Inc.
North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine, Greensboro, North Carolina
Los Hermaños Banuelos Charro Team
Mid-Parade Performance presented by Explore Louisiana featuring Sean Ardoin, Amanda Shaw and James Burton
United States Forest Service - Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration
City of South Pasadena
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band
City of Hope
Coding for Veterans
Tiger Squadron Flyover
Albertville High School Aggie Band, Albertville, Alabama
San Diego Zoo
Blue Shadows Mounted Drill Team
Trader Joe's
Niceville High School Eagle Pride Marching Band, Niceville, Florida
Arabian Horse Association Versatile Arabians
Lions International
Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
Silver Spurs Riding Club Quadrille
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band - including members from England
The Cowboy Channel
The Cowboy Channel Equestrian Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Pulaski High School Red Raider Marching Band, Pulaski, Wisconsin
Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers
Mid-Parade Performance presented by Enjoy Illinois featuring Straight No Chaser
Westlake High School Chaparral Band, Austin, Texas
Kiwanis International
Jenks Trojan Pride, Jenks, Oklahoma
La Cañada Flintridge
Elks U.S.A.
The BOSS - Bands Of Santiago Sharks, Corona, California
American Armenian Rose Float Association
Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society
Kindness is Free Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs
Los Angeles Unified School District All District Honor Band, Los Angeles, California
City of Burbank
Long Beach Mounted Police & Kings County Sheriff's Posse
ESPN
Rose Parade Grand Finale: The Mansion Entertainment Group featuring Jordin Sparks

12/15/2023

Officers, Directors and Committees 2024
Loyalty Class 2024 - 2025
Officers, Committees, Program Chairs

President-Jim Brittain
Vice-President-Linda Herchert (President 2025)
Secretary-Kay Yount
Co-Treasurers-Joe Needham & Jamie Peebles
Program Coordinator-Kathryn Bryan
Projects-Charme Robarts
Birthday Dinners-Vicki Needham & Mandy Griffin Sunshine-Dianne Fisher
Bylaws-Kathryn Bryan
Social-Una Bailey & Teri Smyth
AV - Sound System-Chuck Nixon & Bill Hunn
E-Mail Website-Bill Hunn
Directory-Amie Hebdige
Auditor-Vernon Bryant
Refreshments-Joan Gaspard
Mission Monthly Donations (new ad hoc committee)-Carol Van Hook

Programs 2024
January-Sue & Jim Engelland
February-Joan & Tom Rogers
March-Sue & Jim Engelland
April-Anne & George Cude
May-Eva Isbell
June-Cathie Davis
July-Carol & Jack Benson
August-Carolyn Stephens
September-Chuck Nixon
October-Paula & Glen Good
November-Roger Broom
December-Dianne Fisher
2025
January-Susan & Weir Wilson

Nominating Committee
Kathryn Bryan, Chair
Jack Benson
Jim Brittain
Chuck Nixon

11/13/2023

Our November birthday dinner will be at Angelo's BBQ at 2533 White Settlement, on Thursday, Nov. 30 @ 5:30. Our birthday people are:
Debbie Hash- 3
Ann O'Kelley- 4
Dave Ernst- 5
Jean Hollister- 8
Carol Benson- 8
Bill Hunn- 9
Carrol Nokes- 16
Ann Tennison- 17
Norma Chinn- 17
Shelby Adams- 25
Jamie Peebles- 27
Jack Benson- 30
Howard Schenck- 30
We hope that everyone will come and help us celebrate these special people!!

11/03/2023

Latest update on programs:
Back by popular demand this Sunday is TCU Theater Arts Prof. LaLonnie Lehman who will be talking about men’s fashion “From Freddy Flintstone to GQ.” Her PowerPoint programs are always lighthearted and delightful!

Loyalty Class Programs:
November 5, LaLonnie Lehman, Former professor of Theater Arts (Costuming) at TCU.
November 12, Rev. DeAndra Dare - A Memory Grows.
November 19, Harriet Harral, Former Director for Leadership Fort Worth/Members Broadway Baptist Church- Currently collaborating with several churches on Justice (health concerns) for Prisoners in the Tarrant County Prison System.
November 26, No Class.

Refreshments and Greeter:
November 5, Furche
November 12, Augustat
November 19, Burdorf
November 26, No Class

10/28/2023

Current class program schedule:
Loyalty Class Programs:
October 29, Kim Simpson, Chair, United Methodist General Commission of the General Conference.
November 5,LaLonnie Lehman, Former professor of Theater Arts (Costuming) at TCU.
November 12, Rev. DeAndra Dare - A Memory Grows.
November 19,Harriet Harral, Former Director for Leadership Fort Worth Members Broadway Baptist Church - Currently collaborating with several churches on Justice (health concerns) for Prisoners in the Tarrant County Prison System.

Refreshments and Greeter:
October 29, Shelby and Pat Adams

09/29/2023

Latest news from our President:
Chuck

Loyalty Class Programs:

October Programs:
October 1 Trey Oakley – CEO, Methodist Children’s Home

October 8 Celia Esparza – CEO, United Community Centers with Director of Programs

October 15 Sam Hodges – Reporter for United Methodist News Service

October 22 Betsy Alexander – Professor, Texas Wesleyan University

October 29 Kim Simpson – Chair, United Methodist General Commission of the General Conference

Refreshments

October 1 Ann and Jim Tennison

October 8 Willie and Gail Wolff

October 15 Betsy Alexander

October 22 Jim and Mackey Brittain

October 29 Shelby and Pat Adams

September Birthday party - Kincaid's
09/26/2023

September Birthday party - Kincaid's

Our president's new bomb shelter. Looks big enough for the whole class to have a party, don't ya think?
09/26/2023

Our president's new bomb shelter. Looks big enough for the whole class to have a party, don't ya think?

09/26/2023

October Programs:

October 1 Trey Oakley – CEO, Methodist Children’s Home

October 8 Celia Esparza – CEO, United Community Centers with Director of Programs

October 15 Sam Hodges – Reporter for United Methodist News Service

October 22 Betsy Alexander – Professor, Texas Wesleyan University

October 29 Kim Simpson – Chair, United Methodist General Commission of the General Conference

August birthday party at the Rim.
09/09/2023

August birthday party at the Rim.

08/15/2023

Looks like we have another party scheduled. Thanks to Vicki and Joe

Hi Friends!
Our birthday dinner for the August birthdays will be on Thursday, Aug. 31 @5:30 at The RIm, 5912 Convair Dr. 76109. It's in the Waterside area, close to Whole Foods.
Our birthday people for the month are:
Duane Dodd- 1
Gary Chinn- 7
Paula Thomas- 9
Jeff Smyth- 13
Carolyn Murff- 15
Betsy Alexander- 16
Charlotte Masttaw- 17
Roger Broom- 27
George Cude- 29
We really hope that you all can come and help us celebrate!
Vicki and Joe

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