Eel River Valley Chapter, Fortuna, CA entered a prize-winning float in the 2019 Fortuna Rodeo Parade. Conceived and executed by Daughter Jean Gianinni and her HODAR Charlie, the float aimed to remind the public that DAR
members participated in World War I as nurses, World War II as Rosie-the-riveters, and in NASA.

The rear of the float featured a young student seated at an antique school desk with a member instructing him. Riders on the float reported much applause as they wound down the parade route. The float had previously participated in Ferndale’s July 4th parade.

Photo L to R:  Sue Patterson at the rear with the student (unseen), Kristi Peifer as the NASA astronaut, Jean Giannini as Rosie-the-Riveter holding a photo of the chapter’s real Rosie – Evelyn Deike, and Beccy Hash as the nurse holding a photo of the chapter’s beloved registrar and former nurse, Allison Grundman.