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Ida Civic Club
Welcome the Ida Civic Club
Membership:
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Anyone Can Join. Sign up or log in to join.
Members: 2
Join Date: 02/28/2007
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| Sponsorships |
- Ida Boy Scout Troop 538
- Community American Flag and Street Banner Program
- Community Playground Project
- Library Development and Funding
- Logo Project atop Water Tower
- Neighborhood Watch
- Ida High School Student Council "Give a Kid a Christmas" Project
- Project Graduation & Breakfast
- Street Beautification Program (flowers)
- Water Tower Logo Project
- National Association of Show Trucks Night Light Parade
- Ida Community Day
- Thermal Imaging Camera Fund (Monroe County Firefighters Association)
- Girls State of Michigan
- Ida Community Children's Halloween Party
- Christmas in Ida Festival
- Ida High School Community Service Scholarship
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| Officers |
President
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Dale W. Zorn
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Vice President
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Holden Turner
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Treasurer
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Susan Pickens
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Recording Secretary
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Cindy Zorn
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Trustees
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Roger Kreps
Barb Drodt
Pat Fisher
Dave Henning
Lisa Opfermann
Barb Turner
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| Membership |
Membership is open to the public and not limited to Ida residents. Any person, firm, or organization expressing a desire to join this organization shall be eligible for membership.
Ida Civic Club
Mission Statement
The Ida Civic Club is a community based organization consisting of individual and business leaders to promote the greater Ida area and to better the quality of life through community volunteerism and service.
For further definition of our organization, please click here to read our By-Laws. To join the Ida Civic Club, please print out and complete our Membership Form* and mail along with the annual dues fees of $10 to the address on the form. Then please attend the next scheduled monthly meeting, see link below. ( The Membership Form is in a PDF format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to read and/or print this form. Click here to download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.)
We look forward to meeting you and having you become an active member of our organization. If we can answer any questions you might have please contact us.
Thank you for your interest!
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| About Ida |
The village of Ida is located in the center of Monroe County, approximately four miles south of the River Raisin. Lewis Avenue (formerly U.S. 23) is the main street through the village. Ida is located between two interstate highways. To the west approximately four and one-half miles is U.S. 23 and to the east approximately 10 miles is I-75. The Michigan-Ohio border is approximately twelve and one-half miles to the south.
In the early to mid 1830's, the railroads began a movement westward from the Toledo-Monroe-Detroit corridor. This increase in available transportation lead more of the population to move into the less populated areas extending westward out from the cities' corridor. The township of Ida was created in 1837 by taking six square miles of neighboring townships and forming the new governmental unit.
Ida was the thirteenth township to organize in Monroe County. It was named in honor of Mrs. Ida Taylor who lived with her family on the banks of the River Raisin. For many years, Mrs. Taylor had been active in community affairs and was among those who believed in the future of this part of Michigan. At the time the township was formed, the first supervisor was Hiram Carney, and there were only a few farms scattered along the southern transportation routes. The village of Ida was platted in 1868 and is located within two townships -- Raisinville to the north and Ida to the south -- with Ida East and Ida West Roads serving as the township's common border through the village. Later, the community would elect to create the Ida Public School District that would include all or parts of six townships and encompass approximately eighty square miles. More information about Ida Public Schools can be found on their web page at www.idaschools.org.
Today, the Ida area remains largely agricultural in nature with the Ida Farmers' Cooperative being the largest commercial business in the community and the school remains the largest employer and center of activity in the immediate area.
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| Mission Statement |
The Ida Civic Club is a community based organization consisting of individual and business leaders to promote the greater Ida area and to better the quality of life through community volunteerism and service.
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| Christmas in Ida Festival Information |
 Festival History
The Christmas in Ida Festival began in 1982 by area service organizations featuring a craft show, children's lunch with Santa and a three unit parade.
Through out the years the festival and parade expanded into a weekend event, eventually performing two parades, a day and a night light parade.
After fifteen years, the festival organization opted to put all efforts in to the more popular night light parade. The parade, which has been compared to night light parades across America, features the agriculture community.
After twenty years of family entertainment, the Christmas in Ida Night Light Parade has become known as the Grand Daddy of all light parades.
Media
- 27 Newspaper, radio, television, and magazine news releases
- Local community 24-hour public service radio announcements
Advertising
- Newspaper, radio, and television advertising
- Special event advertising
Sponsorship
- General and Corporate Levels
- Special Event Sponsorships
Festival Highlights
Complimenting the night light parade is the giant craft show held at three locations including the Ida Public Schools , the Prince of Peace Church Auditorium and down town in heated tents. Crafters, merchandisers and visitors come from the Midwestern states to join in the day long craft show. Another great event is a free “Lunch with Santa” held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall and sponsored by the Lynn C. Weeman Post of the American Legion. Each child receives a lunch and gifts. Free tickets are available at the Ida Public Library, Carl’s Hide-A-Way, Zorn’s Service, and the Village Pharmacy. The Ida Branch of the Monroe County Library provides programs for the children. Stop by to receive your free Christmas in Ida commemorative lapel pin. Don’t forget to visit the downtown area where Santa's Zoo delights children of all ages with reindeer, wallabies, llama, ostriches, monkeys and more. A must to see is the St. Joseph Catholic Church Crèche Display. It is the largest display in the United States and one on the top five in the world. Plus many other events. The festival concludes on Sunday with a ten band Christmas Collage concert at Ida High School.
Parade Highlights
When the the sun goes down, the village lights up with the Christmas in Ida Parade of Lights presented by DTE Energy.
Over 125 parade entries sparkling with thousands of lights including floats, fire trucks, farm implements, cartoon characters, musical groups and marching bands, parade balloons, and drum and bugle corps entertain an estimated 25,000 visitors to the Village of Ida.
Prior to the parade the Stoneco Family Christmas Fireworks Show can be viewed through out the Ida community.
For your convenience, there are food vendors located through out the village serving American, German, Polish, Mexican, and Italian foods while local restaurants and community organizations provide meals and snacks.
Music venues including international groups entertain all ages on stage downtown.
The art of ice sculpturing is demonstrated by the Monroe County Community College Culinary Arts students in the town down area.
Parking
To provide more parade viewing area, parking on Lewis Avenue between Ida East - Ida West Road and Ida Street will be prohibited.
There are numerous parking lots downtown, and shuttle bus parking at the corner of Lewis and Dunbar Roads, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and at Lewis and Albain Roads at the Hamlin Auction House. Shuttle service is from 3 pm to 11 pm. It is recommended to arrive early. Handicap and senior citizen parking located at the Ida Township Municipal Offices.
While in Ida, tune to 92.9 FM for public service announcements.
Load up the night fun run
The 1st Annual “Light Up The Night Run” is a benefit for the construction of a new Ida High School Track. The fun run/walk will precede the start of the Christmas in Ida Parade of Lights. Runners or walkers are required to “Light Up” using battery powered lights, torches, or reflective material, and run or walk the one and one-quarter mile parade route.
The run is scheduled to begin 6:45 pm during the Stoneco Family Christmas Fireworks Show. Check in begins at 6pm in the Ida Middle School. The entry fee is $20 per person and includes a t-shirt and glow necklaces.
All runners and walkers ages 10 and over are welcomed to participate. Prizes will be given for the “Best Lit” in every age group. Registration deadline is November 20.
The “Light Up The Night Run” is sponsored by Friends of Ida Track.
For more information call Janis Nunez at 734-279-2758.
To register, click on registration from and print.
Holiday Hounds on Parade
Introducing the first Christmas in Ida, HOLIDAY HOUNDS On PARADE. A unique parade featuring dogs small or large, in a parade of their own, walking through the Village of Ida.
This event is a must for all dog lovers. All breeds of any age dressed in their holiday finest will delight parade visitors whom line the streets of Ida.
Participants will be judged as they walk the 3 block parade route in their holiday finest beginning at the Ida United Methodist Church on Ida East Road; west to Lewis Avenue; and south to Ida Street where the parade will disband.
Winners will receive ribbons and a gift for their pooch. The following awards will be based on age groups of 16 and under, and 17 and older:
• Most Adorable
• Smallest Pet-for the most petite
• Mammoth Pet-for the dog that most resembles a small car
• Best Vocal Performance
• Waggiest Tail-for the dog with the most enthusiastic tail end
Registration and line up will take place at the Ida United Methodist Church at 1pm.
Rules and entry number will be mailed or available the day of the event at the registration table at the Ida United Methodist Church. Check in will start at 1pm and the parade will kick off at 2:15 pm.
Participants must have their dogs on a leash at all times and will sign a hold harmless agreement at the registration staging area.
Parking will be available at the Ida Township Community Center. The parking lot is accessible from Van Aiken Street (by the water tower).
Entry forms can be downloaded from the website or are available at Play & Stay Pet Spa, 3873 Bluebush Road, Monroe or from Zorn’s Service, Inc. in Ida. Entry Forms can be mailed or delivered to Play & Stay Pet Spa with a $5.00 entry fee made payable to the Ida Civic Club.
For more information call:
Cheryl Wassus, Chairperson of the Hounds on Parade (w) 734-242-9662
Dale W. Zorn, Public Relations (w) 734-269-9395 (h) 734-269-6175
Download Entry Form
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| Image Gallery: Christmas in Ida Parade Photos |
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| United States Military is represented in all Christmas in Ida night Light Parade. |
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| Parade entries begin arriving a week before the parade. |
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| The Christmas in Ida Parades averages 125 units annually |
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| The National Champion Owl Creek Clydesdales |
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| Parade entries participate from the states of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan |
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| Animation at it’s finest |
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| Drum and Bugle Corps entertain parade visitors. |
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| Every parade unit is illuminated. |
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| Animated working floats with music |
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| There are many musical groups and marching bands performing to your delight. |
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| Image Gallery: Festival Photos |
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| The festival begins on Friday night with the first of many youth events.
A dance exclusively for high school age youth ends with the ordination of the Christmas in Ida Prince and Princess. |
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| The Prince and Princess reigns over the festivities through out the festival. |
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| Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves tour the village of Ida, stopping at festival events and businesses to greet the many visitors to the Village of Ida. |
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| Ice Sculptures surround the downtown area |
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| Demonstrating the art of ice sculpturing are students of the Monroe County Community College Culinary Arts Department |
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| Over 300 children are served lunch with Santa. |
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| The Lynn C. Weeman Post of the American Legion sponsors the lunch with Santa and have been nationally recognized for their contribution |
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| Every child receives gifts donated by event sponsors |
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| Santa and Mrs. Claus are happy to pose for pictures. |
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| Fun for the entire family at the AM910 Radio Disney D-Tour Show sponsored by Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe |
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