California Questers Newsletter July 2013

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We had such a good time the last time you were here, we decided to invite you back again in October for the Fall Council meeting.

The Live Oak, Sleep-ing Indian, and Rancho Monserate chapters have planned an assortment of events to entice you. We will tour two local homes: one with rare antique spool cabinets, vintage mini-sew-ing machines, and doll col-lection; the other is the home of a recognized authority on Terri Lee dolls.

We will also visit the Rancho Guajome Adobe, which all three of our chapters were active in furnishing.

Each evening, every table will show-case collections from our members, and we have planned two great mini-lyceums.

Of course, there will be time for shopping in Fallbrook, Temecula and

San Marcos. Watch for avoca-do fudge on Main St. in Fall-brook.

Live Oak chapter respect-fully dedicates this Fall Council to the memory of Gloria Rowe. Her contributions to our chap-ter were many and her friend-ship irreplaceable. We miss her. — Rita Rieck, Live Oak chapter

Suzanne Th omas Snedden

Suzanne Snedden, age 98, passed away on May 13, 2012, in her San Lean-dro home. She was born in El Paso, Texas, March 11, 1914, and moved to San Francisco in 1940. Because she loved to dance, she happened to meet and later mar-ried Tom W. Snedden. They moved to Oakland and then settled in San Leandro where they danced together through 68 years of marriage. Com-munity service was Suzanne’s life-work. For many years, she was an active member of the San Leandro Historical Society and a volunteer at the annual Day of the Casa. (Cont. on p. 11)

ContentsFall Council Meeti ng 1 Suzanne Snedden 1 President’s Message 2State Treasurer’s Notes 3Fall Conventi on Schedule 4Fall Conventi on Hotel 4New Members 4In Memoriam 4Chapter News 5Registrati on Sheet 7Scenes from Spring Council 8Council Hosti ng Plan 10Kathy Williams 11P&R Recogniti on and Grants 11New Membership Program 12

Fall Frolic in Fallbrook Fall Council Meeting — October 10 - 12

Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estate –a possible lunch destination?

(Photo courtesy of Grand Tradition Estate)

New Fallbrook Public Library –it usually has an art exhibit, and the

roof (viewed from the rear)is a “green” planted roof.

(Photo courtesy San Diego Library)

Suzanne Snedden

Rancho Guajome Adobe(Photo courtesy Rancho Guajome Adobe)

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President’s Message

Hello, California Questers,

Congratulations to you all, on celebrating California Questers’ 35-year anniversary of be-ing chartered.

And – Wow! Congratulations, again. Through your donations to the P&R (Preserva-tion and Restoration) drawing at the Spring Council Meeting in Pasadena, the hosting groups, (Oak of the Golden Dream, Canyon, and Heritage Reflec-tions), gave over $2,500 to the State P&R Fund. Thank you for making the drawing a success. This amount comes back to your chapters by way of state grants for your P&R projects and, ultimately, enhances your community. The Questers is a nice way to give back.

While at the Council meeting, I saw Rickie Friedli/Giono (Amador), Elisabeth Gieger and Maryann Francis (Forty-Niners), having a planning session for our Spring 2016 Council meeting. Also at Council meeting, our Fall 2013 group host chapter president, Margaret Muller (Live Oak) and our Spring 2014 group host chapter president, Joan Branin (El Molino), an-nounced their plans for upcoming meetings.

Fall’s Council Meeting, “Fall Frolic in Fallbrook,” is scheduled October 10-12. Fun!

And guess what? If you just didn’t have enough time in Pasadena or couldn’t make Spring Council meeting, there is still a chance. Spring 2014 will also be in the Pasadena area, March 6- 8. Plus an added treat: Questers International President, Jeanne Stokebrand, will be attending the Spring 2014 Council Meeting. At both Council Meetings there will be interesting tours, P&R projects and homes to visit, and, of course, antiquing. Both the Rose Bowl Flea Market and the Bustamonte Antique Show will be held Sunday, March 9, 2014. Please plan ahead and attend our Questers events, showing support to all of our hosting chapters.

A note to future hosting groups: As soon as you know the site of your Council meeting and any details, please let the Poppy Trails editor know so notice of your event can be put into the Poppy Trails well in advance.

My first year as your State President has been eventful and exciting. I’m looking forward to the privilege of serving as your State President in 2013-2014.

Dee Roche, President California State Questers

Sale of Chapter Items Chapters wishing to sell an item at a state function must adhere to the follow-ing guidelines:1. Submit and have received an approved Form A from the State P&R Chairman for approval “to sell” an item.2. Describe the item and list the price.3. Profi ts from the sales must be used for the Chapter P&R project.4. If approved, a chapter may sell an item at a location designated by the state meeting chairman. The host chapter is not responsible for the care and sale of items.

New Members and ChangesUse new membership forms from CA Questers website and send to the State Treasurer: Roberta Harris, 28684 Greenwood Place, Castaic, CA 91384 or e-mail: Roberta@MyQuesters.com.

Golden Poppy TrailsGolden Poppy Trails, published twice a year, is the offi cial publication of Cali-fornia State Questers. The newsletter is issued to the California Questers.Our state organization is part of The Questers, a private non-profi t inter-national organization incorporated in Pennsylvania. Send all Poppy Trails copy or pictures by e-mail or regular mail to the editor who reserves the right to edit all copy: Stephanie Jackel 1500 Green Oak Road Vista, CA 92081 sjackel@cox.netWith your typewritten copy include your chapter name, number and address, tele-phone number or e-mail of the contact person. Copy deadlines are: Summer June 1 Winter December 1

WebsitesThe California Questers website is:www.CalQuest.orgUser: CAQuserPassword: CA1944

The Questers website is:www.questers1944.orgUser and Password: Heritage

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Treasurer’s NotesA big “thank you” to the 11 chapters

who honored my request to have their enrollments in by April 15. Unfortunately our membership dropped to 482 this year with a loss of 54 members, which includes the disbanding of San Andres. The good news is that we gained 27 new members. We need to keep trying to bring in new members this year.

Here are some tips to insure less trauma when completing the year-end forms:

1. Collect dues in February or March

2. Elect offi cers in March3. Complete major fundraisers by

April 14. Make charitable donations and

complete projects by April 1.Twenty-eight chapters made a total

of $38,953 in charitable contributions for the year ending May 31, 2013. Six chap-ters made no charitable contributions.

Treasurers should use a ledger or computer register to record P&R (chari-table) disbursements separate from operational expenses.

All forms for new members, mem-bership changes, and state donations are on the CalQuest.org website. Please throw out all old forms you may have. Send all new member information, chang-es and state donations to the treasurer.

Thank you for your cooperation,Roberta Harrisroberta@myquesters.com 661-257-0890

State Executive Board 2012-2013Questers Calendar

Fall Council – October 10-12 - Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook Spring Council 2014 – March 6-8 – Pasadena International Convention – April 25-27 – Amway Grand Plaza – Grand Rapids, MI

Elected Offi cers:President - Supervision & Coordinati on Dee Roche - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 25470 Cariz Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-2724 /deeroche@ca.rr.com 1st Vice President - State Organizati on Janet Robbins- Valley Heritage #168 5190 Makati Circle, San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 281-8223 / janet-robbins@comcast.net2nd Vice President - Programs & Council Meeti ngs Audre West - Valley Heritage #168 4843 Tampico Way, San Jose, CA 95118 (408) 266-9114 / audrewest@att .netRecording Secretary - Minutes of State Board and Council Sue Kozdon - Califi a #648 2252 Pyle Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 984-8071 / skozdon@aol.comCorresponding Secretary - Correspondence Diane McLaughlin- Califi a #648 15626 Francis Oaks Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032-4912 (408) 356-6043/diane@blossomhillranch.com Treasurer - State Funds Roberta Harris - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 28684 Greenwood Place, Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 257-0890 / Roberta@MyQuesters.com Appointed Chairmen:Parliamentarian - Bylaws and Policies Judy Holland - Oak of the Golden Dream #381 26301 Ravenhill Road, Canyon Country, CA 91387 (818) 517-7802 / judy.holland@sbcglobal.netHistorian - State History Book Jane Johansen- Agua Caliente #1359 P.O. Box707, Santa Margarita, CA 93453-0707 (805) 438-3842/ jane.johansen@yahoo.comWays and Means - State Fund Raising Libby Hinze - Heritage Refl ecti ons #952 24422 Hampton Drive, Unit B, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-7027 / ehinze@mac.comPreservati on and Restorati on - P&R Projects and State Grants Sylvia Rathbun - Valley Heritage #168 1818 Comstock Lane, San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 267-3879 / sfr@ethmoid.comOld Govenor’s Mansion - Liaison Claragene Rainey - Califi a #648 950 Whispering Pines Drive, Scott s Valley, CA 95066 (831) 438-0106 Web Master - Publicity for California Questers Louise Schultz- Canyon #334 21827 Parvin Drive, Saugus, CA 91350-1824 (661) 284-5613/ schultz50@gmail.comGolden Poppy Trails - Editor

Stephanie Jackel - El Camino Real #1353 1500 Green Oak Road, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 295-2559 / sjackel@cox.net

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Location: Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: 800-722-4700 or 760-722-4700 www.palamesa.com Quester Hotel Rate: $149. This rate is guaranteed until September 9 (no parking fee; hospitality room and golf cart shuttle from rooms to resort)

Th ursday, October 10 4:00-7:00 p.m. Early Registration

Friday, October 11 7:00-8:30 a.m. Hospitality Room 8:00-9:30 a.m. Registration 9:00-11:30 a.m. Executive Board Meeting 9:00-Noon Tours TOUR A Home Tour TOUR B Home Tour Shopping, Downtown Fallbrook LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Shopping, Downtown Fallbrook or Temecula 4:00 – 6:00 pm Registration 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. No-Host Bar – Fireside Room, Pala Mesa 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Dinner – Sun Room – guest speaker Saturday, October 12 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Hospitality Room 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Chapter Presidents’ Workshop – Offi cers and Chairmen welcome 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. State Council Meeting LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Guided tour of Rancho Guajome Adobe (Limited to 45 people) 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. Shopping, San Marcos or Carlsbad 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. No-Host Bar 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Farewell Dinner, Mini-Lyceums, P&R Drawing Sunday, March 3 12:00 noon Check-out Directions

From the North: I-15 to Fallbrook exit, right to Old Hwy 395, left 1.5 miles to Pala Mesa Resort. From the South: I-15 north to Hwy 76, left approximately ¼ mile, right at second light to Old Hwy 395 approximately two miles to the Pala Mesa. From the West: Hwy 76 to Old Hwy 395, left approximately two miles.

New Members .2013 Fall Convention Schedule

Adobe # 375 Karen MignonaAgua Caliente #1359 Chris Holliday Amador #1059 Renee Goodrich Califi a #648 Barbara MordyCinco Cuidades #1351 Lis Herbertson El Molino # 599 Susan Aprahanian Rhett Judice Cheryl Smith Jaine Urban Estudillo #444 Mary “Bonnie” Guinee Oak of the Golden Dream #381 Helen Barlow Linda LikensOrange County Blossoms # 1480 Andrea Girma Linda Parker Marianne Houston Sierra Searchers # 1305 Marilyn Fries Betty LottSleeping Indian # 1210 Jacqueline Hepner-Thurston Gloria Salazar Brenda Khalili Valley Harvesters # 1282 Elizabeth Adkison Valley of the Vines #1326 Sue O” Neill Wine & Roses #1263 Mona Mona Zanja #83 Paula Fedun

Casas de los Verdugos #769 Kathy WilliamsCinco Cuidades #1351 Dolors RossLive Oak #1166 Gloria RoweSt. Francis #30 Ruth Lanier

In Memoriam

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Chapter News and P&R Projects Our last meeting of the year was held in May at Poppy Ridge in Liver-more. Past President Diana McIntyre conducted the Installation of Offi cers. Amador Chapter Offi cers for the 2013-2014 year will be: Rickie Friedli/Giorno, President; Alice Dolan, Vice-President; Judy Bates, Secretary; Sue Meierding, Treasurer, and Diana McIntyre, Parlia-mentarian. — Kathleen Ratto

El Camino Real Chapter #1353 San Diego County

Our January meeting was hosted by Natalie Monet and Carol Moon, with their program of “Russian Boxes, Lac-quer Items, and Matryoshka Dolls.” The boxes are of varying sizes, of great ar-tistic value, and the miniature pictures are intricately hand-drawn in a variety of themes. Papier-mache is the desired ma-terial for a box, which can take up to two months to make.

In February Sheila Needle and Muriel Olson hosted our meeting, with Muriel sharing her 50-year-old collection of dolls. She has done extensive research and stated that dolls take on the outfi ts and circumstances of society; ie, most re-cently, handicapped dolls. March’s meet-ing was hosted by Julie Still and Jackie Traughber. Invited to speak was Howard Blair, who gave a presentation on Amer-ican brilliant cut glass. He is a 30-year collector and has been Western Direc-tor of the American Cut Glass Associa-tion. A very interesting and rare piece he brought along was an early tooth brush holder with a sterling silver top.

Our April meeting was hosted by LaVerne Laws and Ruth McKeown. Ruth has an amazing collection of over 5,000 buttons gathered in just the past four years. She shared a variety of buttons from bakelite to wood to pottery. Our annual Cold Salad Potluck took place in May and was hosted by Kathie Turner and Kathryn Vierra. Kathryn sent out delightful Vanity Fair postcards inviting us to the meeting as well as her presenta-tion on “Accoutrements of Correspon-dence, Past and Present.” Her extensive collection included rocker blotters made of a variety of materials such as metal,

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Adobe Chapter #375The last meeting of 2012 found Adobe members celebrating the holidays with

a lovely Christmas luncheon and celebrating the completion of their Point Pinos Lighthouse restoration of period light fi xtures. Whale oil lamps, gaslight and early electricity were put out of our minds on that sunny day!

In January we gathered in Carmel Val-ley at a brand new venue built by the Valley Historical Society to house a collection that has been stored in private homes for years. We were so impressed with their dedication that we gave a contribution to aid in the display of their early artifacts. February’s meeting was about hearts and tarts and Elizabethan nursery rhymes and the true history behind the Queen of Hearts…love and politics, war and taxes.

In March we were treated to a history and display of an exquisite collection of lusterware owned by one of our members. And in April we had the distinct pleasure of “visiting” Liberty of London and sharing the story of those exquisite cotton lawn fabrics. We are so lucky to have such a variety of interests in our chapter. May brought an installation luncheon for Adobe’s 2013-2014 offi cers and we also welcomed three new members. This summer we are looking forward to the annual picnic (and who knows what programs our ladies will share). It is always a joy to fi nd out! — Teri Stott

Amador Chapter #1059Alameda County

The March meeting of Amador Chapter was held at the home of Joanne Helsel. Alice Dolan presented the program, “Thanks for the Silverware, Mom, But We’ll Pass.” The news that many parents who have collected and treasured china, stem-ware, sterling silver, and other heirloom items, only to discover that their children are not interested in possessing these items, came as no surprise to Amador members. Their generation inherited and collected china, stemware, sterling silver, and even heirloom furniture that had been shined, polished, and carefully washed by hand. Household help in the form of servants had long disappeared, and husbands and children were expected to “do their part” in helping the household run smoothly. When the “lady of the house” went outside the house to the workplace every day, the entire household environment changed. “Good” china and silver were replaced by “everyday” ware and tossed into the dishwasher at the end of the meal. Eventually, all these lovely items were packed away, given away, or even sold. However, as Alice conducted her research, she found that the trend seems to be reversing, and grand-children are expressing an interest in history and a way of life unknown to them.

April’s meeting was held at the home of Susan Yager, and as the weather was beautiful, we held our meeting in Susan’s lovely backyard, surrounded by her collec-tion of bird houses, some of which were crafted by Susan herself. Kathleen Ratto gave the program on the “Universal Collection of Memories.” She led the members on a nostalgic trip down Memory Lane to their childhood and teenage years with the use of nostalgia quizzes, poems, and newspaper and magazine articles. The members responded in enthusiastically, and one memory sparked another. One general feeling of the group, however, was that our music was much kinder to our ears than much of today’s!

Liberty of London pattern

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glass, and wood, plus an antique writing set of celluloid, and an antique writing desk.

Restoration of the fountain in Peyri Court at Mission San Luis Rey is due to be completed in October of this year. The plumbing and drainage of the fountains is being repaired after being inoperable for 200 years. A grant plus monies raised by our chapter are making this res-toration possible. We have ad-

journed for the summer and will meet again in September to enjoy a presentation entitled “The Old Road to Yosemite.” — Kathie Turner

Estudillo Chapter #444Alameda County

Clever and meaningful programs continue to keep our members informed on a potpourri of subjects. January’s meet-ing had a “Quilling” presentation by expert Michele Johnson, who demonstrated this historic art of making paper strips into decorative objects. Betty Brown and co-hostess Mary Ann Gunderson provided a lovely luncheon, as well. Diane Dob-berpohl had a show-and-tell program at her home in February where members shared their keepsake spoon collections.

Getting a clue from the popular television program, “An-tiques Roadshow,” Barbara Vester invited our sister chapter, Don Castro, to her home for a wonderful tea/luncheon where members brought items to be appraised by antique shop own-er and member, Angela Rohde. Some items were auctioned off afterward to raise money for our chapters. Member and chef Fran-ces Bienati and Bev Chernoff had a fundrais-ing luncheon in April, and bears were everywhere! Bev’s collection of over 100 costumed “Muffy Bears” fi lled shelves, tables, tops of cabinets, and jukebox, much to the delight of our special guests from the Little Cottage in the Woods Preschool.

In May, our big event was the presentation of our State Grant and our matching funds of an initial check for $3000 to the San Leandro Historical Society for restoration work on the stained glass windows of The Little Brown Church. The fi nal

Guests from Little Cottage in the Wood preschool enjoy the bears.

$1000 will be awarded upon completion of the project. Our current slate of offi cers, under President Barbara Vester, will be re-installed in May so they will serve another year. — Bonnie Peterson

George Key #1114Orange Country

George Key Questers was chartered in 1986 with the in-tention to support and preserve historic George Key Ranch in the city of Placentia. Though we are a small group of seven, we enjoy good times together as we continue to search and learn about history and antiques.

After our two-month sum-mer hiatus, we met for a book review of The White House Fam-ily Cookbook, writ-ten by the former head chef at the White House dur-ing the Johnson - Reagan adminis-trations. The lun-cheon served fea-

tured many favorite dishes of the different Presidential families.October held a special treat as our hostess shared her col-

lection of Szopki from Poland. These are unique cardboard cathedral-like nativity scenes, brightly-colored and created out of small foil candy and gum wrappers. As a result of this pro-gram, our hostess was asked to display her collection as part of a Christmas presentation of 125 nativity scenes at a local event.

In January we visited the Bowers Museum and saw the collection of 200 lapel pins belonging to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, rumored to refl ect the political cli-mate of the time they were worn by Albright. We took a peek at a collection of Karl Faberge pre-Revolution eggs while we were there.

We celebrated President’s Day for our February meeting by attending the movie Lincoln. This was kind of an off-beat meeting for us, but we thought apropros. — Shirley Henn

Heritage Refl ections #952Los Angeles County

Heritage Refl ections is one of three Questers chapters here in the Santa Clarita Valley. We each work closely with the local Historical Society. William S. Hart was a cowboy star of early movies and built a beautiful house in Newhall, one of four major communities in this valley. We now have the William S. Hart Park in honor of him.

On the park grounds, in Heritage Square, there are two historic houses -- the Kingsberry House and the Edison

Front – Hostess Joan Morris; president Shirley Henn, Jean Gambrell. Rear – Mary Steele, Elma Powers,

Claudene Lynch, Peggy Cahill, Diane Woods

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California Questers Fall Council Meeting

A Fall Frolic in FallbrookOctober 10-13, 2013

Pala Mesa Resort 2001 Old Highway 395 Fallbrook, CA 92028Phone: 800-722-4700 or 760-722-4700 www.palamesa.com

Mail registrati on form to Marilyn Clyde, 2560 Wilt Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Please complete one registrati on form per person. Phone: 760-728-6681email:maclyde@yahoo.com

NAME____________________________________________ PHONE_______________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________

MEMBER: YES_______NO_______ CHAPTER__________________________________________

GUEST NAME__________________________________________(submit a separate form for guest)

EMERGENCY CONTACT____________________________________________________________

Registrati on postmarked by September 9 $35.00 _______________________ Registrati on postmarked aft er September 9 $45.00 _______________________ Friday dinner: Chicken Cacciatore $35.00 _______________________ Stuff ed spaghetti squash $35.00 _______________________ Saturday Tour Rancho Guajome Adobe $ 3.00 _______________________ Saturday Dinner: Salmon $45.00 _______________________ Portabello Napoleon $45.00 _______________________ TOTAL $____________________________ Please check if you plan to att end: FRIDAY: (NO CHARGE) ____ TOUR A Home Tour—Nearly 100 toy sewing machines, rare spool cabinets and vintage museum quality doll collecti on. ____ TOUR B Home Tour—Sandy Dorsey, renowned authority on Terri Lee dolls, presents one of the largest collecti ons in the United States (stairs not handicapped-accessible). ____ Shopping downtown Fallbrook (anti que stores, specialty shops, and thrift shops).

SATURDAY: (TOUR $3.00) ____ TOUR C Guided tour of Rancho Guajome Adobe. Built in 1853, this cadillac of adobes stands as one of the fi nest examples of Anglo-Hispanic architecture in California. All three Quester chapters have completed several P&R projects at this adobe.

Make check payable to: The Questers

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Memories of the Spring Council Meeting

Centerpieces for the Banquet

CA Quester pressident Dee Roche with banquet speakerTom Gerfen, volunteer docent for the Pasadena

Tournament of Roses parade and museum

The mini-lyceums featured Nancy Cordova with her bookendsand June Myers with her collection of miniature sewing machines.

Californians at the ArkansasQuester Convention

Standing, L to R: Sylvia Rathbun, Samantha Thompson, Sheila Knopp ( very back), Sue Osgood (standing front of Sheila), Louise Schultz, unknown, Margo Peterson,

Judy Holland, Roberta Harris, Joan Peterson.Seated, bottom, Dee Roche, Jenewyn Van Wie, Dee Ann Wood.

As always, tables were fi lled with remarkable

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Chapter News and P&R Projects

House -- plus a chapel and a one-room schoolhouse. Because our three Quester chapters, Heritage Refl ections, Oak of the Golden Dream and Canyon, have donated much money and work to the restoration of these buildings, the area has recently been re-named “Quester Court.” We take turns being docents on the days they are open.

On Fridays, buses of school children, grades three to six, come to visit and we are docents at those times. The children are delightful, full of curiosity and questions, and they are so smart it takes your breath away. They know that Henry Mayo Newhall is the man who came out here from Saugus, Massa-chusetts and founded the towns of Newhall (named after him) and Saugus (named after his home town.)

We are in the process of making up “trunks,” fi lled with small antique objects, that teachers can check out and use to tell their students about past times. We hope this will help the students to appreciate their history and some of things we Questers dearly love. — Nancy Alexandra Tozzi

Live Oak Chapter # 1166San Diego County

Informative programs from our members included topics on stereoscopes, Hummels, and American painted porcelain. Our chapter also indulged in an afternoon tea at a local tea table and explored the historic Marston House in San Diego near Balboa Park.

Our hearts are heavy with the re-cent, unexpected death of one of our chapter’s founding members, Gloria Rowe. As we prepare to co-host the California state convention in October, the void Gloria leaves behind is wide. She is continually in our thoughts and sorely missed.

We look forward to seeing many of our Quester friends in Fallbrook, at the October convention. — Kathleen Gerard

Orange County Blossoms Chapter #1480Orange County

The Orange County Blossoms have enjoyed intriguing programs since the last issue of Poppy Trails. In January, we learned the History and Use of Tintypes. February took us to the Museum of Making Music and the Geological Institute of Carlsbad. March was the month for learning the History of Shoe Buckles. In April, we enjoyed the beautiful art of Russian Black Lacquer Boxes, and May, we toured Victorian houses with a lunch at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park. We will have a garage sale fundraiser as we continue to support Casa Romantica in San Clemente. — Greg Ann Hinshaw

Rancho Monserate #1261San Diego County

Sierra Searchers #1305Fresno County

On April 25, the Sierra Searchers hosted its 2nd Biennual Antique Appraisal Fair luncheon at the Classic Catering Com-pany in Clovis. This has become one of our main sources of fund raising, plus it is so much fun. At our event, each member brought a large salad, mak-ing an impres-sive buffet. Dur-ing the luncheon, two local antique appraisers, Kathy Sobelman of Os-terberg’s and Suzi Acree of Great Estates, appraised items our guests brought. We also were treated to a lecture by au-thor Capt. David Leue (Retired), the husband of one of our members, Stella Leue. He spoke about his new book about the Korean War.

In May, our group went way back in time, all the way back to the dinosaurs. We visited the Fossil Discovery Center lo-cated in Madera County. Joyce Williams and Adrienne Kim-ball hosted this wonderful meeting which started at the Black Bear Diner in Madera. We then drove to the Fossil Discovery Center, which was started when a sanitation worker at the City Dump found a “strange bone.” His employer wanted him to ignore it, but he didn’t. It actually turned out to be the tusk of a mammoth. This led to a major discovery in which they are still unearthing fossils everyday out of the “pit”! — Susanne Owen

Gloria Rowe

Sheila Knopp, Patty Nagel, and Samantha Thompson at our Antique Appraisal Luncheon.

Rancho Monserate held its fi nal meeting of the year with the installation of its president in May at the Rancho Bernardo Winery restaurant.

L to R, past president Freyea Renaker; LaVerne Laws, El Camino Real, who conducted the installation; and new president

Ruth Ann Edwards.

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Spring 2013 Oak of the Golden Dreams (H) Canyon (T) Heritage Refl ections

Fall 2013 Live Oak (H) Sleeping Indian Rancho Monserate

Spring 2014 El Molino Casas de Los Verdugos Don Benito

Fall 2014 Zanja Millenium Oaks Mission Trails

Spring 2015 St. Francis Wine and Roses San Andreas

Fall 2015 El Camino Real Orange County Blossoms George Key

Spring 2016 Amador Estudillo Forty-Niners

Fall 2016 Agua Caliente Cinco Cuidades De Tolosa

Spring 2017 Sierra Searchers Kaweah Kollectors Valley of the Vines

Fall 2017 Califi a Valley Heritage Adobe Todos Santos

Spring 2018 Don Castro Valley of the Moon Valley Harvesters

Fall 2018 Canyon Oak of the Golden Dream Heritage Refl ections

Plan for Hosting California State Council MeetingsKey: Chairmen: H= Host, T/S= Tours & Speaker/Program, R= P&R Raffl e

And so on ...

From here on, Spring and Fall repeat the pattern framework.Chapters are called on to participate every fi ve years.The grouped chapters can designate their responsibilities at the pleasure of all

involved in their group.

Suggestions:• Chapters having experience with Council meetings take the lead in their grouping fi rst.• Hosting chapters should attend Council meetings prior to their hosting date to gain

knowledge.• Read and follow the Council meeting guidelines; seek advice from the 2nd Vice President.• Since there are three chapters in a grouping (except one), divide up the responsibilities

among your fellow chapters—one to host (work with the hotel, plan meals); one to plan tours and arrange for a speaker and/or provide a program; one to organize the P&R raffl e.

Questers Affi liati on with Nati onal Trust for Historic Preservati on

At the Spring Council Meeti ng in Pasadena while we were tour-ing the Gamble House, several of you asked if the Questers affi lia-ti on with the Nati onal Trust for Historic Preservati on enti tled us to reduced tour rates as the Nati onal Historic Trust membership.

It does not. Although affi liated, The Questers member-ship is at the organizati on level. It does not include the general membership. A general membership in Nati onal Trust for His-toric Preservati on is $20 a year. The perks are reduced ti ckets for Historic Landmark Properti es, an interesti ng newsti ckets for

Historic Landmark Properti es, an interesti ng newslett er and list of Historic Hotels with special rates for members.

If you enter Questers on the Nati onal Trust for Historic Pres-ervati on web site, you will fi nd a reference to The Questers web site and this descripti on:

The Questers is an internati onal, non-profi t membership or-ganizati on for persons interested in history, anti ques, and collect-ibles. The Questers support preservati on and restorati on projects in the United States and Canada. They also award two annual scholarships to graduate students in Historic Preservati on and an annual graduate fellowship in Art Conservati on.— Sylvia Rathbun

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Calirfornia P&R chairman Sylvia Rath-bun presents comple-tion certifi cates and checks to Quester chapters beginning new P&R projects or which have completed their P&R projects.

L to R, Barbara Vestor, Estudillo; Nat-alie Monet, El Camino Real; and Jane Johansen, Agua Caliente. Cinco Cuidades also received a grant request but was not present to receive it.

P & R Projects Completed

I fi rst heard of Questers in Iowa where in my hometown of 3000 people, the Questers were preserving various local land-marks, including the marquee on the 1940s movie theater, and where a friend had given a program on Old Sleepy Eye pottery, in which I had a particular interest.

Shortly after joining De Tolosa chapter in San Luis Obispo some 20 years ago, I became the contact person for De Tolosa’s P&R project, the Point San Luis Lighthouse near Avila Beach. As a member of the Lighthouse Keepers group doing the hands-on restoration, I presented a program on our progress and said we were looking for a group to help identify the era to restore it to; De Tolosa became that group. One of the best-attended Quester Council meetings was March 2001 in Pismo Beach, and a highlight was riding to this remote light-house to see the fully restored parlor that De Tolosa Questers had furnished. This lighthouse is pictured in the California Quester 2012 calendar for the month of September.

Today, I am President of Agua Caliente Questers and enjoy learning about the Paso Robles area adobes. Our programs are varied, educational and entertain-ing–just like the members and guests who present them. I tell myself I’m no longer a collector, but there are always exceptions, because it is, after all, “a joy to fi nd.”

Getting to Know You ...

Suzanne Snedden (cont.)She was a 30-year member of the

Questers, serving as president of Estu-dillo #444 and then as president of the statewide California Questers Chapter. In 1949, Suzanne joined the Alta Mira Club; for her dedicated service, Suzanne was named as a Lifetime Member of Alta Mira Club, in 1999. Since the club’s beginnings in 1907, this honor has been given to only two members.

As a passionate gardener, Suzanne loved growing fl owers and had a fl are for creating beautiful arrangements. Es-tudillo member Betty Brown remembers fondly her trips with Suzanne to Quester State Council meetings.— Barbara Vester

Jane Johansen Kathy Reinhard Williams In March, a large group of friends

and family gathered to celebrate Kath-erine Reinhard Williams’ time on this Earth. She was 101 years old, having been born in Hollywood, California on May 14, 1911. She was a retired educator and past State President of Questers. Kathy obtained her teaching credential at UC Berkley where she met her husband, Robert Williams. Two children survive her.

It was recalled that Kathy loved all her fellow Questers and was proud of her antique studies, particularly weather-vanes. Kathy loved to visit sick or in-jured Questers in their homes and always brought a plate of her famous biscotti or other goodies. Once she offered to heat her swimming pool so a member could have aqua therapy for an ailing knee.

Kathy’s talent was displayed at a State Council meeting aboard the Queen Mary when she played the part of the Duke of Windsor in a production. She was such a convincing and handsome man that after the event one of the secu-rity guards on the ship tried to redirect her to the men’s room! Many of our gardens are populated with bright fl owers from cuttings from her numerous plants.

Her family reported that, even in her last years, when they brought her home from an outing or event, her fi rst words would be, “Well, what shall we do now?” This enthusiastic and inquisitive attitude was refl ected in her unfl agging support for the Questers organization

for many years. Our world is indeed a richer place for her participation. We will miss her smile but it will bring us joy to remember. — Jeannine Jones

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If you are a new Quester member as of June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014, the State Executive Board has something very special for you.

New members as of these June - May dates will receive free registration at their fi rst State meeting during the member’s fi rst year! Registration will be paid by the State only after verifi cation of these memberships by the State Treasurer, Roberta Harris.

To encourage our new Questers members to attend their fi rst California Council meeting (Fall in Fallbrook or Spring in Pasadena), the State Executive Board will pay their registration fee to the hosting chapter.

Here’s how it works: The new member will receive a “Golden Ticket” from the State President, Dee Roche. The new member will attach the “Golden Ticket” to his or her registration form and mail the ticket and form to the Fall or Spring registrar to have the registration fee paid by the State.

Come see how fun it is to meet fellow Questers while gaining new knowledge and seeing new places. — Dee Roche

Chapter AnniversariesCongratulations to the following chapters for attaining these anniversaries:• 45 years - Adobe #375, Canyon #334, Oak of the Golden Dream #381• 40 years - Califi a #648, El Molino #599, Forty-Niners #652• 25 years - Valley of the Moon #1234• 15 years - Valley of the Vine #1326

Flexibility is our middle name.As you know, Poppy Trails has been

having problems with fuzzy photos taken with phones and iPads.

These photos will work IF you send them to me at Actual Size. Don’t choose any other opti on but Actual Size. Many thanks! — Stephanie Jackel

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