John M. Graham honored as 2025 Arizona Historymaker

Greeting many friends and family at the 2025 Arizona Historymakers Announcement was honoree JOHN W. GRAHAM -- Real Estate Development, Deep and Enduring Community Involvement. The event at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park was inspiring.

2025 Arizona Historymaker John Graham and wife Kathleen

John and Kathleen greeting 2014 Historymaker Jim Bruner

Fellow Brophy College Preparatory colleagues

2025 Historymakers John Graham, Dr. Oliver and Sharon Harper, with 2014 Historymaker Jim Bruner 

John and Kathleen Graham, Katie Tovar, Sandy Loeffler

The Historical League announced seven new individuals and one couple who have made significant contributions to a broad range of communities and the heritage of Arizona. The other Historymakers are:

BOB BOZE BELL -- Writer, Humorist, Artist, Old West Historian

DIANA “DeDe” YAZZIE DEVINE -- Created Innovative Housing, Health Programs for Native Americans

SHARON HARPER and OLIVER HARPER, M.D. -- Business/Civic Leaders

SISTER ADELE O’SULLIVAN, CSJ, M.D. -- Sister of St. Joseph, Established Innovative Continuum of Care for Arizonans Experiencing Homelessness

F. RONALD “RON” RAYNER -- His Innovative Crop Management Practices Nationally Recognized, Community Leader

ERIC M. REIMAN, M.D. – World leader in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s 

DUANE M. WOOTEN, M.D. -- Well-Known Pediatrician, South Phoenix Community Leader

Dr. Josephine Pete honored by Arizona Woman's Hall of Fame

 Look who is being honored . . . Historical League member Dr. Josephine Pete. She is an amazing lady who deserves this honor, along with several other very deserving Arizona women. Join us April 24 for the induction at AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park.

5 Stars to chair Diana Smith and 2023 Historymakers Committee

 You all deserve "5 STARS": Members of the 2023 Arizona Historymakers™ Committee did a marvelous job under the direction of chair Diana Smith. THANK YOU!

The event went very well with the new date (October vs February), new time (afternoon vs evening), new dress (business casual vs formal) and new venue (Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park vs hotel ballroom).

June Historical League Meeting

 See you in September was the thought of the June meeting since many of us are gone for the summer. But busy members continue to work on projects. NHDAZ is in College Park, MD starting this weekend . Many members are working on the Arizona Historymakers Celebration Oct 14 at AZHC with ten amazing Honorees. Budgets, social media, new members, website, tours, PR, agendas, the list goes on and on.

Tastes & Treasures Vol I (sold out) has delicious recipes from Lons at Hermosa Inn. Creations by Sergio prepared the Strawberry Chicken Salad for our June lunch. Delicious way to enjoy our last meeting for the year. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff for the photos. She said the macaroons were yummy too!

Annual Christmas Party/Meeting December 5

Holiday parties. Great time to enjoy friendships, food and favorite activities such as supporting AZHC at Papago Park. Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff and Katie Tovar for the wonderful photos from the Annual Christmas party/meeting December 5.

Recipes from Tastes & Treasures I and II were served at the luncheon. Thanks to Sergio for delicious Cafe Roka Lasagna (Vol II page 28), Spinach and Strawberry Salad (Vol I page 151) and Terrie's All-American Brownies (Vol II page 121 ).

Faye Kitchel and Clede Gorrell

Zona Lorig

Julie Moore

Katie Tovar and Janice Bryson

Margaret Baker and Nina Filippi

Mariamne Moore, Dr Josephine Pete, Mary Pat Honey

Mary Parker sells 50/50 raffle tickets to Nancy Evans

Renee Donnelly and Susie Brinegar

Ruth Ann Hogan, Linda Fritsch, Dianne Linthicum

Sandy Loeffler, Pat Grogg

Dianne Linthicum and Pat Faur

Katie Tovar and Sharron McKinney

Renee Donnelly

Susan Dale and Norma Jean Coulter

Mary Parker handles sales for "Cinderella" 50/50 raffle

Nancy Evans ready to enjoy Spinach and Strawberry salad during lunch

Lunch by Sergio

Terrie's Famous All-American Brownies

New Member Orientation and Tour September 28, 2022

New Member Orientation and Tour: A great time to welcome fellow history lovers.

Claire commented, "It was a fun morning with our new members on tour through the Heritage Center. Lots of questions and individual memories shared. Laurie Sue gave a concise overview of the League’s work, play and education opportunities accompanied by Lynn Wood’s wonderful pumpkin spice cake! Rumor has it Lynn's cake was worth the price of admission!

 Past Pres. Claire Nullmeyer, Joyce Bailey, Janice Bryson, Dr Josephine Pete, new member mentor Laurie-Sue Rhetts, Lynn (tour co-ordinator) and Mike Wood, Pres. Chris Hackett

March Historical League meeting with lunch in Desert Cities Exhibit

The March meeting in the Steele Auditorium brought us together for updates and good news. President Claire Nullmeyer directed us through committee reports, upcoming events, finances and AZ Heritage Center progress.

Social hour before our luncheon (with recipes from Tastes & Treasures II - El Tovar) was in the Desert Cities Exhibit. It's always fun to explore the museum!