"Grateful Gathering" Friday, April 22 celebrated the Historical League's 40th Anniversary and the refreshed, enhanced Historymakers Hall at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.

Postponed by Covid-19, the event finally happened. Susan Dale stayed on as President for an unprecedented two years working towards the goals.

Special Thanks to Linda Corderman and her committee who volunteered countless hours towards the new enhanced Historymakers Hall.

Thanks to all those involved in the evenings events.

Photo credits to Sue Eberle, 2021-2022 President Claire Nullmeyer, and Norma Jean Coulter.

Linda and Dennis Corderman with Linda's sister Carol Bartoletti

AHS Exec. Director Dr. David Breeckner, Barbara Fenzl, Pam Betz (our Historymakers event consultant), Terry Fenzl

2021-2022 President Claire Nullmeyer and Sue Eberle

Diane Smith and Carolyn Mendoza

Dr. W. James Burns, Executive Director, Western Spirit, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West;  Ileen Snoddy; Michael Zirulnik, Development Director, Western Spirit, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.jpeg

Claire's grandson Damian Joseph McGregor.

Jan Murray and Bonnie Newhoff

Janice Bryson, Janice and Don Prior

Kaye Roundtree and Sue Eberle

Laurie-Sue Rhetts

The Lupicas and the Garbaciaks

Ruth Ann Hogan and Claire Nullmeyer

Sandy Bruner

Sandy Loeffler and Patt Walker

Sharron McKinney and Julie Moore

Fund for Arizona History continues to grow

What an amazing job President Susan Dale has done with her two years in office. Despite the struggles with the pandemic, the Future of History Fund has raised $102,545 and this continues to grow. The goal of this project is 1.An update of the Historymakers Hall exhibit 2.Support for Arizona teachers and students to develop National History Day projects 3.Outreach dollars for the Arizona Heritage Center to reach new audiences Congratulations to Susan and her team!

President times THREE = Susan Dale

Serving 3 terms as President of the Historical League, we are so grateful for everything Susan Dale has done! Incoming President Claire Nullmeyer pinned her new label on, then presented her with a crystal gavel. An engraved crystal bowl was also part of the ceremony.

JOY at Spring Recognition Luncheon

JOY. Describes the feeling in the room as we gathered together for the Spring Recognition Luncheon and Awards celebration. Tawn Downs from the AZ Heritage Center gave us an update and Thank You from the staff. Outgoing President Susan Dale gave us a warm welcome after serving fabulously in this position for an unprecedented two years in a row. Advisor Nina Filippi gave us a heart-felt summary of the year. Incoming President Claire gave us an emotional talk. President Elect Chris Hackett was introduced and given her new label pin. We all were VERY appreciative for the work they have done during the pandemic.

May 3 Meeting Updates on Future of History Fund

We cannot meet in person, but we accomplish a lot at Zoom meetings. Here are more photos from the May 3 gathering online. It is very exciting to learn that the Future of History Fund has reached $91,845 with the goals: 1. An update of the Historymakers Hall exhibit. 2. Support for Arizona teachers and students to develop National History Day projects. 3. Outreach dollars for the Arizona Heritage Center to reach new audiences. Thanks to all the generous donors. More details on Mission page www.HistoricalLeague.org

New Tastes & Treasures 40 Second Promo Video

Recognize this intriquing voice on Tastes & Treasures II new 40 second promo video? Thanks to Bonnie Newhoff for the voice over, President Susan Dale for her leadership, Cookbook co-chairs Clede Gorell and Nina Filippi for their ideas. This storytelling cookbook is reaching new audiences with this video.

2021 First meeting of the year

Great way to start off 2021 with a Zoom Historical League meeting organized by President Susan Dale with 37 attendees, updates on financials, strategic planning, website, Tastes & Treasures II sales, publicity, correspondence, volunteer hours, membership and more. It was  followed up with a Jana Bommersbach presentation on the Suffragettes movement titled 'Hyenas in Petticoats'.

We are all so grateful to "see" each other even if it is virtual. There is time to chat, share stories and plan for the future of the Historical League.