Turqoise at Historymakers Gala XII

Historymakers Recognition Program Chair Pat Faur,
President Anne Lupica

Love this comment about the Historymakers Gala XII from League member Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, "It was devastatingly elegant last night… What a grand event.  I’ve never seen so much wonderful jewelry in one place."

Historymakers Gala chair Deb Hester and son, Jonathon

Tom and Cathy Shumard

Tom Shumard, Susie Brinegar

Georgia Desmarais, Jim and Liz Boyd, Tom Desmarais

Tom and Zona Lorig, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

Ruth and Al McLeod

Ruth McLeod, Liz Boyd, Elaine Kapach

Blane and Kathleen Lochridge, Elaine Kapach, Alec McDonald

Historymakers Gala XII

 Presenter Barbara Barrett, Honoree Ed Beauvais, Pat Faur

Fabulous evening filled with Tuxedos, Turquoise and talented honorees. Kudos to co-chairs Deb Hester and Pat Faur for all their hard work in creating this AMAZING event. So many people to give credit to especially President Anne Lupica, all the committee members, and Andrea Evans of Evans Communications. The Arizona Biltmore ballroom never looked so good, the speeches and videos were inspiring and the food was delicious. The professional pictures will come later but here's a few teasers.

Honoree Wink Crigler

Honoree Senator Jon Kyl

Honorees Rosellen and Harry Papp

Deb Hester, Honoree Robert Spetzler MD, presenter Jim Bruner, Pat Faur

Deb Hester, presenter Bill Shover, Dr Warren Stewart, Pat Faur

March 6 Guest Speaker Leonard Macisz

March 6, 2017 Guest Speaker for the Historical League meeting will be Leonard Macisz.

Leonard Macisz who originally came from the corporate world turned himself into a devoted natural and Historical preservationist.  Not only did he serve as president of the Arizona Historical Society from 2011-2015, but he became chairman of the board of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and consultant to the City of Scottsdale with regard to the procurement of archaeological services.  He is an expert historian on the McDowell Mountains and frequently writes articles and provides presentations to the public, and students at Arizona State University.

Mr. Marcisz will paint a picture of two very women, Goldie Brown and Annie White, who lived as ranching wives in different eras in Arizona.  Their stories will delight, amuse and amaze those of us who might have that “stereotypical image" of what a western ranch wife was supposed to be.  

Tour of St Mary's Food Bank

Making food for school lunches

We learn so much on Historical League tours. This one was filled with knowledge of all the wonderful things that St. Mary's Food Bank does. The first food bank in the world was started in Phoenix by John van Hangel in 1967 while he volunteered for St Vincent de Paul. I don't think even he realized the impact his work had.

Enormous warehouse

Donor acknowledgement

Kitchen to train chefs

Tour guide Terry Cole

Mr. Garcia

Cookbook brainstorming sessions are FUN

Nothing like a working lunch, especially when Linda Corderman brought a delicious Chicken and Spinach salad and Cathy Shumard made scones using The Spicery recipe! Yummmmm.
We brainstormed about all that has happened with Tastes & Treasures, A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona, Volume II and what the next few months will bring. Looking forward to publishing in fall 2017.

Scones ready for the oven

Scones fresh and warm from the oven

Judging for National History Day AZ

    National History Day Arizona regional competitions begin soon and are in need of more judges. The Tucson, Flagstaff, West Valley Phoenix and State competitions (details below) and could use your help.     Evaluating NHD projects is interesting and rewarding (and FUN) and really helps the students develop their skills and abilities.  To register as a judge please complete the online form at https://azhs.wufoo.com/forms/z1qiniqq1atjdc4/


March 4:
Flagstaff: Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts Building, Flagstaff AZ
Tucson: University of Arizona, Social Sciences Building, Tucson, AZ

March 11:
West Valley Phoenix: La Joya Community High School, 11650 W. Whyman Ave, Avondale AZ

April 1st:
State Competition,  Memorial Union, Arizona State University

The Historical League presents Arizona Historymakers Gala XII

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

The Historymakers Gala is a unique opportunity to celebrate and preserve for future generations the important and diverse contributions made to Arizona history by our honorees. The theme for the evening is "Turquoise & Tuxedos," and the dress is "Western Black Tie" . . . which translates: to wearing what is celebratory, with perhaps a western or turquoise touch, and comfortable and fun for you.
The selected 2017 honorees will be presented and honored at the Gala dinner. The highlight of the evening is a video program that tells each Historymaker’s unique life story and accomplishments.
Tickets are $350/person. There are also sponsorship opportunities.
The Historical League has been holding the Historymakers event since 1992 with the purpose of: raising funds for education, exhibits, and other programs that assist the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park; contributing to the museum’s artifact, oral history and photograph collections; increasing public awareness of the 80,000-square-foot history museum; recognizing and honoring outstanding living Arizonans and celebrating Arizona’s statehood day, February 14, 1912.
To learn about the 2017 honorees, or to purchase tickets online,  go to https://www.historicalleague.org/event-inside.aspx?ProductID=74