Vol. LXVI Number 2, Winter 2016 The 67th International Convention - May 5 - 7, 2017 Welcome Aboard – Florida – Trip of a Lifetime! A Warmhearted Florida Welcome By Francine Webb, 2017 Convention Chair Florida Questers are delighted to welcome you to St. Petersburg, the Sunshine City. It is with great pride that we share the state’s many gems. One might say that St. Petersburg is the “pearl in Florida’s oyster,” bursting at the seams with cultural attractions and superb dining establishments. Look around you as you stroll along the waterfront...the city is alive and pulsating! But don’t stop there... Florida offers a cornucopia of other treasures waiting to be discovered. Many, many hours have gone into planning what we hope will be an enjoy- able visit for you. Special thought went into our plans to make this a successful convention – one you’ll remember fondly for many years to come. We want to introduce you to a side of Florida that may be new to you. Did you know that oranges are the official state fruit, orange juice is the state beverage and that the orange blossom is Florida’s state flower?
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Vol. LXVI Number 2, Winter 2016
The 67th International Convention - May 5 - 7, 2017
Welcome Aboard – Florida – Trip of a Lifetime!
A Warmhearted Florida Welcome
By Francine Webb, 2017 Convention Chair
Florida Questers are delighted
to welcome you to St. Petersburg, the
Sunshine City. It is with great pride
that we share the state’s many gems.
One might say that St. Petersburg is
the “pearl in Florida’s oyster,” bursting
at the seams with cultural attractions
and superb dining establishments.
Look around you as you stroll along
the waterfront...the city is alive and
pulsating! But don’t stop there...
Florida offers a cornucopia of other
treasures waiting to be discovered.
Many, many hours have gone into
planning what we hope will be an enjoy-
able visit for you. Special thought went
into our plans to make this a successful
convention – one you’ll remember fondly
for many years to come. We want to
introduce you to a side of Florida that
may be new to you.
Did you know that oranges are the official state fruit, orange juice is the state beverage and that the orange blossom is Florida’s state flower?
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Volume LXVI Number 2 WINTER 2016
THE QUESTER QUARTERLY
is published four times a year by The Questers, 210
South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215-923-
5183). Receipt of the magazine is a
privilege of membership in The
Questers, a private, non-profit, inter-
national organization incorporated in
the state of Pennsylvania. The pur-
poses of The Questers are to edu-
cate by research and study of an-
tiques and to donate funds to the
preservation and restoration of existing memorials,
historical buildings, landmarks and educational purpos-
es. Publication of The Quester Quarterly is made pos-
sible by a portion of membership dues under the direc-
tion of the International Executive Board. The print-
ing house is VISTA SECURED CONCEPTS, Philadelph-
ia, PA. Design and layout is by Robbie’s Printing &
Design Services, 1221 Hunter Street, Conway, AR
72032. Third class postage is paid at the Philadelph-
ia Post Office. Send all address changes to The Quester
Quarterly, 210 South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA
The rates from Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA) to Hilton is $23.00 one-way or $39.00 round trip.
There is no shuttle service from St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (PIE) due to permit
restrictions, but cab service and ExecuCar are available. Cab rate is $45.00/vehicle holding 4 passengers
and sedan rate is $50.00 one-way with 3 passengers. UBER service is available at both airport locations.
“GRAB & GO” breakfast will be available for a small fee for those leaving on early
morning tours or early meetings. Regular breakfast is available in the hotel dining room
at regular menu prices. There is also a Starbucks on the premises.
Early Registration—Wednesday, May 3, 2017 4:00-8:00 PM — Lobby
EARLY BIRD PROGRAM
Thursday, May 4, 2017 — 7:30 – 9:30 PM
A Collision of Two Worlds:
Reflections of a Tocobaga Woman
By Nan Colton
Nan Colton, a professional playwright, director, story-
teller, actress and teaching artist has performed and lectured
professionally throughout the world. “Collision of
Two Worlds” is the story of a Tocobaga Indian woman, as she tells of the arrival of
the Spanish to the shores of Pinellas County in 1528. The Tocobaga people lived around
Tampa Bay and were exclusively fishermen fishing the Gulf and harvesting oysters and
clams from the bay. Then the “strangers” came and everything changed. The core of this
moving narration is told from the perspective of “Moving Clouds,” the sole survivor
of her tribe.
$15.00
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The 67th International Convention
Fall in Love with Florida
Follow Florida’s Forgotten Footprints and Partake in
Florida’s Flavorful Feasts
Armchair A $20.00
Thursday, May 4, 2017
2:00 – 4:00 PM
The Highwaymen
Florida’s African-American landscape painters
are known as The Highwaymen. Beginning in
the 1950s, these young
black artists painted their
way out of the despair
awaiting them in citrus
groves and packing
houses. One hundred
thousand freshly con-
ceived landscapes of
Florida were peddled from trunks of cars on the
east coast. Wind-swept palm trees, billowing
cumulus clouds, wetlands, lakes, rivers, ocean
and setting sun were the themes depicted in their
paintings and were sold door-to-door, store-to-
store, and in restaurants, offices, courthouses
and bank lobbies. After many years of no
activity, they were re-
discovered in the mid-
1990s.
Photo Right:
HIGHWAYMEN BUILDING
Armchair B
Friday, May 5, 2017
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sailors’ Traditions,
Superstitions & Tattoos
Sailors had a great “play” on words! Did
you know that “ahoy” was an old traditional
greeting for hailing other vessels and was origi-
nally a Viking battle cry? There’s more! How
about when a sailor pays off a debt to the com-
mand (advance pay,
overpayments, etc.)?
They say they’ve paid
off a “dead horse”
which comes from a
tradition of British sea-
men. These seamen
were apt to be ashore
and unemployed for considerable periods of
time between voyages. Still another is “the devil
to pay” saying, which was a result of some
action that had been taken for doing something
wrong on a wooden ship. The “devil” was the
longest seam in the hull. Caulking was done with
“pay” – a kind of tar, and was despised by every
seaman, as it required squatting in the bilges.
And then there are the tattoos!
Hospitality Room Once you are settled in your hotel room and have time to explore this wonderful city
of St. Petersburg and the downtown area, stop by the Quester Concierge Desk in the
Hospitality Room for informational brochures on local attractions you can visit “on your
own.” Discounted coupons for the Dali Museum will be available and a list of down-
town attractions will be on hand. Take time to check out the sales and display tables in
the room while relaxing and visiting with friends.
NOTE: The Looper Trolley is available for access to downtown attractions – senior cost is $.25 per person each time you board. Bring an ID as proof of age if needed.
$20.00
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PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
& BANQUET
Saturday, May 6, 2017 $65.00
Cash Bar only - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Meal Follows the Reception
Live Music and Flamenco Dancers
Banquet – 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Guitarist Eddy Lugo will play classical, jazz and easy listening music for
our pleasure during the reception. Eddy plays the Flamenco guitar and has
performed in central Florida for more than 20 years. He is a classically trained mu-
sician from one of the most respected conservatories in the world – The
Manhattan School of Music. Aside from his duties as professor in the Tampa Bay
area, he is working with SOMOS FLAMENCO.
During the performance of the Flamenco Dancers at the banquet, Eddy
will explain some of the intricacies of Flamenco music and dancing. Each of
the artists in SOMOS FLAMENCO has over a decade (or two) of experience per-
forming Flamenco in the Tampa Bay area. SOMOS’ performers are steeped in mu-
sic as part of their daily life experience. Their driving inspiration is to share
with audiences the “Bohemio” view of the world of familial devotion through music
and dance.
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Sunday, May 7, 2017 $60.00
12 noon - 1:00 PM Cash Bar
1:00 – 3:30 PM Luncheon
“The Evolution of Wedding Gowns”
by Leigh Ann Brown
A Florida resident, historian and collector of antique and
vintage wear, Leigh Ann Brown has acquired bridal wedding gowns that range from 1890 to the pre-
sent. Over the years, she has collected over 100 dresses from different style periods. Women keep donat-
ing their unique dresses, and their memories, to be shared with her dress collection. Leigh Ann has put her
collection into a traveling program called “Portrait of a Bride: The Evolving Silhouette.” The presentation
transports audiences through time as she shares the stories of different wedding dresses and their placement
in American history. Leigh Ann says “This is not just a fashion show, it’s a history lesson. It’s about the evo-
lution of modern America as seen through a bride’s eye.”
The 67th International Convention
Focus on Florida’s Fascinating Floral Displays & Feathered Friends
The “4 P’s of Historic Spanish Point” consist of these elements: Prehistory,
Pioneers, Palmer, and Plants. With an archaeological record that encompasses
approximately 5,000 years of Florida prehistory, this National Register of Historic Places
museum is referred to as one of the largest intact actively preserved archaeological sites on
the Gulf Coast of Florida. Venice, established in the 1880’s, was known for its citrus
business, boat building and fishing. It is only one of three towns in the United States on
the National Historic Register. The architecture is Mediterranean style. Venice now
boasts a beautiful downtown eating and shopping mecca! Lots of walking.
Tour 11 Tarpon Springs
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $65.00 Lunch Included
Tarpon Springs’ population of 23,484, has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any
city in the US. The sponge industry looms big in this town, known as the “Sponge Capital of the
World.” The docks are lined with sponge boats, divers prepare to go diving and then deposit their
treasures along the pier. Over 100 gift shops and about 25 restaurants adorn the docks. Lunch will
be a real treat! Opa! A visit to Heritage Museum, a boat tour, and a “special house” will con-
clude this tour.
Tour 12 Florida Botanical Gardens and Heritage Village
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM $50.00 Lunch Included
The Florida Botanical Gardens began on a modest 10-acre site in 1991. After much
work, the gardens officially opened to the public December 2, 2000, showcasing 10 gardens
with 10,000 plants on 182 acres. More than 31 structures fill the Heritage Village, some
dating back to the mid-to-late 19th century. Structures include a school, church, railroad
depot, sponge warehouse, general store, and various historic homes. The Visitor Cen-
ter features galleries of local history and items from the permanent collection.
Lots of walking.
Tour 13 Historic Vinoy Hotel and Three Course Luncheon
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM $30.00 (maximum 28 people)
New Year’s Eve 1925 was the grand opening of the elegant Vinoy Park Hotel in St. Petersburg - built “on
a bet” between Aymer Vinoy Laughner, a wealthy Pennsylvania businessman, and Walter Hagen, famed golfer. Take the
tour and you’ll hear the rest of the story. Hear about many of the notable families of
the “rich and famous” who visited through the years. Oh, if only these walls could talk!
Escorted tour is followed by a sumptuous 3-course lunch.
NOTE: Tour escort will meet tour participants in the Vinoy’s lobby near the
Concierge Desk. We suggest taking the Looper Trolley to/from the Vinoy or
shop your way back to hotel after luncheon.
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The 67th International Convention
Finally and Fortunately,
A Felicitous and Fanciful Adieu from Flossie Farnsworth IV.
Tour 14 Historic Williams and Snell Homes Architectural Delights!
12:30 – 3:00 PM $10.00
(maximum 20 people) Walking Tour
The Williams house, originally a two-story frame house built in the Queen Anne style, was
built in 1891 by John C. Williams, one of the co-founders of St. Petersburg and is one of the
earliest surviving buildings in St. Petersburg. It is now used for events such as lectures,
performances and receptions. In February of 1904, C. Perry Snell, one of St. Petersburg’s
greatest boosters and developers, built his house in the Dutch Colonial Revival architectural
style with Queen Anne influences.
Tour 15 Columbia Café and Tampa Bay History Center
12:00 noon - 4:30 PM $45.00 Lunch included
Founded in 1905 by Cuban immigrant, Casimiro Hernandez Sr., the Columbia
Café restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant. The café at the Tampa Bay History Center is
one of seven Florida sites operated by 4th and 5th generations of the Hernandez Gonzmart
family. Tour participants will savor the Columbia’s authentic Cuban sandwiches and the famous original “1905” salad.
The Tampa Bay History Center, a Smithsonian affiliate, features three floors of hands on and immersive theater exhibits
exploring 12,000 years of Florida history.
Tour 16 Morean Art Center/Chihuly Museum/Arts Center
for Clay
12:00 – 5:00 PM $40.00
As a community-based visual arts organization, the Morean Arts Center, Morean Glass
Studio and Hot Shop, Morean Center for Clay and Chihuly Collection has connected
people with art through daily programing, offered 363 days a year. A visit to the Glass Stu-
dio and Hot Shop is an opportunity to get behind the scenes and observe resident glass artists
creating unique works of art. The Chihuly Collection is a contemporary glass art assemblage designed by Dale Chihuly.
He is credited with transforming the methods of creating glass art and thereby leading the complex, multi-part glass sculp-
tures and environmental art. Tour will end at the Center for Clay, located in the Historic Seaboard Train Station
where group will enjoy a wheel throwing demonstration. Wear comfortable shoes.
Tour 17 Armed Forces Museum CANCELLED
Tour 18 Monumental Bronze Sculptures/Antique Galleries
12:30 - 4:30 PM $25.00
Jon Hair, bronze sculptor, has recently started his second career, after being a drummer in
New York City. High Point University in N.C. has 30 of his figures scattered across the campus -
mostly historical figures sitting on benches. His St. Petersburg gallery showcases about 100 clay
originals and bronzed pieces originally stored in a North Carolina warehouse. Life-size, super-
size and desk-size statues adorn the gallery. Group will proceed to Antique Galleries–with
quality antiques for your Questing pleasure.
Saturday Tours, May 7, 2017
2017 International Convention Schedule
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Lobby II 7:00 am -10:00 am Grab & Go Breakfast Adjacent to Hosp. Room 7:00 am -11:00 am/3:00pm-5:00pm Hospitality, Sales & Display Harbor/Sky/Pier
7:30 am - 5:30 pm Tour 1 - Tiffany Treasures, L. Alfred & Antiquing Main Floor, West Entry 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tour 2 - FLW’s Architectural Gems - Florida Southern College Main Floor, West Entry 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tour 3 - Ringling Art Museum/Ca ‘d Zan Main Floor, West Entry
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tour 4 - Raymond James Art Collection Main Floor, West Entry 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour 5 - Stained Glass Windows and Antique Galleries Main Floor, West Entry 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tour 6 - Sunken Gardens and Antique Galleries Main Floor, West Entry
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Armchair Tour A - “The Highwaymen” Williams/Demens Room
*10:00 am - 5:00 pm & to midnight on Fri/Sat. Looper Trolley and Central Avenue Tram – on own $.25/stop (Senior Fare)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Early Bird Program - “A Collision of Two Worlds” St. Pete I and II
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Lobby II 7:00 am - 10:00 am Grab & Go Breakfast Adjacent to Hosp. Room
7:00 am - 11:00 am & 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Hospitality, Sales & Display Harbor/Sky/Pier 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tour 7 - Bok Tower and Gardens Main Floor, West Entry 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tour 8 - Repeat Tour 3 – Ringling Art Museum Main Floor, West Entry
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tour 9 - Historic Ybor City and Henry B. Plant Museum Main Floor, West Entry 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tour 10 - Historic Spanish Point and Venice Main Floor, West Entry
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tour 11 - Tarpon Springs Main Floor, West Entry 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tour 12 - FL Botanical Gardens & Heritage Village Main Floor, West Entry 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tour 13 - Historic Vinoy Tour & 3 Course Luncheon Main Floor, West Entry
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Armchair B - Sailors’ Traditions, Superstitions & Tattoos Williams/Demens Room 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tour 14 - Hist. Williams and Snell Homes – Arch. Delights Main Floor, West Entry 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm State/Provincial Presidents Meeting Williams/Demens Room
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Future Convention Chair Meeting Bayboro 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Bess Bardens - “Cat Shoes” St. Pete III 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Bess Bardens - Cricket Cages St. Pete II
7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Bess Bardens - Antique Glass Rolling Pins Williams/Demens 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Bess Bardens - Hot Pockets St. Pete I 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Lobby II
7:00 am - 10:00 am Grab & Go Breakfast Adjacent to Hosp. Room
7:00 am - 11:00 am & 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Hospitality, Sales & Display Harbor/Sky/Pier 8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Chapter Presidents St. Pete II 8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Organizers/Publicity Demens
8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Treasurers Hillsboro I 8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Programs St. Pete I (HTC 1)) 8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Parliamentarian Hillsboro II (HTC II)
8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - Newsletter/Website Editors Hillsboro III (HTC III) 8:30 am - 9:30 am International Workshop - P & R Williams 10:00 am - 11:30 am Open Forum Grand Bay Ballroom
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Tour 15 - Columbia Café/Tampa History Center Main Floor, West Entry 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tour 16 - Morean Art Center/Chihuly/Arts Center for Clay Main Floor, West Entry
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour 17 - Armed Forces Museum CANCELLED Main Floor, West Entry 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour 18 - Monumental Bronze Sculptures & Antique Galleries Main Floor, West Entry 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Official Photographs Garden
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm President’s Reception & CASH BAR Lobby II 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm BANQUET Grand Bay Ballroom
8:00 am – Noon Regis tration Lobby II 7:00 am - 9:00 am Grab & Go Breakfast Adjacent to Hosp. Room
7:00 am - 9:00 am Hospitality, Sales & Display Harbor/Sky/Pier 9:00 am - 11:00 am Annual Council Meeting St. Pete Ballroom 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cash Bar Lobby II
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Annual Luncheon -“The Evolution of Wedding Gowns” Grand Bay Ballroom
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Post Convention Tour Meeting Bayboro
Monday, MAY 8, 2017 Post Tour leaves at 8:30 am from Main Floor, West Entry. Drop off extra bags.
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4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Early Registration Lobby II
Meet 15 Minutes before tour leaves Thursday, May 4, 2017 Dinner on Own
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Meet 15 Minutes before tour leaves Friday, May 5, 2017 Dinner on Own
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Meet 15 Minutes before tour leaves Saturday, May 6, 2017
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Quester Registration Postmarked by March 8, 2017
Host State Registration Postmarked by March 8, 2017
Guest Registration Postmarked by March 8, 2017
Registration Postmarked after March 8, 2017-Dbl. the $
Please mark preferences 1st-2nd-3rd in bracket on left Include 1st choice payment only.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 Full Day Tours
{ } Tour 1- Tiffany Treasures/L. Alfred-Lunch & Antiquing { } Tour 2- FLW Architectural Gems (Fl Southern), Lunch incl.
{ } Tour 3- Ringling Art Museum/Ca’ d Zan, Lunch incl.
Afternoon ½ Day Tour { } Tour 4- Raymond James Art Collection { } Tour 5- Stained Glass Windows/Antique Galleries
{ } Tour 6- Sunken Gardens and Antique Galleries { } Armchair A-“The Highwaymen”
{ } EARLY BIRD- “A Collision of Two Worlds”
FRIDAY May 5, 2017 Full Day Tours
{ } Tour 7- Bok Tower & Gardens, Lunch incl.
{ } Tour 8- Repeat Tour #3 Ringling Art Museum
{ } Tour 9- Historic Ybor City & Plant Museum, Lunch incl.
{ } Tour 10- Historic Spanish Point & Venice (Lunch on own)
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CONVENTION POLICY 4 E Fees for Convention Events will be refunded up to the deadlines as stated on the Registration
Form (March 8, 2017). If funds are available,
after Convention expenses are paid, refunds may be made at the discretion of the Convention
Chairman and the Registrar. Registration fees
are non-refundable.
Sign your registration form at packet pick-up at the conference in 2017.
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INTERNATIONAL BYLAWS - Article XV INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL Section 1. The members of the International Council who are eligible to vote shall be the elected members of the
International Executive Board, current International Appointed Chairmen, Past International Presidents, State/Provincial Presidents (or designated alternate), State/Provincial Organizers (or designated alternate) in Unchartered States/Provinces, and the President (or alternate) of each chapter.
International Council delegates sit in the designated area for Council Members at the International Council Meeting.
Each Voting Delegate attending the International Convention must submit a signed Delegate Authorization Form.
If an alternate is designated: the alternate must be an active member in good standing in the same State/Provincial/Chapter
organization as the official Delegate; State/Provincial President’s alternate must have State/Provincial Board approval.
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Benefits include: Trip cancellation insurance (refunded if due to
a covered reason*) Accident, sickness, medical expense $20,000,
trip delay $500, baggage $1,000.
INCLUDED: Deluxe motorcoach transportation
2 Nights Accommodations / room taxes
7 Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
8 included tours/tips included
Meals and/or beverages other than those described in
i t inerary, i t ems of a personal nature or souvenirs and
Travel Protection Insurance are not included in the price of
this trip.
Trip Costs: pp Double: $580 Single: $700
Trip Insurance: pp Double: $39 Single: $46
Trip Cancellation and Interruption pays for forfeited, non-refundable, unused payments or deposits if due to: •Unforeseen sickness, injury, or death of the Insured, a
Traveling Companion, Family Member, or Business Partner. (Certain exclusions apply.) •Inclement weather causing delay or cancellation of travel. •Strike resulting
in the complete cessation of travel services at the point of departure or Destination .•The Insured’s Primary Residence being made Uninhabitable or Inaccessible by
Natural Disaster, vandalism, or burglary. •The Insured or a Traveling Companion being subpoenaed, required to serve on jury duty, hijacked, or quarantined. •A
Terrorist Incident in a City listed on the Insured’s itinerary within 30 days of the Insured’s scheduled arrival. •The Insured or a Traveling Companion is involved in or
delayed due to an automobile accident, substantiated by a police report, while in route to the Insured’s Destination .•The Insured or Traveling Companion is involun-
tarily terminated or laid off through no fault of his or her own provided that he or she has been an active employee for the same employer for at least 1 year. Termina-
tion must occur following the effective date of coverage.
ARKANSAS
Arkopolis #867 Dottie Funk
Arkopolis #867 members were rewarded with a lovely
reception in the gathering space of the Sexton's Cottage at
Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The
occasion was the receipt of the tenth grant to this cemetery.
The most recent funds were designated for the restoration
of the hand-made balustrade of the Sexton's Bell House.
The Bell House, located in the center of the cemetery, is
a charming and eye-catching example of the Carpenter
Gothic style. The Bell House Pavilion was built over a
well, the cemetery’s early water source.
Mount Holly Cemetery consists of four blocks located in
downtown Little Rock. It is referred to as the “Westminster
of Arkansas,” the final resting place of many notable
Arkansans, who played major roles in shaping the
state’s history. Arkopolis Questers have "adopted" Mount
Holly Cemetery as our primary grant recipient. We have
contributed a total of $25,882.22 in State and International
Questers grants for the restoration of 8 projects there since
1998.
ARIZONA
Four Peaks #1207 Pat Rinebarger
The past year has been an interest-
ing and informative one for our chap-
ter, starting with “show and tell” in
September. Programs that followed
were “French Country Life,” “Boxes”
and our annual potluck with the Direc-
tor of our local history museum. “The
Museum of Time,” is our chapter
P & R project.
Our December luncheon with gift exchange was held
at the home of our beloved member, Wilma Pratt, who
passed away suddenly in March. She had been a member
for over 20 years and served many years as an officer and
fabulous hostess on many occasions. She will be greatly
missed.
Programs on a member’s “Unforgettable Grandmother,”
“Milagros,” “Photo Pins,” and “Chintzware” rounded out
the year.
We raised $350 dollars for our P & R Fund at our
annual “Box Lunch” with State President Arlene Bright as
our special guest. Officers were installed in April. Sev-
eral members enjoyed antiquing and lunch at a quaint
restaurant, a 1928 “Sears and Roebuck” mail-order house,
in Gilbert, Arizona, at our last meeting in May. We are
looking forward to another informative and fun year of
“Questing and Finding” together.
Yavapai #1506 Alynn Stefanko
At their September meeting, Yavapai #1506 members
showed off their favorite rolling pin and shared stories and
memories connected to them. Quite a few of the rolling
pins had been passed down from mothers and grand-
mothers. The program was on the history of rolling pins,
with hostess Alynn Stefanko sharing her collection and some
history of rolling pins. Rolling pins are perhaps the earliest
known kitchen (baking) utensils, documented in the hand
of a baker in a 17th century illustration, though the concept
may go back to ancient times. The basic design has not al-
tered much in hundreds of years. Members then used their
rolling pins to roll out dough and pizzas were then created,
baked and enjoyed for lunch!
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Arizona, Four Peaks #1207 & Pennsylvania, Salt Cellar #329 were omitted in The Quester Quarterly Summer
Issue for their donations to Scholarship/Fellowship Fund. Thank you for your support to this fund.
STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND CHAPTER NEWS
Wilma Pratt
Questers facebook
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2016 International Convention, and check
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of St. Petersburg, Florida, site of the 2017 International
Convention.
STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND CHAPTER NEWS
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ILLINOIS
Dust Collectors #369 Penny Greek
Our Dust Collector's #369, along with other Region 1
Chapters, attended the annual Questers Regional Meet-
ing. The meeting was hosted by our fellow Chicken Bristle
#390 on June 16, 2016, in Springfield, Illinois.
Our attending members are pictured above left to right:
Jane Vetter, Penny Greek, Lynda Wedeking, Sharon Norris,
Jo Woolsey, Dore Skeels, and Brenda Hoffman.
Plow Boys #653 Sue Clark
Plow Boys #653 enjoyed a talk
on the history of Quaker Oats given
and researched by member Beverly
Hlavka. She also gave us a history
of Henry Parsons Croyell and his
involvement with Quaker Oats. We
enjoyed tasting some prepared
recipes: meatballs, lace cookies and
oatmeal cookies. Beverly has given
this presentation to other area
chapters as well.
IOWA
Rose Hill #498 Jean Forbes
Rose Hill #498, Iowa City, Iowa, was chartered in
1971. We celebrated our 45th anniversary during our April
2016 meeting at the home of Jean Forbes.
Present were from left top in photo: Donna Trolliet,
Margery Stell, President Sherry McKay, Marcia Simpson, San-
dra Gingerich, Mary Lou Baender, Ruth Zach, Gloria Dunlap,
Mary Jane Harris, Nola Edwards (charter member), Jean
Forbes, Cathy Shaw, Grace Jochimsen, and Wendelin Guent-
ner. Not present were Pat Hayek (charter member), Cherry
Sparks, Susan Hultman, and Jill Stutsman. Wendelin present-
ed a very informative program “Teddies & Friends - Steiff
Animals. Her collection grew from childhood presents.
MARYLAND
Anne Arundell Town #934
Broadneck Hundred #1058 Diane Rausch,
Chair for FoKFP Historical Society
On April 22, 2016, the Friends of Kinder Farm Park His-
torical Society was presented a sizeable check from the Anne
Arundell Town #934 that they received from Maryland State
Questers. The monies will be used to replace four front
wood windows in the restored Kinder Family farmhouse.
These windows will provide greater protection of inside dis-
plays and furnishings as well
as retain the wooden beauty
of the original windows.
B roadneck Hundred
#1058 previously donated
a generous check to the soci-
ety that provided for the
curtains in the living room
and dining room of the
farmhouse and provided
for another window.
We are grateful for such
interest and assistantance from
these two Quester chapters in maintaining this historic
museum.
MICHIGAN
Wenona #1437 Shelly Whitehead
This past Memorial Day (2016) the Wenona #1437 in Bay
City, Michigan, was proud to have donated a permanent
outdoor plaque to the Pine Ridge Cemetery/Soldiers Rest
listing the names of
22 Civil War Vet-
erans that are bur-
ied there. It has
been documented
who soldiers were
that were buried
there, but their ex-
act gravesite loca-
tions are unknown. The Wenona #1437 received a Certifi-
cation of Appreciation from the Sons of Union Veterans