Sunday, September 1, 2013

Aleli Parlor Installs 2013-2014 Officers

On August 8, 2013, Aleli Parlor installed their 2013-2014 corps of officers. President Lillian King chose the theme "Fields of Poppies" with the colors of the sunrise or sunset rounding out her theme.  This is not Lillian's first time as Aleli Parlor's president.  She served as president more than 50 years ago.  Lillian has done her share to boost the membership of Aleli Parlor--specifically through recruiting her husband, Warren King, and son, Russell Owens, to be Aleli Parlor's "mister sisters."

Over the next year, the Parlor will be working toward implementing Grand President Sharon Logan's theme for the year: “Let Your Star Shine.”  Grand President Sharon will be asking parlors to acknowledge sisters, community members, and others for their work with Native Daughters by issuing “Star” certificates

The installation was conducted by members of San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179. Aleli Parlor member Bonnie Rasmussen served as Chairman.  Barbara Thomas, Aleli Parlor No. 102 and Deputy Grand President to Aleli Parlor, served as Installing Officer. Roberta Paul, San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179, served as Grand Marshal.  Susan Carpenter, friend of San Juan Bautista Parlor, provided the musical accompaniment.  The following members were installed:
  • Lillian King, President
  • Lucy Cornelius, Past President
  • Arlene Tavani, 1st Vice President
  • Lois Franscioni, 2nd Vice President
  • Warren King, 3rd Vice President
  • Laura Lawrence, Recording Secretary
  • Joanne Reyes, Financial Secretary
  • Barbara Thomas, Treasurer
  • Rosemary Perez, Marshal
  • Rita Dominy, Trustee
  • Haylie Keema, Trustee
  • Russell Owens, Trustee
  • Joanne Ririe, Inside Sentinel
  • Gladys Keema, Outside Sentinel
A photo of Lillian when she first served as Aleli Parlor's president more than 50 years ago
Lillian with her family and fellow Aleli Parlor members, left to right: Kelsie Howe, Kathleen Howe, Warren King, Lillian King, Joanne Reyes, and Russell Owens

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

NDGW Home Tea is September 22

Invitations go out this week from the Parlors of District 21 for their annual tea to support the Native Daughters of the Golden West Home in San Francisco. 

Santa Cruz Parlor No. 26, Aleli Parlor No. 102, Junipero Parlor No. 141, and San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179 will be hosting the tea on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Native Daughters of the Golden West Adobe in San Juan Bautista.

The theme of this year's tea is "Harvest"-- an appropriate theme considering the tea is being held on the first day of autumn.  Please bring your favorite tea cup to win a prize.  

Raffle prizes will also be available with the proceeds from the tickets sales benefiting our Native Daughters of the Golden West Home.

If you plan to attend, please respond to Laura Lawrence, Aleli Parlor Recording Secretary, no later than September 16, 2013 at aleliparlor@gmail.com.