NDGW District 21 Hosts Tea to Benefit the NDGW Home

Native Daughters of the Golden West District 21 had a very successful and enjoyable NDGW Home Tea held at the NDGW Adobe in San Juan Bautista on September 22, 2013.

Supervising District Deputy Grand President Sharon M. Johnston, PGP, the Deputy Grand Presidents, and all four Subordinate Parlors – Santa Cruz No. 26, Aleli No. 102, Junipero No. 141, and San Juan Bautista No. 179 – were represented and provided the cookies, sandwiches, and funds for the raffle prizes. Baskets of organic apples were donated by President Ann Hestand of Santa Cruz Parlor.  Aleli Parlor member Laura Lawrence won three raffle prizes, including the grand prize of $25.00 in dollar coins.

Aleli Parlor member Laura Lawrence and San Juan Bautista Parlor member and Supervising District Deputy Grand President Sharon M. Johnston, PGP

Seventy-eight people attended with guests from many different parts of our State. Grand Trustee Karen Fini spoke about the needs of the Native Daughters Home in San Francisco, and opened the eyes of those who did not realize how great the needs are.  Painting, new drapes, replacement of window framing, carpeting, and an exhaust fan for the kitchen stove are but some of the major items needed at our Native Daughters Home.

Aleli Parlor members Rita Dominy and Joann Reyes

Afternoon attire and hats were the fashion for the afternoon, and the gentlemen in attendance were also very appropriately attired. Grand President Sharon Logan, Jr. Past Grand President Linda Galassi, Grand Vice President Suzi Riley, senior Grand Trustee Cynthia Connelly, Grand Trustee Karen Fini, several members of the NDGW Home Committee, and Past Grand Presidents Marilyn Rickett, Sylvia Lowrie, and Joan Hall assisted District 21 as we raised funds to assist with the maintenance of our Grand Lady on Baker Street. Regrets were received from several Grand Officers and Past Grand Presidents –  all wishing us a successful day – and some including donations for the Native Daughters Home.  We raised nearly $1,700 toward the drapery project.

Thank you to Sharon M. Johnston, PGP, for her contributions to this article.

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