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

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ia Post Office. Send all address changes to The Quester

Quarterly, 210 South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA

19107.

email: questers210@questers1944.org

The Editor reserves the right to edit all copy. Due to

limited space, we regret that occasionally submissions

must be shortened. Please send all copy, no more

than 175 words, via email or typewritten to:

Editor

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Include your chapter’s name, number, city and state/

province, your address, and telephone number or

e-mail address so that you can be contacted if there

are questions. Print your name clearly. Photos can

either be color or black and white. If emailed, send as

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DEADLINES

Spring February 1, 2017

Summer June 1, 2017

Fall August 1, 2017

Winter October 1, 2017

Future International Conventions

May 5-7, 2017 St. Petersburg Bayfront

St. Petersburg, Florida

May 4-6, 2018 Intercontinental

on the Plaza

Kansas City, Missouri

April 30-May 2, 2019 Caesars Windsor

Ontario, Canada

THE QUESTERS WEBSITE:

http://www.questers1944.org

Log in: Heritage

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

THE SEASON and REASONS

FOR WHICH WE ARE

THANKFUL!

The Questers has 645 Chapters across

41 states and 2 Canadian provinces.

Thankful for approximately 9,850 mem-

bers: men and women, family and friends,

business owners and employees, moms with

children and retired folks; those with whom

we love to visit, those eager to volunteer,

those who give exceptional programs and

those who have incredible life stories to tell, like Fran who served as

a Wave under General McArthur in Occupied Japan.

Thankful for all chapters, states and provinces whose cumulative con-

tributions in support of worthy P & R projects exceeded $162,500

in 2015-16. Contributions were given for: hundreds of chapter projects

like Oklahoma’s Cimarron #1195’s donation to restore a portrait of Will

Rogers; State and Provincial P&R funds supporting programs like Iowa’s

awards to 4-H members for outstanding restoration projects; for 2016

International P & R Grants totaling $77,857.22. International’s P & R

Grants program is supported by $2.50 of members’ dues, dona-

tions, memorials, honorariums.

Thankful for chapters who host state meetings, State Days, field trips,

home tours, conduct fundraisers; and who invite guests to meetings/

events to share THE QUESTERS.

Thankful for state and provincial organizations: for informing and

energizing members through 21 newsletters and 18 web sites; for P & R

Grant programs; for providing leadership and incentives to increase chap-

ter membership and to form new chapters.

Thankful for Florida, Missouri, Ontario and Colorado for your prepa-

rations to host the next four International Conventions. Registration for

2016 Convention exceeded 640. Be smart, make plans now to attend

2017 Convention in Florida. See the information about “WELCOME

ABOARD - FLORIDA -TRIP OF A LIFETIME” in this issue. It will excite

you!

Thankful for our new Office Administrator, JoAnn Longo, who has

already demonstrated that she is a strong member of our T.E.A.M.

Thankful for dedicated Questers serving on the International Execu-

tive Board and as Committee Chairmen. I can attest to their being a

great team! Recent decisions will: provide members access to the study

papers on The Questers web site; incentivize new chapter formation in

our unchartered states and Alberta; normalize business hours at headquar-

ters; and reduce operational expenses.

T for Questers time together to talk and drink tea.

H for Questers’ historic headquarters, a treasure to see.

A for able Questers answering “aye” when asked.

N for nominee recommendations more numerous then needed.

K for knowledge shared in workshops and study papers.

S for scholars and fellows studying restoration procedures.

THANKS for Questers everywhere! Happy Thanksgiving!

Lorraine

INTERNATIONAL BOARD NEWS

Alex Ray, Scholar #39

Shares his reflections on his

2016 Summer Internship

I completed my internship this summer at Building Con-

servation Associates, Inc. (BCA). BCA is a historic preserva-

tion consulting firm located in New York City that provides

a wide range of services, including field documentation,

construction administration, materials testing supported by

an in-house lab, archival research, rehabilitation tax credit

applications, and cultural resource management.

The main project that I worked on is in Montclair, New

Jersey. BCA is working with the Township of Montclair to

produce an updated Historic Preservation Plan Element for

the Township Master Plan. We conducted a survey of the

Township’s previously unidentified historic resources, as

well as evaluated existing policy in Montclair, and at the

state and federal levels, in order to arrive at a set of recom-

mendations that the Township can use to meaningfully in-

volve historic preservation in its overall development.

I also contributed

to the building docu-

mentation section of

a rehabilitation tax

credit application for

a property in Clin-

ton Hill, Brooklyn. I

photographed the

site and also did his-

toric photo research

at Brooklyn Histori-

cal Society. My work

this summer took me to the New Jersey Historic Preserva-

tion Office, out in the field on site visits to other BCA pro-

jects, and to installations of epoxy dalle de verre in New

York City for a research project. I produced an inventory

and conditions glossary for dalle de verre panels located on

train lines in the Bronx that will be able to inform further

research on this art glass technique.

For additional information about our Fellow and

Scholar, log onto www.questers1944.org and click on the

Scholarship and Fellowship link.

MICHIGAN

Plank Road #236 Suzanne Skwarski

Marieanna Bair has written a History of Brighton col-

umn found on page four of the "Tale Trails" Newsletter of

the Brighton, Michigan Historical Society for the past 35

years. Her informative article appears in the monthly news-

letter and showcases various events that shaped the society,

economics, business, and cultural development of the

Brighton area. Her compila-

tion of selected articles from

the past 35 years has recently

been published and is of-

fered for sale by the Brighton

Area Historical Society in a

book titled Page Four.

Marieanna has been an ac-

tive Quester since 1974, and

has served as Plank Road

#236 Chapter President as

well as Michigan State Presi-

dent. She truly embodies the

spirit and mission of The

Questers organization as an

avid researcher, preserva-

tionist, and reporter of his-

tory. Kudos for this wonderful accomplishment at the age

of 90 years young! Marieanna stands as a role model

for all Questers, as well as for all who wish to pre-

serve our rich historical legacy.

VIRGINIA

Wilderness ‘Tiques #1404 Anne Felder

The 25 members of the Lake of the Woods Wilderness

'Tiques chapter have had an exciting and busy couple of

months. We had field trips to Salubria, the Georgian-style

home in Culpeper County dating from 1756, and James

Madison's 'Montpelier' to learn about Dolly Madison and

the women of Montpelier. We also had speakers on 'The

African Americans of the Montpelier Community Project'

and 'The Little Rock Nine.' On a high note, our founder,

Connie LeMay, was awarded an Outstanding Service Award

from Lake of the Woods Honors Committee. Well

deserved, Connie!

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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MAY 5-7, 2017—St. Petersburg, Florida

“WELCOME ABOARD — FLORIDA—TRIP OF A LIFETIME”

HILTON

ST. PETERSBURG BAYFRONT

333 First Street South,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

727-894-5000

Reservations accepted after 9:00 AM on December 12, 2016

Group rate $155.00/night double occupancy + tax. An additional

$10.00/per person will be added for triple and quad occupancy.

Use group code Q1944. Please - no “multiple” reservations,

only reserve one room! Parking - $12.00 per day.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE—Call Super Shuttle (727-572-1111) or

Online www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC+MATAS.

There is a $2.00 fee if booking by phone.

Use Discount Code MATAS.

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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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.”

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Focus on Florida’s Fascinating Floral Displays & Feathered Friends

Frolic in Our Phenomenal Gardens

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Frankly Speaking . . .Florida’s Phosphorescent Forecast

Filled with Fiery Flora and Photographic Fizzle

BESS BARDENS SEMINARS

Friday, May 5, 2017 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM and 8:15 – 9:15 PM

Cat Shoes

Presented by Susan Maxon – Caladesi #816

Cat shoes are probably not what you might think. They are NOT putting Kleenex on

Kitty’s paws with rubber bands to watch her high step around the room. They are NOT to

keep Fluffy’s feet warm in the winter. Susan will guide you through a clear cut set of charac-

teristics throughout her program. You will even have a chance to test your new knowledge

with a fun game of “Name that Cat Shoe.”

Cricket Cages

Presented by Barbara Magnuson – Turnbull #1486

Crickets were an important part of both the Chinese and the Japanese culture, but

for two very different reasons. The Chinese raised these insects for “Cricket Fighting”

while the Japanese raised them for their song. The Chinese felt that the cricket played

a critical role representing intelligence and good fortune. To the Japanese, crickets

were considered “good luck” and were caught for their “musical” sounds. These sing-

ing crickets were given as gifts to customers by some produce markets and to friends

of some cricket enthusiasts. This was considered “an elegant hobby.”

Antique Glass Rolling Pins

Presented by Shirley Moravec – Ft. Harrison #208

Rolling pins are perhaps the earliest known kitchen baking utensils found in the

17th century. Early rolling pins were made of turned wood including sycamore,

walnut, pine, cherry, mahogany, boxwood, beech, fruitwood, and ash. Starting in

the 18th century, English port towns began producing hollow glass rolling pins. The

glassworks at Bristol made deep blue cobalt colored glass pins while others were

made of bottle glass, which was much cheaper. The 19th century introduced porce-

lain, ceramic, stoneware, and pottery rolling pins. Then came metal and aluminum

pins and the list goes on!

Hot Pockets

Presented by Sandra Ghering – Nautilus #909

Early matches were combustible upon impact, so to prevent “hot pockets” they

were carried in cases. Pocket matchsafes were made in Europe beginning in the

1830s. They were really snuff boxes to which a serrated striker had been

added. Pocket matchsafes were manufactured from tin, aluminum, nickel, pewter,

silver, gold, wood, leather, horn, tortoise shell, ivory, glass, bone, gutta-percha,

celluloid, and other unimaginable substances. They were custom made with com-

partments to hold many pocket items.

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Fundamentally Speaking . . . Fascinating and Fruitful

Fetes Are Part of Florida’s Fabulous Folly

All tours leave from the Main Floor, West Entry. Meet 15 minutes prior to tour departure.

Tour 1 “Tiffany Treasures”, Lake Alfred and Antiquing

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM $50.00 Lunch Included

The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Tiffany works in the

world. Pieces on display include designer jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded glass lamps

and windows. Group will then proceed to Lake Alfred for a Back Porch Picnic lunch and will

have time to browse through the gift boutique and antique shop. Wear comfortable walk-

ing shoes – limited wheelchairs available at the museums and cannot be reserved.

Tour 2 FLW’S Architectural Gems - FL Southern College

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM $65.00 Lunch Included

Thirteen Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings are located on the Florida South-

ern College campus – a little known Central Florida treasure! This is the largest concentra-

tion of Wright designed structures anywhere in the world, with two structures on

the National Historic Register. Many considered him to be the greatest American architect

in the 1940’s. Lots of walking – some stairs.

Tour 3 Ringling Art Museum and Ca’d Zan

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM $65.00 Lunch Included

Here, in an unexpected place, is an extraordinary collection of art including the permanent

collection’s treasures, the fascinating exhibitions from around the world, and the classical sculp-

tures that fill the grand courtyard, all built by John Ringling, famed circus impresario. The Circus

Museum is a wonder with a 44,000 piece Howard Bros. Circus Model and the Greatest Show

on Earth mural.

Ca’d Zan, the summer mansion of John and Mable Ringling, was built in 1924 in the

Venetian Gothic style of the palazzi in Venice, Italy. Its five stories showcase 41 rooms and 15

bathrooms. The recently opened Center for Asian Art displays some of the Ringling’s permanent

collection along with gifts from the Citrin and Koger families.

Lots of walking – if you wish to visit the gift shop, please do so prior to the 3:00 PM

boarding time.

Tour 4 Raymond James Art Collection

1:00 – 4:00 PM $25.00 (maximum 18 people)

One of Florida’s largest private art collections consists of more than 2,400 works of

art at the Raymond James Financial Art Collection. The collection began in the late

1950s with predominantly American artists and has grown to include Western/

Southwestern styles of art. Wildlife Art is part of the collection, as well as Pop, Contem-

porary, Figurative, Sports Art, and Landscapes.

Lots of walking.

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Fellowship in Florida Makes for Friendly, Favorable

memories With Florida Fondness Forever

Tour 5 Stained Glass Windows and Antique Galleries

12:30 - 4:30 PM $25.00

Built circa 1925, the First United Methodist Church is significant for its

academically correct use of the Gothic Revival style with a strong English influence. The sanctuary windows are made of

leaded stained glass, manufactured in 1926, by the George Hardy Payne Studios of Patterson, N.J. The windows

are in the Tiffany style, incorporating multiple layers of opalescent colored glass, faceted with traditional painted and

fired glass. In the lower level of the sanctuary, the windows portray the life and passion of Christ along with

a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”. Group will then move on to Antique Galleries – a two

story building (originally a bank building) containing thousands of quality antiques. Now’s the time to “quest”!

Tour 6 Sunken Gardens and Antique Galleries Restrooms in lobby only.

1:00 – 5:00 PM $25.00 No facilities throughout the gardens.

The Sunken Gardens consist of four acres of well-established botanical gardens in a very

historic neighborhood. This 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest plants from

around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than

50,000 tropical plants and flowers, and a walk through a butterfly encounter. Twenty

Chilean flamingos found a new home here last spring and strut-their-stuff for viewers. Who

knows, maybe you’ll even see Flossie Farnsworth the Fourth with the group! Group will

then proceed to Antique Galleries – a two-story converted bank building, filled with

antique treasures for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy browsing and searching!

Tour 7 Bok Tower and Gardens

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM $65.00 Lunch Included

Called the Taj Mahal of America, Bok Tower’s historic gardens preserve the land

surrounding the 205 foot Singing Tower carillon, featuring daily bell concerts. The lush

tropical garden and bird sanctuary was built 85 years ago by Pulitzer Prize-winning

author and respected humanitarian, Edward W. Bok. The gardens are considered the

greatest work of famed landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who also de-

signed the National Mall, the Jefferson Memorial, and the White House grounds. Pinewood Estate, built in the

1930s, is a Mediterranean-style home included in the tour.

Tour 8 Repeat of #3 - Ringling Art Museum and Ca’d Zan

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM $65.00 Lunch Included

Tour 9 Historic Ybor City and Henry B. Plant Museum

8:30 AM—4:30 PM $60.00 Lunch Included

Colorful Ybor City was founded by Vincente Martinez-Ybor. Residents made their living from

cigar making and until the 1930s, Ybor City was known as the “Cigar Capital of the World.”

The classic brick streets and historic facades blend into a distinct sense of culture. The

Henry B. Plant Museum, housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, is now a National Historic Land-

mark. Mr. Plant was building an empire of railroads, steamships, and hotels in the 1880s

and wanted to have a palace to greet his guests. This property also served as headquarters for Teddy Roosevelt

and his Rough Riders.

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Funny, Fortuitous Florida, Flirtatious, Flamboyant

And Fabulous

We hope you have a Fantastic Finale.

Tour 10 Historic Spanish Point and Venice

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM $40.00

Lunch on own – time for shopping and antiquing

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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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)

{ } Tour 11- Tarpon Springs, lunch incl.{ }

{ } Tour 12- FL Botanical Gardens & Heritage Village-Lunch incl.

Morning ½ Day Tour

{ } Tour 13- Historic Vinoy Hotel & Three Course Luncheon { } Armchair B-Sailors’ Traditions, Superstitions, Tattoos

Afternoon ½ Day Tour { } Tour 14- Historic Williams & Snell Homes–Arch. Delights

SATURDAY, May 6, 2017 Half Day Tours

{ } Tour 15- Columbia Café &Tampa Bay History Ctr, Lunch incl .

{ } Tour 16- Morean Art Ctr/Chihuly Museum/Clay Arts Ctr

{ } Tour 17- Armed Forces Museum CANCELLED { } Tour 18- Monumental Bronze Sculptures/Antique Galleries

The Looper Trolley available for access to downtown attractions

“on own”. Senior cost is $0.25 per person each time you board.

Bring I.D. as proof of age.

Total Left Column (Tours & Registration) Total $_____

Total Right Column (Meals) Total $_____ Total Remitted (U.S. Funds Only) Grand Total Remitted $____

Please – one person per form, copy and attach additional forms as needed.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM 67th INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

May 5 - 7, 2017 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

$40 $____

$20 $____

$50 $____

$____

Tour 1 $50 $____

Tour 2 $65 $____

Tour 3 $65 $____ Tour 4 $25 $____

Tour 5 $25 $____

Tour 6 $25 $____

Arm-A. $20 $____

Early Bird $10 $____

Tour 7 $65 $____

Tour 8 $65 $____

Tour 9 $60 $____

Tour 10 $40 $____

Tour 11 $65 $____

Tour 12 $50 $____

Tour 13 $30 $____

Arm-B $20 $____

Tour 14 $10 $____

Tour 15 $45 $____

Tour 16 $40 $____

Tour 17 $25 $____

Tour 18 $25 $____

MEALS (Check and add cost to the right.

Then total amount at the bottom left.)

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 Cost

President’s Reception & Banquet $65 $____

(Cash Bar Reception only) (Meal follows

at Banquet)

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017

[ ] Annual Luncheon $60 $_____

Meal Total $______

BESS BARDENS SEMINARS

Friday, May 5, 2017

Make two choices

“Cat Shoes” { } 7:00 P.M. { } 8:15 P.M.

“Cricket Cages” { } 7:00 P.M. { } 8:15 P.M.

“Antique Glass Rolling Pins” { } 7:00 P.M. { } 8:15 P.M.

“Hot Pockets” { } 7:00 P.M. { } 8:15 P.M.

MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS

PAYABLE TO: 2017 Questers International Convention Mail: Total Funds (U.S. FUNDS ONLY)

Registration Form

Delegates Form (if applicable)

Mailing Labels-see note*

To: Kathy Vitale

2411 Kensington Greens Drive

Sun City Center, FL 33573

813-419-4316

questers2017@gmail.com

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Please Note:

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____Send confirmation info to my e-mail address. ____Send confirmation info to my home address.

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.

LAST NAME FIRST NAME CHAPTER #

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, PROVENCE ZIP / POSTAL CODE ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE CELL EMERGENCY NAME / TELEPHONE EMAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEMBER: ( ) YES (NO) Non-members (If you are a guest, please list the member’s name.) ______________________________________________________________

Official Delegates: check your designation below and include completed DELEGATE AUTHORIZATION FORM

( )Chapter Pres. ( )St/Prov Pres. ( )Unch St/Prov Org. ( )Int’l Officer ( )Int’l Appt. Chair ( )Past Int’l Pres. ( )Alternate

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DELEGATE AUTHORIZATION FORM

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.

OFFICIAL DELEGATE AUTHORIZATION FORM 2017 International Council Meeting

ELECTED MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD: (No alternate)

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ______________________________________________________________________________

POSITION HELD ____________________________________________________STATE/PROVINCE_______________

IEB member’s Signature____________________________________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL APPOINTED CHAIRMEN: Int’l Parliamentarian, Int’l P & R Chairman, QQ Editor, Int’l Pub-

licity Chairman, and Int’l Website Editor (No alternates)

NAME (PLEASE PRINT)______________________________________________________________________________

POSITION HELD ____________________________________________________ STATE/PROVINCE______________

International Chairman’s Signature____________________________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL PAST PRESIDENT: (No alternate)

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ________________________________________________STATE/PROVINCE______________

International Past President’s Signature________________________________________________________

STATE/PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT:

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ________________________________________________STATE/PROVINCE______________

(DESIGNATED ALTERNATE, an active, current or incoming, member of the same State/Provincial Board)

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NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ________________________________________________STATE/PROVINCE______________

(DESIGNATED ALTERNATE, an elected, active member in the same State/Province) __________________________________

Organizer’s Signature ______________________________________________________________________

CHAPTER PRESIDENT:

NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ______________________________________________________________________________

CHAPTER NAME & NUMBER _________________________________________ STATE/PROVINCE ______________

(DESIGNATED ALTERNATE, an active member of the same chapter) _________________________________________

Chapter President or Vice President’s Signature_______________________________________________________

IF APPLICABLE, INCLUDE THE DELEGATE AUTHORIZATION FORM WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.

Send to: 2017 International Convention Registrar

Kathy Vitale, 2411 Kensington Greens Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION POST TOUR—MAY 8-10, 2017

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Interesting Pioneer History---

Outstanding Natural Beauty---

Touch of Culture

Florida isn’t just about “the mouse”! Join the

Post Convention tour to discover more of Florida’s

interesting pioneer history, along with outstanding natural

beauty and a touch of culture.

PASSENGER INFORMATION

First Name: ______________________________________________

Last Name: ______________________________________________

(Badge Name): _______________________Gender ___M ___F

Address: ________________________________________________

City: ________________________State ____Zip________________

Phone: (h) _____________________ (c) _____________________

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Email: ___________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ________Month / _______Day _________Year

Dietary Needs: __________________________________________

Additional Special Requests/Needs: _______________________

_________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: _____________________________________

Emergency Contact’s Phone: __________________________

___________________________________________________

Sleeping Preference: ______2 Beds _______ 1 Bed

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required by February 8, 2017.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE: MARCH 8, 2017.

(Balance of trip is non-refundable 14 days prior to departure.)

(Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended

for cancellations.)

DEPOSIT PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Enclosed is my check, made payable to:

TRAVELWORLD in the amount of $_________________.

Make check to: TRAVELWORLD, 906 N. Pebble Beach

Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573

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Date _____________________

Travel Arrangements Provided by 800-742-8747

For further information or questions, please call: Jayne Kirse (813) 634-3318 Email: jane@travelworld.com

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Day 1 – Monday, May 8, 2017 Lakeland, FL to tour some

of the 13 Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings on the

Florida Southern College Campus. Enjoy a premier eco-

boat (slow pontoon) tour of the canals for wildlife viewing

prior to checking into the historic Lakeside Inn. A Ghost

Tour will follow dinner tonight. (L, D)

Day 2 – Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - a guided tour of the

Marjorie Kinnan Rawling’s refuge. Lunch will be in

Gainesville before visiting the 1854 Haile Plantation Home

with its’ “Talking Walls.” After check-in at the DoubleTree

Hilton, the group is in for a treat… it’s a surprise!

Kanapaha Presbyterian Church for dinner and presenta-

tion of the area’s rich history. (B, L, D)

Day 3 – Wednesday, May 10, 2017 –Free-flying butterfly

and bird exhibit at the Butterfly Rainforest. A guided

tour of the superb collection of African, Asian, and contem-

porary art and photography in the lovely Harn Museum.

Lunch and a guided tour of the state’s largest display of

bamboo and extensive herb garden. Return to St. Peters-

burg in the late afternoon. (B, L)

NOTE TO POST TOUR PARTICIPANTS: The Hilton has graciously

agreed to provide rooms at the convention rate ($155.00/night

plus tax) for passengers returning from the Post Convention tour

May 10. If you need accommodations for May 10, please ensure

that you make those arrangements directly with the Hilton when

making your convention reservations, as rooms will be released

after March 8, 2017.

Travel Insurance Option: AIG/TravelGuard Deluxe Group

$39 pp (if sharing double room) $46 pp (if single room)

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

Scenes . . .

Join fellow Questers on The Questers face-

book to see posts and great photos of the

2016 International Convention, and check

out other interesting posts and colorful photos

of St. Petersburg, Florida, site of the 2017 International

Convention.

STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND CHAPTER NEWS

WINTER 2016 PAGE 17

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

of the Civil War.

Beverly Hlavka

Photo above: Judy Roblyer

and Sue Quinn, present

donation to Diane Rausch.

STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND CHAPTER NEWS

The 2018 Grant Application

and Guidelines will be posted on

The Quester Website under P&R or by

contacting Kathy Piersma, International P&R

Chair, 301-990-6836 or

p-r@questers1944.org

MISSOURI

Christopher Hawken #1145 Rachelle Reeg

At each chapter meeting, JoAnn Miller displays an

unusual antique implement or object from her personal col-

lections for members to speculate about its use or purpose.

This prompts discussion and often a laugh or two.

Recent program topics have included The Settlement

Cookbook, Buttons, Women Illustrators of Children’s Books,

and the meaning of President’s Day. This involved a “trivia

quiz” about the U.S. Presidents including some less known

facts. Members worked together and were surprised about

how much they really knew. One member who is a docent

at the famous St. Louis Zoo presented its history and future

plans with photos from her collection.

We miss Doris Hanlon whose devotion to the Questers

and Hawken House continues to inspire us to faithful partici-

pation and service.

Eugene Field #151 Rachelle Reeg

Eugene Field Questers traveled with member Sue

Fontaine to Oaxaca, Mexico, via her own collection of some

of its famous woodcarvings. Members viewed the many

whimsical figures brightly and meticu-

lously painted with multi-colored

miniature dots. Figures included ani-

mals, angels, witches, devils and oth-

er mythical figures. One of the

more famous artists producing these

creatures has been Manuel Ramirez

Jimenez. Oaxaca is two hours south

of Mexico City.

Our chapter programs have in-

cluded a tour of a local Frank Lloyd

Wright house and an exhibit at

the Missouri Historical Society, a Walk

in 1875 St. Louis.

The chapter has added two new members in 2016. With

sadness, we regret the loss of Doris Hanlon, a faithful mem-

ber truly dedicated to the spirit of Questers. She alerted us to

Chapter, State and International activities and guidelines.

With her trusty camera, she captured the history of both

chapters of which she was a member.

NORTH CAROLINA

1789 Questers #530 Harriette Weinstein

Saving the markers in Raleigh’s historic City Cemetery

continues as a project of 1789 Questers as reported by Jane

Thurman, preservation president of Raleigh City cemeteries.

The 7.4-acre City Cemetery, estab-

lished in 1798, is the oldest public

cemetery in Raleigh and is the bury-

ing ground of many early settlers

and significant persons in Raleigh

and North Carolina history. The

African-American section was desig-

nated as the southeast section of

the cemetery and only one grave in

this section post-dates 1891.

Using grant money from State

and International Questers funds has

enabled restoration work to continue. In June 2016, the

1789 Questers made a $1000 donation to Raleigh City Cem-

eteries Preservation (RCCP), a 501c3 non-profit that serves as

a friends’ group to the City of Raleigh, to oversee the resto-

ration of two historic 19th century African-American head-

stones located in the City Cemetery (Columbus Thompson

and Nancy Kenedy). This is the first time any restoration

work has been done in the two-acre African-American sec-

tion. The restoration work was done by Dean Ruedrich of

Ruedrich Restorations.

OKLAHOMA

Cimarron #1195 Karan McDonald

The September program presented by member Shirley

Ellis was unusual and interesting. Shirley and husband Randy

attended an auction, bidding on a

fixer-upper house in Oklahoma City.

Although outbid on the house, they

were awarded the contents ($750).

Surprisingly, Edward Sweeney III,

deceased, had found hidden treasures

of his mother, Evelyn Sweeney, in

closets, under beds and behind doors,

including pieces of art, i.e. charcoals,

nudes, still-life, landscapes, carvings,

and other possessions. She graduated

from and taught art at Whitewater University of Wisconsin,

married, had a son, and was Postmaster in Whitewater.

Moving to Milwaukee, she obtained her Master of Science in

Art. Evelyn died in Switzerland at age 64, in a bus accident.

Shirley shared 57 pieces of Evelyn’s art with our group.

Shirley and Randy will drive the art collection to Whitewater

University. The educators are thankful to be the benefactors

of the collection. Shirley says “that’s what we believe she

would have wanted”. Cimarron members are thankful

Shirley shared Evelyn Sweeney’s art and story.

PAGE 18 WINTER 2016

Doris Hanlon

The 2018 Grant Application

and Guidelines are posted on

The Quester Website under P&R or by

contacting Kathy Piersma, International P&R

Chair, 301-990-6836 or

p-r@questers1944.org

STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND CHAPTER NEWS

WINTER 2016 PAGE 19

PENNSYLVANIA

Kit-Han-Ne #408 Carolyn Schrecengost

In December, Kit-Han-Ne #408 met at Rachael's Road

House. The program entitled “Beatrix Potter” presented by

Mary Ann Anderson. Lois Nichols Chapel shared her collec-

tion of “Matryoskha” nesting dolls in July. Carolyn Schre-

cengost presented “Madonna of the Trails” in May.

TENNESSEE

Granny White #874 Jennifer Butt

Granny White #874 funded a Preservation and Restora-

tion project where the portrait of Mary Moore Murfree

Hilliard was professionally cleaned and restored. The pro-

ject was funded with the proceeds from a sale where mem-

bers donated antique and collectible items. The portrait,

painted by Ralph E. W. Earle, resides in the parlor of the

Croft House at Grassmere Historic Farm located within the

grounds of the Nashville Zoo.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, the

1810 Croft Home is the centerpiece of the Grassmere His-

toric Farm. Interpreters guide visitors through the home

telling the story of five generations who lived there along

with how the Zoo came to be located on the land.

In Memoriam

Arizona

Alice Zinder

Paridot #1175

California

Sally Childers

Kaweah Collectors #1428

Iowa

Linda Medland

Sunbonnet #0713

Iowa/Missouri/Kansas

Carolyn Cay Peterson

Michigan

Miss Virginia Durand

Fox Creek #216

Carole Fischer

Stoney Creek #203

Amy Goldstein

Tollgate #180

Lorraine Long

Tollgate #180

Kathleen Shermeta

Chief Tecumseh #1236

Michigan

Lynn Stroup

Plank Road #236

Minnesota

Lois Pettis

Minnehaha #111

Nebraska

Carolyn Donovan

Forget-Me-Nots #620

Jean Tobin

Forget-Me-Nots #620

Ohio

Marilyn Johnson

DeHeWaMis #479

Ontario Province

Betty Clinansmith

South Shore Seekers #1156

Pennsylvania

Peggy Campbell

Fairwold #1416

Wisconsin

Carol Greiner

Capital #568

In April, new member Laurie Schrecengost took photos

of the Richmond, Indiana, and Springfield, Ohio statues.

The DAR sponsored 12 monuments from Maryland to Cali-

fornia in the late 1930s, honoring the early pioneer

women and their spirit. They are along the National Old

Trails Highway” (Route 40) and in the western states,

along old Route 66. Another Madonna is located at Bealls-

ville, Pennsylvania.

Our annual picnic in August includes friends and spouses.

Plans are continuing for the 17th annual Antiquing Along

the Allegheny, Antique and Craft Fair in Riverfront Park.

Our chapter will host the Western Pennsylvania Fall

Meeting on Oct. 8th at the Train Station in Tarentum.

President Sue Bowser will present a program to in-

clude “vignettes” of famous Western Pennsylvania women.

Many original pieces of furniture and several other

family portraits can be viewed on the tour. In appreciation

for funding the restoration the staff at the Croft House

invited Granny White #874 for a private unveiling of the

restored portrait and a tour of the house and grounds on

June 11, 2014.

International News

STUDY PAPERS AND DVD’S

The listings of Study Papers on the website and

at Headquarters has been updated to make it

more “user” friendly. But more news…as soon as

they can be downloaded onto the website you

will be able to print them yourselves. Need a

hard copy? They will be available through Head-

quarters. The DVD list has also been updated.

There are some good ones that make great pro-

grams. Check them out!

FOUNDER’S AWARD REMINDER

The topic for the 2017 Founder’s Award will be

“KEY WEST – 500 YEARS OF HISTORY.”

There is still plenty of time for research and

writing of a spectacular paper on this year’s topic:

Key West: 500 Years of History. Your entry must

be sent to Headquarters, postmarked by March 1,

2017. Guidelines are posted on the website un-

der the Members tab and in Resources, or contact

International 2nd V.P. Ginger Williams.

A full color version of the Quester Quarterly

is posted on the Quester website at www.questers1944.org

In this Winter 2016 issue . . .

President’s Message 2

Scholar Update 3

International News 3

Hotel & Early Bird Information 4

2017 Convention Events 5 - 12

Convention Schedule 12

Convention Registration 13

Delegate Authorization Form 14

Post Tour 15

Chapter News 16 - 19

Memoriam 19

Study Papers & DVD's 20

Founders Award Reminder 20