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OTPA 2024 OISF BOOTH

Old Towne Improvements Honored
at OTPA Preservation Awards Gala​

​For 27 years, the Old Towne Preservation Association has recognized significant improvements to Old Towne historic residences and other structures at its popular Preservation Awards Gala.

“This year’s awards gala attracted a full house at The Woman’s Club on a delightful Sunday evening, perfect for the pre-dinner Garden Party,” said Brandy Romero, event chair.

Guests enjoyed a wonderful dinner, created by Backstage Catering, inviting door prizes musically introduced by the Wimberley Family Blue Grass Band, and elegant centerpieces fashioned by downtown merchant, Enchanted Florist.

OTPA co-founder and current President, Rob Boice, introduced special guests including Mayor Dan Slater, a former OTPA President, and thanked Preservation Awards Event Host Chapman University for the school's continued support and sponsorship.   

Carol Fox, former member of the City’s Design Review Committee, curated a deserving collection of award nominees and winners for the five award categories, all pictured below.
Event Sponsors
A very special thank you to the following event and host sponsors:
Preservation Awards Host
Orange Community Host
Orange Sponsor Hosts

ORANGE PRESERVES
​SPRING ISSUE

BIGGEST CROWD EVER ATTENDS
OTPA 38TH ANNUAL MEETING

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​FEBRUARY 18, 2024:  The 2024 Membership Business Meeting of the Old Towne Preservation Association featured an exclusive Sneak Preview tour of the expanded Hilbert Museum of California Art, hosted by Museum Director Mary Platt.
 
In welcoming remarks, Orange Mayor and former OTPA President Dan Slater thanked OTPA for calling attention to the newly designed Hilbert Museum, and said it helps in making Orange the art center of the county.
 
OTPA President Rob Boice gave the “State of OTPA” annual report and pledged a vigorous focus on preserving Old Towne’s historic character.  “The unique charm of Old Towne is the reason our property value is so high,” he said.
 
Mayor Pro-Tem and Old Towne resident Arianna Barrios excited the crowd with her passion for preserving Old Towne and encouraged everyone to become an active member.

​Boice reported that OTPA’s membership has never been bigger, its finances never stronger, and its community outreach never more active.
He invited members to attend the association’s 9th annual State of Old Towne Forum in City Hall on April 3rd, and its 28th annual Preservation Awards Garden Party & Dinner Gala at the Woman’s Club on Sunday, May 19th.

​The members unanimously approved the newly revised OTPA by-laws and 18 Board members for the 2024 term.  
 
Board members, officers and committee chairs are:
 
Officers:
Rob Boice, President
Diana Zdenek, Vice President
Sandy Quinn, Past President
Meg Shields, Treasurer
Jim Karras, Secretary
 
Committee Chairs:
Long Duong, Preservation  
Brandy Romero, Community Involvement 
Carrie Frisby, Membership
Robert Paul, Fund Development
Garrett Smith, Special Events
Will Hare, Education & Research
 
Members-at-Large:
Carol Craig
Wil Dee
Brian Lochrie
Tita Smith
Mark Wallace
Mignon Whiaker
John Zimmerman

How We Fulfill Our Mission

To preserve, protect and enhance California's largest Historical District 
​Old Towne Orange

​​• Interaction with City Hall​
• Advise on Public and Private Development Projects          
​​• Members of Chapman Advisory Committee
​​​​​• Education and Public Events
​​• Preservation Awards
​​​• Representation at Design Review Committee Meetings​, Planning Commission Meetings and City Council Meetings