OTPA EVENTS
8th ANNUAL
STATE OF OLD TOWNE FORUM
OTPA NAMES NEW BOARD AT BIGGEST
MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN ITS HISTORY
Richland Hotel | Old Towne Orange
Saturday, January 15, 2023
Saturday, January 15, 2023
Story by: Sandy Quinn, Past President
Photographs by: Will Hare, Will Hare Photography
Photographs by: Will Hare, Will Hare Photography
ROB BOICE, newly elected OTPA President, pledged that the mission of protecting,
preserving and enhancing Old Towne’s historic character would be his guiding direction in 2023.
preserving and enhancing Old Towne’s historic character would be his guiding direction in 2023.
It was the best attended — and undoubtedly the most enjoyable —membership meeting in the Old Towne Preservation Association’s 37 year history, combining the annual business session with a sneak preview of Old Towne's new Richland Hotel.
Following tours of guest rooms and the quaint restaurant and bar, all nestled in the restored Craftsman built by the Estelle family in 1906, President Sandy Quinn opened the business meeting with remarks by city officials, financial and activity reports, and election of the 2023 Board of Directors.
Following tours of guest rooms and the quaint restaurant and bar, all nestled in the restored Craftsman built by the Estelle family in 1906, President Sandy Quinn opened the business meeting with remarks by city officials, financial and activity reports, and election of the 2023 Board of Directors.
MAYOR DAN SLATER gave an update on Old Towne and city affairs
Slater is a longtime OTPA member and former President
Slater is a longtime OTPA member and former President
Briefings on Old Towne and City affairs were given by Mayor Dan Slater, District One Councilwoman and newly named Mayor Pro-Tem Arianna Barrios, and Interim City Manager Tom Kisela.
The Nominating Committee reported its recommendations for the 2023 Board and officers, which were unanimously approved by the members:
The full Board for 2023 includes Rob Boice, Janet Clinkscales, Wil Dee, Carrie Frisby, Jim Karras, Vickie Laughlin, Brian Lochrie, Katie Mansfield, Tim McCormack, Sandy Quinn, Dan Slater, Tita Smith, Diana Zdenek, Mark Wallace and Mignon Whitaker.
The Nominating Committee reported its recommendations for the 2023 Board and officers, which were unanimously approved by the members:
- President: Rob Boice, an OTPA founder and former President
- Vice President: Vickie Laughlin, OTPA Board member and former Community Involvement Committee Chair
- Treasurer: Mignon Whitaker, current Secretary/Treasurer and Board member
- Secretary: Diana Zdenek, longtime Board member and former Secretary
- Past President: Sandy Quinn, retiring as President after seven annual terms
The full Board for 2023 includes Rob Boice, Janet Clinkscales, Wil Dee, Carrie Frisby, Jim Karras, Vickie Laughlin, Brian Lochrie, Katie Mansfield, Tim McCormack, Sandy Quinn, Dan Slater, Tita Smith, Diana Zdenek, Mark Wallace and Mignon Whitaker.
PAST PRESIDENT SANDY QUINN provided an overview of OTPA in 2022.
Sandy is retiring as OTPA's President after seven annual terms, but will
continue to serve on the OTPA board as its Past President.
Sandy is retiring as OTPA's President after seven annual terms, but will
continue to serve on the OTPA board as its Past President.
Quinn reviewed OTPA’s past year accomplishments, and reported that the non-profit association has more members, more projects and signature events, and more funds in reserve than ever before.
Boice pledged that OTPA’s mission of protecting, preserving and enhancing the historic character and unique charm of Old Towne will be the association’s guiding direction for its work and priorities throughout the year.
OTPA Treasurer Mignon Whitaker gave the financial report and declared the association is in a very healthy financial position.
Boice pledged that OTPA’s mission of protecting, preserving and enhancing the historic character and unique charm of Old Towne will be the association’s guiding direction for its work and priorities throughout the year.
OTPA Treasurer Mignon Whitaker gave the financial report and declared the association is in a very healthy financial position.
OTPA LIFETIME MEMBERS attending the annual meeting gather for a group photo. In the front row, left to right, are OTPA founders Pat and Russ Barrios and Rob Boice, founder and newly elected OTPA President.
36th Anniversary Edition Holiday Decorating Contest
Winners Announcement
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Holiday Decorating Contest.
Your efforts to bring cheer throughout Old Towne is appreciated by all that enjoyed the many wonderful decorations!
Your efforts to bring cheer throughout Old Towne is appreciated by all that enjoyed the many wonderful decorations!
2022 Halloween Decorating Contest Winners!
FALL NEWSLETTER
How We Fulfill Our Mission
To preserve, protect and enhance California's largest Historical District
Old Towne Orange
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
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