Memphis Heritage Annual Meeting Revisits 19th Century

You will not want to miss an opportunity revisit an important part of Memphis’ past at the 2004 Memphis Heritage, Inc. Annual Meeting at the historic Nineteenth Century Club headquarters on Tuesday, March 30.  Located at 1433 Union Avenue, the Rowland J. Darnell house, as it was formerly known, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.  The 1907 house is a rare surviving example of Colonial Revival architecture in Memphis and incorporates many of the features popular in the larger residences at the turn of the century.  The Nineteenth Century Club acquired the house for its headquarters in 1926.

The annual meeting begins with a “meet and greet” at 6pm.  The business meeting begins officially at 6:30pm and includes Board member and officer nominations and elections.  All Memphis Heritage members are encouraged to attend. 
   
Nominations for officers who will serve a one-year term are: Debbi Foshee, President; Susan Caldwell, Vice President; Marie Zwolinski, Secretary; and Jean Beard, Treasurer.
 
During the meeting, we also will be saying goodbye to Board members who will rotate off:  Gene Burr, Carolyn Collins, Gay Landaiche, and Emily Trenholm.  New Board nominees include: Jean Beard, Alison England, Margaret Graber, Nashid Madyum and Jimmy Rout, III.
   
“The annual meeting provides an excellent means for members to meet the Board and learn about volunteer opportunities with our ongoing activities and programs,” said June West, Memphis Heritage Executive Director.  “We also appreciate the Nineteenth Century Club’s agreeing to host the event, which also gives Memphis Heritage members a wonderful opportunity to tour one of our city’s historic and architectural treasures.”