The Spokane Lilac Festival |
“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'...”
~Alfred Lord Tennyson
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2021 Royalty Candidates
From Left:
Sofia (East Valley), Carlee (University), Lauren (Mt. Spokane), Kimberly (Rogers), Elena (Lewis & Clark), Mindee (Freeman), Carly (West Valley), Paige (Medical Lake), Julia (Gonzaga Prep), Sydney (Shadle Park), Chiara (NW Christian), Sarianne (Cheney), Kenzie (Ferris)
Photo Courtesy of Kim Johnson
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It's a new year and we are excited to welcome our new Royalty Candidates! Our 14 Candidates have already been hitting the ground running with multiple training sessions as well as Community Service.
The last two weeks the Candidates have learned what their personality & leadership 'color' is in their True Colors training, lead by Dawn Altmaier and learned about Lilac's partnership with Downtown Spokane thanks to Past Princess ('99) & Downtown Spokane's Director of Marketing and Programming, Elisabeth Hooker. Liz also shared her memories of when she was a Lilac Princess. The Candidates have also completed a Resume and Interview training, lead by Sheila Jewell, HR Director from Kiemle Hagood. Rounding out January, they will get an intro to and how they will interact with our local Military; a training on stage presence, the Win/Win concept and spending time Volunteering with Blessings Under the Bridge.
This is a very exciting time, not only for our 14 young leaders, but also for all our Lilac members. In a time of 'new norms,' it is comforting that this long standing tradition is continuing as it always does. Keep reading our newsletter to learn more about each of our Royal Candidates!
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Row 1: Candidates and Parents spread out and learn all things Lilac and what is to come in their Lilac journey. President Dan VerHeul welcomes and presents Sarianne (Cheney) her Royalty sash.
Row 2: Candidates listen to Dawn Altmaier during 'True Colors' training. Candidate Elena (Lewis & Clark) reviews the information based on her personality/leadership 'color.'
Row 3: President Dan and Candidates Chiara (NW Christian), Sofia (East Valley) and Kimberly (Rogers) sort and scan items at the Habitat for Humanity Spokane store. Candidate Paige (Medical Lake) pushes a cart through the store to restock shelves.
Row 4: Top Left - Elena (LC), Mindee (Freeman), Carly (West Valley), Paige (Medical Lake), Madison (Mead), Julia (GPrep), Sydney (Shadle Park), Elena (LC). Bottom Left - Carlee (UHigh), Kimberly (Rogers), Lauren (Mt. Spokane), Sofia (East Valley), Sarianne (Cheney), Kenzie (Ferris)
Photo Courtesy of Kim Johnson & Jasmin Davis
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Lilac Friend Releases New Book |
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Our good Lilac Friend, and frequent Art Show entrant and past winner, Joyce Wilkens, has released a new coffee table book!! This book is filled with wonderful art by Joyce and even includes a chapter of just Lilac images and poems!
The book is on sale now at joycewilkens.com as well as at Aunties Bookstore and 2nd Look Books! You can also order by mail, just send a check for $21.73 to Joyce Wilkens, PO Box 30942, Spokane, WA 99223.
Congratulations Joyce on this great accomplishment. We all enjoy your talent and your love for Lilacs and the Lilac Festival!
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Images Courtesy of Joyce Wilkens |
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Introducing the
2021 Royalty Candidates
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Sarianne
Cheney High School
Activities: Volleyball, Tennis, Gymnastics, NHS
Post HS: Attend a 4-year University
Hobbies: Sports, Yoga, Playing Piano, Reading
Bucket List Item: Skydive
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Sophia
East Valley High School
Activities: NHS, Cheer, Volleyball
Post HS: Attend college to study Marine Biology
Hobbies: Travel, Art, Fitness
Bucket List Item: Travel to all 7 seas
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Kenzie
Ferris High School
Activities: Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Volunteer
Post HS: Continue attending EWU and obtain real estate license
Hobbies: Fitness & Hiking
Bucket List Item: Adopt or Foster Children
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Mindee
Freeman High School
Activities: Basketball, Soccer
Post HS: Attend college to study Architecture and/or Interior Design
Hobbies: Sports, Skiing, Painting
Bucket List Item: Travel the world
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Julia
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Activities: Basketball, Track, ASB
Post HS: Attend college to study Biology and Psychology
Hobbies: Piano, Volunteering, Hiking
Bucket List Item: Travel to all the continents
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Elena
Lewis & Clark High School
Activities: Soccer, ASB, NHS, Leadership
Post HS: Attend college to possibly study Nursing
Hobbies: Soccer, Skiing, Fitness
Bucket List Item: Hike or Ski the European Alps
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Madison
Mead High School
Activities: Dance, Student Council, NHS
Post HS: Attend college to study Chemistry and Mathematics
Hobbies: Bake, Dance, Read, Journal
Bucket List Item: Visit tulip fields in the Netherlands
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Paige
Medical Lake High School
Activities: Girl Scouts, Cross Country, Track & Field
Post HS: Attend college to become a Physician Assistant
Hobbies: Baking, Running
Bucket List Item: Scuba Dive
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Lauren
Mt. Spokane High School
Activities: Link Crew, Fast & Slow Pitch Softball
Post HS: Attend college and medical school
Hobbies: Softball & Art
Bucket List Item: Travel to Italy & Africa
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Chiara
Northwest Christian High School
Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track, FBLS
Post HS: Attend college to become a Pharmacist
Hobbies: Water Sports, Reading
Bucket List Item: Travel through Eruope
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Kimberly
Rogers High School
Activities: ASB, NHS, JOYA
Post HS: Attend college to pursue a career in serving others in her community
Hobbies: Hiking, Swimming, Fitness
Bucket List Item: Sky Dive
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Sydney
Shadle Park High School
Activities: Theatre, Orchestra, Dance
Post HS: Attend Whitworth to study Education & Theatre
Hobbies: Listening to music, Reading & Watching Musicals
Bucket List Item: Travel to France and around the world.
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Carlee
University High School
Activities: Drama, Soccer, Senior Council
Post HS: Attend college and study Computer Science
Hobbies: Hiking, Biking, Sewing
Bucket List Item: Travel to all the continents
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Carly
West Valley High School
Activities: ASB, NHS, Youth Group
Post HS: Attend CWU to study Elementary Education
Hobbies: Reading, Painting, Spending time outside
Bucket List Item: Visit as many National Parks as possible.
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T-Shirt Design Contest
Entry Deadline Extended!
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We are on the lookout for a new t-shirt design! We know there are a lot of talented artists in our Community and we would love our new shirt to represent that! |
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Anyone can enter! Click the link below to learn more and enter your design!
Entries Due 2/19/2021
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Community & Military Visits |
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Left: Col. Bentley, Cindy Zapotocky and Alan Hart
Right: Mayor Woodward, Gloria Fox, Sydnee Stelle and Cindy Zapotocky
Photos Courtesy of Cindy Zapotocky & the Mayor's office
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Our Community & Military team, lead by VP Cindy Zapotocky, has been hard at work getting out to the Community and letting everyone know that the Lilac Festival may not be looking the same these days, but we are still alive and kicking and ready to get back to our traditions!
Before the Christmas holiday, Cindy and President-Elect, Alan Hart took a trip out to Fairchild Air Force Base to meet the newly appointed Wing Commander, Col. Cassius Bentley as well as Lt. Col. Angela O'Connell of the Wing Protocol office.
Cindy and Alan presented both Col. Bentley and Lt. Col. O'Connell a 'Welcome' gift basket. It contained all things Lilac Festival as well as some Spokane goodies. Col. Bentley is very enthusiastic about the Lilac festival and can not wait till we can have the Festival downtown again. They also discussed the potential for an upcoming airshow once safe to do so as well as the close relationship the Festival has with Fairchild. They even touched on some fun history facts about Fairchild (back to 1942 where Spokane citizens bought the large land to establish an air depot) and that it is the largest employer in Spokane County (about 3,900 employees). Thank you Col. Bentley and Lt. Col. O'Connell for welcoming our Lilac team and being great hosts!
Last week, Cindy's next adventure was to City Hall to deliver more Lilac Festival goodie baskets for both our City Council members as well as Mayor Woodward. During the meeting with the Mayor, Cindy brought along our longtime Lilac Friend/Chaperone & current Lilac Legacy Artist to present the Mayor with a framed portrait of Gloria's 2020 winning artwork!
During these times, we feel it is important to remind our Community and it's leaders that the Spokane Lilac Festival is still here to support and showcase them in every possible way we can! Thank you Cindy and your team for all your hard work.
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The Spokane Lilac Festival wishes our friends with birthdays in January & February a Happy Birthday!
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January:
- Kathy Kendall 1/4
- Denny Kane 1/13
- Deborah Koch 1/15
- Denise Vickerman 1/17
- Nancy Cole 1/20
- Deborah Bowen 1/23
- Lisa Lembeck 1/25
- Joyce Tillotson 1/25
February:
- Laurine Logerwell 2/4
- Monika Hawkinson 2/5
- Bill Phipps 2/7
- Cindy Zapotocky 2/19
- Lisa Taylor 2/24
- D'Laine Fields 2/27
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February:
- Tuesday, February 2nd - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm via Zoom
- Tuesday, February 9th - Directors Meeting, 6pm via Zoom
- Monday, February 15th - Finance Committee Meeting, 6pm via Zoom
- Thursday, February 18th - Community Partnerships Committee Meeting, 5:30pm via Zoom
- Thursday, February 18th - Directors/Candidate Night, Time & Location TBD
- Saturday, February 20th - Royal Candidate Interviews/Court Selection
- Monday, February 22nd - Court/Parent Orientation
- Tuesday, February 23rd - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm via Zoom
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Spokane Lilac Festival
3021 S. Regal, Suite 105
Spokane, WA 99223
509.535.4554
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Video Produced & Provided by Gibby Media Group |
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