Happy New Year: Making Preservation Matter

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The arrival of 2025 offers a moment of transition, a chance to appreciate the past year while embracing the promise of fresh starts and new possibilities. This is a time to set goals, foster connections and celebrate. As we look ahead, inspirational quotes, and resolutions all serve to inspire positivity and motivation for the year to come. Thank you to our growing number of Foundation members and corporate sponsors and for joining us in steadfast support of preservation.

BROADENING THE BOARD:

To kick off the New Year, the Board is especially pleased to announce the addition of two new members: Treasurer Kim Wilson and Director-at-Large Donna Griffith. We also enthusiastically welcome new City Councilmember Brian Penna as IWPF Council Liaison and thank Peter Rammer for his stewardship as Treasurer (April 1-December 31, 2024).

HISTORIC LANDMARK #7 CELEBRATION:

On December 10, 2024, the IWPF and City of Indian Wells celebrated historic landmark #7 of the original Sandpiper Garden Condominiums, Native Oasis and Native Springs, located within Indian Wells Country Club. Built in 1965 by renowned architect William Krisel AIA, they are distinct for their mid-century modern architecture, block layout, landscape gardening, and pristine mountain views. (Appreciation to Tracy Conrad, December 8, 2024, The Desert Sun, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Sandpiper Gardens, A Mid-century Modern Gem in Indian Wells )

Seventy-five attendees enjoyed the afternoon event that included a personal tour of two evocative properties graciously hosted by Native Oasis homeowners Cleo Belestis and Anthony Coates and Native Springs homeowners Kim and Jerry Wilson.

Participants then joined City officials Mayor Greg Sanders and retiring Councilmember Donna Griffith, along with guest speakers Karen Prinzmetal and Sidney Williams at the iconic Indian Wells Country Club, Victor LoBue Room, for festive reception, presentations and plaque unveilings.

Read Karen Prinzmetals remarks at this link: Karen's Landmark #7 Remarks

Read Sidney Williams remarks at this link: Sidney's Landmark #7 Remarks

Recipients Sarah Crosby, President, Native Springs and Morris Skenderian AIA, Treasurer, Native Oasis were pleased, remarking on the earnest collaborations and synergy between both homeowner associations and their unique design of landmark plaques. (Appreciation to Healy Plaques : Michael Healy Designs, Inc. Manville, RI; Photographer Mark Cieslikowski, Palm Desert, CA)

Installations took place December 30, 2024.

KICKOFF 2025 IWPF EVENTS -- SAVE THESE DATES --DETAILS TO FOLLOW

• IWPF Mix + Mingle: Friday, January 31 - Indian Wells Grand Hyatt Hotel: 3–5 PM

• Community Activities Committee Sponsor - IWPF Walk the Wells: Wednesday, February 12 - 10 – Noon Historic walking tour of Desert Bel Air Estates + City’s first designated Fairway Park

• IWPF Fundraiser: Friday, February 28, 4-6 PM: Petrie House, 1964 William Cody, AIA

• IWPF Annual Meeting: Wednesday, March 19, 3-5 PM, Indian Wells Country Club

JOIN US. PRESERVATION MATTERS.

Indian Wells Preservation Foundation Board of Directors

Linda Blank * President , Kevin Mead * Vice President , Ginny Whitman * Secretary, Kim Wilson * Treasurer, Dan Hamilton * Digital Strategy Director, Katherine Mead * Creative Director, Donna Griffith * Director-at-Large