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Westlake Historical Preservation Society
Created to discover, preserve, and perpetuate the history
of the Town of Westlake and the Cross Timbers region.
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Sharon Sanden
President
Westlake Historical. Preservation Society
June 2008 - June 2011
THE WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
was created to discover, preserve, and perpetuate the history of the Town of Westlake `
and the Cross Timbers region.
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
TOWN OF WESTLAKE RESOLUTION 00 -02
A Resolution by the Town of Westlake was established for:
"The Westlake historical Preservation Board"
On February 14, 2000
Excerpts from the complete resolution are as follows
SECTON 1 "That the "Town of Westlake Historical Preservation Society (the Board)'
is permanently established as a regular standing Board of the Town of Westlake for
purpose of recording and preserving the rich history of the Town of Westlake."
SECTION 4: "That once appointed, the Board will immediately set about the task of
researching and compiling information necessary to write and publish a book on the
history of Westlake."
SECTION 5: "That the Board of Aldermen will consider necessary funds and/or other
support for the Board, if necessary, at such time the Board has formulated appropriate
requests."
WHPS GOAL - TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL EVENTS
PAST AND PRESENT
OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER
Annual meeting with awards presentation
Most costs covered by donations
The Cross Timbers Legacy Award
Honoring someone for contributions to historical preservation of our region of the Cross
Timbers -Taken from "The PathFinder" Winter 2004 This award is not given every year
and is a very special award established by Joyce Gibson Roach, editor of " The
PathFinder" and "The Little Town that Could"
The Citizen of the Heart Award is given to someone who lives outside the Town of
Westlake and honors someone for contributions to our historical preservation.
The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to someone who lives inside the Town of
Westlake and honors someone for contributions to our historical preservation.
The Pen and Sword Award will be given to a journalist from the Westlake Academy
Newsletter, "The Black Cow" Established by Joyce Gibson Roach
JANUARY
Westlake Historical Preservation Society membership meeting
and membership drive (new /renewals) MAILOUTS and EMAIL
MAY
°Decoration Day
Cemetery Clean Up Day
Most costs covered by donations
WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Appointed and Approved First Board Members of the Westlake Historical Preservation
March 27"' 2000
First wine cheese reception in 2002 at Fidelity to introduce first issue of The PatlhFinder
Published six issues - The Pathfinder - Published one issue The Trailblazer'
Editor, Joyce Gibson Roach, The Pathfinder Volume I Number 1 Summer 2002
Copyright The Town of Westlake
Editor, Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate Editor E. I., Jack Wiesman
The Pathfinder Volume' I Number 2 Winter 2002
Copyright The Town of Westlake
Editor, Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate E.I., Jack Wiesman
The Pathfinder Volume 2 Number I Summer 2003
Copyright 'The Town of Westlake
Editor. Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate E.I., Jack Wiesman
The Pathfinder Volume 2 Number 2 Winter 2003 -2004
Copyright The Town of Westlake
Editor Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate Editor E.I., Jack Wiesman
The Pathfinder Volume 3 Fall 2004
Copyright The Town of Westlake
Editor Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate Editor E.I., Jack Wiesman
Published one issue of The Trailblazer in 2004 for the students of Westlake Academy
Editor Joyce Gibson Roach, Associate Editor E.I., Jack Wiesman
The Pathfinder Volume ,4 Fall 2005
Copyright The Town of Westlake
Established Westlake Historical Preservation Society 2003
Ist Westlake Decoration Day 2004
Kelly Bradley President
Decoration Day Established by Joyce `Gibson Roach
The Pathfinder Volume 2 Number l Summer 2003
Conducted an Annual Meeting 2004 Westlake Academy
Established an Annual Award in 2004 for one that contributes most for Historical
purposes in Cross Timbers Region established by Joyce Gibson Roach
Given to Jack Wiesman
Westlake Decoration Day 2005
Kelly Bradley President
Conducted an Armual Meeting 2005 at Fidelity
Established Annual Award for Citizen of the Heart given to Dave Lieber
Established Annual Award for Volunteer of the Year given to Mr. & Mrs. Gilchrist
Westlake Decoration Day 2006
Kelly Bradley President
Conducted an Annual Meeting 2006 at First American
Jr. Historians from Westlake Academy join WHPS
Annual Award for Citizen of the Heart given to Vickey Smith
Annual Award for Volunteer of the Year given to Wells Fargo
Westlake Decoration Day 2007
Kelly Bradley President
Heritage Social celebrating 50 Years for the Town of Westlake
Research of Time Capsules, Inc., sealing of the Time Capsule September 2007 to be
opened in 50 years. 'Chair Sharon Sanden
Time Capsule on display in museum..
Opening of Westlake History Museum November 2007
Donated space by Maguire Partners
Conducted an Annual Meeting November 2007 at Solana Courtyards
Cross Timbers Award given to Trent Petty
Annual Award for Citizen of the Heart given to Troy Meyer
Amlual Award for Volunteer of the Year given to Sharon Sanden
Westlake Decoration Day 2008
Sharon Sanden President
Added in a dignified way burning of tattered or town flags
at Decoration Day 2008 by local boy scout troop
Celebrating our Heritage Conducted an Annual Meeting with wine and cheese reception
November 2008 at Marriott Solana Hotel, Jr. Ballroom with 70 in attendance.
Involvement of Benjamin Andrew Zwald as a leader of the Town of Westlake 1969 -1970
being Mayor and introducing Grandson, Daben Zwald who presented WHPS with a book
of historical papers relating to his grandfather's tenure as Mayor including the formation
of the Planxing and Zoning Commission` and Westlake purchasing; fire equipment.
Scrapbook given to Ginger;Awtry & Town
Cross Timbers Award given to telly Bradley and Scott Bradley
Annual Award for Citizen of the Heart Award
given to Kristi Layton and Tom Allen Maguire Partners
Annual Award for Volunteer of the Year Award given to Allen Heath
New award The Pen and Sword Award given to WA Student Nick Ford
Raffle by Jr. Historians for project
Reading by historian, editor and author, Joyce Gibson Roach
"The Little' Town that Could, Westlake's First History Book"
to be published in Spring 2009
54 memberships at $25 = $1,350
Donations $480.00
Westlake Decoration Day 2009
Sharon Sanden President
Brought back memories of Poppy and Kiddee Parade for Decoration Day Sharon Sanden
Allan Werst Chair of Poppy Drive - proceeds' donated back to VFW in Roanoke.
First Poppy Drive memories framed by Sharon Sanden display museum
50 year documents framed by Sharon Sanden - display museum
San Street Map of Tarrant County & scrapbook
- Joyce Gibson Roach - display museum
WHPS present at WA Bandana Bonanza donate western cooler
filled with western goodies and Westlake history book.
WHPS Membership letter written by Joyce Gibson Roach
Arrival of "The Little Town That Could" Spring 2009
Maguire Partners donates smaller space Westlake History Museum moves Fall 2009
WHPS present at Arbor Days Fall 2009
Annual Meeting and Celebration at home of Doug and Mayor Laura Wheat
October 22, 2009 A Celebration to Honor
"The Little Town That Could Westlake, Texas Origins and Legacies
Reading and signing by Author Joyce Gibson Roach
Annual award for Volunteer of the Year Award given to
Westlake Firefighters /EMT - Paramedics in Recognition and Appreciation
for Tireless and Dedicated Service Devotion to Duty and Service to the Public
WHPS present at Grandparents Day at Westlake Academy
40 History books purchased by Maguire Partners for tenant Christmas presents.
WHPS present Annual Christmas Free lighting handing out Christmas Dust
55 memberships at $25 = $1,375.00
Donations $1,115.00 $475.00 from Joyce to pay for book reimbursements
Westlake Decoration Day 2010
Sharon Sanden President
First Memorial Day Fly By for Decoration Day
Traveling Liberty Bell by David Hall
Second Annual Poppy drive and Kiddee Parade
Two wreaths donated for Decoration Day by Joyce Gibson Roach
Wreaths made for Fallen Heroes and Poppies Sharon Sanden
All funds donated for Decoration Day'
Past, Present '& Future Galvanized colored tubs filled for WA Bandana Bonanza
WHPS Membership letter updated by Joyce Gibson Roach
Joyce Gibson Roach and Todd Wood update WHPS website
Established Museum Walk By Exhibit Joyce Gibson Roach
Buttons- holding our lives together Exhibit (Spring 2010
World War lI memorabilia and newspaper accounts
of the +Noire andy invasion Exhibit (Summer 2010)
American Indian and the Buffalo (Fall 20 10)
Dept. 56 North Pole and Dickens Village (Winter 20 10)
Junior Historians becoming more involved with WHPS
WHPS present at Arbor Days Fall 2010
Annual Meeting at home of Board Member Karen Stoltenberg
No Annual Award given in the year 2010
Pen and Sword Award given to WA Student Brooke Awtry
October 28th; 2010 Westlake history scholar Joyce Gibson Roach
was among five women honored and inducted into the
35th Annual National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Wreaths brought to ANA for Veterans Day for display
WHPS present at Annual Christmas Tree lighting
banding out Christmas Dust and CELEBRATE the spirit of the Season
Living History Presentation "Texas Frontier Forts by Bert Schultz
57 single, family and business memberships for WHPS
Westlake Decoration Day 2011
Sharon Sanden President
Second Memorial Day Fly By for Decoration Day
Third Annual Poppy drive and Kiddee Parade
Boys bike and Girls bile decorated and donated
for WA Bandana Bonanza in honor of Decoration Day
President George W. Bush sends his best wishes
along with his sincere appreciation for our support of our military.
Don Shannon Bag Piper and North Texas Patriot Guard present at Decoration Day
All fields donated for Decoration Day
Living History Presentation "Cowboys and Cattle Drive Trails" by Bert Schultz
Frontier Buffalo Soldiers (Spring 2011)
FINANCIALS
WHPS has not asked for financial support from the
Town of Westlake the last several years.
Taking seriously the thoughtful work put into the Strategic Plan and understanding that
budget WHPS will strive to fund its projects and to come up with ideas for fund raising
within its ranks.
Decoration Day and the `Annual Meeting the last several years
has been self supporting by Sponsors`
Year 2011 Net 10/01/10 thru 4/25/11'
Total Income $4,890.69
Total Expenditures $1,762.43
Net 10/01/10 thru'4 /25/11 $3,128.26
All Westlake History Book sales and orders from past years were reconciled and
delivered and a CD of names and amounts was given to the Town in July of 2009.
Any sales since then have been deposited and recorded on the treasurers report with
Kristi Layton our treasurer with copies of deposits made.
History Book Expense $69,884.11
History Book Income $56,520.00
Excess Expense Over Income $13,364.11
7 books to a box and approximately 850 books left.
Ginger Awtry has all records, emails and invoices concerning'
The Little Town That Could Westlake, Texas Origins and Legacies
Copyright 2009 by Westlake Historical Preservation Society
Contact Kelly Bradley, Author Joyce Gibson Roach
Looking into the r
Annual Historical Marker Dedication Day
Buck King Homestead (Fall 2011
Thrasher Family Home
Old Stage Coach Stop
Dealy Home Paigebrook Farm
Annual Westlake Vintage Car Show (Fall 2011) by Bert Schultz
Semi- Annual Living History Presentations by Bert Schultz
An evening with Bat Masterson (Fall 2011)
History of Winchesters and Colts (Spring 2012)
An Evening with John Wayne (Fall 2012)
Quarterly walk by exhibits for the Westlake Historical Preservation Society
Cowboys and Cattle Drive Trails
Native American Indian Art Works
History of the Texas (Texaco) Company
Annual Decoration Day on Memorial Day
Annual Meeting in Fall
This report is respectfully submitted by Sharon Sanden to Ginger Awtry, Team Leader
for the Town with WHIPS, Mayor Laura Wheat and Tom Brymer, Town Manager.