PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE
SUMMER 2011 NEWS UPDATE

GREETINGS MOD SQUAD

As summer speeds along I want to make sure you mark your calendars for the upcoming fall events and also request your input on the following:

ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON:

Each year we hold our awards luncheon to recognize individuals within the desert community who have contributed towards strengthening our historic modern heritage. Specifically, we honor those who have preserved the original integrity of a building, those who have restored a building, new architecture inspired by the modern style, adaptive re-use of a building, and individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to keep preservation at the forefront.

If you would like to nominate an individual/building for this year’s awards, please send the information to the selection committee via psmodcom@earthlink.net.

Award Luncheon tickets are now available for purchase for $50 per person. The lunch will be held at Hotel Zoso on Saturday October 1, from 12 – 2pm.

FALL HOME TOUR:

This year’s fabulous Modern Home Tour occurs on Saturday, October 29th. It will be an all-day self-driving tour followed by a cocktail reception at the last house. All funds benefit our sister organization, the Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund, a political action committee that supports local candidates who, if elected, make decisions on the preservation of our architectural heritage. This November there are two Palm Springs council seats and the Mayor’s job to be filled.

However, the Heritage Fund’s reserves need revenues NOW to have an impact on the upcoming election. Therefore, tour tickets at $125 per person are now on sale by going directly to www.psmodernheritagefund.com. Please purchase your tickets ASAP to have the greatest impact on this important election!

DVDS:

For those members who have not recently checked out our website we now have two new additions, the long awaited Desert Utopia and William Krisel, Architect.

T-SHIRTS:

In the next few weeks we will be selling a new t-shirt inspired by a Vintage Logo from Peter’s collection. Check back soon and place your orders for this new summer must have, designed by Trina Turk.

ADVOCACY UPDATE:

With the removal of the Town & Country Center from the current plans for the redevelopment of the Desert Fashion Plaza there are renewed opportunities to find a solution for the historic property. We continue working behind the scenes on this issue and will keep you up-to-date.

PS MODCOM MEMBER COMMENTS:

As members of PS ModCom, we encourage you to get involved by suggesting ideas for fundraising, nominating award candidates, identifying tour houses, and anything else that you would like to share with the board. As the membership grows so does the energy of new ideas and thoughts, so shoot that email or call me directly.

Happy Holidays!

Nickie McLaughlin
Executive Director
Palm Springs Modern Committee

psmodcom@earthlink.net
760.835.5628