Summer 2022 Snapshots
Let ’ s Get Together ! A GREAT RETURN TO THE ADOBE BUILDING
After an absence of almost three years , the MVHA was able to return to the Adobe Building on August 7 for our annual summer event and ice cream social . It was great to gather in person again in the Adobe ’ s historic hall . A historic slideshow of past MVHA events at the Adobe Building dating back to the 1960s played on the hall ’ s large screen as members and guests entered the building and socialized .
Presentations by some of the city ’ s oldest civic organizations were the focus of the event . The groups made their presentations by the year in which they were established in Mountain View . The common theme for all of the organizations mirrors that of civilization — how to be a better person and aid the local community .
Established in 1868 , the Masonic Order is located in a beautiful building on Church Street . Their presenter was unable to join us because of illness but Nick Perry stepped in last minute to give a brief slideshow presentation on the history of their building .
Above : MVHA Board Members gather for a quick snapshot at the Adobe Building
The next group was the Odd Fellows , which was established in 1876 . Jackie Brown gave a detailed history of the organization . Sanjay Dave described the activities of Rotary International , which formed its Mountain View chapter in 1924 in Mountain View . The group sponsors local and international projects . Established in 1926 , the local community activities of Kiwanis were detailed by Mark Lindberg . Lastly , Jerry Steech of the Fraternal Order of Eagles , described their efforts in helping the local community .
After the presentations , Baskin-Robbins ice cream , graciously donated by John McAlister ( the owner of the store on El Camino ), was enjoyed by over forty attendees . Although we were prepared to pay for the ice cream , John refused payment — thanks John ! Not only that , John provided almost ten different flavors , which gave everyone a chance to enjoy their favorite flavor .
We look forward to gathering at the Adobe Building again in 2023 and hope to see you there !
Sanjay Dave described the activities of Rotary International , which formed its Mountain View chapter in 1924 in Mountain View .
Attendees gather in the historic Adobe Building to listen to Jackie Brown as she shares the history of the International Order of Odd Fellows ( IOOF )
MVHA board member Gil Lane embraces his family heritage ( the Lanes ran creameries in MV for many years ) by distributing ice cream to guests !
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