July 6, 2005
Newsletter No. 3: Louis Rose Society for the Preservation of Jewish History
September 25th at Louis Rose Point — Save the afternoon of Sunday, September 25th, for an introduction to Louis Rose Point and barbecue at the foot of Womble Street in the Roseville area of Point Loma. This is the site where we will erect the monument to Louis Rose, San Diego's first Jewish settler. If you would like to serve on the arrangements committee for this event, please email Don Harrison at sdheritage@cox.net
Henrietta Rose Gravestone —Our society
has a partner in providing a gravestone at the spot where Henrietta Rose has
been buried in an unmarked grave for nearly 50 years. We received this kind
message on June 17th from Linda Dolman, worthy matron of La Paloma Star Chapter
#96 of the Order of the Eastern Star: "Last night our chapter voted to
donate $275.00 to your worthy cause honoring one of our Past Matrons." ...
In an earlier correspondence, Dolman informed us that Henrietta "donated a
piano to our chapter long, long ago. In fact, the wheels of the upright
piano are stamped with the date 1865! The piano is still in working
condition. It has candle holders built into it so the player can see the
music since it was long before electricity was available."
Winona
Mary McNitt plays Henrietta Rose piano
The gravestone will bear the logos of the Louis Rose Society for the
Preservation of Jewish History on the left and of the Order of the Eastern Star
on the right. Between the two logos, the stone will be engraved as
follows:
HENRIETTA
ROSE
May
22, 1872-February 20, 1957
Absent, with excuse: Peter Levine, Chair-Grants/ Fundraising, whose car was rear-ended in an accident earlier that day in La Jolla, shaking up him and his wife Linda.
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Financial Officer
Chair, Art Committee
Chair, Education Committee
Chair, Event Planning Committee
Chair, Government Relations Committee
Chair, Grants/Fundraising
Chair, History Committee
Chair, Jewish Community Liaison
Chair, Chair Membership
3. Reports
A. Henrietta’s Gravestone – Norman Greene said he is in contact with David Lugo of the Mt. Hope Cemetery concerning the placement of a stone with marker for Henrietta Rose, daughter of Louis Rose, who was buried in an unmarked grave. She died at age 84, a spinster, after a life as a teacher. Don Harrison reported that La Paloma Chapter 96 of the Order of the Eastern Star has agreed to contribute $275 toward the cost, which is roughly half. Date of an unveiling ceremony will be coordinated with Eastern Star. Arlette Smith said that she would check with Greg Smith, her husband, about the source of a rock and plaque that has been placed at the County Wedding Chapel.
B.
Louis Rose Point Picnic—Don Harrison said that the committee
should pick a Sunday during summer for a picnic at Louis Rose Point.
An examination of steering committee members’ personal calendars, and
those showing Jewish and secular holidays, yielded Sunday, September 25, 2005,
as the best date for the picnic.
1.
Arlette Smith said that she would take a field trip to the site to
determine whether the picnic could be held there, or should be held nearby at
possibly a) historic buildings of the Naval Training Center, or b) the Jerri-Ann
and Gary Jacobs High Tech High School.
2. Norman Greene said he would check
with the city Park and Recreation Department whether any fees are required, and
what facilities/ equipment could be made available.
3. Don Harrison said he discussed
food with Jerry Barbour, mashgiach of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, who said
it could either be prepared off site and be brought in, or simply barbecued on
site. He also said that Eric Sands had
offered to help with the barbecuing. In
addition, Don reported Lew Berger had suggested he could perhaps round up a
band. Don said his daughter, Sandi Masori, could make balloon creations.
C. Louis
Rose Memorial – Don Harrison reported that he is in contact with people in
Neuhaus an der Oste, Germany, concerning the possibility of the city
of Louis Rose’s birth making a contribution toward the memorial.
D. History Committee Report – Don Harrison said he plans to divide his committee into 10 areas of responsibility, with a subcommittee chair for each:
1.
Central San Diego
2.
South Bay Cities and Southern San Diego
3.
College Area and Del Cerro
4.
La Jolla, University City, Sorrento Valley
5.
North County Coastal
6.
North County Inland
7.
Tijuana and Baja California
8.
Southern Orange County
9.
Southern Riverside County
10. Imperial
County
Harrison said he is seeking chairs for each subcommittee to inventory and help
prioritize sites of Jewish historical interest.
He will take the central San Diego area, which includes the locations
that he has written about in his book.
E. Neighborhood
Liaison –Arlette Smith mentioned the names of some community leaders whom
she plans to approach concerning participation in the project for the Louis Rose
Memorial.
4. Steering Committee Meeting Schedules – It was agreed by consensus that the steering committee of the Louis Rose Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month, at the Heritage House, 8241 Cafanzara Ct.. According the next meeting will be July 27, 2005.
5. Bylaws – It was agreed to table creation of bylaws until after the steering committee has more members6. Jewish Community Foundation – Don Harrison said that he understands that under the rules governing checks written by the Jewish Community Foundation, they must go either to governmental entities or recognized non-profit organizations. Checks may not be written to private parties, as for example, to the company that will make the plaque for Henrietta Rose’s monument. Norman Greene said he would speak to the Jewish Community Foundation to determine how other organizations handle such expenses, and report back.
7. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned approximately at 10 p.m.