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 This is my first message as your new President of HRPS. I'm looking forward to this year, bringing opportunities for us to come together to experience the rich heritage of our community.
I'm writing this while visiting Buffalo, New York. Years ago I attended the university here, a very young student from a suburban town, who had no exposure to great architecture. I discovered that Buffalo is a hidden jewel of a city (despite the weather), laid out by "City Beautiful" champion Frederick Law Olmsted and enriched by the works of Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen and miles of "Victorian Ladies" that were affordable even to impoverished students.
Thus began a lifelong love of architecture. I also understood, as a young woman, how important our neighborhoods and history are in maintaining a community's identity.
Those early lessons have translated easily to my life in Reno. In the quarter-century that I've lived here, I went from personally exploring this area, to actively sharing my knowledge with others through HRPS. My "information junkie" personality found the perfect outlet with HRPS's tours.
It's part of HRPS's mission to educate about our lovely little town and I encourage you to join me in my lifelong quest for knowledge. HRPS provides a number of ways to help. Our seasonal tour schedule remains the backbone to our educational efforts, supplemented by stimulating monthly programs. We are always working to create new and creative tours. For the first time, we're planning a home tour to provide an "insider" look at some popular homes. If you're a member of HRPS, please take advantage of our activities. Consider becoming more active this year through volunteerism; email our office if you have time to spare.
If you're not currently a member, please consider joining our nonprofit organization at this time. We've just begun our membership year so this is the perfect time to take that step.
I've gotten to know many of you through the walks that I've led--and hope to make even more acquaintances during my term of office. Please introduce yourself and together we can build the kind of community that values its past. At the very least, knowing more about Reno helps me enjoy what I experience daily. And I can't help but think what pleasure I'd derive if, say thirty years from now, a college student tells me that her love of architecture began right here, in this hidden jewel known as Reno!
— Sharon Honig-Bear, HRPS President
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