New Museum on the Way
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Read about what’s next for Goleta Valley Historical Society at Rancho La Patera & Stow House.
http://www.independent.com/news/2010/apr/18/new-museum-la-patera-ranch/
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Earle Ovington, a lecture presented by GVHS
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
"The Birdman"
Goleta Valley Historical Society invites you to discover
Earle Ovington
An American Hero
Legendary aviator and local resident
Monday, April 19
6:00 pm
$10 Members/ Guests $15
Tickets available at:
http://birdman.eventbrite.com/
Learn about America’s first Air Mail Pilot, his lasting impression on our community, and how
he became known as “The Birdman” in a lecture presented by author Robert D. Campbell.
Lecture presented at the Goleta Valley Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue
“Known only as America’s first Air Mail Pilot, there is much more to the story of Earle Lewis Ovington that can be learned today from a study of his life. Earle Ovington exemplified all that was right with America—true sportsmanship, common sense, fairness, perseverance, achievement, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and personal responsibility—character traits sadly lacking in much of America today. In a multifaceted career that spanned a mere fifty-seven years, he achieved a truly amazing number of accomplishments.
From the wind-swept streets of Chicago, to the hurried pace of New York City, to the quiet Newton Highlands suburb of Boston, to the boardwalks o f Atlantic City and the lush open spaces of Santa Barbara, California, Earle Lewis Ovington passionately pursued his dreams. At age sixteen he left home to seek employment with Thomas Edison and later earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a showman, a multi-enterprising entrepreneur, inventor, and fearless pioneer aviator.
In a detailed and well researched narrative that draws upon hundreds of photographs, letters, government records, and original source materials from private and family records, the author weaves the story of the life of Earle Ovington—from his little known contribution to early X-ray technology and friendship with Nikola Tesla, to his roles in the advancement of the early motorcyle and aviation industries in America.
Anchored in the optimism of the late nineteenth century, he was a visionary who continually looked to the future. Virtually forgotten today, Earle Ovington lived a life of which most people can only dream. Reminiscences of a Birdman tells for the first time to a new generation, the complete story of this uniquely American hero.”
-Robert D. Campbell
Reception to welcome first E.D.
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Fifty supporters attended a reception to toast the first Executive Director of the Goleta Valley Historical Society.
GVHS Hires First- Ever Executive Director
Monday, October 5th, 2009
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The Goleta Valley Historical Society Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of James Kyriaco Jr. as the organization’s first-ever Executive Director.
“We are confident that James’ successful track record of management experience, combined with his many years of community involvement will help move our organization forward as we look to the future”, said Board President Robin H. Cederlof.
“The opportunity to preserve and protect Rancho La Patera, home to the historic Stow House, while working to expand and enhance educational partnerships throughout the South Coast, is an exciting challenge.” said Kyriaco Jr. “I am looking forward to working with our volunteers and staff to take this organization to the next level.”
Kyriaco Jr. is a native of Santa Barbara who has successfully managed political campaigns for Goleta City Councilmembers Margaret Connell and Ed Easton, Second District County Supervisor Janet Wolf, Santa Barbara City Councilmember Roger Horton and Goleta Water District Trustee Bill Rosen, among others.
Kyriaco Jr. is a recent graduate of Antioch University in Santa Barbara, who is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.
Kyriaco Jr.’s experience with local non-profit organizations includes serving as both President & Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Family Care Center, and as a board member for the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons. In addition, Kyriaco Jr. recently completed six years of service on the Community Development and Human Services Commission of the City of Santa Barbara.