Nan Williams joined JASNA in 2002. Throughout the years, Nan volunteered in a myriad of ways at our events while her husband, David helped with set up and clean up.
In 2010, Nan served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Portland JASNA AGM conference and was a hit at the Hospitality Desk. She is long remembered for her welcoming manner and for providing superb red apples which initially were for decoration. The attendees enjoyed the apples so much that Nan and David brought more and more to the conference. Nan also assisted with the AGM meals, centerpieces, raffle baskets, and filling hundreds of swag bags.
In 2014 for our December Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon at the Holy Names Heritage Center, Nan provided a display table featuring memorable items from the 2010 Portland AGM. She also collected photos taken during the AGM for this showing.
From 2016 - 2017, Nan took over the tremendous work and artistry in creating raffle baskets for our Spring Teas and selling raffle tickets.
We are also deeply grateful to Nan for volunteering the beautiful Fairway Village Ballroom and then hosting our Spring Teas there from 2017 – 2023 in Vancouver, WA. Altogether, Nan and David hosted 4 Spring Teas there: 2017 - 2019 and 2023.
At the Fairway Village Clubhouse, Nan set lovely tea tables. Nan also collected raffle items and created beautiful raffle baskets through 2017 with leftover books sold individually. She collected payments for them and sold raffle tickets.
Once our attendance and donations grew, Nan streamlined the donations by suggesting having "a proper book sale" at our annual Spring Tea. This was first implemented at out 2018 Spring Tea with a book and tag sale which we continue to hold today.
After we reconvened after the pandemic, Nan and David hosted their final Spring Tea in 2023. Each Spring Tea included a presentation or performance:
As always, David helped with setting up the Spring Tea and graciously assisted Nan in making tea, moving tables, and providing cleanup.
A perfect pair providing wonderful teas!
Thank you to Nan and David Williams for their many years of service to the Oregon-SW Washington Region! We appreciate their most gracious and attentive hosting!
In 2010, Nan served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Portland JASNA AGM conference and was a hit at the Hospitality Desk. She is long remembered for her welcoming manner and for providing superb red apples which initially were for decoration. The attendees enjoyed the apples so much that Nan and David brought more and more to the conference. Nan also assisted with the AGM meals, centerpieces, raffle baskets, and filling hundreds of swag bags.
In 2014 for our December Jane Austen Birthday Luncheon at the Holy Names Heritage Center, Nan provided a display table featuring memorable items from the 2010 Portland AGM. She also collected photos taken during the AGM for this showing.
From 2016 - 2017, Nan took over the tremendous work and artistry in creating raffle baskets for our Spring Teas and selling raffle tickets.
We are also deeply grateful to Nan for volunteering the beautiful Fairway Village Ballroom and then hosting our Spring Teas there from 2017 – 2023 in Vancouver, WA. Altogether, Nan and David hosted 4 Spring Teas there: 2017 - 2019 and 2023.
At the Fairway Village Clubhouse, Nan set lovely tea tables. Nan also collected raffle items and created beautiful raffle baskets through 2017 with leftover books sold individually. She collected payments for them and sold raffle tickets.
Once our attendance and donations grew, Nan streamlined the donations by suggesting having "a proper book sale" at our annual Spring Tea. This was first implemented at out 2018 Spring Tea with a book and tag sale which we continue to hold today.
After we reconvened after the pandemic, Nan and David hosted their final Spring Tea in 2023. Each Spring Tea included a presentation or performance:
- 2017: Jane Austen and the Master Spy presented by Sheryl Craig.
- 2018: Austen in Battle: How the ‘Long War’ Affected Jane’s Family and Novels presented by Collins Hemingway.
- 2019: Jane Austen and The Theater presented by Kimberly Brangwin Milham.
- 2023: The Battle of Prague Interactive Performance presented by Nancy Gallagher (JASNA Wisconsin) with Janet Johnson (JASNA Southwest) on piano.
As always, David helped with setting up the Spring Tea and graciously assisted Nan in making tea, moving tables, and providing cleanup.
A perfect pair providing wonderful teas!
Thank you to Nan and David Williams for their many years of service to the Oregon-SW Washington Region! We appreciate their most gracious and attentive hosting!