Garden Party to Benefit the McCreary-Greer House Maintenance Fund Photos by Daniella Thompson McCreary-Greer House is badly in need of repairs and maintenance. In addition, the BAHA Board of Directors is committed to making our headquarters more compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Phase 1 of our plan calls for repaving the driveway and rebuilding the back porch. Phase 2 will include installing a lift and creating a wider entry door from the back porch. This door will replace the south window. We consider the changes minimal and believe that will not compromise the historic character of the house. While BAHA currently has funds for Phase 1 of the project, we are fundraising for Phase 2. We launched our fundraising campaign on Sunday, 3 October 2010, with a garden party and barbecue whose proceeds are earmarked for the McCreary-Greer House Maintenance Fund. BAHA Vice-President James Grandison acted as executive chef, producing a feast for the eyes and the palate. James Grandison in action BAHA board member and architect Shawn Smith outlined our plans for upgrades to the party guests. Shawn Smith presenting the plans One of the guests was Carl Bunch, a co-author of the Berkeley Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. Carl Bunch The Berkeley Daily Planet’s publisher and editor, Mike and Becky O’Malley l to r: David Snippen, Arlene Silk, Patrick Pasture, John McBride & Joe Cerny Lynda & J. Pearce Hurley talk to Shawn Smith about our planned upgrades. l to r: Marge Caldwell, Susan Cerny & Bill Jolliffe The chef supervised by his son, Jacob James Grandison Sr. & Jacob Marge Caldwell & John McBride l to r: John McBride, Susan Cerny, James Grandison, Joe Cerny, Jacob Grandison Shawn Smith & Tasha Mullen l to r: Joe Cerny, Carl Bunch, Marge Caldwell, David Snippen, Patrick Pasture, Bill Jolliffe center rear: Rob & Catherine Schmidt Jerry Cooper & Carol Bier Bill Jolliffe foreground: Maya & Sharon Oded, Patrick Pasture Bill Jetton & Jim Williams foreground clockwise from left: Rob & Catherine Schmidt, Carl Bunch & Marge Caldwell, Lynda & J. Pearce Hurley, Anthony Bruce; behind: John English & Patrick Pasture Sally Sachs, Arlene Silk, Mike & Becky O’Malley Joe Cerny, Mara Melandry, Susan Fadley, Susan Cerny, Mike & Becky O’Malley Mara Melandry, Susan Fadley & Susan Cerny Carol Bier & Patrick Pasture; behind: Arlene Silk, Sally Sachs & Mike O’Malley Photo Gallery Copyright © 2010–2019 BAHA. All rights reserved.