2015/01/07

2014 01 07 2015 FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY NORTH CALIFORNIA "FETE DES ROIS" AT THE EMBASSY

The Northern California Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year to highlight the accomplishments of FHS in France and the U.S. The year begins with our traditional Fête des Rois celebrated at the residence of the French Consul General. Other events include dinners in private homes. Private Docent Tours and lunches are organized at leading museums offering exhibitions of French art. French Heritage Society serves as a Cultural Sponsor of the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, bringing reknown speakers such as Princess Michael of Kent and Archduke Dr. Géza von Habsburg for special lectures.

Proceeds from the Chapter’s events are dedicated to specific projects. In 2013 it was towards the restoration of the Salon Doré, located in the San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum. For 2014, all chapters have joined together in giving a grant to the French-American Memorial Hospital at Saint-Lô. In addition, Northern California Chapter funds will be dedicated to the restoration of Château de La Celle Saint Cloud.
Our chapter will mark the fifth year of a student essay program for local high school students to write about the importance of preserving French culture... on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dori Bonn and Patsy Seidler are Co-Chairmen of the Northern California Chapter
For further information please email Dori Bonn directly at dbonn1@earthlink.net

Fête des Rois 2015

Please join us for the Fête des Rois, a celebration begun by French Kings centuries ago. Today friends gather and follow the tradition by ending the evening with the galettes des rois. Those who find the token become "King of the Day.”

Honored Guest: Pauline Carmona
French Consul General de San Francisco
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
6:00-8:00 PM
Hosted by Elizabeth Barlow and Stephen McClellan
Please email fhs@frenchheritagesociety.org for registration instructions if interested.
Proceeds of this evening will benefit restoration of Chateau de la Celle Saint Cloud.
French Heritage Society wishes to thank LA BOULANGE for their generous support.














French President François Hollande in San Francisco

Dori Bonn with François HollandeDori Bonn and the President of the French Republlique, François HollandeOn February 12, 2014, President Francois Hollande was welcomed by Mayor Ed Lee and the Lt. Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. French Heritage Society Board Member, Dr. Jean-Jacques Vitrac spoke with President Hollande and introduced Dori Bonn to President Hollande, telling him about the work of French Heritage Society.
We were graciously thanked for all of the work done by French Heritage Society. Jean-Jacques also introduced Dori Bonn to another member of the President's cabinet, Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs. As soon as Minister Fabius heard "French Heritage Society" he begin to speak about his knowledge of the New York and Paris chapters with high praise for Chairman Elizabeth Stribling. 
We also had a brief opportunity to give our greetings to François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United States. Many thanks to Jean-Jacques Vitrac for making the introductions and raising the visibility of French Heritage Society.
Dr.-Jean-Jacques-Vitrac-speaking-with-President-Francois-HollandeDr. Jean-Jacques Vitrac speaking with President François Hollande.   The City Hall of San FranciscoThe City Hall of San Francisco

La Fête des Rois, January 2014

Parisians and San Francisco francophiles joined French Consul General Romain Serman in celebrating the Fête des Rois. The Northern California Chapter of French Heritage Society welcomed Dominique Flahaut de la Billarderie and Françoise Blanchet at the annual event held at the private residence of the French Consul General.
Winemaker Ludovic Dervin represented the evening's sponsor, MUMM NAPA. Curator of European Decorative Arts & Sculpture high lighted the restoration program of the French period room, the Salon Doré. All enjoyed the Mumm's sparkling wine and the traditional galettes des rois ended the festive evening.
Dominique Flahaut de la Billarderie, Martin Chapman, Curator for European Decorative Arts Sculpture at the Legion of Honor Museum, Françoise BlanchetDominique Flahaut de la Billarderie, Martin Chapman, Curator for European Decorative Arts Sculpture at the Legion of Honor Museum, Françoise Blanchet  French Consul General of San Francisco, Romain Serman, Dori Bonn, MUMM NAPA winemaker Ludovic Dervin, Honorary Consul General of Monaco, Thomas E. HornFrench Consul General of San Francisco, Romain Serman, Dori Bonn, MUMM NAPA winemaker Ludovic Dervin, Honorary Consul General of Monaco, Thomas E. Horn
Elizabeth and Patrick Malkassian, Austin HillsElizabeth and Patrick Malkassian, Austin Hills Christopher & Susan Paulson, David Zisser, Andre MatsudaChristopher & Susan Paulson, David Zisser, Andre Matsuda
Holland and KC LynchHolland and KC Lynch

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