About Us
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Several years ago, Gladys Novinger was San Diego's Honorary Consul, a Board member a the Museum of the Man and a docent at the Museum of Art at Balboa Park. As she became familiar with the Park and its activities, she was chagrined to discover that Peru was not yet part of the International Cottages in the Park and she and like-minded Peruvians set out to do something about it.
They soon founded the House of Peru as a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization and on March 27, 2004 it was officially accepted as a member of the House of Pacific Relations (HPR). Since then, House of Peru has been active and integral part of HPR as its 33 member cultures and countries share their unique characteristics with San Diego and the millions of visitors who come back to the Park each year. In 2015, with House of Peru leading the way as the HPR worked through the City of San Diego's many required bureaucratic steps and approvals, we have at last received authorization to build nine new international cottages in the Park. Design of the cottages is complete and we are now eagerly and enthusiastically looking forward to finally building our cottage, strengthening our physical presence in the Park as we provide information about Peruvian culture, tourism, arts, music and commerce, sharing our millennial heritage with those who visit Balboa Park and using the cottage as a central meeting for Peruvians living in and visiting San Diego. Honoring Gladys & George Novinger: Unfortunately, House of Peru lost its Founder and President, Gladys Novinger and her husband George, past President and Board member, in a tragic accident in Hawai'i. Both Gladys and George were the heart and soul of this organization, they worked tirelessly throughout many years to share the Peruvian culture and finalize the plans to build a new cottage. The Board of Directors of House of Peru is committed more than ever to make this happen and continue the legacy of cultural & community work shared by Gladys & George with all of the members at House of Peru. They touched the lives of many people in the San Diego area. They planted the seed of love for their community and volunteering at the highest level with a touch of humanity in so many ways. Their legacy will continue. 
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Balboa Park receives thousands of daily visitors
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MissionTo promote the Peruvian culture with the community at large, while promoting tourism and creating awareness of Peru's rich and varied heritage.
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VisionTo build a cottage where we can promote, nurture, display and enjoy our culture, traditions, values and heritage among the International Cottages in Balboa Park.
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ProjectHouse of Peru is a non profit organization 501(c)3. We are part of a group of other 34 houses of different countries located in beautiful Balboa Park and registered under "The House of Pacific Relations" established in the city of San Diego in 1935.
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ComitteesHouse of Peru formed several committees to help in its mission to raise awareness of the Peruvian culture and tourism to Peru.
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2018 Board of Directors
Gredna Packer............................................................ President
Monica Miyasato....................................................... Vice President
Oscar Urteaga............................................................ 2nd Vice President
Marisol del Solar-Meyer........................................ Treasurer
Gayle Minano............................................................. Assistant Treasurer
Diana Lecca................................................................. Secretary
Francisco Canovas.................................................... Recording Secretary
Silvia Usuriaga............................................................ Sergeant-At-Arms
OPEN.............................................................................. Historian / Parlamentarian
Members At Large:
Dr. Willy Rios.............................................................. Member At-Large
Ricardo Rabines..........................................................Member At -Large
Dr. Abel Toledo............................................................Member At-Large
Michael Mardini......................................................... Liaison for Peruvians in Baja California
Delegates: Alternate Delegates:
Gredna Packer Monica Miyasato
Marisol del Solar-Meyer Diana Lecca
Committees / Directors
Art:
Leads organization of all HOP-sponsored Art Exhibits.
Directors: Mario Torero, Martha Cánovas-Crabb, Jeffery Meyer
HPR Compliance:
Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations of the House of Pacific Relations that govern the International Cottages, and also serves as HOP’s link to the City of San Diego.
Directors: Gredna Packer & Joseph Harmes
Hall Of Nations:
Oversees the opening, organization and closing of the Hall of Nations when HOP hosts events at this venue.
Directors: Martin Espejo
New International Cottages Committee (NICC):
Serves as HOP’s representative at the NICC, protecting HOP’s interests in construction of its cottage in Balboa Park.
Directors: Diana Lecca & Gredna Packer
Lawn Program:
Organizes the yearly HOP “Lawn Program” celebrating Peru's Independence Day at Balboa Park.
Director: Board of House of Peru
Culinary Arts:
Organizes cooking & logistics for HOP events.
Director: Chef Francisco Cánovas & Silvana Carranza
Entertainment
Coordinates entertainment for all events such as Ethnic Food Fair, Lawn Program, and December Nights.
Director: HOP Queens, Gayle Minano
Filming, Video, Editing, and Photography: Directors: OPEN
Fundraising:
Writes grants and requests donations from a variety of institutions to assist HOP in raising funds to build a Cottage in Balboa Park. Directors: Gredna Packer
Sister Cities:
Leads search to identify an appropriate Sister City in Peru for San Diego, and works to make this become a reality.
Directors: Gredna Packer & Oscar Urteaga
Graphic & Web Design:
Acts as HOP’s webmaster, and social media.
Directors: Monica Miyasato, Marisol del Solar-Meyer & Sasha Verástegui
Back up Social Media Administrator: Silvia Usuriaga
Membership:
Directors: Diana Lecca, Silvia Usuriaga & Marleny Espejo
Master of Ceremonies (for Lawn Program and other HOP Events):
Directors: Monica Miyasato & Oscar Urteaga
Music/Peruvian Dances:
Teaches and organizes Peruvian folkloric music and dances for all events.
Directors: Gayle Minano, The Lecca Family
Public Relations:
Promotes the House of Peru, coordinating its publicity in appropriate media, including newspapers, magazines, online, on the radio, and elsewhere.
Directors: Oscar Urteaga & Julissa Holland
Peruvian Independence Day Party:
Coordinates the organization of the Gala Party to celebrate Peru's Independence Day.
Directors: Board of House of Peru
Remedios Naturales:
Natural Remedies is a Peruvian non-profit Corporation located in Lima, Peru. Under the direction of Dr. Douglas Sharon, Natural Remedies has been categorizing, identifying and patenting (in Peru) plants that turn out to have proven medicinal qualities. This is done on an ongoing basis to preserve the rights to these plants for the future benefit of the Peruvian people. As part of HOP’s contribution to the Peruvian people, Natural Remedies has become a part of the HOP, which enables Natural Remedies to solicit funds through HOP to carry on their research projects.
Directors: Dr. Douglas Sharon
Queens Organization:
Provides guidance and assistance to HOP’s Queen(s) and Princesses. HOP elects each year at least one Queen (and at least six Princesses) to represent it in HPR’s Queens Organization. Jennifer Espejo is the HOP Queen 2017-2018.
Director: Sasha Verástegui & Marleny Espejo
Nominating Committee:
The Nominating Committee Director have the duty of maintaining the membership of the Board of Directors at a level determined by the Board, and is charged with:
a. Selecting nominating committee members from the Board of Directors and Committee Directors;
b. Understanding the needs of the HOP and recruiting potential Board members who will best meet those requirements;
c. Evaluating current Board members who are eligible for election to an additional term, with respect to:
(1) Their ability to serve in a meaningful way; and
(2) Their willingness to serve an additional term;
d. Preparing a list of candidates for Offices, and determining their willingness to accept nomination;
e. Notifying the president of the HOP the vacancies that will need to be filled for the new fiscal year; and,
f. Presenting a list of candidates for HOP Board members and Officers for election in sufficient time for them to be in place at the Installation of Officers of HPR usually taken place in January.
Directors:
Current President of House of Peru: Gredna Packer
Past Presidents:
2004-2007 Gladys F. Novinger - Founder
2008-2009 Carlos H. Miñano
2010-2011 Job Alvarez
2012-2013 Haydee Milliren
2014-2015 George Novinger
2016 -2017 Gladys F. Novinger
2018 Gredna Packer (current)
 Botanical Building & Lilly Pond
Balboa Park
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Mall Lawn Balboa Park
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