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NEWSLETTER
Submit a news article about your orchestra volunteer activities to Linda Stevens, AMSOV newsletter editor at
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SHARE THE NEWS
Please forward this email to your volunteer organization's officers and board members, so they can learn about AMSOV and benefit from its programs, services and networking. |
AMSOV BOARD
OF DIRECTORS |
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| PRESIDENT
Marjorie Saulson
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
VICE PRESIDENT AND
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Helen Shaffer
Houston Symphony Orchestra
PAST PRESIDENT AND BYLAWS
Heather Moore
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
SECRETARY
Juliana Pleines
Orchestre symphonique
de Montréal
TREASURER
Judy Konen
Chicago Symphony Orchestra League
NEWSLETTER
Linda Stevens
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
MEMBERSHIP/DATABASE
Ann Philbin
Boston Symphony Orchestra
MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTORY & OUTREACH
Linda Tojek
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Linda Hartman
Kansas City Symphony
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You're Invited to Attend the
38th Biennial AMSOV Conference
April 27-30, 2011
Hilton Houston Post Oak
Houston, Texas
Our AMSOV Conference will be beyond compare.
Once you see what's in store, you'll want to be there.
With music galore, tours and venues you'll adore.
The speeches and favors will have you begging for more.
So join us for the learning and the fun.
Making music and helping you is goal number 1.
Y'all come,
Helen Shaffer
2011 Conference Chair
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AMSOV 38th Biennial Conference Itinerary
The Houston Symphony and Houston Symphony League invite you to attend the 38th Conference of the Association of Major Symphony Orchestra Volunteers in Houston, Texas.
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Houston Symhony
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The Conference opens Wednesday, April 27 at 5:00 pm with a welcome reception, group photos and dinner at the Houston Post Oak Hilton. Pre-conference activities will be available for early arrivals. These include tours of the NASA Space Center, The Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Thursday is Leadership Day and includes a State of the Arts Panel discussion, private tour and lunch at the Alley Theatre and dinners in private homes of Houston Symphony supporters.
Friday includes speakers on membership, bridging generations and mentoring. That evening we will have dinner at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts followed by a concert by the Houston Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday morning includes a tour of the Melcher Building, home of Houston's PSB and NPR. This will be followed by a panel discussion on contemporary music, a box lunch and a musical treat. In the afternoon, we'll learn about fundraising and end the day in Galveston enjoying a Texas Barbeque dinner at a private home. Sunday, May 1 includes optional post-conference activities and the newly elected AMSOV Board will stay for their first meeting. |
Conference Hotel: Hilton Houston Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, 713-961-9300. To reserve your room, go to AMSOV 2011 Conference for the AMSOV Group Rate of $139. Conference Registration Fees: - $525 if registered before April 1
- $625 after April 1
- $15 cancellation fee
- Fees non-refundable after April 15
Eligibility: Volunteer leaders from major symphony orchestras in US and Canada including:
- Principal Organization - 4 delegates
- Affiliate Organizations - 2 delegates
- AMSOV Board of Directors
- Guests include past presidents, alumni members whose dues are current, volunteer support staff, conference committee members
- Recommended attendees: President, President-Elect, potential leaders in your organization, Volunteer Coordinators from the orchestra's staff.
Terry Brown, Registration Chair
amsov2011@gmail.com, 832-531-6702 |
 Welcome from Marjorie Dear , In addition to focusing on our spectacular up-coming conference, this issue of eNews lists the volunteer fundraising projects reported by AMSOV organizations in our Winter 2011 newsletter recently mailed to AMSOV members. (This newsletter is also available on our website, www.amsov.org.) Fundraising activities generally occupy a huge amount of volunteer time and effort. Sometimes we get so involved in the minutiae of planning events, we forget a few key strategies which I discussed in the newsletter: 1. One of the best ways to make money is not to spend it unnecessarily. 2. Always make it easy for people to give you more money. 3. Use every event as an opportunity to enroll new members. We hope you'll attend the upcoming AMSOV Conference in Houston where we'll share ideas about fundraising projects and learn how other volunteer organizations plan and staff their projects. If you find yourself being asked to lead committees and organize events for your volunteer organization, we hope you will come as part of your organization's delegation. You will leave the conference with new ideas, new contacts and a new level of enthusiasm for being a volunteer.
I look forward to seeing you in Houston,
Marjorie Saulson, AMSOV President |
 AMSOV Volunteer Fundraising Projects
Our Winter 2011 Newsletter features Volunteer Fundraising Projects. Download the AMSOV Winter 2011 Newsletter for exciting details about these projects for AMSOV member orchestras.
Atlanta - Decorators' Show House and Gardens
Baltimore - Wine Adventures
Chicago - Fall in Love with Music
Cincinnati - Parties of Note, Online Auction, New Year's Ball
Cleveland - Holding Trunk Sale
Columbus - Café Monet
Detroit - Musical Feasts
Ft.. worth - TriArts Festival
Indianapolis - "On Stage!" Starry Starry Night
Kansas City - Music in the Garden
LA Phil - International Benefit Ball
Milwaukee - Fundraising Partnerships
Minnesota - Setting of Note
Montréal - Calendar Sales
Philadelphia - Notable Kitchen Tour and Chef Showcase
Pittsburgh - Symphony Salon
St. Louis - The Floating Palace
Seattle - Holiday Musical Salute
Toronto - Fine Wine Auction and Festival
For additional information on these outstanding programs, refer to your AMSOV Directory and contact the Volunteer Coordinator or President of the Volunteer organization. You may also email info@amsov.org for information if you do not have the AMSOV Directory. |
Houston Symphony League
"Scheherazade and Her Magical Nights"
The Houston Symphonny League's will sponsor their annual ball March 25, 2011 at the Hilton Americas. "Scheherazande and Her Magical Nights" has been selected for this year's gala theme. The Gala includes a lavish auction and is expected to raise $1 million. A committed team of league members, staff and board work together to make this a spectacular evening.
Editors Note: This article was not included in the Winter 2011 Newsletter, but you can get additional informaiton by contacting Helen Shaffer from the Houston Symphony League.
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