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Members - Our Most Important Asset!
2012 Annual
Retreat
was held at Pfeiffer University on Aug 30. The Annual Retreat, which was open to all members, featured hands-on sessions for technology and brain storming, as well as an overview of 2012-13.
To access our Facebook album for the Retreat, click on the photo of Lisa & Elizabeth below!  |
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Make New Friends ...
Announcing the
2012-13
New Member Committee
Dina Kim
Sharon Lacy
Kay Majeski
Betty Lou Newcomb
Mary Shumway
Randi Simon
This amazing team will be directing activities this year for our new members.
New Member Class
2012-2013
Kelly Algood
Michael Cheeseman
Elizabeth Connor
Sally John
Cyril Kendrick
Julie Mahanes
Elaine St. Anne
Lori Veith
Remember to seek out these precious new members at every event. Be sure to make them welcome - look for ways to include them in your Guild activities.
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Save The Dates!
Oct 20 11:00 am
Musical Petting Zoo
ImaginOn
Oct 26-27 8:00 pm
Pops: America
Belk Theater
Nov 2-3 8:00 pm
Classics: The Moldau
Belk Theater
Nov 9-10 8:00 pm
Pops: Tribute to Goodman
Knight Theater
Nov 10 11:00 am
Lollipops: Carnival & Clowns
Knight Theater
Nov 14 11:30 am
Guild Board Meeting
Pfeiffer University
Nov 16-17 8:00 pm
Classics: Mozart Mass
Festival of Trees
Belk Theater
Nov 17 11:00 am
Musical Petting Zoo
ImaginOn
Nov 26 7:30 pm
CSYO/JYO Fall Concert
Halton Theater
Nov 29-Dec 1 8:00 pm
Magic of Christmas
Festival of Trees
Belk Theater
Dec 2 2:30 pm
Magic of Christmas
Festival of Trees
Belk Theater
Dec 2 5:30 pm
Guild Holiday Party
Jerald Melberg Gallery
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Education
Fund
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2012-13
Board of Directors
President
Lisa Phillips
President-elect
Sallie Moody
Treasurer
Betty Seifert
Assistant Treasurer
Larry Bennett
Secretary
Robin Cochran
VP, Education
Donna Worstell
VP, Fundraising
Melissa Woolf
VP, Marketing
Linda Weisbruch
VP, Membership
Mica Oberkfell
Board Members at-Large
Ginger Bowman
Mary Gilbert
Ann Guild
Donna Kiser
Ashley Larkin
Gigi Leffler
Pamela Mullins
Kathleen Prokay
Jackie Slaugenhaupt
Wendy Smolen |
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2012 Fall Membership Meeting
More than 50 members, new and seasoned,
gathered at the headquarters of
National Gypsum Company on Wed, Oct 3
Read more ...
about our elegant, energetic and informative evening |
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Build Your CONNECTIONS!
There are infinite possibilities to connect with fellow members ... to that end, we are introducing a new project, aptly named "Connections." Members will have options to sign up for social events specificlly designed for Guild members to get to know one another better.
We are currently offering:
mah jongg (hosted byMarlene Parmele)
wine tastings
day trips
chamber music concerts
happy hours
To express your interest in a particular event, or to volunteer to organize one, just click on your selection(s) from the above list and send your comments and email address to the Membership committee.
We are also looking at an olive oil/vinegar tasting at Olive This. We welcome your suggestions for additional outings. Let Mica Oberkfell, Membership VP, hear about your ideas - just click HERE! |
Our very own emerging
philanthropist honored!
Guild member extraordinaire, Jackie Slaugenhaupt, has been so named by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Jackie will be honored at the annual Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov 7. If you would like to attend, please let Lisa Phillips know!
To read about some of Jackie's many accomplishments, click on Jackie's name under her photo to access a most recent article in the Charlotte Observer.
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Festival of Trees Returns
Our second annual Festival of Trees is just around the corner! These remarkable, professionally decorated tabletop trees will be on display in the Performing Arts Center during these performances:
- Mozart's Mass in C minor (Nov 16-17)
- Magic of Christmas concerts (Nov 30 - Dec 2)
More than 10,000 concert attendees will have the opportunity to bid on the trees during the concert or online through our website (www.symphonyguildcharlotte.org).
WE NEED YOU!
1. Be a part of our Build-A-Tree sponsorship team - simply click HERE for more information and the response form.
2. Volunteer! Event Chair (and new member), Julie Mahanes has lots of opportunities just waiting for you. To contact Julie, click HERE. And keep an eye out for SignUpGenius ...
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New Members Committee
Inaugurates Guild Night
at the CSO
All Guild members were invited to an Oct 6 reception at Urban Sip at the Ritz-Carlton (15th floor) followed by the Classics performance of Firebird! at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. It was a really great way to both support the Symphony and socialize with members and guests.
Many thanks to all those members who exchanged their Friday night tickets for Saturday - Guild Member Joan Foley (Group Ticket Sales for the CSO) made the process effortless! Betty Seifert was liaison for the Ritz cocktail reception - and it was flawless, as only the Ritz can do!
You won't want to miss this lively, fun evening when we repeat it next year!
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The Shumways Entertain with
Music in the Family-style!
Ruth Shumway, nine-year-old daughter of Mary and Dave Shumway, headlines the High Ridge Pickers ...
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(l. to r.) Mary, Ruth and Dave Shumway - The High Ridge Pickers |
Formed four years ago to encourage Ruth's interest and skill in playing the fiddle, the High Ridge Pickers perform at a variety of venues, including festivals, jam groups, youth showcases and retirement communities.
Ruth is accompanied by her mom, Mary, on the mandolin and dad Dave on the guitar. Together, the family has fun exploring the rich heritage of Southern Appalachian music - old time, bludgrass and gospel that is still taught and performed throughout this region.
We were honored with a performance recently at our Fall Membership Meeting. What a treat for all!
Click HERE to visit the High Ridge Pickers' website.
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Cookie Jar Opens for Business!
Summer Study Grants awarded ...
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Cookie and daughter,
Laura-Nelle (r.) |
Established by the family and many friends of Cookie Parnell, the Cookie Jar Fund collects and disperses funds specifically for youth musician summer study grants.
This year's recipients are Miranda Mahanes and Kate Stevens. Click HERE to read Miiranda and Kate's comments.
You can still make a difference! Click HERE to put a little dough in the Cookie Jar! |
Preparations are underway for the Guild's annual concerto competiton.
For well over 50 years, Guild members have partnered with the Charlotte Symphony to present this regional competition featuring young musicians performing in piano, string, wind, and percussion categories.
Sat, Jan 19, 2013
Queens University of Charlotte
Junior Division: 30 students, grades 7-9
Senior Division: 30 students, grades 10-12
- Senior Division Grand Prize Winner(s) will perform as soloist with the Charlotte Symphony at the 2013 Youth Festival - Feb 21, 2013
- Junior Division Grand Prize Winner(s) will perform as soloist with at the CSYO Spring Concert - May 13, 2013.
- All Grand Prize winners will also receive a cash award.
We welcome all Guild members' participation on the day of the event. Watch for SignUp Genius to volunteer!
Martha Player - Chair
Rebecca Klepser - Judges
Molly Foy - Volunteers |
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