Volunteer to support The Florida Orchestra with
one of our volunteer guilds.
In the Tampa Bay area, The Florida Orchestra has four volunteer guilds that host a variety of educational, social, musical and fundraising events throughout the season to raise both awareness of and funds for the orchestra. With two guilds in Tampa, one in St. Petersburg and one in North Pinellas County, the collective membership is over 700 with annual volunteer hours in the tens of thousands.
The Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates
Florida Orchestra Guild/Tampa, Inc.
The Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates
North Suncoast Associates supports The Florida Orchestra in fundraising, audience development, education, and other volunteer activities.
President’s Message: Our orchestra support group of couples and singles meets three times a year in the Clearwater/Dunedin area at 6:30 pm for a social hour, a short meeting and a musical/educational program by TFO musicians, which is the highlight of the evening. Attendees meet the musician, hear about the experiences of being a part of the orchestra, learn about the respective instrument, and listen to a short musical program.
- Johanna Guzik, President
North Suncoast Associates meetings will be:
Wed, Oct 7, 2009
Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Thurs, May 27, 2010
North Suncoast Associates has other fundraising programs that highlight musical performances as well as the opportunity to meet with men and women who share a love of live classical music. These are listed below in the calendar of events.
Tentative Calendar of Planned Events
| Holiday Gathering | Tue, Dec 14, 2009 |
| Hands Across The Bay Lunch | Date to be advised |
| Bravura Brunch | Sat, Feb 20, 2010 |
| An Evening Under the Stars | Sat, Apr 10, 2010 |
For more information please contact:
Events: Johanna Guzik, Johannag.9@gmail
Membership: Ron Anderson, randerson@tampabay.rr.com
Publicity: Marge Tadel, tfo/northsuncoastassociates@yahoo.com
North Suncoast Associates - Officers and Key Committee Members:
Johanna Guzik - President
Lionel Giliotti - President-Elect
Bill Jonson - Vice President
Conrad Wieler - Treasurer
Cynthia Harris - Corresponding Secretary
Judy McSwine - Recording Secretary
Marge Tadel - Public Relations
Lynn Lawton - Newsletter
Ron Anderson - Membership
Martha Robertson - Audience Development
Florida Orchestra Guild/Tampa, Inc.
The goals and objectives of this organization shall be to foster interest in and promote the growth of The Florida Orchestra through the volunteer service and fundraising projects of its members and to assist in the promotion of music education in the Tampa Bay area.
For more information please contact: Susan Dentinger, 813.956-5460 or spgd66@hotmail.com
Tentative Calendar of Planned Events
Tune Up Party
(Sept/Oct date and location TBA)
A special gathering of members to welcome in the new Florida Orchestra season. We will “tune up” with an overview of the upcoming year’s activities and events while socializing and enjoying drinks and a delicious assortment of sweet rolls. A special musical program will be presented as a highlight. It will be fun to again see our established members and to meet new members.
Robyn Story Days
Oct 9 and 10, 2009
Contact: Jan McCarthy 813/961-5362 or jmccarthy6@tampabay.rr.com
“SHOPPING WITH ROBYN” --A “happening” planned by Robyn Story Designs to support The Florida Orchestra and Carrollwood Cultural Center. A percent of all sales revenue goes to the groups.
Opening Night/Musicians’ Flowers
Oct 9, 2009
Contact: Jan McCarthy 813/961-5362 or jmccarthy6@tampabay.rr.com
Guild members happily donate time to wrap the boutonnières and present them to the orchestra members prior to Opening Night.
Musicians’ Appreciation Luncheon
Nov 5, 2009
Contact: Sally Baker 813/979-9618 or sallyb85@aol.com
We’re not sure if the musicians or the Guild enjoy this event most…lots of fun and great to mingle with the orchestra members over a super covered dish buffet!
Musical Notes (5 morning program presentations)
Programs and scheduled dates TBA Location will be the Carrollwood Cultural Center
Contact: Barbara Shepard 813/960-1121 or b.shepard1@verizon.net
“Know the Composers” — a series of five sessions with each focusing on a composer whose works will be played by The Florida Orchestra—understanding goes a long way in rendering relevant a body of music we might feel is beyond our grasp.This was a highly acclaimed project, and we plan to offer an additional session this year. Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule. This is a joint project with the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
Hands Across the Bay Luncheon,
Projected for January 2010 (date and location TBA)
Contact: Chair, Gayle Bertelstein 813/839-0279 or gaylebertelstein@gmail.com
Guild’s Night Out A Tribute to Ray Charles concert
Feb 19, 2010
This was a successful event last year and should again prove to be a fun evening with the Guild and their guests supporting our Florida Orchestra! We will meet for dinner (location TBA) prior to the special orchestra presentation of A Tribute to Ray Charles.
Guild’s Annual Fundraiser
Mar/Apr 2010
Contact: TBA
Initial plans for this event promise quite a special occasion!
Musicians’ Appreciation Luncheon
Apr 28, 2010
Contact: Sally Baker 813/979-9618 or sallyb85@aol.com
Another enjoyable covered dish luncheon, honoring our terrific Florida Orchestra musicians!
Guild’s Night Out Classic James Bond concert
May 21, 2010
Contact: Gege Kreischer 813.961.4347
Members and invited friends meet again to enjoy each other’s company prior to our special orchestra concert presentation.
Tampa Guild - Officers and Key Committee Members:
Jan McCarthy - Immediate Past President
Martha Sutton/ Kathy Sutton - Co-Vice Presidents, Communications
Sally Baker - Vice President, Education
Susan Dentinger - Vice President, Membership
Pat Lessard - Vice President, Public Relations
Gege Kreischer - Recording Secretary
Jean Meyer - Treasurer
Barbara Shepard - Long-term Planning
Judy Raab/ Gayle Bertelstein - Co-Directors at Large
Florida Orchestra Guild/St. Petersburg, Inc.
Organized in 1963 to serve the St. Petersburg area, this auxiliary provides volunteer services and financial support to the orchestra through the development of attendance, cultural awareness and interest.
President, Krista Whipple
kwhip@tampabay.rr.com or 727.367.2975
Tentative Calendar of Planned Events
Annual Golden Baton Award, Cocktail Reception
November 17
Location: 400 BEACH/Seafood & Tap House, 400 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg
Cost: $50
For more information, contact Sheila Tempelmann at sheilaherbtemp@aol.com or 727-864-1338.
36th Annual Showhouse and Gala
Mar/Apr 2010
Location TBA
For more information:
Susan Romero, romero_susan@hotmail.com
Officers and Key Committee Members:
Krista Whipple - President
Mary Ellen Conte - President-elect
Patsy MacLean - First Vice President
Susan Romero - Second Vice President
Edie Spies - Third Vice President
Sara Galiger - Recording Secretary
Ginger Hanner - Corresponding Secretary
Janet Burnett - Treasurer
Rosemary O'Connor - Assistant Treasurer
Precella Wallace - Immediate Past
VIVO
VIVO (Vitality Interested Volunteers for The Florida Orchestra) is a nonprofit organization which was founded by Barb Izzi in 2001. Its mission is to support and create awareness of The Florida Orchestra to young members and other target markets though monthly mixers, events and group concerts available to members and their guests at a discounted rate. All proceeds from these events are tax deductible to the extent of the law and donated to The Florida Orchestra.
Renate Armitage, VIVO President
(813)960-2525 or renate1@tampabay.rr.com
Calendar of Planned Events
Officers and Key Committee Members:
Renate Armitage - President
Shirley Dibley - Secretary, Historian & Photographer
Angela Montoya - Treasurer
Barbara Izzi - Founder
Directors: June Kittay, Bill Moline, Carol Bass, Winston Campbell, Kitty Gouze, Jeane Emery, Theo Boylan, Diane Bingham, Robin Sexton
