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Guild Notes Welcome New Members From the President’s Desk Individual - Moyra Jackson & Ruth White Dear Guild Members, We are delighted to welcome you and look forward to your participation in Guild events. So much has happened since the last Newsletter. The first big fundraising event of the year has successfully taken place at the end of September. We had a wonderful Patron Party at the home of Ann and SOVA Roundtable Todd Taylor, and three days touring the five beautiful homes in October 6-7, 2014 Chanticleer/Hidden Hills. Many thanks to Kimberly Cooley and Nikki Zurenko for their wonderful planning and implementation of the Tour of Homes, and to all Guild members, friends, volunteers, sponsors and Two highlights of the meeting were an outside speaker, homeowners who helped to make it happen. You’ll find more of the Jarrod Haning, speaking on “Free Money (if you know how to details on Page 2. ask)” and a panel discussion led by Pam Weaver with four representatives from other non-profit organizations in At the beginning of September, we finally moved our office and we’re feeling comfortable in our new space. There have been issues around Columbia. We all have similar problems and it was inter- gaining access to the office, as sometimes the back door is locked. If you esting to learn how different people approach them. We also come to the front of the office (B-11-1) and knock on the window, had an opportunity to learn about successful projects other Jennifer will open the front door for you. There will be another transition members have had: fundraisers, new technology they use, when the DSS office moves into the other area. You can count on a flurry and some new symphony programs using music in the heal- of emails when that happens! ing process. We were represented by Roz Smith, Debra I want to acknowledge and thank Donna Comstock, Debra Strange and Strange, Carolyn Beckie, Sue Fisher, Peggy Hill and Nancy Jennifer Mullins for spending many hours helping with packing, Stanton and Pam Weaver. Next year’s conference will be in transporting things to the storage room, and for being good natured Hilton Head, hosted by the League of the Hilton Head about it all. Also, I want to thank Heidie Miller, Jackie Warner and Debra Symphony Orchestra. Strange for decorating the main office and hanging all our posters on the wall. We are fortunate to have so many talented members helping out. Article submitted by Peggy Hill We had a wonderful Presidents’ Reception on September 9, at the home of Peggy and Ed Good on N. Main St. It was very well attended, and Concert Preview members enjoyed the time to socialize and catch up with each other. Thank you, Sue Fisher and Margaret Wasson, for organizing the event, Friday, October 31 and to all who provided the food and beverages. Social time starts at 10:00 am The program with Next up…The Black and White Ball, chaired by Debra Strange with the Maestro Tchivzhel and Vadym Kholodenko Auction committee co-chaired by Susan Monaghan and Nancy Teachey. will start at 10:30 am Please get involved! You’ll find more about this on Page 3. Social time continues after the program until 12 noon Fine Arts Center 102 Pine Knoll Road Greenville, SC 29609 Florist: Embassy Flowers and Nature’s Gifts RSVP to Guild Office by October 27 370-0965 or [email protected] Save the Date Guild Monthly Meetings Reminder Holiday Party Tuesday, December 9, 2014 October 27 and November 24 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Home of Katrina and Charlie Way Both meetings at McAlister Square 28 Rolleston Drive Room 503, 11:00 AM Greenville, SC 29615 2014 Symphony Tour of Homes Celebrating its 36th Annual Tour of Homes, the Guild of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra launched the weekend with an elegant Patron Party at the beautiful home of Ann and Todd Taylor overlooking the Chanticleer golf course on Tuesday, September 23rd. Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne as they entered the home. Keith Davis provided an evening of classical and standard favorites throughout the evening. Guests dined on seafood delicacies and fabulous hors d’oeuvres by Uptown Catering and Bonefish Grill while enjoying great wine and supporting the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. The Tour of Homes featuring the Chanticleer and Hidden Hills neighborhood were all beautiful, unique and welcoming. Thus offering each attendee a special experience. Function and family was the theme of the Tour with vibrant and dynamic family centric homes for the tour goers. Great fall temperature were an added bonus to the weekend. A special thank you to all of the volunteers from the Guild and the community that worked so hard to make the Tour of a success. Thank you to the entire Tour of Homes Committee! Co-Chair - Kimberly Cooley & Nikki Zurenko Betsy Cates Charlie Sabo Not pictured: Claudette Corbett Roz Smith Carolyn Beckie Mazza Filipi Graham Somerville Jane Clarke Jo Gerring Debra Strange Julie Garrett Ginny Johnson Phyllis Wilkes Susan Monaghan Carol Leonard Louise Sill Ellie Mioduski Tour Raffle Winners MG’s GRAND Day Spa - gift certificate for a facial- Marian Legrand Alcapulcos Mexican Restaurant - $15 gift certificate - Judy Franzen Mariani’s Boutique - $50 gift certificate - Cindy Cohn Brick Street Cafe - $25 gift certificate - Myra Hess Marybeth’s Restaurant - Two $25 gift certificates - Beuy Burges & Jo Gerring Charlie’s BBQ - 2 dinners for two - Carrie Gordon & Jackie Warner Massage Envy - 1 hr facial - Lorraine Goldstein Country Boys - $50 gift certificate - Don Kilburg Outback Steakhouse - $50 gift card - Linda Vickery Greenville Little Theatre - 2 tickets to Steel Magnolias - Mary Franks Palmetto Olive Oil Co.- gift basket - Keith Miller Greenville Symphony - 2 pairs of tickets - Ginny Johnson & Peggy Hill Sciortino’s Trattoria- $20 gift certificate - Thomas & Estee Rudski Halton Hair - Gift certificate, shampoo, cut & style - Tracey Leonard Table 301 Restaurant - $50 gift certificate - Ruth Prust Home at Last - $50 gift certificate - Margo Gerus Top Dog Ltd. - Gift basket and dog bed - T.J. Reese Hyatt Regency Hotel - Weekend 2 nights & breakfast - Carol Bendig Westin Poinsett Hotel - 1 weekend night and breakfast - Phyllis Wilkes LePeep Restaurant - Breakfast or lunch for two - Mary Overman Wine and Cheese Tote with 2 bottles of wine - Linda Levy Black and White Ball Auction Committee It's that time of year again -- the Black and White Ball Auction Committee will soon begin gathering items to be auctioned at the annual ball. Volunteers are needed to help make this the best auction ever. Proceeds of the auction will help to support our fabulous Greenville Symphony Orchestra! If there is a shop or restaurant that you frequent that might be willing to donate something for the auction, you can be of great assistance--even if you are not an active member of the Auction Committee. Before making a request, contact Susan Monaghan ([email protected]) just to be sure the shop or restaurant is not already being contacted by someone else so we do not duplicate requests. Your efforts will go a long way to helping to raise record funds this year. Please contact Susan Monaghan if you are able to assist, either by working on the Auction Committee or by simply requesting donations from your favorite shops or restaurants. A personal relationship with the donor makes a big difference! After you verify that there are no other requests going to the potential donor, the Auc- tions Committee will send you a donor letter and a 2-part donor receipt. Thank you! The Presidents’ Reception The 2014 Presidents’ Reception was held on Tuesday, September 9th at the lovely home of Ed and Peggy Good. The Good’s home provided the perfect setting for Guild members to get reacquainted after the summer hiatus, to get their new Guild Directory and to help kick-off the upcoming Symphony season. In addition to enjoying the ambience and history of the Good’s residence, Guild members sampled mimosas and tasty treats provided by the Guild’s current Board of Directors. Nina Huffstetler, a Guild friend, provided the beautiful floral arrangements with flowers gathered from the gardens of Guild members on Latour Way. Special thanks to everyone who provided the food and beverages and to Sue Fisher and Margaret Wasson who planned this special, well-attended event. Thanks to…. September 19 Masterworks Dinner: Margaret Wasson was dinner coordinator, helped by: Suzie Albritton, Claudette Corbett, Laura Edwards, Margot Fallon, Mazza Filipi, Sue Fisher, Lorraine Goldstein and Hal Weiss, Carrie Gordon, Ginny Johnson, Susan Monaghan, Teri Price, Eleonora Ruefenacht, Uta Samuel, Sue Stover, Julianne Taylor, Nancy Teachey, Edna Thompson, Masako Watanabe, Margaret Wasson, Pam Weaver, and Phyllis Wilkes. Concert Preview, September 19: Laura Arnold, Jackie Bechek, Nancie Cheskey, Claudette Corbett, Patti Edwards, Myrna Hardy, Estela Lindsey, Ellie Mioduski, Susan Monaghan, Ginny Johnson, Terri Steck, , Janet Steenrod, Debra Strange and Masako Watanabe. September 25 Chamber Dinner: Joanie and Richard Spencer were dinner coordinators, helped by: Pat Ferro, Elayne Geiger, Patti Edwards, Dani Easter, Claudette Corbett, Rhoda Reyner, Gloria Larkin, Carol Stephen, Heidie Miller, Doris Gant, Nancy Powell, Phyllis Wilkes. October 3 Yo-Yo Ma Concert: Jane Clarke and Jo Ann George were dinner coordinators, helped by: Ellen Stephen Baerwalde, Carol Bendig, Betsy Cates, Pat Ferro, Sue Fisher, Lorraine Goldstein and Hal Weiss, Laura and Jim Gossett, Gloria Larkin, Carol Leonard, Pat McDonald, Edna Ruth Miller, Ellie Keep in your thoughts and prayers: Condolences to Karen and Bud Lawton on the death of Bud’s mother. Best wishes for recovery from surgery for Harriet Dempsey and Nancy Stanton. Please call or email Ellen Powell ([email protected]), Countess of Courtesy, or Ginny Johnson ([email protected]) Co-Countess of Courtesy about health issues or condolences for any Guild member and their family.