Friends of the Philharmonic

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Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

The Friends help in many ways! Members contribute their talents and support by volunteering their time and expertise in the areas of administration, education, The Friends’ Boutique, receptions, and planning, delivering and attending special events. Each year, The Friends provide financial support to the Philharmonic based on the success of their fundraising efforts.

Active Membership per year Associate membership per year Sustaining Membership one time contribution
Individual $35 $65 $550
Couple $50 $80 $700

Board of Directors & Officers – 2009-2010 Season

President…………………..Donna Hoffman
VP Special Events………. Anthea Turner
VP Membership………… Bill Hoffman
Treasurer………………….. Rocky Bergman
Recording Secretary……. Kathleen White
Corresponding
Secretary……………………Duncan DeWahl
Parliamentarian…………. Betty Pagozalski
Immediate Past
President…………………..Hugh James
Member-at-Large
Boutique……………………..Joyce Edmondson
Member-at-Large
Education…………………….Chad Martin
Member-at-Large
Volunteer Coordinator…..Andrea Harding
OPO Executive
Director………………………David Schillhammer

Sustaining Members

Mr and Mrs. Vince Arch
Ms. Elizabeth Bate
Ms. Opal Benson
Mr & Mrs. Rocky Bergman
Ms. Susan Bright
Mrs. Martha DeNeen
Cotten
Mr. Paul Cragin
Ms. Phyllis L. Cragin
Dr. & Mrs. Gary DeVane
Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Dreifus
Mrs. Joyce Edmondson
Ms. Ernesta Johnson Fay
Mrs. Lynda Goetz
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Graziano
Mr & Mrs. Leonard
Greenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Guignard
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Halye
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hanna
Ms. Arabella Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hueber, Jr.
Ms. Dianne Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh James
Dr. Kristin C. Kalwara
Ms. Harriett Lake
Mrs. Nancy Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Lovett
Ms. Freda Masson
Mrs. Eleanor Meiner
Mr. & Mrs. Heinrich Moers
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Murrah
Ms. Margery Pabst
Mr. Fred Shockley
Ms. Susan Spraker
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Tullo
Mr. Kent Weisner
Mrs. Miriam Weston
Ms. Kathleen White
Dr. & Mrs. Gary
Whitehouse

With Grateful Thanks

The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic wish to thank the many generous individuals, companies and corporations for their contributions to the Friends’ fundraising efforts during the 2008-2009 season.
Informance Hosts: Ms. Judy Duda; Steve and Kathy Miller
Jeans and Jewels Diamond Sponsor: Duncan DeWahl, Waddell & Reed

Sustaining Members

Baldwin Park
Baldwin Bark & Meow
Chi Pan Asian
Dental Excellence
Hair Cuttery
Jacob Dean Mortgage Co.
Merrigan’s
Pat Anthony
Trisha’s Teas
Victoria Jewelers
College Park
Rosalind Baumstein
Kissimmee
Arabian Nights
Don Panchos Cigars
The End Result
Maitland
Anthea Turner
Antonio’s Restaurant
Artistic Hair
Maitland Wine Market
Orlando
AirTran Airways
City Fish
Deb Halye
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Eleanor Meinter
Escape Salon
Joyce Edmondson
Orlando Philharmoinc
Pamela Loudon
Sigrid Morris
Sweet Mama’s
TKS Designs
Saint Cloud
Chris Smith
Cynthia Amaral
Donna Hoffman
Mint Condition
New York Artists Shop
St. Cloud Gift Gallery
Sandra Scheetz Wise
Scavenger Hunt
St. Cloud Main Street
Finishing Touch
Tampa
Cason Portrait Studios
Winter Park
Amici Salon & Spa
Ariz-Michelle Salon
Caroline and Hugh James
Cascata Spa
Florida Int’l Piano
Competition
Micki Smith
Rick Stanley/Scott Laurent
Robert Scott/Juris
Winter Park Fire Dept.

Friends Fabulous Fundraising Events 2009-2010

Season highlights follow. Look for news of other exciting events throughout the year!

Fall Prelude

September 17, 2009 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, Winter Park Experience the art of André Kertész, Andy Warhol, and Blake Scholar Michael Phillips, while you enjoy music contemporary to the life of each artist performed by Philharmonic musicians. Narrated by Philharmonic Executive Director, David Schillhammer and Cornell Curator of Academic Initiatives, Mathew McLendon. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
$50 per person

Opening Night Celebration

September 26, 2009 5:45 – 8:00 PM
The Country Club of Orlando
Begin your Opening Night celebration of the Philharmonic’s seventeenth season with music, cocktails, and dinner in one of Orlando’s most beautiful settings. Black Tie Optional
$125 per person
*Dinner guests are invited to an exclusive Onstage
Reception following the gala opening night concert.
(Concert tickets sold separately.) Reception sponsored by
the Peabody of Orlando

Art of Fashion Benefit Brunch

October 25, 2009 10:30 AM
Mall of Millenia
This day of fashion and fun begins with a formal champagne brunch in the Mall of Millenia’s elegant Grand Court. Guests will also enjoy:
• An informal modeling presentation of cruise and fall collections by Mall of Millenia luxury retailers
• Entertainment by musicians of the Philharmonic & Festival of Orchestras; dancers from Orlando Ballet & actors from Fairwinds Broadway Across America
• Dessert and coffee in the Mall’s luxury stores & other in-store activities
Proceeds from this event,* benefit the Orlando Philharmonic, Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Fairwinds Broadway Across America, Orlando Ballet and Festival of Orchestras.
*(including 10% of all event sales from
participating retailers)
$75 per person or $700 per table of 10

St. Augustine City of Light Pre-Holiday Getaway

December 8, 2009
See the fabulous lights of St. Augustine, visit the Lightner museum and enjoy an elegant luncheon at Casa Monica before touring the city and shopping.
$125 per person (includes transportation, museum and city tour, and gourmet luncheon) October 15 is the deadline for reservations. A minimum of 40 people is needed. (Latecomers accepted if space is available at $135 pp.)

Hal France Returns: An

Informance hosted by

Bryce West

March 3, 2010 7:00 PM
At the Home of Bryce West, Windermere
Hal France’s energy and enthusiasm will captivate you as he discusses his upcoming program. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with Hal and enjoying a musical preview by Principal Flute, Colleen Blagov.
$100 per person

Andy Lane’s Tribute to

Lenny Bernstein

March 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Location to be Announced
Andrew Lane’s lighthearted and charismatic concert previews have our audiences asking for more! Maestro Lane presents a tribute to the marvelous music of Bernstein. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
$100 per person

A Classic Informance

April 14, 2010 7:00 PM
At the Home of Stephen Goldman and Melanie Love, Winter Park Composer-In-Residence Stella Sung and Maestro Christopher Wilkins discuss Stella’s latest work, The Circle Closes, and the extraordinary musical program that surrounds it.
$100 per person

Jeans and Jewels

June 5, 2010 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Winter Park Farmer’s Market
A fabulous evening with Friends! Enjoy a silent auction, great music, great fare and great fun.
$65 per person

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