Monterey Symphony

FRIENDS OF THE SYMPHONY

The Friends of the Monterey Symphony, an auxiliary of the Monterey County Symphony Association, is a voluntary organization devoted to the support and encouragement of the Monterey Symphony. The Friends of the Symphony was founded in 1955 and was formerly known as the Monterey County Symphony Guild. Proceeds from the Friends dues, donations, projects and events are contributed to the orchestra each year. Last year, the Friends earned $86,947.

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MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Friends is open to any person interested in furthering the activities of the orchestra. All members receive invitations to an Annual Membership Tea, concert preview luncheons, fundraising projects, and special events. Members also receive the Directory which is updated each year. In addition, they benefit from the satisfaction of knowing that their efforts on the orchestra's behalf enhance the quality of cultural life of our region. We encourage everyone to join and participate.

The membership structure is as follows:

Benefactor $1,000
Couple $70
Individual $35
Membership Form (PDF) Download

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Special Events

Derby Day	Saturday, May 3, 2008
Collectibles Sales	TBD

Luncheons

Reserve Your Place Today
March Luncheon at Monterey Peninsula Country Club	Thursday, March 13, 2008
April Luncheon at The Inn at Spanish Bay	Friday, April 18, 2008
May Luncheon at the Quail Lodge Golf Club	Friday, May 16, 2008

If you're interested in learning more about the Friends' Luncheons, please contact the Monterey Symphony at 831-624-8511, Ext. "0" or via e-mail at info@montereysymphony.org.

PEOPLE OF NOTE

Board of Directors
Betty Carpenter, President
Francine Kissler, 1st Vice President
Noreen Harrow, Secretary
Diane Cadei, Treasurer
Sonia Lessard, Corresponding Secretary
Nancy Carney
Dorothy Finell
Susan Gardner, Gala Co-Chair
Rebecca Kirk, Derby Day Gala Co-Chair
Marjorie Knight, Annual Tea Co-Chair
Jackie Lynch, Annual Tea Co-Chair
Betty Meyer, Derby Day Gala Co-Chair
Marti Myszak, Gala Co-Chair
Elizabeth Schneider
Michelle Smith, Luncheon Chair

Honorary Advisory Board
The Honorary Advisory Board was formed in 1978 to recognize the distinguished service of our most dedicated members. We are honored to list the following exemplary volunteers and continue to look to them for advice and leadership.

Elizabeth Bell
Elizabeth Schneider
Eleanor Lusignan
Barbara March Smith
Alyce Nunes
Kay Waggoner

Presidents
January Luncheon

Mrs. Madeleine Powers Leoni and Mrs. D. MacMillan Kerr	1955-1956 Interim
Mrs. Edward Blair Hackney	1956-1957
Mrs. Burton M. Doolittle	1957-1958
Mrs. Milton H. Shutes	1958-1959
Mrs. Rhea Diveley	1959-1961
Mrs. Doris G. Gill	1961-1962
Mrs. Frank G. Ringland	1962-1964
Mrs. Raymond M. Smith	1964-1965
Mrs. Carl E. Menneken	1965-1966
Mrs. George E. Fletcher	1966-1967
Mrs. Cecil H. Barker	1967-1969
Mrs. Thomas Avery Roper	1969-1971
Mrs. Roderick L. Dewar	1971-1972
Mrs. Avery Tompkins	1972-1974
Mrs. Hartley C. Dewey	1974-1976
Mrs. Robert F. McFarren	1976-1978
Mrs. Peter C. Wright	1978-1979
Mrs. Howard F. Healey	1979-1981
Mrs. Clarence A. Mitchell, Jr.	1981-1983
Mrs. John Roland	1983-1985
Mrs. John A. Andrews, Jr.	1985-1987
Mrs. Kenneth Booth	1987-1988
Mrs. Albert Taylor	1988-1990
Mrs. Steven E. Gunia	1990-1991
Mrs. John E. Titherington	1991-1993
Mrs. Harrison Robinson	1993-1994
Mrs. Alyce Nunes	1994-1996
Ms. Lucretia Butler	1996-1998
Mrs. Pam McGowin	1998-2000
Mrs. Nancy Hixon	2000-2001
Ms. Laura Kozel	2001-2002
Ms. Susan Forrester	2002-2004
Ms. Margaret Smith	2004-2006
Ms. Betty Carpenter	2006-Present

VOLUNTEER

There are many opportunities throughout the year in which volunteers can help the Friends and the Symphony. Here a just a few.

Leadership
● Sponsor a pre-concert Luncheon ($500)
● Host an event in your home: tea, musical gathering, recognition event
● Put together a table for the Gala Celebration, October 6, 2007

Committees
● Annual Membership Tea committee
● Gala Celebration committee
● Derby Day committee
● Collectibles Sales committee

Promotions & Mailings
● Distributing posters and flyers
● Invitations to Friends Luncheons and fundraisers
● Symphony concert mailings (includes addressing, folding, stuffing envelopes)

Invitations
● Design/development
● Assembling
● Addressing

Decorations
● Designing and assembling table arrangements
● Decorating and set-up for special events

Refreshments
● Donate wine
● Provide refreshments
● Pick-up and deliver donated refreshments

Raffle Ticket Sales
● Assist people in buying raffle tickets at various events

Courtesy Driver
● Provide transportation for non-driving members

Other
● Secure or donate auction and raffle items
● Computer assistance
● Simple artwork and layout
● Recruit new members

If you're interested in learning more about volunteering, please contact the Monterey Symphony at 831-624-8511, Ext. "0" or via e-mail at info@montereysymphony.org.