WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY LEAGUESPRING GENERAL MEETINGThe Governor’s MansionSeptember 12, 200710 a.m. – 11 a.m.M I N U T E S
Opening comments and Call to Order Beth Ann Surber, President, welcomed members and guests to the Fall General Meeting at 10:40 a.m. President Surber also introduced and welcomed Secretary of State and WVSL member Betty Ireland, Maestro Grant Cooper, Paul Helfrich and Lucy Mellert, as well as the 2007-8 WVSL Executive Committee. WVSL members introduced their guests.
Members in Attendance Diana Amores, Shelia Ashley, Beth Bloch, Freda Burdette, Grant Cooper, Margie Cooper, Jarve Currence, Jamie Dickinson, Polly Diller, Valerie George Ellis, Penny Fioravante, Maxie Foster, Flora Francis, Rosalie Gaziano, Kelly George, Mary Green, Carolyn Haden, Cynthia Harrington, Paul Helfrich, Emily Hopta, Betty Irleand, Ruth Joseck, Janice Lessley, Roberta Levine, Helen Lodge, Belle Manjong, Sallie McClaugherty, Jane McEldowney, Lucy Mellert, Alana Minear, Jeanne Moore, Kay Morgan, Shelia Neal, Lorraine Peterson, Jane Powell, Sue Pryce, Ene Purre, Dee Rumbaugh, Nancy Sargent-Long, Noelle Starek, Liz Stevens, Beth Ann Surber, Yolanda Tam, Ann Urling, Lou Henri Viewig, Sara Walker, Barbara Warren, Pam Waybright, JoEllen Zacks.
Presentation of WVSL minutes Secretary Emily Hopta presented the minutes from the Spring General meeting. Copies of the minutes were available at the welcome table and on the Symphony League website, www.wvsl.org. Secretary Hopta asked for corrections or questions, and there being none, requested a motion to approve the minutes. Sallie McClaugherty motioned. Valerie George Ellis seconded. The motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Jane Powell announced the WVSL budget has been formalized and approved, with a commitment to the WVSO of $70,000 for the 2007-8 year. Treasurer Powell also reported balances for the following accounts: BB&T, Wachovia and Melonious.
President’s Remarks President Surber reminded current members to update their contact information at the registration table and new members to provide any missing information. The roster will be printed at the end of the month. She also noted that as the WVSL is the fundraising arm of the WVSO, there will be eight fundraising events in the year ahead, which may provide the opportunity to exceed our fundraising goal.
Events for 2007-8:
Will be held on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Center. Members are asked to sell to tickets at $35/each. A reception will follow the fashion show, and the show will feature fashion trends and closet updating. There will not be favors this year.
Will be held on November 30 at the Marriott. More details will be coming soon.
The second annual tea, a combined fundraiser for the League and the Charleston Ballet, will be held on Sunday, December 2 at the Marriott.
Will be held at Edgewood Country Club on April 28.
Event begins with a dinner on May 31 and Symphony Sunday follows on June 1. Everyone’s help and enthusiasm is needed for this major event.
We receive 5% of every dollar spent in quarterly payments. The cards are accepted at any Kroger’s store and work like a credit or debit card. They are also accepted at Kroger gas stations. Cards are $5.
Candy will be provided by Holl’s Chocolates for classical concerts and Linda in Buckhannon for Pops concerts. The candies sell for $3/box and the sales goal is 100 for each performance (50 per night).
Melonious, our trademark created and given by John Auge, is available on many items including silver and gold charms from Petit Jewelry, as well as enamel charms and pins.
Report from the WV Symphony Orchestra Maestro Grant Cooper noted the WVSL’s work as an important part of the WVSO’s ability to perform and encouraged League members to serve as ambassadors by inviting friends and neighbors to concerts. He reminded members that concert attendees could meet the musicians and soloists following each concert. In Maestro Cooper’s seventh year with the WVSO, he will celebrate his 300th performance during the third performance of the Nutcracker. He thanked all members for their support.
Paul Helfrich, Executive Director, and extended his greetings and the greetings of Pat Bond, WVSO board chair. Director Helfrich discussed the importance of the endowment and recapitalization campaign, chaired by Dan Foster, with a goal of raising $8 million. $4.5 million has already been raised. He noted subscribers must be cultivated, invited and encouraged, and thanked League members for serving as advocates and for fundraising.
Other Announcements: President Surber encouraged all members to ask a friend to join the League, which has almost reached 200 members. Doubling our current membership would greatly increase our ability to support the WVSO while having a lot of fun. President Surber then thanked all members for attending, with special thanks to Hospitality Co-Chairs JoEllen Zacks and Sara Walker. President-Elect Yolanda Tam encouraged all current members to meet new members and guests.
With no further business to come before the league, President Surber adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted, Emily S. Hopta WVSL Secretary 2007-2008
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