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 Save the Date— A Notable Night in Rio! Saturday, November 22 — 7-11pm Proximity Hotel Mark your calendars now for the most highly anticipated event of Fall 2025! Tickets will become available for purchase soon. Get ready for an exotic adventure!  Call for Nominations— Bravo Award  The Nominations/Awards Committee is requesting nominations for the Bravo Award. This award is presented to a Guild member in good standing who has been in the Guild five years or less and has given extensive volunteer service. The award will be presented at the Fall General Meeting. The recipient is selected by the Committee from names submitted by membership before the deadline of June 1st. Please send your nominations via email to Rhonda Bentz, Committee Chair. CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORM! Final numbers are in!— Annual Education Campaign 2024-25 Thanks to your generosity, we raised: $5,459! These funds directly support our mission to support GSO’s educational programs. Your contributions make a lasting impact on children and adults throughout our community. Programs supported include: OrKIDStra Lillian Rauch Beginning Strings GSYO & Honors Quartet Education Concerts See the May 6th TNT for a list of donations. Thank you for helping us share the power of music education! Jennifer Nowlin, AEC Chair 2024-25 | ||||
 Experience Greensboro’s Best-Kept Secret Step into GIA, Greensboro’s most stylish speakeasy—tucked away behind the building—for an unforgettable dining and cocktail experience. Our intimate, low-key atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, thoughtfully curated charcuterie, and globally inspired small plates made for sharing. Our seasonally driven menus change quarterly, highlighting the finest ingredients from local farmers and top purveyors. The wine list balances beloved classics with unique, off-the-beaten-path selections, while our extensive back bar features an impressive collection of bourbon, scotch, and whiskey for the discerning palate. A local favorite and true foodie destination—let us welcome you to GIA. We look forward to seeing you. Ciao!   For catering and private dining information, contact: Eric Snow Event Coordinator [email protected] 336-907-7536 Visit Website ___________________________________________________________________________ Important 2025-26 Membership Renewal Information Membership Applications forms will be mailed to you soon, and can also be downloaded below. Thank you for your continued support of the Guild! President’s Letter— Gigi Renaud  Read President’s Letter HERE! Membership Application  View or Download Membership Application HERE! ___________________________________________________________________________  The Guild’s Booth (#11) at Golden Antiques and Treasures, 4237 U.S. 220, Summerfield, is restocking for the summer. We would appreciate your donations of spring and summer décor, garden motif items, small furniture, lamps, pictures, mirrors, window treatments, and home décor. Please remember us if you are downsizing! At this time, we cannot accept china, glassware, or silver-plated items. Jan Cox and Bonnie Cienek will be at the booth the third Thursday of each month to accept donations— or call Jan or Bonnie to arrange a pickup. Jan: 336-382-1849 or email Bonnie: 336-707-3706 or email ___________________________________________________________________________ Mark your calendars for… Ladies Night | June 5, 6-9pm  Kevin Golden Cruise-In | June 22, 12-5pm  ___________________________________________________________________________ GMM & End of Year Cocktail Party We held the end-of-year meeting and cocktail party at the home of Carl Seager on May 8th. Everyone enjoyed taking photos from Carl’s porch overlooking Buffalo Lake. Each May, the Guild ushers in a new board of officers. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Gigi Renaud as our new president. We extend heartfelt thanks to outgoing president Rhonda Bentz for her dedicated leadership and service.      ___________________________________________________________________________ Installation of the Slate of Officers for 2025-2026 The names of the officers installed at the May meeting for the new Guild year are listed below. We thank them for their willingness to serve! President Gigi Renaud President Elect Laura Lorenz Secretary Holly Stewart Treasurer Mary Skenes Director of Operations Barbara Key Director of Education Amy Evans Director of Marketing Jennifer Nowlin Director of Fundraising Julie Haehn Presentation Ball Chair Brooke Fields Nominations/Awards Chair Rhonda Bentz Sponsor Liaison Brenda Macfadden Past President Rhonda Bentz  ___________________________________________________________________________ A Notable Night Details Revealed We’re also excited to share that our signature event, A Notable Night in Rio, is moving to a new venue! Mark your calendars—this festive evening will take place on November 22nd at the Proximity Hotel. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces there.  Vanessa Skenes Awarded the Golden Note Another highlight of our annual meeting was the presentation of the Golden Note Award. This honor is given to a member who has shown outstanding commitment to music education in our community. We proudly awarded this year’s Golden Note to Vanessa Skenes, whose years of service and generosity continue to inspire us all.    VIEW MORE PICTURES HERE! _____________________________________________________________________________ The Classics Spring Gathering  On May 15th we held a gathering of The Classics—a cherished group of longtime Guild members, including some founding members. These dedicated supporters met this week to celebrate their ongoing commitment to the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. Guest speaker and Principal Guest Conductor Chelsea Tipton gave an inspiring preview of the Masterworks Concert: Mozart’s Requiem.  Guild members also heard an exciting update from Orchestra President Lisa Crawford about the Dean and Marilyn Green Rehearsal Hall and the many events already underway. (Stay tuned for more details about upcoming projects!) Special thanks go to Anne Daniel, Kitty Robison, and Ellen Taft for organizing this wonderful event. We’re proud to celebrate The Classics and their years of passionate support. Enjoy the photos of this remarkable group!   VIEW MORE PICTURES HERE! _____________________________________________________________________________  On May 14th, our Debutantes and their Mothers gathered at the Greensboro Country Club for the cherished tradition of the Mother-Daughter Luncheon. It was a beautiful occasion where our committee members had the pleasure of meeting this year’s Debutantes for the first time, making it all the more special. We are immensely grateful to our 2025 Presentation Ball Chair, Brooke Fields, our gracious Hostess, Peggy Hamilton, and Committee Chair, Joanne Lahey, whose extraordinary team—including Cindy Bates, Annie Hadgkiss, Susan Porter, Pauletta Root, and Susanne Simons—along with Karenna & Lydia, 2024 Debutantes, who modeled their Debutante dresses. Thank you all for making this event truly memorable. Next up is the Family Picnic, and we can’t wait to reunite with our wonderful Deb Families!     VIEW MORE PICTURES HERE! _____________________________________________________________________________ 2025 Debutantes Announced Read Full Announcement HERE!          _____________________________________________________________________________  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert Saturday, June 14 | 7:00pm, Tanger Center AND Sunday, June 15 | 3:00pm, Tanger Center More Details HERE!  _____________________________________________________________________________ |
