Guild Musings Newsletter - January 2018 Edition by Mastando Media

Diane Rogers, Joan Horneff, Marilynn Sternberg,Kathy Wilson, Andrea Pair, Mike Armstrong

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A New Year With New Opportunities!

appy 2018, everyone! Beginnings conjure many emotions---hope, excitement, questions, joy, awe, and sometimes a tad of trepidation. Certainly some of these are my emotions as I embark on my two-year journey as your Guild President! I am truly grateful and humbled that you elected me to this great honor. I HOPE I live up to your expectations. I am EXCITED, but have plenty of QUESTIONS! Volunteering for the Museum via the Guild is a JOY; I am in AWE of how much money we raise to support our great Museum. I must confess to a TAD OF TREPIDATION as I attempt to follow in the impressive footsteps of our great Past -President, Kathy Wilson. She did a stellar job as our leader! Our Board members are seasoned and dedicated volunteers. I salute each of them and eagerly anticipate a great partnership.

As always, we have a full schedule of activities designed to friend-raise and fund-

raise on behalf of the Museum. It takes a multitude of volunteers to accomplish all our goals---not just the core group of member volunteers who always sign on and work hard on our projects. I humbly challenge every member to please join us in doing the work of this Guild. I guarantee that you will enjoy every minute of working together on important and worthy common goals. I urge you to not wait to be asked. Contact me and let me know you are willing to work on a project. The more of us who are working on our events, the less work there is for any one individual. And that makes volunteering even more fun. Please do give it a try. We need you! I will be eagerly awaiting your call! Your help will ensure the ongoing success of our upcoming Golf Tournament, our Fashion Show, and our Garden Partyâ&#x20AC;Ś. all very well-known and popular events that we stage in the spring. We also will need you to help with our other signature

event, the highly-regarded Halifax Art Festival and the Family Festival of Trees. And who knows what else?! I look forward to spending time with you on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Museum. Dr. Beverly McMurtry Grissom, Guild President

Tuesday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. GUILD MEETING Planetarium with Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy at MOAS.

Monday, February 13 | 11: 00 a.m. FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

2018 Guild Event Calendar Updated information about programs will be published in the Musings along with the specific details for the events listed below. Consult the Arts & Sciences Magazine for Museum events, activities and receptions. Tuesday, April 10 ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY AND LUNCHEON Spring is in the air and the Brown Museum Courtyard will be bursting with color for our annual Garden Party. Selections that you can purchase and take home include potted plants, herbs, and beautiful blooming flowers. Cost $35.00 Limit 100 Reservations contact: Marilynn Sternberg 386-585- 4047

Carolyn Keene, Marget Toth, Diane Rogers, Karrie Houlton

Tuesday, January 9 GUILD MEETING Planetarium with Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy at MOAS. We will explore the universe in the completely digital planetarium, where science, art and technology blend seamlessly to create an experience that you will not forget. Monday, February 13 FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. What a treat to have our annual fashion show and luncheon at the Halifax Plantation as we

“Spring Forward in Fashion”. Reservations contact: Jennie Palmer 386-236-9810 Cost: $35.00 Tuesday, March 13 GUILD MEETING Kathleen Hilbrandt, a Historic Woman in our Midst . Recognizing Women’s History Month brings us a World War II pilot. Kathleen will share what it was like being a woman pilot in a “Mens Only”” environment during the war. Finally granted veteran’s status in 1977, Kathleen will share the details of her most interesting life.

Monday, April 23 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GOLF CLASSIC Come and “Play for the Kids” at our 8th annual Children’s Museum Golf Classic. Enjoy the day and play 18 or 9 holes on a spectacular private golf course at Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club. Registration will be at 7:30 am with a 9:00 am Tee Time followed by a luncheon and silent auction. Volunteers are needed. All Guild members and friends are invited to the luncheon and festivities. Cost of the luncheon only is $30.00 Reservation contact: Mike Armstrong 203-414-2379 Tuesday, May 8 GUILD MEETING Spring Thing/Fling featuring the Shenanigans, This group will surely entertain us with music and humor. You will thoroughly enjoy the group and are guaranteed to leave still chuckling.

Visit moas.org/museumguild for up to date event and membership information!

ARTFUL INTERLUDES & FALL EVENT SPONSOR APPRECIATION

Artful Interludes 2018

Artful Interludes was begun several years ago as an opportunity for a small group of members (12-25) to become better acquainted with other Guild members in an interesting, enjoyable activity at nominal cost. In 2018, we will sponsor 4 events, January through April, our less busy Guild months. The dates are listed below. Plan to join us in this variety of fun and informative experiences. You may reserve your place by signing up after every general meeting. Numbers are limited so plan ahead.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Morse Museum of American Art (Tiffany Collection), Winter Park

Car pool to DeBary station and board the High Speed rail line directly into downtown Winter Park. Enjoy a private guided tour of one of the larges collections of legendary works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Lunch in your choice of many charming restaurants. Stroll through the wonderful shops on Park Avenue. Ride back to DeBary anytime you choose. Cost: $24

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Cafe 101/Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona Beach

Luncheon and tour of current photography exhibit at Daytona State campus on ISB. Enjoy gourmet lunch prepared by the budding chefs of the Culinary School. The revolving photography exhibit is always interesting and engaging. Cost: $15

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Gamble Place, Port Orange

We are introduced to this unique Museum property with a guided tour of the historic hunting lodge built by Proctor and Gamble millionaire, James N. Gamble. Enjoy a guided nature walk through native Florida woods, a catered picnic lunch, and guided boat tour of adjacent Spruce Creek. Cost: $22

Sunday, April 22, 2018 Athens Theatre, Deland 2:30 p.m. matinee of “Carousel”

Experience the popular musical, performed by a talented, professional ensemble. The Guild visited this theater in the past, and all were delighted with the expertise and polished performance. Choose lunch or dinner in DeLand. Cost: $22

Thank You to our Fall 2017 Event Sponsors, Patrons and In-Kind Partners

55th Annual