Guilds

We invite you to explore our Opera Guilds—two groups of dedicated opera lovers who are committed to seeing opera thrive in our community. Both Guilds offer members and guests the opportunity to learn about the operas being performed during the season. They also hold fundraisers and friendraisers in support of Sarasota Opera and the Youth Opera. For more information about the activities of the Sarasota Opera Guild and the Manatee Opera Guild, please visit our website at www.sarasotaopera.org/get-involved

President Ann Waller 1st Vice President Meryl Gale 2nd Vice President Pat Dodge VP-Communications Diane Efthimides VP-Special Events Antoinette Dowling, Cathy Mariani VP-Marketing Karin Murphy VP-Membership David Chivas VP-Volunteer Coordinator Ann Gray Recording Secretary Carol Von Allmen Asst. Rec. Secretary Joel Reznick Corresponding Secretary Antonette Cunningham Treasurer Cecile Adams Assistant Treasurer Julie Planck Parliamentarian Louis Martorella Past President Antoinette Dowling

SOG Poinsettia Luncheon Costume Show

Sarasota Opera Guild supports the opera through a variety of events, including their: • Annual Poinsettia Luncheon, Sarasota’s premier December holiday event • Summer Salons, which highlight local musical talent • Talks and lectures about opera-related topics that are informative and entertaining

Each year the Sarasota Opera Guild presents four cash awards to deserving Apprentice Artists.

Membership is open to everyone. To join or visit a SOG meeting, please call David Chivas at (941) 408-0613.

Above: MOG Stars of Tomorrow Concert; left: MOG Hyman Concert

President Rich DeGennaro

First Vice President

Jeanne Yeagle Second Vice President Terry Davis Recording & Corresponding Secretary Angela Korsmo Treasurer Maryann Hazen Assistant Treasurer Terry Davis

The Manatee Opera Guild promotes knowledge and appreciation of opera to our community and raises funds for the opera through a variety of events, including: • Concerts on-stage at the Opera House • Stars of Tomorrow concert featuring Apprentice Artists of the

Sarasota Opera • Talks and lectures about opera-related topics that are informative and entertaining Each year the Manatee Opera Guild presents cash awards for deserving Sarasota Opera singers: • Deane Allyn Award goes to an outstanding singer in the Youth

Opera • Helen Jepson Dellera Award is awarded to an outstanding

Studio Artist

All are welcome! To join or visit a MOG meeting, please contact Jeanne Yeagle at (941) 755-7426.