PRESTO!
January 2024

Here we come 2024!

We look forward to the opportunities that will come in the "Second Act" of our 2023-24 Guild year. There are many ways for you to be involved and engage in volunteering. Together we make an impact in our community and to the CSO.

This month's Presto highlights events, fundraisers, and endeavors to come in 2024.

Be sure to put this year's list of Guild activities on your calendars!

Young Artists Competition - February 3
Shimmer and Shine Fundraiser - January 12 - February 22
Winter Membership Meeting - February 22
Chairman's Circle Party - March 12
Heart of the Home Tour - March 22 and March 23
Spring Membership Meeting - May 14
Member Appreciation Event - May 17 at CSO Concert

Membership Directory 2023 - 2024

The 2023 - 2024 Symphony Guild Membership Directories are printed and available for members. We will be handing them out at the upcoming Winter Membership Meeting on February 22. You can also reach out to the Guild office if you would like one sent to you.

Young Artists Competition

This year's Young Artists Competition will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 4519 Providence Road. Come and hear our talented young artist Finalists from around the region as they compete for awards. More volunteers are needed. Please contact Co-Chair Linda Weisbruch if you are interested in helping out.

Winter Membership Meeting

Our Winter Membership Meeting is just around the corner! We will be holding a lovely luncheon on Tuesday, February 22 at Rooster's restaurant in SouthPark. Come join us from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm and visit with Guild members while learning more about our upcoming activities. Register HERE.

Shimmer and Shine Fundraiser

This new fundraiser is a chance to donate your unwanted gold and sterling silver jewelry in any condition as well as other sterling silver pieces. For delivery of your items, please contact Melissa McCrory to coordinate pick-up or drop-off. You can also bring your donations to the Winter Membership Meeting on February 22. Proceeds will go to Youth Music Education and the CSO's many community initiatives. Click the graphic link to our webpage with more information.

Heart of the Home Tour coming this Spring... Save the Date

The Heart of the Home Fundraiser will be held on March 22 and 23. Featuring six beautiful homes, this year's tour promises to be the best ever. Look for more details coming soon for the Chairman's Circle sponsorship/event and how to volunteer for the tour.

Volunteer at The Guild Table at CSO Concerts

Don't forget to volunteer for our Donor Services Table. We still have CSO concert openings to represent The Guild in addition to attending the concert. This volunteer role is very important and beneficial to The Guild and the CSO. Please sign-up for a CSO Concert, and take advantage of the remaining season of performances.

Welcome to our new CSO Liaison

We are happy to welcome Lauren Taylor as our new CSO liaison for The Guild. She is the new CSO Annual Fund Manager and will be coordinating efforts for our activities with the CSO, participating in our events, and attending Guild Board meetings. If you need to reach Lauren, contact her via email - she is looking forward to working together with us!

We have completed a very successful first half of our 2023- 2024 Guild year and are looking forward to all the Friend-Raising and Fund-Raising opportunities in the second half of this year.

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to ensure our financial support of the CSO and its educational programs.

Jenny Tolson
President