2005 Awards
June 14th, 2007 by admin
Helen Baxter is President of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Lyric Opera Guild. She is a major fund raiser and steered the company through a difficult financial period. Helen has worked to make trustee/guild relationships run smoothly.
Suzanne Hasl has been with the Cincinnati Opera Guild for over 20 years, volunteering in numerous capacities such as education/outreach, dress rehearsals and tours. She has served on the Board of OVI. Suzanne and her husband Bob are generous financial supporters of the company.
Wendy Isbell of the Anchorage Opera Guild has chaired successful fundraising events. Wendy also hosts singers in her home when they are in Anchorage for a production.
Stuart Lewis of the Kansas City Opera Guild prepares the informative opera booklets which attendees receive at performances. He gives preview lectures, writes articles, and participates in the “At Ease with Opera” program.
Anne Matthew of the Festival Opera Guild of Walnut Creek, volunteers throughout the year keeping membership and donor lists and training volunteers. As Archivist, she keeps an album of each season. At the grand age of 85, Anne continues her daily work for the guild.
Shelley C. Page has served the Nashville Opera Guild since it began in 1987. Her offices have included hospitality chair, vice president of marketing, and President. She has been on the company’s Board and Advisory Board. Shelley is a former OVI Regional Director and Board member.
Verna Parino serves the San Francisco Opera Guild as Chairman of the Preview Committee. She recruits speakers worldwide, thus giving patrons one of the best lecture series in the US. Verna is a proud nonagenarian, and supports opera programs in Marin County.
Judy Westacott volunteers for the Vancouver Opera Guild as newsletter editor. She improved the newsletter’s format, content and distribution. It is sent electronically to recipients with e-mail addresses. Judy also edits VOG Notes.
