WSL marketing is in full swing promoting the Neiman Marcus

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WSL
Celebrating the Next 100 Years!
2013-2014
Women’s Symphony League of Austin
The Doyle House
P.O. Box 5998
Austin, Texas 78763
512-476-5098
www.wslaustin.org
August/September
2013
WSL marketing is in full swing promoting the Neiman Marcus
Fashion Show and all of the Jewel Ball events.
The Jewel Tea was featured in June in the West Austin News and plans
are well underway to promote Soiree and Jewel Ball. We are active on
Facebook and Twitter with our new member Ray Michel managing
these responsibilities for Jewel Ball.
Mission
The mission of the Women’s Symphony
League of Austin is to provide service
and financial support for the Austin
Symphony Orchestra and its programs
and offer educational opportunities for
the children and the community to
further develop appreciation of music.
If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to “Like” the Women’s
Symphony League on Facebook and help promote the Soiree event.
Newsletter Editor
Shannon McCann
[email protected]
512-423-6833
We plan to have the press attend
the Neiman’s show as well as all
Jewel Ball events. The final piece
will come out after the Jewel Ball
as the RiverCITY special insert
covering all of the events.
Celebrate the music in ourselves!
From Tobie Funte Flannery, President
Welcome to members old and new, and to a
wonderful and fun-filled new season! Coming right up, we
have the Soirée Dansante and Jewel Ball to start our year
off with music and pageantry.
In between those events, past president Carrie Brown
has secured Neiman Marcus as a sponsor for an
exclusive runway fashion show, which promises to be a
treat for the first 100 lucky ladies to purchase tickets.
And speaking of tickets, everything can be purchased online now, thanks to dynamic duo Beth Grimm and
Barbara Crockett, who have created a very non-intimidating and aesthetically pleasing website. There’s a story
in the pages following to show you just how to use it,
with links to everything from volunteering to photos to
calendars. It’s really a handy dandy way to keep track of
everything with just a few clicks. (And there’s always a
cheat sheet if you forget your password or even your own name!)
Mostly, I want this to be a Year of Fun. Take a look at some of our amazing and accomplished new
members on the following pages, and make a point at the next meeting to say hello, strike up a conversation, or maybe even make a lunch or coffee date. WSL is a lot more than music and debutantes and
fundraising. It’s also a group of very interesting women, some of whom just might become your best
friends. We all love our families and community, and we all are busy. But if we take just a little time to
meet someone new, we enrich ourselves and our organization by association. We’re Austin women, and
we make good and loyal friends!
I’m looking forward to expanding my personal horizons along with each of you!
Upcoming
AUGUST
27WSL General Meeting
5:30pm By George Boutique
524 N. Lamar Blvd. #103 78703
SEPTEMBER
1Soiree
7:00pm Shoal Crossing Event Center
8611 N. Mopac Expressway 78759
9 WSL Exec Meeting
21Jewel Ball
27-28ASO Performance 3 ASO Concert 17Neiman Marcus Fashion
Show
10:30am
3400 Palm Way 78758
Leon Fleisher, piano and
Wagner Bicentennial
8:00pm The Long Center
OCTOBER
11:00am
BOD Meeting
12:00
6:30pm Palmer Events Center
Artisan Quartet
8:00pm Riverbend Smith Family Chapel
7 WSL BOD Meeting 5:30pm Lupe Tortilla
701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.
11-12ASO Performance Cho-Liang Lin, violin
8:00pm The Long Center
14WSL General Meeting
5:30pm
Home of Rona & David Baizer
3810 Kennelwood Rd. 78703
18ASO Concert -
“Superheroes”
8:00 p.m.The Long Center
27Halloween Children’s Concert
Public Concert
2:00 p.m. The Long Center
28-29 YPC Halloween
Concerts
Mornings
The Long Center
Welcome Our 2013 New Members!
Ashlee Aldridge
is the Chief Integration Officer
for Golfsmith International, and
of course enjoys golf. She is also
a private pilot and her husband,
Brad, is a retired pilot. New to
Austin, Ashlee is eager to pitch in.
Kay Barnes Allen,
a seventh grade teacher at St.
Francis, is the wife of Knight Ki
Allen. She earned M.A.s from
both U.T. and Texas Tech and is
a certified librarian. Kay enjoys
ranching and volunteers at St.
Michael's Episcopal.
Tracy Aman
keeps balanced with yoga and
enjoys volunteering at church
and for her three children's
functions. Tracy is energetic
and ready to participate now
that her youngest is in preschool. Outgoing and personable, Tracy's talents will be
put to work for WSL.
Stephanie
Ann Ashby
Lisa Barton
a member of the Junior
League, is the career day chair
at Forest Trail elementary.
She's the Girl Scout's cookie
coordinator for Westlake.
(Yum!) and has three children. In her very spare time
she enjoys sewing.
has an M.A. in Sociology
from Baylor and enjoys
reading, cooking, travel and
event planning. A former
Junior League member, Lisa
is a Sunday School teacher
at Austin Ridge and has two
pre-teens.
Elizabeth Baker
Courtney Baxter
enjoys party planning and
entertaining and is a great
committee member. "Give
me a task and it will be accomplished," she says. She
cares for two young sons.
has attended many WSL
events and now wants to
give her time from inside.
A lawyer from U.T. Law
School, Courtney enjoys
working on children's projects, decorating and boating
on Lake Austin.
Ashley Barclay
Kara Lynn Belew
is project chair for the Junior
League and holds a degree in
public relations from Texas
State. She enjoys volunteering
and reading, but most importantly, is expecting Baby Barclay in October 2013! She and
her husband, a new Knight,
are ASO season ticket holders.
is Senior Counsel/Senior
Advisor in the Office of the
Attorney General, having
earned her J.D. from U.T.
School of Law. She currently serves as chair of ACE
(A Community for Education). Kara is also mother to
two young daughters.
Jennifer Berger
is mother to three young boys: Garrett, Jack and Reid.She grew up in
Austin and even attended WSL's
Children's Day Art Park and has just
moved back within the last year. She
volunteers regularly at Bridgepoint
and Westlake Presbyterian Church
and is ready to jump in where needed.
Beverly Kay Bonner
has been in many philanthropic
organizations and served as president
over the years. She and her husband,
Tucker, support the community, children and music any way they can, and
now that she's back in Austin from
Temple, she wants to help every year
from now on.
Holly Brown,
a C.P.A., is Accounting Manager for Cypress Real Estate
Advisors, Inc. She's also mother
to two young children and has
volunteered countless hours at
Tarrytown United Methodist
Church. She promises to bring her
fund-raising skills to WSL!
Linda Burgess,
an attorney and shareholder at
Winstead P.C., brings her special
interests in politics and public
speaking to WSL. She's served on
the boards of Dress for Success,
the Ronald McDonald House, and
All Saints Church. Her positive
outlook and energy are sure to be
an inspiration to new WSL friends.
Patty Chandler
says that now her tenure as 8212
Club President is over, she has the
time she wants to devote to WSL.
Patty is a certified mediator and
dream interpretation group reader.
She has a wonderfully calm, unassuming personality that is perfect
for working with others as well as
leadership positions.
Dorothee Charlois
graduated from The Sorbonne in
Paris with a degree in tourism. She has
worked with special needs children and
is interested in interior design. No doubt
her international flair will be an asset,
and as a new Austinite, she looks forward to making new friends in WSL.
Camille Cipione
is the woman to call for fun and
good times. Camille is a treasure;
she is bright and enthusiastic,
juggling her busy life as a mother of four daughters. She adores
working with children, especially
in music education. Welcome!
Jordan Cronin
is President of ECW at Good
Shepherd Episcopal, and also
volunteers with Family Ministry
Guild, Dell Children's Hospital,
and the Junior League. A mother of two little girls, she is now
adding WSL to her resume of
helping others.
Andrea Crowson
is described as a very organized
woman who has the time and
energy to devote to WSL. With
three young sons, Andrea has
been busy supporting their
efforts and school activities.
She has attended a number of
WSL events and looks forward
to contributing her talents.
loves cooking, reading, and being
active. She says her talents include
project management and organization. With three sons, that's a
must! Most of her volunteer work
has been at her sons' school, but
now WSL will benefit.
Louise de Jong,
is a senior corporate recruiter
for Oracle. She earned an M.A.
in Social Work from Our Lady
of the Lake and enjoys watching
ballet, cycling, hot yoga, movies
and exploring eclectic restaurants. Louise was the Diamond
in 1989's Jewel Ball, and she's still
shining!
Kacy Dolce
is definitely sweet! She works
tirelessly, organizes efficiently and
treats all she meets with warmth
and kindness. A Junior League
member, she's involved with
numerous philanthropies and has
served as president of the PTO
at St. Theresa's where her four
children attend school.
Betsy Farmer
Karly Glenn
moved to Austin ten years
ago after selling her tech
company. She is interested
in real estate and wine. Her
skills are analytical thinking
and organization, which she
has devoted in Junior League
and Manos de Chisto.
already has daughters
participating in this year's
Jewel Ball. She works as
a substitute teacher and
tennis coach for Regent's
School. She loves her job
and spending time with her
family.
Ivy Ford
Alexis Guggenheim
is recruiting manager for
Robert Half International.
She has worked with the Miracle Foundation and is especially
interested in children's charities.
She has two young sons.
Cindy Gerhart
is a competitive Hunter/
Jumper horseback rider.
When not in the ring, Cindy,
a C.P.A., is tax manager for
Cypress Real Estate Advisors.
Her financial acumen combined with her energy and
considerable talents will be
most welcome in the WSL.
is a devoted wife and mother and brings a multitude
of gifts to share with WSL.
She has worked with Austin
Children's Shelter and
Riverbend Child Development, recruiting donors and
auction items.
Julie Hall
works for Dell as an Operations Manager. She has
attended the Valentine's
Red Haute Fashion Event
for two years and is very
excited to devote herself to
WSL. She enjoys running,
reading and cooking.
New Members Bring New Energy!
Wendy Daniel
Reserve Your Seat for the Fashion Show
Fall forward into the Neiman Marcus Fashion
Attendance is limited to 100, so get your gal pals
together and book your seats now!
Show Tuesday, September 17th! The Runway Show
will feature the latest fashions from Texas’
premier store.
Thanks to our generous sponsors Neiman’s and
Primzie Catering, ALL proceed benefit the Austin
Enjoy breakfast bites and mimosas with your friends Symphony Orchestra and its education programs.
on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. on the second
Try your clicking computer hand at paying online
floor of Neiman’s in the Designer Sportswear.
at wslaustin.org. or mail a check payable to
WSL to:
Front row tickets for the Runway Seating event are
Mary Aldrich, WSL Treasurer
going fast at $175 each. Remaining seats are $125,
11029 Arroyo Canyon Drive
and the reservation deadline is Monday,
Austin, Texas 78736
September 9th.
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For hosting the fabulous Fall Fashion Presentation In September 2013
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For providing breakfast bites and mimosas for this special event.
We truly appreciate your generous support to the Women’s Symphony League of Austin
and the Austin Symphony Orchestra and their educational programs.
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Tiaras & Gowns & Princesses­­­ ­Oh My!
Princesses Presented at Jewel Tea
n Thursday, May 23rd, the Women’s Symphony League of
Austin held its annual Jewel Tea, hosted by the Past Presidents
Council, at the home of Tamra and John Gorman. The Jewel Tea
is the formal announcement of the young ladies and gentlemen
who will serve on the Jewel Ball Royal Court. Each participant was
selected to honor the significant service and support of the WSL by
their mothers and grandmothers. The Court will be presented at the
59th annual Jewel Ball on September 21, 2013.
Presenting the 2013 Jewel Court:
Front row, from left: Princess Jacqueline Marie Hirschfeld,
Princess Katherine Frances Klein, Queen Sarah Caroline Brown,
Princess Ryleigh Helene Gorman, Princess Morgan Elizabeth Irvin,
Princess Audry Marie Helburn, Princess Alexandra Leah Timmeman,
Princess Frances Elizabeth Bates.
Not pictured: Princess Susannah Martha Haddad
Abilene - Pink Sapphire
Hannah Ferguson Crane. Granddaughter of Mrs. Martha Minter Ferguson
and the late Mr. John Dickson
Ferguson, Jr., escorted by
Christopher Jason Prideaux,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Barton Prideaux
Amarillo - Blue Sapphire
Katherine Ann Bush,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jon D. Bush, escorted by
Tanner Joseph Peña, son of Ms. Marci Peña Hand
and the late Hector R. Peña
Beaumont -Ruby
Gabriella Elizabeth Oxford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Oxford III,
escorted by Michael James Cisarik, son
of Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Cisarik
Dallas - Garnet
Marielle Lee LeMasters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Clark Gault, escorted by
Rusdon Ray Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Ray Mills
Lubbock - Emerald
Meredith Anne Byrne, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Byrne, escorted by
Luke Erroll Hockett, son of Hon. Lori
and Mr. Chris Hockett
Odessa - Aquamarine
Delaine Kay Peden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Peden, escorted by
Brance Reed Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Armstrong
connect.
Announcements, Best Wishes & Get Well Wishes!
Jan Bates’ son earned his Eagle Scout Award, and he ROCKS!
Katherine Baker is recovering from heart surgery late last spring, and we want to wish her well.
Penny Deal had surgery late last spring and we want to wish her well on her journey toward
health.
Brownie Stacy Brunson hopefully has recovered from tooth surgery and can chew anything she
wants again!
Cathy Powell’s husband has been in the hospital for a significant part of the summer, and we want
to wish both of them well as they get him back to full health again.
Cat Prince is on leave of absence and has been battling cancer since December. We wish her well
in her journey toward health.
Carrie Richardson had surgery this summer, and we want to wish her a speedy recovery.
Sympathy and Condolences
Members we have lost:
Marjorie Eledge, long time member, passed away in May of this year. Her husband Ashley and
family would benefit from prayers and sympathy.
Nan Schwetman, a long time WSL & ASO member, passed away this summer, and we want to express
our condolences to her family. She will be dearly missed.
Friends who have lost loved ones:
Mary Ellen Borgelt’s mother passed away, and we send sympathy to her and her family.
Charlotte and Henry Brigham lost her mother, Charlotte Stuckey, this summer. We express our
deepest sympathy to her and her family.
Becky Powell lost her husband, Knight Mark Powell, and we extend our
her and her family.
deepest sympathy to
Jeani Smith lost her mother, Lucile E. Miller, at 94 years old. We want to express our condolences to her and her family.
Leslie & Tim Timmerman lost his father this summer, and we want to express our sympathy to the
family.
Gayle & Laney Vickers lost both of his parents this summer, and we want to extend our sympathy
to the family as they heal from this loss.
All membership-generated announcements for the newsletter (e.g. births,
deaths, celebrations, get well wishes) should be sent directly to Melissa
Greeenwell via email [email protected]
These announcements will be included in as timely a fashion as possible within the next
available publication of the newsletter
Our New Database – 101
By now, every member of the WSL has received an invitation to create a login name and password in order to access
our new database. But if not, or you’ve forgotten, don’t fret. There’s a link for that, too.
With your login name and password, you can access the Member’s Page by:
• going onto the WSL website at www.wslaustin.org and logging in the “Member Login” box in the upper right hand
corner; or
• going to the Neon site at https://www.z2systems.com/np/constituent/accountHome.do and logging in there.
Member’s Page
You are now in an
area restricted to WSL
members. This area
gives you many options.
The following contains
some, but certainly not
all, of what you will
find on this page.
Dropdown Menu
On this page, there is
a dropdown menu (see
photo). From there,
you can:
1) manage your account;
2) register (i.e. rsvp or purchase tickets) for events; and
3) signup for your fundraising volunteer requirement.
Message Board
DO NOT DESPAIR! If you are technologically challenged, à la moi, your fearless newsletter editor, click on forgot username, forgot
password, forgot what I came in the pantry
for, forgot my glasses were on my head . . .
The bottom half of the page contains a welcome message from Barbara and me. The message will change periodically
so keep coming back to view current information!
Links Available to Members Only
The listings on the left of the welcome message are links to the Member’s Calendar, current Newsletter, WSL documents
(such as a copy of our current Expense Reimbursement Form) and a listing of the current Board of Directors, with
contact information.
Registering for Events
To register for any WSL events or to complete an application form for your 10th of 11th grader for the Youth Leadership
Council (see the WSL website for information about this exciting new youth organization), please
• Log into the database and, using the drop down menu, click on “Upcoming Events.” Here you will find all events that
are available for online registration along with appropriate links.
• Registering from the Member’s Page automatically records your registered events into your account. There is a dropdown menu option that allows you use to see your registered events.
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Next General Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 5:30pm
At By George Boutique
524 N. Lamar #103 78703
Soiree
Saturday, September 1, 2013, 7:00pm
Shoal Crossing Event Center
8611 N. Mopac Expressway 78759
Neiman Marcus Fashion Show
Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 10:30am
3400 Palm Way 78758
Jewel Ball
Saturday, September 21, 2013, 6:30pm
Palmer Events Center