MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER
May 14, 2022 | Issue 102
Dear Council of 101 members, 

I'm so excited to be working with you all this year - such a talented, generous and gracious group of women! I’d especially like to welcome the 2022-2023 Council of 101 Board, and our new Active and Provisional members. 

The Annual Spring Luncheon at the Interlachen Country Club was a beautiful and unforgettable event thanks to the talented Chairmen, Kim Burst-Wood, Beth Baker and Elizabeth Francetic, as well as the gorgeous flowers created by Christine Girand.

The presentation of the annual gift to the Orlando Museum of Art’s Director and CEO, Aaron De Groft, by Beth Baker and Joan Kennedy, was for the record-breaking
sum of $450,000, an amazing donation we all celebrated with a champagne toast! Congratulations to Joan on a fantastic year and record setting gift, and to the outgoing Board, a talented team and pleasure to work with! 

I want to welcome the following Appointees who were also announced at the luncheon: Elizabeth Francetic, Corporate Lease, Patricia Gay, Parliamentarian, Susan Harris, By-Laws, Donna Neck, Festival of Trees Chairman, Stacey Jennings, Art In Bloom Chairman and Debbie Greear, Chairman of Hospitality. Thank you so much for sharing your leadership gifts with us!

Work has begun on the November 11-20, 2022, Festival of Trees, and the theme and overall design inspiration were unveiled at the luncheon. Special thanks to Carla Bray, our VP of Marketing, and to Mary Margaret Vasquez, our overall Design Chairman, who helped create this year’s theme:
Festival of Trees 
Gifts of the Season

The Council of 101 will present our gifts of time, talent, and heart that we bring together as a team to the Central Florida community and to the Orlando Museum of Art for this event! This presentation of an elegant, old-fashioned holiday will remind us of gatherings dressed up around the tree, in the anticipation of the true gifts of the season – celebrating our own faith, families, and friendships.

In true creative 101 style, we will present inspiring holiday décor, sparkling events with music and delicious treats, and the fruits and flowers of the season, complete with a Kissing ball or Mistletoe! Please watch for meeting dates to come from our event Chairman, Donna Neck.

I look forward to seeing you at our next General meeting on Thursday, May 26, at 9:30am in the beautiful Orlando Museum of Art galleries!

Warmly, Linda Cegelis
Upcoming Events

General Meeting
Thursday, May 26
9:30 am
OMA

BOD Meeting
Saturday, May 21,
9:45 am
Offsite location
2022-2023 Board of Directors
 
Linda Cegelis
President
 
Lisa Sheppard
President Elect
 
Amy Arnold-Sirmans
VP Provisional Members  

Katrina Guensch
VP Long Range Planning

Allison Hudson
VP Corporate Development & Sponsorship

Carla Bray
VP Marketing and Media

Donna Neck
Recording Secretary

Paula Kennedy
Corresponding Secretary
 
Lee Nimkoff
Treasurer
 
Joan Kennedy
Advisor/Past President 2021-2022

Andrea Balanzategui
Membership Treasurer
 
Susan Harris
By-Laws Director
 
Patricia Gay
Parliamentarian

Donna Neck
Festival of Tress Chairman

Stacy Jennings
Art In Bloom Chairman

Elizabeth Francetic
Corporate Lease Program
Our Mission

To further the cultural
development and education of the visual arts in Central Florida and provide financial resources to the Orlando Museum of Art.
Our condolences to Carla Bray and family
on the passing of her mother.

Our condolences to France March on the passing of her son.
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Council of 101
Instagram Page for all the latest happenings !

The next newsletter deadline is:

Monday,
June 6, 2022

Summer newsletters June and July Newsletters are combined

Submit to Paula Kennedy, Corresponding Secretary,
BIRTHDAYS IN MAY
Ann Shea
5/1

Mary Margaret Vasquez
5/1

Verna Buchs
5/4

Alice Gribble
5/4

Kerry Schwartz
5/4

Tina Leger
5/6

Courtney Hazouri
5/7

Mary Elizabeth Langston
5/8

Ann Brown
5/8

Carol Smed
5/9

Elizabeth Benoist
5/9

Cindy Walbroel
5/9

Kathleen Harter Olinger
5/11

Cindy Canavan
5/18

Eleanor Taylor
5/18

Mimi Zhao
5/22

Linda Arost
5/24

Linda Arico
5/27

Jennifer Reed
5/30

Phyllis Burzee
5/31
Elizabeth Francetis congratulating Debbie Greear at the OMA Volunteer reception
Debbie Greear with her 5,000 hour pin !
New President Linda Cegelis at the Spring Luncheon
Beautiful tables at the Spring Luncheon
Past Presidents attending the Spring Luncheon
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

II hope you are enjoying your spring! As you may know, Annual Membership Renewals are currently due.

To avoid a late fee ($10 incurred after June 1st), please click on the links below and pay your Council of 101 dues and OMA dues. If applicable, please update your membership contact information, and request a change of status. We are excited to offer General Meeting Hospitality sign up for next year.  

Annual Membership Dues Renewal: Please go to Councilof101.org or click here. If you are planning on changing your status, please pay the amount for your new status. (Please note, this will need to be voted on by the Board of Directors once your eligibility is confirmed.)

OMA Dues renewal: You may pay through the Councilof101.org or HERE to renew your discounted OMA dues directly. As a reminder, your OMA dues are discounted for Council of 101 members at the individual and dual/family levels. OMA dues are required for Council of 101 membership.  

Membership Contact Update: If you need to update your personal information, please email your updated contact information on the form provided HERE.  

Status Change: If you are changing your status, please provide an email and pay the requested level dues. Click HERE for the 2022 Annual Membership Renewal form. Please complete this form in its entirety and email it to the Councilof101@OMART.org. 

Please pay the amount for your new status HERE. (Please note, this will need to be voted on by the Board of Directors once you are determined eligible for the status change.)

Name Tag: If you need a new name tag please purchase by clicking  HERE.  The cost will be $10.00. Please indicate if there is a name change. Please note that Provisionals will be provided with a new name tag. 

Yearbook Mailing: If you would like a yearbook mailed, please purchase the shipping Here at a cost of $5.00 

Membership Hospitality: If you would like to provide hospitality at a General Membership Meeting, please indicate on the form HERE or Click Here to sign up directly through the Council of 101 website. You can also email Councilof101@OMART.org with your preferred month. Thank you in advance!

Our preferred form of payment is through the website or click HERE.  

If you are sending a check, please mail it to Council of 101, Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Balanzategui, Membership Treasurer at 407-451-3878.

See you at the May Meeting!
Council of 101 Membership Dues 2022-2023
$40.00
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Membership Matters . . .
By Lisa Sheppard, President-Elect, 2022-23
 
The last few years have been challenging for us all as we endured countless Zoom meetings, were unable to visit loved ones and friends, and felt isolated at times. 

This Council of 101 year, as we return to normal, I hope that you will take a moment to soak in those things that make Council of 101 special. As we begin another 101 calendar year, our future looks bright and you don’t want to miss what’s next. The Membership Committee will be planning a few events to reconnect you with 101 members, our Summer luncheon plus our Mix and Mingles will be a great way to share that with potential future members.  
 
It is that time of year, when we need to pay our Council of 101 financial obligations and renew our Orlando Museum of Art memberships. Dues were due May 1st and in order to avoid a $10 late fee, need to be paid before June 1st. Please take a moment to go to our website and pay your dues and OMA membership now Here is a handy LINK  
 
If you are interested in making a change of Membership status, please email me directly at lsheppard50@icloud.com 

Please note in order to move from Active to Associate, you need four active years of service. That means you would have needed to be an Active member since 2018. Your provisional year does not count towards an Active member.

This is listed in the yearbook after your name. You need two years as an Associate in order to go Sustaining. All status changes must be completed before June 1st. All Membership status changes have to be approved by the Council of 101 Board of Directors.
Welcome New Provisionals

2022-2023

Stacia Aman
 
Vidisha Bajpai
 
Linda Barnby
 
Jan Bill
 
Tina P. Bryan
 
Dena Carlson

Karen Carraway
 
Beth Cocchiarella
 
Susannah Dance
 
Elisabeth Dupee
 
Judi Erickson

Angela Estes
 
Tracy Fink

Jennifer Fountaine
 
Corkie Fratt
 
Chris Gearity
 
Charlotte Germond
 
Stephanie Guss
 
Laura Haag
 
Ann Margaret Howard
 
Natalie Kauffman
 
Melissa Keating
 
Nicole Keating
 
Mary Beth Ketelhut
 
Charlotte Kirk
 
Diane Kuhl

Leeann M. Lee
 
Kerry Merrigan
 
Stacie Porcher
 
Cindy Rosenberg
 
Leslie Sackman
 
June Smith
 
Rachel Steele
 
Jo Stewart
A Message from the Volunteer Council

By Elizabeth Francetic

Did you know that in 2021-2022 fiscal year 355 volunteers collectively contributed an astounding 16,763 hours yielding an impressive dollar value to the Museum of approximately $400,000.00? 

Whether you are a long-time volunteer or if you just recently started to get involved, and regardless of how many hours you choose to give, it’s important for all volunteers to know that what you do does make a difference. It makes the Orlando Museum of Art a better place for all to enjoy. 

When you volunteer you are making a commitment to share the most precious resource - your time. Thank you!

On behalf of the Volunteer Council and in the spirit of volunteerism, I extend appreciation and thanks to all Council of 101 members - the Museum’s most valuable assets who shine every day.
Board of Directors, 2022-2023
Provisional Class , 2022-2023