VISION: To be a major contributing resource for the Orlando Museum of Art
MISSION: The Council of 101 is an organization of women who promote the visual arts in our community through fundraising, education, and special events to benefit the Orlando Museum of Art.
Thank you to the August General Meeting Hospitality Hosts.
Pictured above: Jan Clanton, Gail Baxter, Susan Battaglia
Wanted:101 member who would like an at home volunteer position to prepare for Festival of Trees!
Susie Bragg is looking to partner with at least one if not two other members to support sign-up genius organization and fulfillment.
Please contact Susie at 407-221-4338
Dear Council of 101 Members,
This month brings the happy anticipation of Autumn. As our children and young adults go back to school, we shift our attention to fun fall gatherings and football. In that spirit, wear your favorite school colors to the September General Meeting on Thursday, 9/22/22, an evening meeting beginning at 5pm. The talented hospitality committee for this meeting is led by Laura Burst and they are planning a Tailgating Chili Cook-off challenge! Share your best chili recipe with 101 friends, or bring a favorite tailgating side dish or dessert. The winner of the chili challenge will receive a special prize! Please contact lauraburst27@gmail.com if you plan to bring a dish. Also, your new Membership Directory will be distributed at this meeting -thanks to the diligent work of Paula Kennedy.
And the countdown excitement begins for the 36th Annual Festival of Trees, Gifts of the Season! With 8 weeks to go until set-up, Festival committee chairs are meeting, planning and reaching out to local talent and businesses to create a Festival that will wow our guests. Festival will begin with an elegant holiday Gala on November 11th, featuring a variety of entertainers in many of the galleries. A select number of reserved tables will be available, but the quantity will be limited, so you’ll want to get your payment in quickly for that! Please support our Provisionals generously as the seek wreath and tree sponsors, and our Auction and Entertaining & Design Committees as they seek items. And don’t forget to schedule for your shift obligation during Festival too.
Autumn brings many positive changes, and we have certainly had changes at the museum this year, but we will continue in our dedication to bring the best holiday event to Central Florida in true Council of 101 style, as we share our personal gifts this season. I am more amazed than ever at the talent and creativity present in this wonderful group of women!
Thank you all, Linda Cegelis
HUDDLE UP !
It’s Time for…
FRIENDS, FOOD, & FOOTBALL
Join us for a
CHILI COOK-OFF
Thursday, September 22nd
Kickoff Time
5:00 pm
Council of 101
General Membership Meeting at OMA
WEAR YOUR SCHOOL COLORS!
Anyone interested in joining the Chili Cook-off challenge
or bringing a tailgating dish or dessert,
contact
Laura Burst lauraburst27@gmail.com
by September 15th
*A prize will be given to the WINNER of the CHILI
CHALLENGE
Momentum is building for Council of 101's 36th annual Festival of Trees and the theme, Gifts of the Season, is featured all around -- in print ads such as Orange Appeal, on our social media pages via Facebook and Instagram and the soon to be released postcard mailer in development for distribution in the next few weeks! Media buzz includes Fox 35’s David Martin because he will host his morning show at Festival of Trees on Tuesday, November 15th and features by News 6 and Spectrum News 13 are scheduled on earlier show dates.
Our Council of 101 website is under construction as we finesse marketing details and build out the Eventbrite links for ticket sales. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, October 1st. In early October, banners will drape the OMA as a reminder of our upcoming festivities.
Especially for members and volunteers working at the festival, the marketing team is preparing a Fast Facts about Council of 101 one sheet to arm you with consistent talking points and references relative to our organization and FOT. We will provide informal training around these points as we move closer to show dates. Look for this in October.
Did you know that Family Weekend, during Festival of Trees, November 19-20, is also "Wear Your Ugly Sweater" weekend? On Saturday, November 19th, families and friends can walk the red carpet in an ugly sweater competition, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can embrace your tacky side by joining families and friends and participate! The uglier the sweater the better! A special cast of jolly judges will be present to pick the winners. More details will unfold from marketing team members coordinating this initiative - Erin Helkamp and Judi Erickson.
If you have questions and/or require marketing support, please reach out to Carla Bray, VP of Marketing and Media.
2022 FESTIVAL OF TREES MEMBER OBLIGATIONS
The 2022 Member Financial Obligation is $175 for Actives and Provisionals and $120 for Associates.
There are multiple ways to fulfill your financial obligation and it is quick and easy on our website! Log into councilof101.org,
click on “Members” (passcode is 1965) and scroll to find tickets for purchase as well as sponsorship and donation opportunities. You’ll find more information on each event on the website.
Adult FOT General Admission tickets - $20 each
ChildFOT (ages 3-12) General Admission tickets - $12 each
Opening Night Gala tickets - $175 each
Friday, November 11, 7:00-10:00 pm
Reserved Seating and Corporate table purchases can be
made through the Council of 101 office at (407) 896-4231,
ext. 254
Breakfast with Santa - $35 each
Saturday, November 12 and Saturday, November 19,
8:30-10:00 am
Reindeer Romp - $25 each / Rudolph’s VIP Pass - $35 each
Thank you for your financial support of FOT and Council of 101! We encourage you to use the website for purchases, but if you prefer to pay by check, please send to the Council of 101 office. Please reach out if you have questions or need assistance.
If you have bought tickets to the events you wish to attend and find yourself under the financial obligation amount, you can use this donation link to make up the difference.
Festival of Trees 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
Help us share the “Gifts of the Season” this year by connecting us with those who would love to support the Council of 101 and the museum.
It is the Council of 101 membership and community support that continues to make the Festival of Trees a success every year. Check out the updated sponsorship levels and special “members only” options for FOT 2022 below. Please email Allison if are interesed in the members only special.
All sponsor forms are available online as well as paper forms. Please use the following links, or if you are using paper forms , have a completed form for each cash or in-kind donation, and drop off at the 101 office .
If you have questions or would like us to reach out to someone personally on your behalf, contact, Allison Hudson, VP of Corporate Development & Sponsorship. ashudson@me.com Cell: (407) 920-7868
Please bring a snack or beverage to share, along with a hot glue gun, wire, and wire cutters, as well as your decorations.
If you have a passion, skill, or plan 'ole love of wreath decoration, please come support, help or sponsor our provisionals as they tackle this historic event.
Text RSVP Amy at 407-625-6577 so we have a general idea of who is coming. Any worktable will be a welcomed addition!
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
We have some exciting things coming up for our Council of 101 Membership in September and October. Hopefully you have received your Paperless Post for our Mix and Mingle on Wednesday, September 28thfrom 5:30 to 7 pm. Please bring a potential new member with you to learn about Council of 101. We will have the opportunity for docent tours of the current exhibits in the Orlando Museum of Art. It is a fun and easy way to introduce your friends to Council of 101.
Next, in October, the Membership Committee has put together a Council of 101 Shopping and Happy Hour event for us on Thursday, October 20th. We have five merchants participating- You can check out their businesses by clicking on these links
Each of these businesses were highlighted or advertised in the latest edition of Orange Appeal. The Grove is owned by Meredith Gardner, Council of 101 Sutainer and Coco Indigo is owned by a new Provisional, Elisabeth Dupee.
For any purchase you make that day in one of their stores, 10% of the purchase price will be donated back to fundraining efforts of Council of 101 . Monkee’s will also be giving a 10% discount to you, too. Just mention Council of 101 when you shop on October 20th. Grab a card from each of the stores to enter for a raffle at the Happy Hour at the Ravenous Pig beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a friend along to shop and Happy Hour!
Finally, you will be able to start fulfilling your Council of 101 Membership Obligations on our website this month for the Festival of Trees. Your obligation amounts are as follows: Actives - $17 Associate -$120 Sustainer - No financial obligation amount.
Lisa Sheppard
VP Membership, President Elect
Silent Auction committee asks for your help
The Silent Auction Committee is working hard for Festival of Trees, preparing for a successful auction.
The auction will run the entirety of the festival via our online bidding software, One Cause. This software has enabled us to have successful auctions where bidding is available anytime day or night ! Links will be availabe next month.
We are grateful to Council of 101 members who in past have graciously donated items, vacation stays, tickets , etc., or have connected us with businesses who would .
We are asking for donations of new items, gift cards for baskets, services, vacation stays, wine, experiences ,
(theater tickets, Disney ,Universal, etc ) or even monetary donations to purchase items to create baskets for the auction.
If you can help us make this a great success, please email at this link HERE and we will follow up with sponsor forms. We are appreciative of your support !
