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F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

Kitty

Kitty Reid, President CSOL®

Kitty Reid

KEYN TES

S Y M P H O N Y D E S I G N E R

S H O W H O U S E

March 14 – April 15, 2018

Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm

Sunday: 1 – 4 pm (Closed Easter Sunday)

Boutique Open Daily

Lunch in the Café Monday – Saturday

11:30 am – 2 pm

Tickets: $25 at the door

$20 online through March 13

It’s springtime in Charleston already! The streets

are bustling with visitors; the azaleas, wisteria and

dogwoods are in bloom and the CSOL® is

enthusiastically preparing for the 2018 Designer

Showhouse. Located at 142 Tradd Street, this is

the 41st edition of a very popular destination for

tourists and locals alike.

This is an incredibly busy time of the year for the

CSOL®. There are a number of projects going on

now. Several Revels events are upcoming; the Car

Sponsorship has 2½ more months to run; Sippin’

Sangria on the Stono/Paella Party is set for April

29 to benefit the David and Karen Stahl Memorial

Music Scholarship; and the Pursuit of the Podium

is now underway. All of these events are detailed

further in this edition of Keynotes.

You may not be aware: Ticket sales for CSO

performances amount to only about 45% of their

total operating budget. The other 55% comes from

donations. We, the CSOL®, contribute a sizeable

amount -- so far this year, the CSOL® has

contributed $100,000 to the CSO. They were

delighted and extremely thankful when they

received a check a few weeks ago. (See the Thank

You notes on page 3 to read their heartfelt

gratitude).

Without our projects, staffed by our hard-working,

dedicated volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to make

our contributions and our orchestra wouldn’t be

operating on a financially stable basis. Last year

(2017/2018), the CSOL® contributed a total of

$210,000 to the CSO. I’m hoping to match that

amount during the 2018/2019 season.

So, I look forward to

seeing you during the next

weeks. We have much

more to do before we

head off for our (well-

deserved) summer break. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO

W O R K F O U R S H I F T S

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BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

S P A C E I S L I M I T E D !

Support the CSOL® and have a chance to win an Audi Q5 —

Audi’s #1 selling car. Sponsorships are $100 each, and only

1,200 will be offered. The name of the lucky winner will be

drawn at a special CSO Brass concert in Marion Square on

May 19, 2018. You don’t need to be present to win.

Dulce and Tony Marti Cooking Paella

When: April 29, 5:00-8:00 pm

Where: The Island House, 2658 Swygert Blvd., John’s Island (Off River Rd, between Main Rd and Maybank Hwy)

Why: To benefit the David and Karen Stahl Memorial Scholarship Fund

What: Paella, Sangria and Spanish wine, and other Spanish treats prepared by Chef and CSO Trumpeter Tony Marti, (with entertainment provided by Tony as well)

How: Buy your tickets online or obtain information about payment by check at the CSOL

® website

https://csolinc.org/paellaparty

$65 per person $100 Solo Sponsorship (includes 1 ticket) $200 Duet Sponsorship (includes 2 tickets)

Rumors Abound: There will be a raffle for three wonderful Spanish gifts like a Lladro figurine from Valencia, Spain.

Proceeds benefit the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and

CSOL® Music Scholarships. Purchase your sponsorship

online: https://csolinc.org/2018-car-sponsorship/.

Features: Panoramic Sun Roof, Navigation and Telematics

Package, Heated Front Seats, All-Wheel Drive.

AUDI Q5: LUXURY AND SAFETY

SIPPIN SANGRIA ON THE STONO PAELLA PARTY

Dulce and Tony Marti Cooking Paella

GALA AUCTIONS: SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

Nadine Camilla Catala

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. The

auctions at our Tonight, Tonight Gala on January 18 were a perfect opportunity to shop for

someone deserving ... Me. (In the spirit of generosity, the tennis lessons donated by Jane

Miller that I gave my husband upped his game.)

Back to me. I won a wardrobe styling consultation by Nadine Camilla Catala of Love Marlow. My closet is a tribute to being OCD, so I knew Nadine didn’t need to tidy up (I’d done it lots of nights at 2:00

am). Instead, Nadine devised at least 6 new outfits, recombining some oldies but goodies in unexpected and

wonderful ways. I was thrilled to fall in love all over again with my own clothes. (And, she identified two clothing gaps,

which I will immediately shop to fill. Woohoo!) Find Nadine at https://www.facebook.com/lovemarlowstyling.

Did you buy an auction item and are willing to share your experience? Email jodie-beth@jbgalos.com with

your story. (We all hope the Five Bourbons winner comes forward!) By Jodie-Beth Galos

The By-Laws Committee of the Board of Directors

presents to the membership the following

recommended changes to the By-Laws:

The recommendation is to add a Sponsorship

Committee to the current Standing Committees. To that

end, Article IX Section 1 would read as follows and

Section 1 h would be added:

Article IX Section 1

Standing Committees. The Standing Committees shall

include, but are not limited to: Arts Advocacy, Audience

Development, By-Laws, Communications, Member

Events, Nominating, and Sponsorship.

Article IX Section 1 h

Sponsorship Committee. The Sponsorship Committee

will be responsible for identifying and tracking potential

sponsors for CSOL® events, working with Project

Leaders to obtain sponsorships, and creating a general

umbrella sponsorship program including sponsor

benefits in support of the CSOL®.

By-Laws Committee: Karen Kichline Ruef, By-Laws Chair;

Committee members Isabel Hopkins, Marilyn Schultz, Marilyn

Johnson

C S O L ® S L A T E O F E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E O F F I C E R S 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 &

B Y - L A W S C H A N G E S T O B E V O T E D O N M A R C H 2

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors

proposes the following slate of officers to comprise the

CSOL® Executive Committee for 2018-2019, to be voted

on by the membership at the March 2 General Meeting:

President: Kitty Reid

Treasurer: Claudia Porter

Recording Secretary: Faye Griffin

Corresponding Secretary: Peggy Cross

VP Long Range Planning: Susan Leggett

VP Projects: Kathy Pease

VP Membership: Lynn Magee

VP Education: Barry Goldsmith

Nominations will be accepted also from the floor, with

the permission of the candidate involved. 10% of the

membership of the CSOL must be present for the

election to take place.

Nominating Committee: Caroline Thibault, Nominating Chair;

Committee members Susan Leggett, Becky Hilstad, Faye Griffin,

Gail Maginnis, Terri Devane, Celia Hansult and Janette Moody,

Parliamentarian

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the CSOL® for its very generous contribution to the CSO, announced at

the Board meeting last week. The funds that your organization provide annually to the Symphony have been

instrumental to its success and continued progress. And, all of us understand that your contribution comes only as a

result of countless hours of work by CSOL® members on projects and events throughout the year. Please know that

your efforts are both recognized and sincerely appreciated. Thank you again for your continued support.

Best regards,

Robert Siedell, President, CSO Board

I just want to echo Robert in thanking you and the CSOL® for your generous and continued support. I enjoy every

CSOL® event that I attend and love spending time with our members. I know and appreciate the time and effort the

League leadership put in to make all of this happen. See you at the next coffee!

Maestro Ken Lam

Notable Thank You Notes

ROUND OF APPLAUSE: VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Volunteers are a special breed – not everyone wants to donate their time, for even a great cause.

Round of Applause is acknowledgement by President Kitty Reid to honor CSOL® volunteers.

Faye Griffin and flowers

Faye Griffin sits by my side each Board Meeting taking copious notes and keeping me in line. But, that’s not all – Faye creates the most gorgeous floral arrangements and tablescapes for our events, is a great cook and a diligent worker for the League. There’s hardly a project that Faye doesn’t impact for the better. Although a member of the League for only a few years, she contributes so much. We’re very happy she moved to Charleston. Thank you, Faye, for all you do.

My name is Daniel Pereira and I have been playing in the Cello section of the

Charleston Symphony for the past 3 seasons. Since I live in Cleveland, Ohio, during

my visits to Charleston I always stay with a host family. Thanks to the host

program, my participation in the symphony concerts is possible. I am very

thankful to all the families that have opened their homes and welcomed me with

open arms. During my time in Charleston, not only do I get to make music with a

world class orchestra, but I also get to engage in a deeply satisfying personal

experience with my hosts, who have become close friends as well.

C S O L ® 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 B O A R D

E x e c u t ive C o m mi t te e President Kitty Reid Treasurer Claudia Porter Recording Secretary Faye Griffin Corresponding Secretary

Peggy Cross

VP Long Range Planning

Susan Leggett

VP Projects Mary Davis VP Membership Lynn Magee VP Education Gloria Palmer-Long Past President Becky Hilstad Parliamentarian Janette Moody

Standing Commi ttees Audience Development Julie Fenimore Bylaws Karen Kichline Ruef Communications David Savard Newsletter Jodie-Beth Galos Member Events Sue Ingram Nominating Caroline Thibault

Spec ia l Commi ttees Tonight, Tonight Gala Jane Miller Island Tour of Homes Becky Hilstad Revels Kathy Pease Designer Showhouse Claudia Porter, Patti Tully Merchandising Beverly Marshall Pursuit of the Podium Susan Leggett Sponsorship Lorraine Perry Car Sponsorship Don and Kitty Reid SOVA Liaison Jane Miller

BRING MUSIC INTO YOUR LIFE:

HOST A VISITING MUSICIAN

When the CSO is performing a Masterworks or Pops Concert, they usually need additional musicians

beyond the core group -- out-of-town professional musicians will be hired to complete the orchestra.

When this occurs, Tom Joyce, the Personnel Manager of the CSO tries to find homes for these musicians

to stay in while in Charleston. The musicians appreciate the accommodations and that they won’t need to

pay for an expensive hotel room. Recently we received this note:

To learn more about hosting a musician, contact Tom Joyce, personnel@charlestonsymphony.com.

A LETTER FROM MADDY WALSH

S C H O L O R S H I P W I N N E R My college studies are progressing well. I am currently in my

Junior year at Converse College in Spartanburg, still majoring

in music therapy.

My interests have developed immensely, from learning many

forms of music to the playing of many instruments. In fact, I

am now able to entertain with 12 forms of music, from flute

to vocal to piano to ukulele and many in between! Every

Sunday evening, I sing and play at a local venue. Every

Wednesday evening, I play flute at a local church. I also

released my second album, titled Green. It’s available on

iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and more. I recorded, mixed and

mastered the album by myself.

I am unsure what exactly my

future holds at this point in

time. I remain open to my

options.

The most surprising thing

about life in college is the

independence. I make all

decisions and it’s liberating.

Thank you again for the past

scholarship. You made it

possible for me to go to the

college that I desired.

Sincerely,

Maddy Walsh

Maddy Walsh

It may have been three days into Lent, but that didn’t dampen the spirit of the Mardi Gras Revelers

gathered at the American College of Building Arts on Friday, February 16th. The event, hosted by

Barbara Chapman, Faye Griffin, and Chuck and Celia Hansult, featured a tour of the late 19th century

building and demonstrations by students and instructors.

ACBA President Colby Broadwater and his staff presented an overview of the college’s history and its

mission to train artisans in the building arts. Members of the CSO Brass performed New Orleans-style

music and the cocktail reception featured food worthy of any Mardi Gras ball.

CSOL® members and their guests had a wonderful evening of food, drink, and fellowship, and they came

away with greater knowledge and appreciation of a unique educational institution in Charleston.

R E V E L S : A M E R I C A N C O L L E G E O F B U I L D I N G A R T S

Barbara Chapman and Caroline Thibault ME Canaday, William and Jamie Flack

King Chuck

Colby Broadwater

Karen Ruef, Mary Elson, Dave Ruef

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME

3/11/18 Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert Charleston Southern University's Lightsey Chapel

3:30 pm

3/13/18 Designer Showhouse Preview Party 142 Tradd Street 6:00 – 9:00 pm

3/14 –4/15/18

Designer Showhouse, Café and Boutique Open 142 Tradd Street See website for times

3/18/18 Revels: Gospel Brunch Charleston Yacht Club 11:30 am

3/30/18 Coffee with the Maestro CCL Calhoun Street 10:00 am

3/30/18 Feed Hungry Musicians CCL Calhoun Street 12:00 pm

4/29/18 Sippin’ Sangria on the Stono Paella Party The Island House, John’s Island 5:00 -- 8:00 pm

5/6/18 CSOL® Scholarship Recital Bishop Gadsden Chapel 3:00 pm

5/16/18 Annual CSOL® Spring Luncheon Country Club of Charleston 11:30 am

5/17/18 Revels: A Brothel? A BROTHEL! Mt Pleasant 5:00 pm

5/19/18 Car Sponsorship Drawing Marion Square 12:00 pm

5/25/18 Pursuit of the Podium Winner Conducts CSO U.S. Customs House 8:00 pm

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SAVE THE DATES: CSOL® CALENDAR 2018

U S H E R S N E E D E D

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S

CONCERT ON MARCH 9 CSOL® members are needed to usher for two

Young People’s concerts, to be performed at

Charleston Southern University in North

Charleston on March 9. 20 ushers are

needed for each concert. Ushers need to

arrive at 8:45 am for the first concert and

10:30 am for the second concert. (Or, be an

angel and usher for both!) You’ll be providing

a wonderful and memorable musical

experience for 1,200 young students. (Bet

you’ll enjoy the concert too).

Contact Donna Reyburn to volunteer:

donnadives@bellsouth.net or text/call 843-

801-2640.

DON’T THROW OUT THE

BUBBLE WRAP WITH THE BABY

Please save your bubble wrap for the DSH

Boutique. It would be a great help if it were rolled and

secured with a rubber band. We don’t need the air-

filled packaging or peanuts. Bring the bubble wrap to

the house at 142 Tradd the week of March 12th.

Thanks for helping the CSOL® save $$$$.