FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT

As I look forward to the next year as president of the Symphony League of Beaumont, it seems important to first take a look back at our past. Over the past years I’ve learned what an effective and important organization we have and with which we are entrusted. Our League is recognized on a national level as one of the top Symphony Leagues in terms of contributions to our Symphony and effectiveness of our various League programs. In the last three years our League has contributed in excess of $250,000 to the Symphony of Southeast Texas! The ultimate success of the Symphony of Southeast Texas is dependent in large measure on the success of our League efforts and endeavors. We have been successful on a grand scale thanks to the efforts of our past leaders and volunteers. To all of them and to all of you, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

To each of you, I ask that you become involved in the activities and programs of the Symphony League. Some of us become League members because our friends are League members, some of us are involved because we are passionate about Symphonic music, and others of us are involved for various other reasons. Whatever the reason for your involvement, please take the time to respond positively when asked for contributions of time, talent and other gifts. We need each and every one of you to make next year one of which we will be proud.

The upcoming year is already off to a great start. Our awesome fundraising chairmen, Tanya Henderson, Debutante Chairman, and Ann Clary Old, Symphony Ball Chairman, are already hard at work planning next year’s events. While our Debutante program continues to be a tradition-filled event that little girls look forward to and dream about, the Symphony Ball continues to fulfill its role as THE PREMIER event of the year. I can assure you that the upcoming year’s events will meet and exceed those of past years. Please be ready to say yes when asked to help with these excellent fundraisers. The success we have depends solely on your willingness to be involved.

For those of you who have held season tickets for the Symphony in the past, please consider renewing your season subscription. For those of you who have not previously purchased season tickets, please consider doing so. Symphony performances will be held on Saturday nights, which, hopefully, will be a more convenient night for Symphony attendance.

Our League Membership Coffee will be held in the home of Mrs. Lynn Smith on August 25, 2004. Please plan to attend and bring a friend who is interested in becoming a member of our League. I look forward to seeing you there. ,

Barbara Brookner - Symphony League of Beaumont President 2004 - 2005