Guild presents big check to JACKSONVILLE Symphony

Posted on July 12, 2013 By Editor Social Events

Outgoing Guild President Alberta Hipps presented a $40,000 check to Jacksonville Symphony Board chairman Richard Pierpont, left, and president David Pierson, right, far right, Peter Wright, principle clarinetist

The San Jose Country Club was the place to be on June 4, when the Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony celebrated the installation of new officers at its annual luncheon. In addition, outgoing president Alberta Hipps presented a check for $40,000 to Symphony president David Pierson and Chairman of the Board Richard Pierpont. Two scholarships were given to Andrew Callahan and Michael Kuhn, members of the Youth Orchestra.
The new 2013-2014 Guild officers are Allene Groote, president; Monica Boccieri, secretary; Pat Teems, treasurer; Jane Estes, special events treasurer; Wendy Catucci, vice president Ways and Means; Marge Burgess and Dorothy Nutant, vice presidents, Membership; Hope Ferrigno and Marcia Gardini, vice presidents, JSA Activities; Sue Ashby, Kathy Cosnotti, Susan Kelley and Suzy Wolff, advisory committee; Pat Manko, parliamentarian, and Sandi Hibbard, public relations.