Johnstown Branch Fundraising Events
BACH’S LUNCH — Held yearly in April. Volunteers needed to solicit sales, prepare lunches and make deliveries.
CONCERT USHERS — Assist in ticket collection, seating of concert patrons and distribution of program books.
FASHION SHOW — Held yearly in April. Volunteers needed to solicit ads, organize stores and their fashions, engage models, plan dinner, obtain raffle and door prizes. The Auxiliary’s largest fundraiser of the year.
HOLIDAY FLOWER SALE — Held yearly in December.
Solicit sales and deliveryof sales as needed.
HOSPITALITY — Secure locations for auxiliary meetings,
provide menu and make reservations for luncheon.
HOUSE/GARDEN TOURS — Plan and secure locations for
House Tour in December and/or Garden Tour in July.
OPERA GALA AUCTION Held yearly in September. Solicit items for silent and/or live auctions at the reception following the Opera Festival performance. Aid with setup and teardown of auction displays and purchases.
PHONE COMMITTEE —Available to notify members of
upcoming meetings, events and cancellations if necessary.
PROGRAMS Secure and organize entertainment or speakers for monthly meetings as desired by the Executive Committee.
SYMPHONY DAY - Showcases the talent of our Orchestra, Youth Orchestra, Adult Chorus and Inclined to Sing children’s chorus at different venues.
Johnstown Symphony Auxiliary
Past Presidents
1959-1960 Mrs. Harriet (Lou) Gibb
1960-1961 Mrs. Bernice Schutch
1961-1962 Mrs. John S. Thomas
1962-1964 Mrs. Joanne Suppes
1964-1965 Mrs. Esther Michaud
1965-1967 Mrs. Edith Smith
1967-1969 Mrs. Marcia Glosser
1969-1971 1Mrs. Sarah Watkins
1971-1973 Mrs. Delores Fulton
1973-1975 Mrs. Cynthia Friedman
1975-1977 Mrs. Rita Glosser
1977-1979 Mrs. Mary DiFrancesco
1979-1980 Mrs. Nancy Whelan
1980-1982 Mrs. Eleanor Little
1982-1984 Mrs. Pat Esserman
1984-1985 Mrs. Carol Diamond
1985-1986 Mrs. Meg Madison
1986-1988 Mrs. Josephine.Dunmyer
1988-1990 Mrs. June Hrescak
1990-1991 Mrs. Vivienne Cotchen
1991-1994 Mrs. Melinda Baker
1994-1997 Mrs. Gail Kevenk
1997-2000 Mrs. Hazel Gunnlaugson
2000-2002 Mrs. Mary Borkow
2002-2004 Mrs. Judy Treece
2004-2006 Mrs. Carole Phizacklea