April 2012 Musings - Museum of Arts and Sciences

2012 Calendar
Apr 28
St. John’s River Tour
& Lunch
May 8
Yearly Luncheon
Meeting:
“Mystery & Mayhem
at MOAS”
“
RSVP by May 1:
Donnamarietta@bellsouth.net
Send $30 check to Donna
95 Beach St., Ponce Inlet 32127
May 10
Beach Garden Party
at Anne Peacock Jacobs,
4:30-7:30 pm, $25
RSVP by May 8 to:
kbrawley@mindspring.com
or 386.322.4512
Dec 31
New Year’s Eve
“GoldenAnniversary”
Masquerade Ball @ MOAS
Guild Meetings
2nd Tuesday of the month
Social at 10am
Program at 10:30am
Friendly Reminder
Guild Membership
Renewal Deadline is
May 31, 2012
please fill out
membership brochure
and mail to
Clarice Fooks
3 Oceans West Blvd., #5B2
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
April 2012
$30
Volume 49 / Issue 7
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President’s Corner
from Kay Brawley
Sometimes in the Winds of Change, We Find Our True Direction
♫♪♫ It’s Been a Very Good Year...
Since the Guild is approaching the end of the first year of my term as President,
I want to reflect on the highlights. To serve in this capacity has been a great honor
and privilege beyond my expectations--and I thank each of you for your support...
This is also the time to evaluate the current year to learn more about our successes
and how we can move forward. More importantly, this is the time to clean the slate
and start anew with fresh energy and creative ideas to address the Guild’s support of
MOAS. In these unpredictable times, much like the talented crew of a racing sailboat,
the success of the Guild program year for 2011-2012 required and received some
real teamwork.
My Crew Members–Our “Top Ten” of 2011-12 were:
1. All of You: record attendance numbers with at least 65-80 members and guests at each of the monthly meetings,
excellent and enlightening presentations, under the leadership of 2nd VP Donna Marietta. Our membership is 215
strong, thanks to the Membership Chair Clarice Fooks and the Recognition Tea by Anne Peacock Jacobs.
2. The Ponce Inlet Women’s Club donation in December to the Guild for the 4th time, earmarked for the MOAS Childrens’
Center--a model for other local clubs to emulate. The partnership with the Symphony Guild for a Holiday Tea was
another successful collaborative effort.
3. The outstanding success of the November Halifax Art Festival, with Doreen Armstrong at the Helm for the 2nd year,
raising $3,000 more than the prior year...the race is on with goals set for 2012 by Chair Gloria Keay, Artist Contact
Andrea Pair and Sponsor Chair Larry Riegner.
4. The Festival of Trees kicked off a busy Holiday Season with the skills of Vicky Shultz, returning as skipper to increase
treats from 25 area restaurants.
the bottom line by $3000, with record attendees enjoying the
5. The Golf Classic, steered by Michael Armstrong for the 2nd year, working with tacticians George Fortuna and Donna
Mauricio...skilled, high energy team for 2012-2013.
6. The three Main Events and Party Benefits took the Guild in a new direction with 1st VP Joan Horneff tracking our
position to make certain we finish on time to meet our pledge to the Museum for the season.
7. The 2011 Guild Summer Leadership Retreat focused on long range planning to provide the right direction for the Board
members & Committee Chairs in the diverse range of activities, programs and projects for the 2011-2012 year.
8. The 50th Celebration of the Guild--kicked off by senatorial leadership of the Past Presidents joining Donna Jordan and me
for a luncheon to discuss the living legacy of the Guild over the years.
9. Gourmet teams led by Diane LaMontagne who provided the positive
Corresponding Secretary
stewardship to make our pre program socials something not to miss,
along with Mary Teasley & Diane Zatloukal providing support at the
Please let me know if you are
MOAS exhibition openings and outreach at Jazz on the River.
aware of any guild members who
10. Communications: Sandy Gorman's new look for the Musings; Pat
are in need of our support. I’ll be
Masotti-Abernathy's expertise to get the word out to the art and golf
glad to send them a card on behalf
world, and the new look of the Guild on the Museum website, thanks
to the graphic design/web expertise of Rene Bell Adams.
of the entire guild.
The Guild is here to give our gift of volunteer time to benefit the Museum, collecThanking you,
tively creating mutual gain to the Museum and the community through our
Donna Jordan
teamwork—a win/win mindset stemming from our genuine commitment. Just like
Please Include phone # and email
in the America's Cup, the greatest accomplishments in life are not achieved by
individuals alone, but by our proactive team pulling together for a common good.
Volunteer Hours
I appreciate all you caring people offering encouragement,
support and your valuable time.
Document Volunteer Hours
This is your reminder that I need
President
Dr. Kay Brawley
kbrawley@mindspring.com
your MOAS Guild volunteer hours.
1st Vice President
Joan Horneff
ahorneff@cfl.rr.com
You can claim 1 hour for attending
2nd Vice President
Donna Marietta
donnamarietta@bellsouth.net
regular meetings, field trips, and
Recording Secretary Carolyn Keene
bmpcsmtp@gmail.com
attending a special Guild/MOAS
Corresponding Sec. Donna Jordan
donnajordan@me.com
function, e.g. Artful Interlude, etc.
Treasurer
Kathy Wilson
katwilso@prodigy.net
Asst Treasurer-HAF Geneva Nietling
gnietling@cfl.rr.com
You can charge actual time spent (excepting
Asst Treasurer-FOT Ann Perry
afpohp@mindspring.com
travel time) for performing actual Guild tasks,
Asst Treasurer-Golf Gloria McKenna
gloriajimmckenna@gmail.com
i.e. participating in committee meetings, taking
Parliamentarian
Larry Riegner
lriegner@yahoo.com
reservations, decorating a tree, baking, etc.
Museum Guild Musings- -Published most months by the Guild of the Museum of Remember, the Museum receives benefits
Arts & Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
based on the number of volunteer hours reportCo-Editors: Sandy Gorman, 407-252-5681, sandygorman@earthink.net
ed. If you have any questions, you can email
John Hakemian, 609-220-9987, jhakemian@ mindspring.com
or call me.Thank you for your prompt response.
The Guild and the Museum are not responsible for the content of
Eleonor Tarach / Volunteer Coordinator
articles. Statements are solely those of the authors.
386 304-7305
elendon@yahoo.com
April 2012
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Clarissa Chester, MOAS Guild President 1992-95
Many years prior to joining the MOAS Guild, Clarissa Chester's interest was raised when she heard about the
fossil skeletal remains of the giant sloth being "unearthed", and the local Museum wanting to raise money to
display this unusual find. She volunteered to give presentations to the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to create
awareness, excitement and to ask for assistance to fund a pod at the Museum to house the assembled sloth.
Many other organizations were involved and the response was very gratifying and productive for the Museum.
Several years later Linda Williams invited Clarissa to attend a Guild meeting and she was impressed with the
dedication of the hard-working group, and joined in 1989. In 1990, Clarissa became Treasurer under Williams
as President, and was Vice President under 1991 President Ann Gallion, and succeeded Ann in 1992 due to
Ann’s move out of state.
During her three years of presidency, the Halifax Art Festival moved from the ocean front terrace to the
Marriot to the main campus of Daytona Beach Community College. The moves minimized inclement weather
for the artists' displays and afforded much more parking for attendance. Finding a home that would ensure
the success of the Halifax Art Festival was very critical as it was one of the two functions that funded the
Guild's major projects, which at that time was restoring the Dow collection. The other benefit was the lovely
La Primavera event.
Although Clarissa Chester felt like she went in as President on "wing and a prayer", her officers Bonnie
McCullugh, Joan Peck, and Sybil Borns gave strong support and experience for her first year. The officers for
1994-95 included Jan Griffin, Libby Hopson, Marilyn Sager, Evelyn McDonald and Beverly Scott. Their
guidance and leadership helped the Guild to grow and accomplish its endeavors with its head held high.
During 1994-95, the Guild spent a lot of time and effort working toward the development of the Spanish
Village in St. Augustine, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Kenneth Dow, who endowed the Museum not only
with his personal possessions--furniture, chandeliers, crystal, paintings, and if that wasn't enough--several
Muratt houses in St. Augustine, and was named to a list of Florida's 10 most important cultural benefactors.
Dow told Clarissa the Guild had surrounded him with their love and he considered them his family. Garry Libby
also cultivated Dow's friendship, interest, and motivated him
to donate to the Museum. CiCi Brown, Vice President of the
Museum Trustees, chaired the North Wing expansion--known
as the Dow American Collection--which opened in September
1993.
Clarissa Chester felt honored to be a small part of the Guild's
success from 1992-1995, and has many treasured memories
of the members she was privileged to work with and who
enriched her life. She felt it was a privilege to work with the
Board of Trustees and Garry Libby as Executive Director. The
Guild and the Museum are intertwined and their leadership
inspired each one of us to do her best.
Clarissa felt that witnessing the dedication, determination,
and driving force of the Guild members was compelling. They
derived great pride and satisfaction from accomplishing their
"labors of love" to assist the Museum in its endeavors. The
Guild does their best to perpetuate the Museum's heritage,
promote new interests and nurture its growth in the
community. To Clarissa, that epitomizes what the Guild is all
about and it was her honor and privilege to be a part of it.
April 2012
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Bravo to the MOAS
Charles & Linda Williams Children's Center
2012 Golf Classic Sponsors
Tee Sponsors
Gold
2012 GUILD CADDIES
DOREEN ARMSTRONG
MIKE ARMSTRONG
RUTHANNE AUDITORI
CATHIE BAUERLE
BONNIE BENNETT
KAY BRAWLEY
JACK BRIGHT
PAULETTE BROCKETT
BOBBIE BRUNER
SANDY BUCKLEY
CRYSTAL BUDD
DIANNE CLARKE
JACKI DALY
JANET DYER
BARBARA FANARA
SAL FANARA
SUE FILLION
SUSAN FOLLMER
CLARICE FOOKS
GEORGE FORTUNA
SUE FREAM
LINDA GARBARINO
MARTY GARBARINO
LEILA GOSNEY
OLGA GRUNSTEN
JOHN HAKEMIAN
JACKIE HARRISON
JOAN HORNEFF
ANNE PEACOCK JACOBS
GLORIA KEAY
CAROLYN KEENE
JUDY KROMBHOLZ
DEE LANE
MARCIA MANTHEY
PAT MASOTTI-ABERNATHY
DONNA MAURICIO
EILEEN MCDERMOTT
JUDEE McKERNAN
MARILYN MEESKE
JOANNE EATON MORRISS
GENEVA NEITLING
ANDREA PAIR
JENNIE PALMER
ANNE PERRY
BONNIE POWELL
LARRY RIEGNER
BRENDA RIVERS
KATHI ROGERS
DIANE ROGERS
PAT RYBAK-THAYER
Snap Fitness
Silver
The Caddies of the Guild of MOAS
April 2012
Bronze
Anonymous
Cart Sponsor
Northeast Benefits
Hole-in One Sponsor
Discovery Travel
Putting Contest Sponsor
Firehouse Subs
Media Sponsors
Masotti Media
Mastando Media & Marketing
Connie Wilson Communications
Volume 49 / Issue 7
Bob Fritze School of Real Estate
Ben's Paint Supply
The Callan Group
Clean & Clear Pools
Continental Granite & Marble
Daytona Heart Group
Energizer Products
Fox Landscaping
Froggy's Saloon
Honey Baked Ham
Jon Hall Hyundai
Miracle Ear
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Ormond Lakes Auto
The Pool Butler
Quality Financial Services
Radiology Associates
The Root Company
Spring Island Nail Spa
State Farm Insurance
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Living Legacy of the 90s...
MOAS President Jan Griffin 1995-1997
During my presidency, we had our first fundraising
party at the property in St Augustine in the Muratt
House. The Casa Monica Hotel provided our food,
wines were from the Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine and the music was provided by the Stetson Jazz
Quintet and the Driftwoods. We chartered a bus
where we served champagne for attendees not
wishing to drive from MOAS.
We had four fundraisers at Ron Rice's home (founder
of Hawaiian Tropic) on A1A in Ormond Beach. We
also held several fundraisers at Gambel Place–fish
fries with pontoon boat rides. Park's Seafood
prepared the food on the grounds. We also had oldtime crafters and a white elephant sale...
♥
The Guild of MOAS
♥
thanks Interim Executive Directior
Deborah B Allen for her
outstanding service to the Museum
from November 2010-May 2012 and
her support of the Guild's volunteer work
MOAS Announces
New Executive Director
The Museum of Arts & Sciences Board of Trustees
has named the new Executive Director of the
Museum. Andrew M. Sandall has accepted the
position and will be starting at MOAS on May 1,
2012.
Mr. Sandall comes to the Museum from the Orange
County Regional History Center in Orlando, FL,
where he has served since 2008 as the Assistant
Director. Prior to moving to Florida, Mr. Sandall
served as the Executive Director of the Museum of
Early Trades & Crafts and the Friends of the Hermitage, both in New Jersey. In addition, he has served
in several curatorial positions throughout the
United Kingdom.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Mr. Sandall
received his MA in Museum Studies from Leicester
University and his BA in Environment, Leisure &
Heritage Management from the University College
of Ripon and York St. John.
MOAS Board of Trustees President Carol Lively
Platig stated, "We are extremely pleased to have
such an experienced and educated leader to serve
as the Executive Director of the Museum of Arts &
Sciences and are looking forward to introducing
him to our community."
NEW GUILD MEMBERS
(since March Musings)
St. John’s River Tour
On April 28, a relaxing 2-hour river cruise
will begin in DeBary with libations,
and lunch afterwards
at the Swamp House Grill.
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It's our 50th Birthday!
Anniversary Beach Party
Thursday May 10, 2012
Join us at David & Anne Peacock Jacob's
on the Ocean Deck for Shuffle Board
or on the Sand for Bocce!
Address: 4628 S. Atlantic Ave.
Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
$25 per person
Dress in your favorite Tropical Attire
This party is the one Party NOT to be missed!
So don your best flip flops and beach attire
to enjoy wine, good food and camaraderie.
The spectacular sunset will take your breath away
Bring along your Fantastic Appetizers
Prizes for the Best Tropical Dish!
Bring a Bottle of your favorite Libation
May Garden Party
Once again, we will wrap up our programs and
social events before the summer with a
Space is limited....so reserve early
Garden Party on the Beach at the home of
& no later than May 8.
David & Anne Peacock Jacobs on May 10. Brush
up on your shuffleboard for the competition.
RSVP: kbrawley@mindspring.com or 322.4512
Sign up with Kay Brawley via email:
Send $25 check Payable MOAS Guild to Kay Brawley,
kbrawley@mindspring.com or phone:
38 Ocean Way Dr., Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
386.322.4512
Linda Leedy
Ponce Inlet, FL
olliewim@bellsouth.net
Ruthann Auditori
Ormond Beach, FL
audinan@msn.com
Karen Lewis
Port Orange, FL
Karen749@hotmail.com
Michelle Bilach
Ponce Inlet, FL
Michelle.bilach@yahoo.com
Evert Oortman
Port Orange, FL
Coo337@aol.com
Jack Bright
New Smyrna Beach, FL
brightspot@bellsouth.net
Bonnie Powell
Port Orange, FL
goditto@gmail.com
Kathy Cannon
Ponce Inlet, FL
kmcannon4@yahoo.com
Liz Finch
Ponce Inlet, FL
lfinch@rocketmail.com
John Hakemian
Ponce Inlet, FL
jhakemian@mindspring.com
George Fortuna
Ormond Beach, FL
George-fortuna@cFLrr.com
Mary Fruhwirth
Ormond Beach, FL
Mary Sharon Howell
Daytona Beach, FL
Ez2win@cFLrr.com
Karen Juzenas
Ormond Beach, FL
kejuzenas@yahoo.com
mlweez@cFLrr.com
Jane Funk
Ormond Beach, FL
Diane LaMontagne
Ponce Inlet, FL
Dlamontagne01@att.net
janealice@cFLrr.com
Beverly Grissom
Ormond Beach.
drbevgrissom@gmail.com
April 2012
Carol A. LaRoza
New Smyrna Beach, FL
carolannlaroza@bellsouth.net
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Brenda Rivers
Ormond Beach, FL
Bsweetiepie2@aol.com
Blanche Specht
Port Orange, FL
Dbs5406@hotmail.com
Marilynn Sternberg
Ormond Beach, FL
Msternberg4@cFLrr.com
Mary Wentzel
Ormond Beach, FL
museumary@aol.com
Marilyn Willhoit
Daytona Beach, FL
willhoit@gmail.com
Kathleen Wilson
Ponce Inlet, FL
katwilso@prodigy.net
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Save the Date
Golden Anniversary
Masquerade Ball
The finale of 2012 will be a New Year’s
Golden Anniversay Masquerade Ball on
December 31, 2012 to honor the Museum,
The Guild and its legacy from 50 years of
service and to celebrate the provision of art
and the sciences in the community. Make
plans to join the Museum of Arts & Sciences
Guild family for its 1st New Year’s Eve affair.
PERMIT NO. 208
Return Service Requested
Daytona Beach, FL
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Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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