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The Scene
Newsletter of the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida
VOLUME XXXVII ISSUE 1 SEPTEMBER 2013
Mission Statement
The purpose of The Stuart Society is to promote the welfare of the Museum; to stimulate public interest and participation in Museum
activities; to increase the Museum’s general membership; and to maintain a close acquaintance with the activities of the Museum.
A Message from the President...
I love the sound of those words, and there is much that is brand new and exciting at the Museum of Fine Arts as we begin our 50th
Stuart Society year! Here is a sampling of the jaw-dropping, brand new changes you will behold at the Museum when you arrive
for the September General Meeting:
The Great Hall – new stone floor, illuminated ceiling, giving the illusion of a skylight;
Mackey and Acheson Galleries – old carpet removed, new wood floors, faded wall coverings replaced by freshly painted walls,
partitions removed to give an open vista from gallery to gallery;
Marly Room – 19th C wallpaper replaced by painted walls, new wainscoting, a forgotten window at the back of the stage uncovered
to allow natural light to fill the room;
Museum façade – windows facing Beach Drive obscured for decades, re-fitted with new, hurricane-proof glass to provide views
from the street into the Museum…and more!
Program chair Carol Russell has engaged Dr. Lydecker and MFA staffers to give us the full story of the brand new MFA renovations
at the September 26th meeting! You do not want to miss it!
One of the great joys of being Stuart Society president is the opportunity to work with the dedicated and creative volunteers that
comprise the Society. The chairs of our fundraisers will inspire us at the meeting as they relate the plans they crafted during the
summer for our brand new 2013-2014 season! For example:
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Carol Fisher and Elise Minkoff will unveil the new name, new logo, and new concept for the November 8th SMartLY
Dressed Fashion Show. Tickets, available at the meeting, are selling briskly! Don’t be left out!
Kathy Whittemore and Jane Schaumberg, Co-Chairs for Affaires d’Art, have collected new, never-before-offered parties
and some old favorites to make it difficult to choose! Reservations for the smorgasbord of events may be made at the
meeting, so bring your checkbook. Guests are encouraged to make reservations early!
Dimity Carlson will reveal exciting plans for the expanded Wine Weekend St. Pete, featuring culinary delights for the most
discriminating “foodies,” wines to please all levels of oenophiles and offering travel opportunities to make that dream trip
become a reality! The dates are February 7-9, 2014.
Elizabeth Walters-Alison and Dale Wybrow, Co-Chairs of Art In Bloom, will announce the distinguished honored guest
for the Luncheon, the celebrity Master of Ceremonies for Flowers After Hours and other fun events planned for this popular
fundraiser, March 8-10, 2014!
As a Stuart Society member, what will you do in 2013-2014 to take a brand new step forward to support our treasured Museum?
Will you…
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go to a new level of MFA membership? (A gift is waiting for you in the MFA Store if you do.)
call a Society member that has not been active recently and ask her to meet you there Sept. 26th?
invite a non MFA member as your guest to a Society meeting and explain the benefits of being a member of our exceptional
Museum? (Challenge 400)
volunteer to work on one of the fundraisers and be a part of the action?
Everything we do as volunteers for The Stuart Society is to promote the welfare of the Museum and increase its membership. It
entails plenty of hard work to present five major fundraisers each year, but I can assure you that the results of the work and the
relationships you form will yield great joy and unmeasured satisfaction! I look forward to seeing you on September 26th!
Warm wishes,
Margaret
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THE STUART SOCIETY BOARD
2013-2014
Executive Board Officers:
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Amley
President-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Phares
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggi McQueen
Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Beam
Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Froid
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ginger Grimes
Parliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elise Minkoff
Standing Board Committees:
Nominating Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parsla Mason
Program Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Russell
Provisionals, 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Piper
Provisionals, 2014-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Cox
Publicity Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Evertz
Scene Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Lahey
Volunteer Activities Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Hilton
Ways and Means Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Mosby
Ex-Officio Board Members (Non-Voting):
Advisor to the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Kendall
Immediate Past President
Museum Liaisons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Kent Lydecker, Museum Director
Don Howe, Associate Director for Advancement
Daryl DeBerry, Director of Development
David Connolly, Stuart Society Liaison and Public Relations
2013-2014 SERVICE COMMITTEES
Holiday Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Cox, Chair
Meeting Day Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Kent, Chair
Meeting Day Greeter/Name Badges . . . . . . . Stephanie Dyer, Chair
Historian/Scrapbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Stanton, Chair
2013-2014 SPECIAL/FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES
Brick Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 2013-May 2014
Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Danna
Affaires d’Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2013-May 2014
Co-Chairs . . . . . . . . . Kathy Whittemore & Jane Schaumberg
Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Hilton
smARTly dressed (Fashion Show) . . . . . . . . . November 8, 2013
Co-Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Fisher & Elise Minkoff
Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joann Barger
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General Membership
Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Coffee & Social Time: 9:30 AM
Meeting: 10:00 AM
Marly Room, MFA
A Note from the Treasurer
Please note that all invitations may be saved and used for tax
purposes. To determine the amount that can be deducted
from your income tax, subtract the retail fair market value
from the ticket price. The balance is the amount that can be
deducted as a charitable contribution.
The Stuart Society’s
Thirteenth Annual
Past Presidents’ Coffee
Will be held on October 10, 2013
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Marly Room
Wine Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 7-9, 2014
Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimity Carlson
Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Phares
Art In Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7-11, 2014
Over-All Co-Chairs . Dale Wybrow & Elizabeth Walters-Alison
Reservations Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Dunn
Floral Installation Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Shamas
Art In Bloom Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 7, 2014
Co-Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Mosby & Martha Buttner
Art In Bloom “Flowers After Hours” . Saturday, February 8, 2014
Chairs . . . . . . . . . Becky Wells, Gail Pyhel, Whitney Shouppe
A new Stuart Society web page is
under construction.
Stay tuned for more information!
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more than a minute
ultimate update
September General Membership Meeting
program
featuring
esteemed guest panelists
Dr. Kent Lydecker
Museum Director
Dr. Jennifer Hardin
Hazel and William Hough Chief Curator
Mr. Don Howe
Associate Director for Advancement
MF A
Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg
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Order an engraved brick to be placed in the
Plaza of Honor
at the Museum of Fine Arts
Commemorate an engagement, wedding, anniversary,
birthday, graduation, or any other milestone
Memorialize a friend or relative
For information and additional order forms contact:
Lorraine Danna at 727-866-0202 or ldanna01@tampabay.rr.com
Treasurer’s Report
June1 through August 15, 2013
INCOME
In House Revenue
Prepaids
Brick Campaign
Donations/Memorials
Dues
Interest/ Other
Miscellaneous
Total In House Revenue
0
375.00
3470.00
0.54
293.40
4138.94
Fundraising Revenue
Affaires d’Art
Fashion Show
Wine Weekend
Art in Bloom
1,000.00
18,815.00
500.00
0
Total Fundraising Revenue
20,315.00
*TOTAL REVENUE
24,453.94
EXPENSES
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In House Expenses
Credit Card Expenses
Tech Team
Accounting/Legal
Insurance
Office expenses/postage
Bank Charges
Bricks
Meeting Expenses
Other
Total In House Expenses
299.94
200.00
1,250.00
0
778.96
6.80
0
242.88
830.93
3,609.51
Fundraising Expenses
Affaires d'Art
Fashion Show
Wine Weekend
Art in Bloom
Total Fundraising Expenses
0
1,150.00
4,500.00
0
5,650.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
9,259.51
NET INCOME
15,194.43
Bank Balance
32,029.43
CHECKS PREFERRED made payable to: The Stuart Society
Mail to: Lorraine Danna, 779 Ponce De Leon Dr. Tierra Verde, FL 33715
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Affaires d’Art
This season’s events will entertain, educate, and most of all, bring people together. Please make your reservation
early, as these events sell out quickly. Make your check payable to The Stuart Society and send to reservations chair
Chris Hilton, 300 Beach Drive NE, #1501, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3416. Kathy Whittemore and Jane
Schaumberg are the co-chairs.
Monday, September 9, 2013 Sous Vide Cooking Demonstration. Hosted by Susan Hicks SOLD OUT
Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. iPad for Dummies Class. Need help figuring out all of the features of your iPad, including using Siri? Whether you are a new user or an iPad pro, instructor Anne Shamas will
make this class worth your time. Light refreshments served. Men are welcome. In The MFA Bayview Room.
Note: a 15 minute parking meter break will be given midway through the class. 20 Guests, $50.00 per person.
Hosted by: Kathy Stover and Margaret Amley.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Habana Café Afternoon. Cooking demonstration and lunch
with sangria at the home of Jo Gonzalez-Hastings. Owner/Chef of Habana Café. 5907 Pelican Bay Plaza South,
Gulfport. Take 22nd Avenue South to Gulfport Blvd. Pasadena Yacht and Country Club is at 60th Street. Go to
the gatehouse for directions to Jo and David’s home. 30 Guests, $35.00 per person. Hosted by: Mary Rainey, Betty
Bowley, Diane Fair, Joyce Larson, Maritza Smith, Julia Sorbo and Edie Spies.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Interior Decorating Mini-Seminar. Have fun planning your room,
real or imaginary, with the help of Judy Bistany, Interior Designer at Matter Brothers Furniture. Bring your floor
plan (materials will be provided in advance to help you). Matter Brothers will give a 10% discount for purchases
made by attendees for a six month period. Refreshments provided. Matter Brothers Furniture and Design, 7801 U.
S. 19 N., Pinellas Park. 20 Guests, $35.00 per person. Hosted by Judy Bistany.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Pies for the Holidays. Carolyn Bond will take you step by
step through the art of pie making. Each guest will make a pecan or pumpkin pie to take home. Lunch will be
enjoyed while the pies bake at the home of Barbara Sansone, 1737 Brightwaters Blvd. N.E. 10 Guests, $50.00 per
person. Hosted by: Barbara Sansone.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Spice It Up! Our chef will be teaching us new ways to
SPICE UP our holiday cooking for meals and entertaining. Come spend the evening learning, tasting, and sharing
some wine. Savory Spice Shop, 400 Beach Drive NE, #173. 25 Guests, $45.00 per person. Hosted by Gail Razook
and Kathy Whittemore.
Thursday, November 14, 2013, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Jewels on Beach Drive. Back by popular request. Do your
holiday shopping while enjoying wine and appetizers. Unique one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry by Dale Wybrow.
20% of all sales goes to the Stuart Society. 288 Beach Drive NE, 9-C. 40 Guests, $25.00 per person. Hosted by:
Dale Wybrow, Jennifer Rogers, Sue Hands, Joty Puckett and Nancy Dunn.
Friday, November 22, 2013, 12:00 noon. Lunch and Learn: Fashion Photography. A formal luncheon followed by
an intimate salon. Sabrina Hughes, MFA Curatorial Assistant and photographic historian, will share her knowledge
of Fashion Photography. 1311 Brightwaters Boulevard. 20 Guests, $50.00 per person. Hosted by: Barbara McCoy.
continued on p. 6
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Thursday, December 12, 2013, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Holiday Ladies’ Night/Floral Event. Wine and buffet dinner.
Create your own holiday floral arrangement to take home. Stem by stem instructions by floral designer Cassie
Osterloth. Wonderland Floral Art. 2887 22 Avenue North, Suite A. 22 Guests, $50.00 per person. Hosted by:
Roseanna Costa, Susan Hicks, Karen McCollum, Signe Oberhofer, Jennifer Rogers, Carol Upham and Sally
Wheeler.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 11:30 am. Lunch with Parkshore Grill, featuring local organic vegetables prepared
by Chef Matt Smith of Parkshore Grill. 798 Cattail Court NE. Head east on 47th Ave. North, off 4th Street to
guard house. At 4-way stop turn left and follow the Parkway to Cattail Court. 12 Guests, $50.00 per person.
Hosted by: Betty Shamas and Jane Beam.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Dali Architectural Tour. Docent architectural tour of the
Dali Museum followed by lunch at the Hangar Restaurant. Dali Museum. 20 Guests, $50.00 per person. Hosted by:
Charlotte Kendall, Jean G. Irwin and Cam Kilgroe.
Thursday, January 23, 2014. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Sake and Sushi Tasting. An intimate gathering in our lovely
McClendon Conservatory. Taste delicious sushi hors d’oeuvres while enjoying a sampling of sakes to inspire and
delight. MFA McClendon Conservatory. 50 Guests, $40.00 per person. Hosted by: Dawn MacLaren, Shannon
Borton, Rebecca Hearn, Stephanie Dyer, Linda Dow, Deann Coop, Monica Mason, Audrie Rañon and Stephanie
Sanders.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014. 10:30 am. Note: This event had to be changed because of the conflict with SS
meeting on the 27th. Art of Beauty. Experience the latest in beauty (color and skin care) plus informal modeling.
Lite bites plus opportunity ticket for Neiman Marcus gift card. Neiman Marcus International Plaza Second Floor.
50 Guests, $30.00 per person. Hosted by: Debbie Utz, Susan Taylor and Eleanor Davidoff.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Heirloom Recipes Party. Buffet-style tasting of treasured
family dishes from around the world. Each guest will take home a booklet with the evening’s recipes. 838
Monterey Boulevard NE. 40 Guests, $60.00 per person. Hosted by: Nata Cibran, Pascale Durand, Linda Jollay, Pam
Levitt, Toni Lydecker, Monica Mason, Carol Nelson, Mary Jo Nelson and Toni Riche.
Wednesday, March 6, 2014. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Girls’ Night Out BUNCO! Join us for an evening of games,
appetizers and cocktails. Prizes and fun for everyone. 300 Coffee Pot Riviera NE. 20 Guests, $45.00 per person.
Hosted by: Liz Bradley, Judy Holland, Linda Jantschek, Nancy Rutland, Tina Dyer, Linda Hirsch, Ginny McCarthy,
Sue Froid and Susan Lahey.
Thursday, March 20, 2014. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Brain Differences in Our World. Come for wine and cheese with
a presentation by Dr. Mack Hicks. Self-understanding and people skills, school reform, electronic games, art, politics, religion and the aging brain. The Cloisters, 288 Beach Drive NE, #8B. 20 Guests, $35.00 per person. Hosted
by: Susan Hicks and Ruth Kent
Friday, March 28, 2014. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. A tropical evening at Secrets of the Sea. Stroll around the marine
exploration center and aquarium and explore interactive mystery stations while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine.
Casual tropical attire. Marine Exploration Aquarium, John’s Pass Village. 75 Guests, $50.00 per person. Hosted
by: Becky Ramsey, Susan Reiter, Shari Ellis, Jackie Chapman, Chris Hilton and Linda Dow.
continued on p. 7
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CORRESPONDING SECRETARY’S REPORT
Sue Froid
The following notes were sent on behalf of The Stuart
Society during May, June, July, and August of 2013.
May:
Davenport (Dav) Mosby – well wishes for recent surgery
Karen McCollum – well wishes for recent surgery
Nikki McQueen – in sympathy for the loss of her
father
Candy Scherer – thinking of you on upcoming surgery
June:
Joann Barger – congratulations on receiving Virginia
Lazzara Award for Jr. League
Maggi McQueen – congratulations for her daughter,
Annemarie, for being on the Debutante Court for 2013
Glenn Mosby – in sympathy for loss of her mother,
Macie Bush
July:
Dorothy Kehler – get well
Sheila Tempelman – in sympathy for the loss of her
husband, Herb Tempelman
Margaret Amley – donation for Glenn Mosby for loss
of her mother, Macie Bush
Glenn Mosby –notification of a donation from
Margaret Amley for loss of her mother, Macie Bush
Harriet Harvey – thank you for donation for passing of
Joe Porter
Mary Wheeler – thank you for donation for passing of
Sheila Tempelman’s husband, Herb Tempelman
Sheila Tempelman – notification of a donation for loss
of her husband by Mary Wheeler
Hal Wells – well wishes for quick recovery
Chris Hilton – in sympathy for loss of her mother-inlaw
Brooke Manetti – appreciation on her support of the
Stuart Society
August:
Gail Phares – thank you for donation to Bob Hilton for
loss of his mother, Joan Hilton
Bob Hilton – donation from Gail Phares for loss of his
mother, Joan Hilton
Cam Kilgroe – thinking of you
Fran Risser – thinking of you on upcoming surgery
Vicki Sofranko – well wishes on recent surgery
Fran Risser – well wishes for quick recovery
Harriet Harvey – in sympathy for her sister, Madelon
Healy
Elizabeth Walters-Alison – in sympathy for loss of her
father-in-law
Affaires dʼArt continued from p. 6
Saturday, April 4, 2014. 6:00 pm. Shuffle, Shuffle. Shuffle on down to St. Petersburg’s legendary Shuffle Board
Club for an evening of food, fun and competition. 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. 60 Guests, $40.00 per person. Hosted
by: Linda Jantschek and Mark Chmielewski, Patty and Elliot Gassner, Carol and Tom Treichel, Gail and Fred
Razook, Carol Nelson, Kathy and Kent Whittemore, Margaret and Emory Wood and Ginny and Terry McCarthy.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014. 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Seaside Garden Tour and Luncheon. Pass-a-Grille is known for
its beautiful beaches and stunning sunsets, but tucked behind the dunes are some delightful hidden gardens. Guests
will sip champagne mimosas as they tour three unique beach settings. At noon, following the tours, a Tuscan luncheon will be served al fresco. A garden guide, map, and parking passes will be provided. 30 Guests, $45.00 per person. Hosted by: Tina Douglass, Dana Dunn, Sunny Endicott and Joanne Pheil.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014. 5:30pm – 8:30 pm. Hawaiian Luau overlooking the Skyway Bridge. Enjoy tropical
drinks and feast as you watch hula dancers at the expansive waterfront home of Wayne and Joyce Fraser on Pinellas
Point. Hawaiian attire. 750 71st Terrace South. Hosted by: Jeanne Houlton, Debbie Baxter and Joyce Fraser.
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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
&
Present
Premiering
Runway & Informal Luncheon Modeling
Friday, November 8, 2013
11:00 a.m. Silent Auction ~ Noon Runway Modeling
To Follow ~ Luncheon
The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
Grand Ballroom
501 5th Avenue Northeast, Saint Petersburg
Benefitting
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Opportunity Items
Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Spree valued at $3,000
Furniture Décor by Matter Brothers Furniture & Design
More Opportunities to Come!
Opportunity Tickets purchased ahead of time will be delivered on the day of the event
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IN ADDITION TO OUR SIGNATURE LUNCHEON
An Invitation Only Event for Sponsors & Patrons
Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Experience
Thursday, October 24, 2013
featuring
5 – 7 p.m. – In-Store Cocktail Reception
Coach Transportation to and from Saks with Valet Parking for Coach Guests ~ Sunset Toast to the MFA
Cocktail Reception with Michael’s On East ~ Entertainment ~ Exquisite Perfume & Makeup Stations
Explore, Shop for your Smartly Dressed Outfit, and Enjoy the Saks Experience
Transportation leaving MFA at 4:00 p.m.
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JOIN US
A F T ER
SM
artLY DRESSED
Continue Your Fashion Experience
~ No Waiting in the Valet Line ~
Enjoy a Signature Drink & More
Opportunity Items
Valet Services Included
PERSONAL ADS
~ Thank a Special Person ~
~ Advertise a Non-Profit Event ~
~ Send Congratulations ~
~ Remember a Loved One ~
With SAKS
Showcasing Jewelry Designs
By
Stephanie Kantis
Full Page (8” x 5”) – $100.00
Half Page (4” x 5”) - $75.00
Quarter Page – $50.00
Smartly Dressed Signature Page $10.00
$40.00 Limited to the First 50 Guests
Deadline – October 21st
BUSINESS ADS
Value Added Commercial Exposure to
Over 400 Community Leaders
Full Page - $200.00
Half Page - $100.00
Business Card - $50.00
Deadline – October 21st
Contact
Maggi McQueen
mmcqueen@lupusflorida.org
~ Reservations ~
~ Opportunity Tickets ~
~Advertising ~
~ Other Pre-Sale Opportunities ~
And More . . .
September’s Stuart Society General
Membership Meeting
Contact
Elise B. Minkoff
EMinkoff20@aol.com
727-422-3301
UNDERWRITING
Couture - $1,500
Designer - $1,000
Trendsetter - $500
Classic - $250
Opportunity Tickets & Dress Rehearsal
Preview Party Tickets Included
--------------------------------------------------Modern - $150
Dress Rehearsal Ticket Only
Contact
Elise B. Minkoff
EMinkoff20@aol.com
727-422-3301
CH4888. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY
CALLING TOLL FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE
STATE.
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Reservation Form ~ November 8, 2013 ~ Vinoy
Fashions by Saks Fifth Avenue
Haute Couture - 10 Tickets ~ Runway Seating & 10 Dress Rehearsal Invitations
$1700 _______
Avant Garde - 5 Tickets ~ Runway Seating & 5 Dress Rehearsal Invitations
$850
______
Elegant - 1 Ticket ~ Runway Seating & 1 Dress Rehearsal Invitation
$170
______
Boutique - Preferred Seating & Patron Party Invitation
$140
______
Individual Ticket - Limited Availability
$ 85
______
Opportunity Tickets – 1 for $25, 3 for $50, 7 for $100
$
______
$
______
$ 40
______
Accessorize Your Day at Smartly Dressed with*
Sparkling Wine – Mionetto Proseco, Veneto Italy
Beringer Stone Cellars Pinot Grigio, California
BV Century Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, California
$55/Bottle
$38/Bottle
$40/Bottle
*Includes gratuity and a $10.00 donation
Back Stage – After Party featuring Jewelry by Stephanie Kantis &
Extended Opportunities – Limited to 50 Guests – Includes Valet
Qty
____
____
____
Total $_________
Reservation Name:____________________________________________________________________
Email Address:________________________________________________________________________
Please Return this Form to:
Mrs. Michael Barger (727) 822-7571
JBarger333@aol.com
170 Brightwaters Boulevard NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
Please make checks payable to The Stuart Society or pay by credit card.
Circle one:
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: ___________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date:_______/________Sec. Code: __________I authorize the amount of $ __________to
be charged to my credit card. Signature:____________________________Telephone:______________
Credit Card Billing Address (as it appears on your statement)
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State:________________ Zip:_________________________
Please provide your name and contact information if different from your billing information.
Name:______________________________Address:_________________________________________
City:_______________________State:__________Zip:______________Tel.:______________________
Please seat me with____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
SSSmartlyDressed2013ReservationForm.docx
CH4888 - A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THIS ORGANIZATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING
TOLL-FREE 1.800.435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
!
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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society Presents
2014 WINE WEEKEND ST. PETE
benefitting The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
Save the Dates!
February 1 and 7-9
Enjoy Great Foods, Great Wines and Great Times to benefit a Great Cause
Plans are now underway for The Stuart Society's fourth annual wine happening, the 2014 Wine Weekend St. Pete. Once
again, guests will enjoy an over-the-top weekend of events featuring fine cuisine, great wines and an exciting live auction. Just
to keep things fresh, a few new twists are being added in 2014 -- a silent auction, the first-ever duPont Registry Concours
d'Elegance at The MFA, and Grape Escape, which, because one weekend wasn't long enough for all the fun being concocted,
will take place the previous weekend.
How can Stuart Society Members support Wine
Weekend?
Be on the committee
Acquire a donation to be auctioned
Be a Sponsor
Be an underwriter
Advertise in the Program
Volunteer
Attend one or more events
Actively encourage others to participate
If any of the following describes you, there are one or
more Wine Weekend events you won't want to miss!
You are a wine collector
You love wine
You simply enjoy wine
You enjoy luxury auctions
You like to have a good time
You love fine cuisine
You want to support the MFA
For more information, please visit:
http://www.wineweekendstpete.org or contact
Dimity Carlson, chair 727-573-3931 or
dimitybc@mac.com
Overview of Wine Weekend Events
Friday, February 7th - Black Tie Dinner honoring our
guest vintners, sponsors and special guests at The MFA.
Saturday, February 8th - Gala Wine Auction and Dinner
in The Grand Ballroom at the Vinoy Renaissance St.
Petersburg Resort. The evening will feature a silent auction, cocktail hour and seated wine dinner to be followed
by the exciting live auction.
Sunday, February 9th - The Jazz Brunch and the inaugural duPont Registry Concours dʼElegance at the
MFA – an invitational competition of classic and exotic
automobiles -will provide a splendiferous finale to a fabulous weekend.
Saturday, February 1st – Wine Weekend Overflows to
the Grape Escape as party-goers gather for drinks and
hors dʼoeuvres then be escorted to a line of waiting limousines. You and your dinner partners will be whisked away
to … we canʼt tell you where but each limo will have its
own destination where guests will enjoy a sumptuous wine
and culinary adventure.
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SAVE THE DATES
FOR
ART IN BLOOM 2014
The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society invites you to celebrate years of fabulous flowers and timeless art.
AIB presents over fifty floral interpretations of selected magnificent art throughout the Museum’s
collection by professional florists, Florida designers and talented hobbyists.
Friday, March 7, 2014 – March 11, 2014
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Walters-Alison and Dale Wybrow
Art in Bloom Luncheon
The kick-off begins with our keynote speaker and guest of honor, Chris Giftos, former Master Floral
Designer and Director of Special Events for The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He will share his wonderful
stories and create his beautiful floral arrangements.
Friday, March 7, 2014 - Vinoy Sunset Ballroom – 11:30 a.m.
Co-chairs: Martha Buttner and Glenn Mosby
Art in Bloom Preview Party – Flowers After Hours
You will be the first to view the lovely floral arrangements created by both professional and amateur
designers which compliment selected paintings and sculpture throughout the galleries. Additionally, we
will have our third annual live “Iron Florist” competition with two of St. Petersburg’s finest florists. Cathy
Unruh will be our Master of Ceremonies for the evening and there will be sumptuous hors d’oeuvres,
cocktails and jazz in the Glass Conservatory.
Saturday, March 8, 2014 – Museum of Fine Arts – 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chairs: Becky Wells, Whitney Shouppe, Gail Pyhel
Conversation with the Designers
Floral designers and professional florists will be available in the Museum galleries to discuss their
inspiration and techniques. Our featured artist this year will be Mernet Larsen with her painting, MALL.
No reservations are needed.
Sunday, March 9, 2014 – Museum of Fine Arts – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ALL RESERVATIONS – NANCY DUNN
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THE STUART SOCIETY
BOARD MEETINGS
BOARD MEETINGS
2:00 P.M.
BAYVIEW ROOM
Stuart Society Board Meetings are generally held on the second
Monday of the month, September-May.
Exceptions:
(1) October meeting is at 6:00 P.M.
(2) No Board Meeting will be held in December
(3) May 5th
The President may call a Special Board Meeting at her discretion
or upon the request of three Board Members.
BOARD MEETING DATES
2013
September 9
October 14
November 11
2014
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 5
May 16 – Joint Board
Meeting with 2013-2014
& 2014-2015 Board
Members and Committee
Chairs
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING DATES
9:30 A.M. Coffee and Social Time
10:00 A.M. Meeting Called to Order
MARLY ROOM
The Stuart Society General Membership Meetings will be held in
the months of September through May, generally on the fourth
Thursday of each month with the exception of the November and
December meetings which will be combined and held on
December 5, 2013, and the May meeting, which will be held on the
third Thursday, May 15, 2014.
GENERAL MEETING DATES
2013 General Membership Meeting Dates:
2013
September 26
October 24
December 5
2014
January 23
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 15
TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF PARKING
IN DOWNTOWN ST. PETE!
NO MORE TICKETS, NO CHANGE
NEEDED, PARKING MADE SIMPLE
Great news for iPhone, Smart Phone,
Android and Blackberry users!
The new app “Parkmobile” allows you to
pay for meter parking using your cell
phone. It takes only a few seconds,
alerts you 15 minutes before your time
expires, and you can actually add more
time without having to run back to your
car. An email confirms that you have
paid.
Download the app and follow instructions
to set it up before the next Stuart Society
meeting.
We welcome Ms. Daryl DeBerry as
MFA Director of Development,
effective September 9th.
Daryl has worked in development in
St. Petersburg the last 14 years,
most recently at Bayfront Health
Foundation where she was a Major
Gifts Officer. Prior work experience
includes Director of Development at
Great Explorations Childrenʼs
Museum and Canterbury School of
Florida, where Daryl was Director of
Admissions and Communication.
Daryl has extensive relationships in
the community and brings a wealth
of development experience to the
MFA. We look forward to working
with Daryl on our Stuart Society
fundraisers!
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The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
General Membership Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2013
1. Call to order
Charlotte Kendall
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by President Charlotte Kendall. Parsla Mason was appointed Parliamentarian.
Charlotte Kendall
2. Announcements
• Please sign in your attendance and record your volunteer hours.
• Refreshments are provided by the MFA Café.
• Many thanks to Ruth Kent and her Meeting Day Greeters: Susan Hicks, Kim O’Brien and Cary Rahall.
• Thank you to our Coffee Hostesses: Becky Ramsey and Denise Williams.
• Thank you to Eric Lang Peterson for today’s lovely Floral Arrangement.
• Remember to use your 20% discount in the MFA Store and at the Café today.
• Please turn off your cell phones.
3. Review of the minutes
Charlotte Kendall
Charlotte asked Stuart Society members for any additions or corrections of the April 25th, 2013 General Membership Meeting
Minutes as printed in the “Scene.” Gail Phares made a motion to approve the minutes and Nancy Thomas seconded. The
motion passed.
4. Program
Carol Fisher
Carol introduced Katherine Pill. Katherine joins the museum as its first Assistant Curator of Art after 1950 with the foundation
of the Hazel and William Hough Curatorial Endowment Fund.
She has designed and conducted programs to increase audience understanding of contemporary art. Katherine gave us “An
Introduction to new Media Art.” Her first exhibit for the museum is titled “Color Acting: Abstraction Since 1950” and will open
July 6, 2013.
5. Reports
Vice President
Dimity Carlson
Dimity is collecting dues. In addition she reminded Stuart Society members to be sure they have paid their museum dues.
Please provide any new contact information.
Corresponding Secretary
Elizabeth Walters-Alison
Elizabeth wrote a total of 68 notes this year.
In Memoriam:
Fran Davis
Elizabeth Duncan
Natalie McMasters
Betty Rankin
Phyllis Williams
Virginia Puryear
Virginia R. Smith
Elsa Tugman
Provisionals
Maggi McQueen 2012-2013
Carol Piper 2013-2014
Maggi introduced the Stuart Society’s eight new actives:
Jane Baldwin
Judy Bistany
Mary Lee Hanley
Ginny McCarthy
Karen McCollum
Cary Rahall
Kathy Whittemore
Denise Williams
Maggi reported that the total Provisional hours for 2012-2013 were 563.
Maggi then turned the hat over to Carol Piper, the new Provisional Chair. Lynn Cox will be the Assistant Provisional Chair.
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Volunteer Activities Chair
Joann Barger
Joann thanked everyone for recording their hours. It is necessary to have these hours when the museum applies for grants.
There were only 550 hours recorded last month.
Ways and Means
Betty Shamas
Betty thanked everyone for all their hard work, especially David Connolly.
6. Old Business
Charlotte reminded members of Challenge 400.
Charlotte Kendall
7. New Business
Treasurer
Gail Phares
Bank Balance as of May 15, 2013: $529,663.00
Gail thanked everyone for the time they gave, their talent and hard work this past year. Gail presented a check to Charlotte
for $500,000.00. Charlotte in turn gave the $500,000.00 check to Howard Mills, President of the Board of Trustees, from the
Stuart Society to the Museum.
Mr. Mills thanked the Stuart Society (as a representative of the Board, Museum and Museum staff) for the generous gift.
8. Installation of Executive Board for 2013-2014
Nancy Thomas
The 2013-2014 Executive Board of the Stuart Society was presented to the membership.
9. Passing of the Gavel
Charlotte Kendall
Charlotte thanked the Stuart Society for all the support she received while President. Charlotte passed the gavel to Margaret
Amley. Margaret presented the gift of a pelican medallion, the Stuart Society Crest, to Charlotte.
10. Introduction of 2013-2014 Board and Committee Chairs
Margaret Amley
Margaret introduced her Board and Committee Chairs for the coming year.
Margaret invited Kathy Whittemore and Jane Schaumberg, Chairs of Affaires d’ Art to speak.
She also invited SmARTly Dressed Chairs Carol Fisher and Elise Minkoff, and Dimity Carlson, Chair of Wine Week to give a
little overview of their respective events. Margaret also called upon Fay Mackey who in turn thanked all the Stuart Society
volunteers that came out for Painting in the Park.
11. New President’s Comments
Margaret Amley
Margaret spoke on the passion, commitment and generosity that the Stuart Society members have for our museum.
12. Announcements
Margaret Amley
Ruth Kent reported that 56 regular members and 18 provisionals attended today’s meeting.
13. Adjournment
Margaret Amley
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. President Amley adjourned the meeting at 11:10AM.
Future DatesJoint Board Meeting- May 17, 10:00AM- Noon- Bayview Room
Next Stuart Society Board Meeting- September 9, 2013
Next Stuart Society General Meeting- September 26, 2013
SmARTly dressed (Fashion Show) – November 8, 2013
Scene deadline- August 23,2013
Mosaic deadline- August 1, 2013
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Cox
Recording Secretary
The Stuart Society
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