FOUNDING PATRONS
OperaNaples will forever honor the following corporations and individuals
who were the first to step forward and
financially support our efforts
to establish the region's
first professional opera company.
CORPORATE
Alternative Residential Components, Inc.
Bayfront Inn 5th Avenue
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Riha Design Group
INDIVIDUAL
Anonymous
Burton & Jeanne Binder
Michael & Susan Christiano
Col. Frank V. & Nancy Damico
John & Marilynn Dessauer
Gerald & Bronwen Goldberg
George & Cecelia Jimenez
Gar & Jenny Larned
Noah & Alison Lieske
Thomas & Sandi Moran
Dr. Charles & Maureen Nevaril
Gordon Robertson
Michael & Nadia Rodman
Edward & Cindy Stegemann
Samuel Vasquez, Jr. & Steffanie Pearce-Vasquez
Michael & Mona Wilson
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Many thanks to our
SEASON PARTNER 2008-2009
FineMark National Bank & Trust
2008-2009 SEASON
MILLENNIUM CLUB
MEMBERS as of 11.20.08
IMPRESARIO: $25,000 +
FineMark National Bank & Trust
Janice Burrus
The Binder Family - In memory of Mr. Binder
Clemcello Deliso, Sr.
Gerald Goldberg & Bronwen Adams
Thomas & Sandi Moran
Samuel Vasquez, Jr. & Steffanie Pearce-Vasquez
GRAND PATRON: $ 10,000- $ 24,999
Flying Colors of Naples, Inc.
Martha & Frank Ibarra
Moran Asset Management Group
Waller Financial Planning Group
BENEFACTOR: $ 5,000- $9,999
Maestro William Noll
Jo Ann Pottorff
Above Water Public Relations & Marketing
Edward & Cindy Stegemann
DONOR: $ 1,000- $ 4,999
Wachovia Foundation Matching Gifts Program-David Bloom
Wachovia Securities
The Rothwell Family Foundation Inc.
H. Lee Abrons
Paula Allen
Marilynn & John Dessauer
Robert & Terry Edwards
Jim & Moira Fennessey
Christina Forbes
Ginny & Peter Foreman
Howard & Pam Freedman
David & Lynn Hall
Mary Heesacker
Joseph & Ann Hobbs
Anne & Phillip Iuliano
George & Cecilia Jimenez
Dr. Gordon B. Kemp
Henry & Louise Leander
Ralph & Patti Lieber
Erik Gordon & Tara Mercurio
Norma Merzbacher
Edmundo & Dolly Muniz
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Novark
Dr. Charles & Maureen Nevaril
The Discovery Trust – Gordon Robertson
John & Dyan Smith
N.R. Merzbacher Trust
FRIEND: $500 - $999
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Harold H. Brayman
Lisa Carlson & Mark Stanley
Peter R. Cross
William McCormick
Col. Frank V. & Nancy Damico
Joel & Hilda Hamburger
Gretchen Kunas
Mrs. Mary Loughray
Michael & Naida Rodman
Michael & Mona Wilson
CONTRIBUTOR: $ 100- $499
Fund of the Community Foundation of Collier County
ExxonMobil Foundation Cultural Matching Gift Program
Larry & Stephanie Acorn
Roslyn Birger-Hershfield
Stephen Colgate
Herbert J. Graebner
Heidi Hoenicke
Cecilia Jimenez
Kenneth & Kimberly Johnson
Michael & Linda Kehoe
Barbara & David Kelly
Jane R. Kern
Joanne & Carl Kuehner
James & Mary Lark
Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter
Shannon Long
Jym & Marilyn Moore
Jack & Martha Pearce
Gary & Janet Root
Edward & Cindy Stegemann
Mrs. Lyn Scanlon
David & Kathleen Williams
Karl & Joanne Wyss
The art of Opera is collaborative teamwork on a grand scale – breathtaking repertory onstage, flawless finesse behind the scenes and above all else, a sense of partnership between the artists and the community. You are invited to witness and participate in the blossoming of this artistic flowering in Naples – the crown jewel of Southwest Florida.
By embracing Opera Naples – a not-for-profit, grass roots organization, not affiliated with any other organization – you will help nurture a first-rate opera theater with equal emphasis on theatrical and musical elements.
We intend to engage a dazzling ensemble of world-class opera singers, professional dancers and the finest young singers and chorus from our community. Opera Naples is guided by internationally acclaimed Soprano and Founding Director, Steffanie Pearce. The all-new Opera Naples Orchestra features Raymond Gniewek, former Concert Master of the
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
With the support of your gracious donations, our goal in return, is to provide you with famous full-length Operas, Operettas, as well as new and contemporary works. Opera Naples plans to thrill audiences with stunning artistry, the likes of which has never graced our area. Please join us in helping provide another bud in Naples’ glorious bouquet of imaginative cultural choices.
Opera Naples is a non-profit, grass roots organization, not affiliated with any other organization. All donations are tax deductible. We need the support of community leaders like you to be a success. Will you be a Patron?
Donations may be made in the form of check, credit card or securities.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Impresario: $25,000 +
Grand Patron: $10,000 - $24,999
Benefactor: $5,000 - $9,999
Donor: $1,000 - $4,999
Friend: $$500 - $999
Contributor: $100 - $499
Other: $5 - $99
Each season, donors of $1,000 or more will become members of the Millennium Club for that year.
Millennium Club members will be invited to attend meet-the-artist parties and will receive recognition on the website and in all programs for the year.
For Individual Donations
and Corporate Sponsorship please call:
(239) 287-8694
Or email operanaples@aol.com
OPERA NAPLES, INC. REGISTRATION # CH19598
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.
