The Opera Society’s Diva Impresario Awards Luncheon will take place on February 17, 2009 at the Panorama Room Pier 66 Hyatt Regency. Event founder Barbara Copanos will chair the luncheon, assisted by Linda Balent, Co-Chair. In its fifteenth successful year, the Diva Impresario Luncheon will honor the following individuals for their outstanding leadership, generosity and support of Florida Grand Opera:
GRAND IMPRESARIO: Ben Harrison: Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of Florida Grand Opera
GRAND DIVA: Jane Robinson: President of the Board of Directors of Florida Grand Opera
Helena Caplan: Board of Directors of The Opera Society and Past Second and Third Vice President
Judy Drucker: Senior Artistic Advisor, Florida Grand Opera
Victor Mendelson: Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Florida Grand Opera
Rose Miniaci: Sponsor of The Young Artist’s program Florida Grand Opera
Ann Rentoumis: Board of Directors of The Opera Society
Veronika and George Thorne: Board of Directors of The Opera Society
Ana Moran Varela: Immediate Past President of the Young Patronesses of the Opera
Joyce Walker: Board of Directors of The Opera Society and past Third Vice President
The following individuals have volunteered to serve on the Diva Committees. We welcome new volunteers to help. If you wish to volunteer for any of our committees, please contact Linda Balent through the Volunteer form.
DIVA COMMITTEES
Chairman: Barbara Copanos, Linda Balent
Advisors: Irene Patty Hammond, Jane von Rutenberg, Beverly DiNunzio
Diva Selection Committee: Barbara Copanos, Irene Patti Hammond, Linda Balent
Underwriting Chairman: Roger Hinkley
Hostess Chairs: Beverly DiNunzio, Ande Bellevue Mayhue
Decorations: Billie Hairston
Menu: Beverly DiNunzio
Raffles: Anna Davis, Betty Koontz
Favors: Ande Bellevue Mayhue
Journal: Linda Balent, Barbara Parent
Invitations: Barbara Copanos, Linda Balent
Reservations: Barbara Parent, Linda Balent
Video Program: David Yuen
Young Artist Program: Barbara Copanos, Irene Patti Hammond
Jewelry Boutique: Daoud’s
Fashion Boutique: Virgo Couture