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We’ve Come A Long Way!Does anybody remember the first Christmas Tree Elegance at The Davenport Hotel 11 years ago? We were thrilled to sell 75,000 raffle tickets, the most in any single year in all the previous 19 years of CTE. This year, the 30th Anniversary of CTE, raffle ticket sales were the highest ever: 207,000+ (180,000+ at The Davenport Hotel and 27,000+ at River Park Square).

✤ Let’s Play for the Symphony March 25th Manito Country Club

✤ Symphony Tour to L.A. May 3rd to 8th

✤ Bloom ‘n Tune Plant Sale May 16th & 17th

✤ SSA Annual Spring Meeting May 22nd Spokane Country Club

✤ Upscale Sale Location TBA May 30th - Preview Sale May 31st & June 1st - Sale

January/February 2013

Thank You ...How many ways are there to say “thank you”?  

There are hundreds of ways, but I do not think there is a more heartfelt “thank you” than the one to Maureen Boutz and Pat McHale, Co-chairs of Christmas Tree Elegance.  The i r leadersh ip and suppor t o f the many individuals and teams is a r e fl e c t i o n o f t h e i r dedication to SSA and to C T E . W i t h o u t t h e i r

u p o n , i t i s w i t h t h e recognition that you all d e s e r v e a g r e a t b i g THANK YOU.  

All of us, the Spokane Symphony Associates, thank the volunteers for a job well done.  You are amazing!        Carolyn Gooley, President, SSA

l e a d e r s h i p , t h e t r e m e n d o u s s u c c e s s enjoyed by Christmas Tree Elegance would not have happened.

It doesn’t matter whether you think of the individuals or the teams that design and support the wonderful holiday spirit, – whatever portion of CTE you reflect

FanfareSpokane Symphony Associates

Father Christmas Creator and More!Every year a special feature in the Davenport Christmas Tree Elegance exhibit is one of Elizabeth Raol's “Father Christmas” figures. It is a perfect example of the precision and care needed to create this work of art so it is not surprising to find that the person behind it is in charge of the “tree teams” who work from January to the next CTE the following year! And, of course, that number has

grown from 12 to 18 in the last two years with the expansion of the event to River Park Square.

Over 30 key individuals head up the teams or are designated “decorators”. These people work throughout the year preparing their trees and securing gifts and doing all the “behind the scenes” steps necessary to execute a truly elegant and awesome event for SSA. Elizabeth coordinates their efforts, chairs regular meetings with the teams, encourages them, supports their works, shares their concerns, and is absolutely a wonder to watch in action! We would be hard-pressed to think of doing this without her and it is hard to describe all the efforts she puts into this each year! She needs to be lauded—so “here's to Elizabeth and her fantastic tree teams that make Christmas Tree Elegance what it is!!” SENSATIONAL!!

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Deanna Adams, CTE TreasurerJeanette Brenner, RPS Volunteer Chair Susie Kennedy, Underwriting ChairNancy MacKenzie, Volunteer ChairBarbara MacAfee, Tree Teams Co-chair

Thank you so much to all the volunteers who made this year’s event possible and to the hundreds of generous donors throughout the community. In addition, we are so grateful to the Brass Ensemble who entertained us at the 30th Anniversary Luncheon, Val Hughes and her group who entertained at Monday’s Holiday Hat Luncheon and the Cello Trio who played for the Davenport-hosted Tuesday luncheon in the Hall of Doges. When we all work together, look at the amazing results!!!

But the real highlight of CTE came during the second week when the musicians’ strike was settled. Everyone was thrilled that our hard work would help the Symphony keep the beautiful music playing in Spokane! Maureen Boutz & Pat McHale, 2012 CTE Co-Chairs

Elizabeth Raol, Tree Teams ChairPeggy Springer, Raffle ChairDonna Lee, 30th Anniversary Luncheon ChairJim Wandler, Room Arrangements

Special thanks to Planning Committee members

We thank Megan Kasper at The Davenport Hotel and Elizabeth Mills at River Park Square for being wonderful partners in this project. Their assistance was invaluable.

Symphony Superstars!! - In L.A. ~ And Much, Much, More

May 3 - 8, 2013

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

“Let’s Play For The Symphony”Save the Date!!  Forte Plus chapter of the Spokane Symphony Associates will hold its

23rd"Let's Play for the Symphony" on March 25th at Manito Country Club.

It's a day of fun and games, lunch, door prizes, the always popular, "Elegant White Elephant" and "Its In The Bag!" auctions.  The cost remains at $25 per person.  Round up a table of pals to play your favorite game and support the Symphony.  Watch for your invitation in February.

✤ Symphony" " at Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA:" " " Gustavo Dudamel conducting the LA Philharmonic " " " " with Lang Lang, guest pianist

" " Violin sensation, Hilary Hahn, in recital" " at Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa:" " " The Pacific Symphony featuring Paul Jacobs and the Gillespie Concert organ✤ Ballet " " at Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa:" " " the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg – Rodin✤ Museums" " the Getty Villa in Malibu" " Los Angeles County Art Museum" " La Brea Tar Pits – Page Museum" " the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena✤ Out and About" " L.A. City Tour" " South Coast Plaza" " Santa Monica" " Old Town Pasadena

Go to www.spokanesymphonyassoc.org for flyer, details and registration form or call Karen at SSA office – 509-458-8733

Priced from $1787 / pp / dbl.occ Check only, please.

$500 deposit required by March 11, 2013

Upscale Sale . . . Coming Up

O t h e r “ B e s t s e l l e r s ” include books, tools, new small appliances (no large a p p l i a n c e s o r h e a v y exercise equipment).

If each of our 500+ Symphony family (SSA, S S O B o a r d & S t a f f , Orchestra, Chorale)

✤ Spokane Symphony Associates ✤ P.O. Box 365 Spokane,WA 99210✤ 509-458-8733✤ www.spokanesymphonyassoc.org

Chapter ReportForte Plus Chapter held its 3rd Staff Appreciation Lunch on January 17 at the Lincoln Building.  

C h a p t e r m e m b e r s p rov ided lunch , door prizes and favors for 18 Symphony and Fox staff members.

Are you or family and friends downsizing or spring cleaning?

Help your Symphony by donating quality items now to SSA’s Upscale Sale, due to take place May 30th to June 1st.

“Best sellers” include furs, a r t , fu rn i tu re , lamps, jewelry, sterling, quality silverplate, patio sets, c r y s t a l , c h i n a , a n d designer clothing.

MAJOR UNDERWRITERSThe Davenport Hotels CollectionRiver Park SquareBrenda & LeRoy NosbaumAmericanWest BankMacy’sTracy Jewelers

TREE SPONSORSBDO USA, LLPGarco ConstructionValerie & Albert HughesMcDirmid, Mikkelsen & Secrest, P.S.Mr. Tux/Spokane Limousine ServiceDr. & Mrs. James MullenRed Lion Hotels CorporationRockwood Inland Eye Center & Dr. Michael H. CunninghamRockwood Retirement CommunitiesSaint George’s SchoolSpokane Seed CompanySpokane Tile & DesignSpokane UrologyThe Spokesman-Review

KEY DONORSBerg’s ShoesDermatology Specialists of Spokane, Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. HerdenerDermatology Specialists of Spokane, Dr. Kate Bruya Reed & Charles Reed

Finders Keepers I & IIGranite TransformationsHotel 1000, SeattleValerie & Albert Hughes

Randall/Danskin, P.S.Elizabeth & Pradyumansinh Raol, Old World Father ChristmasSpokane Symphony SocietyThe InlanderUrbanna Natural Spa, Salon & Wine

CONTRIBUTORSAllied Fire & SecurityaNeMonEArby’s of SpokaneDavid & Carol Arnold

Ben Bridge Jeweler

David & Carol Worthington BorodinRick & Maureen BoutzCheryl & Clint Branz/Jim Custer EnterprisesJeanette Brenner, Alicia’s on 25thCenter for Physical & Sports TherapyChiropractic Wellness, P.S., Inc.

Dental CliniqueDix CorporationDr. Robert & Janet DurnfordFollger Photography, Inc.Fred’s Super Shots Portrait StudioNance HallHartwell’sDon Henrichs, ArchitectJack & Felicia Kendall

Diane Maehl PhotographyBen & Eloise MigdowDr. Larry & Linda MilsowMirabeau Park HotelMosaic SalonSpaMr. Tux/Spokane Limousine ServiceNAI Black Commercial Real Estate/ David R. BlackDr. Philip & Jennifer OgdenKurt & Gayle OrtonRuth H.S. PearsonPlanet Beach-A Contempo SpaDr. Frank Rosekrans, Psychological Services SpokaneScuba Fish Scuba CenterSenske Lawn and Tree Care, Inc.Snap Fitness 24/7Steve & Shanna StoreyThe Bike HubTire-RamaKevin Truong, DMDTuxedo GalleryWalker’s FurnitureDr. Elizabeth WeltyBetty S. WheelerIrv & Angie Zakheim

A Fundraiser to Bene!t the Spokane Symphony Orchestra

30th Annual

2012

YouThankto the following Major Supporters of Christmas Tree Elegance 2012

STROLLING STYLE SHOW CONTRIBUTORSApricot LaneChico’sFringe Salon & Boutique

Old NavySwankBerg’s Shoes

Tracy JewelersElixir Salon

Spokane Symphony Associates presents

Thank you to ALL of the generous Donors to the trees and events!

Washington Trust Bank

Doug & Gail Belanger

FLOW Adventures

Method Juice Cafe

Marjorie H. Bender

KXLY ABC 4/Kris Crocker

donated 5 items to sell for $10 each (or 10 for $5) p r o c e e d s w o u l d b e $25,000!

For Information Call

Carol Worthington (999-0979)Jeanette Brenner (990-6418)Susan Kennedy (455-9686)Pati Dahmen (979-1899).

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