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ABOUT THE PORTLAND OPERA GUILD

Founded in 1960 by a group of philanthropic women dedicated to supporting the work of the Portland Opera Association, Portland Opera Guild has evolved into an organization that generously supports the work of the association, and also has a portfolio of unique responsibiliities and events which it managers for Guild membership.

From outstanding luncheons that explain the intricate details of each opera performance, to acting as volunteers in coordination with the Metropolitan Operation National Council Auditions, Portland Opera Guild blends social time and networking with many other meaningful educational and philanthropic programs. The Guild welcomes you to join its membership and experience the organization!

Portland Opera Guild is a proud member of
Opera Volunteers International a nonprofit, volunteer-led service organization and the premier advocate and resource for the advancement and development of volunteerism in support of opera.

2010—2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mary Svela,
President

Patricia Holloway
Vice President

Kathi Snouffer,
Vice President

Michael Gentry,
Vice President

Gale Blessing,
Secretary

Gerald L.Allen
Treasurer

Lee Ann Carter
Past President

Jutta Allen

Si Barron

Susan Borts

Jeanne Buschbach

Trudy Hoffmann

Gunther Hoffman

Norman Krasne

Rodney Mazour

Christine Meadows

Marina Stites

Carol Taylor