Bridal brunchA bridal brunch was held May 17 in honor of Tiffany Lynn Dickens, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Glynn R. Dickens of Salisbury.
Tiffany will be married on July 5 to Elliott McDonald Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Taylor of Vass, N.C..
Honored guests were the bride’s mother, Gay Lynn Dickens, the groom’s mother, Linda Taylor, the groom’s grandmother, Clara McDonald, and the groom’s sister, Jennifer Reid, plus many special friends.
The brunch was hosted by Wanda Martin, Soraya Alvarez, Jennifer Hughley, Sonya LLoyd, Addie Nance and Aure Villanueva.Guild recognitionThe Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild held its annual meeting and recognition reception on May 15 at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center.
Kathy Dunn, treasurer, reported a successful financial year and presented Symphony Music Director David Hagy with a check for $4,000, fulfilling a pledge of $20,000 for the year. Kathy noted that over and above the pledge, an additional $5,000 had been donated to the symphony society’s educational program for the purchase of string instruments, repair of those on hand and music for the Youth Orchestra. Another $20,000 has been pledged for the coming year.
Joan Richard, membership chairman, reminded those in attendance that the annual membership drive would begin in August and end Sept. 15.
Volunteers were recognized and thanked for their work: Janet McCoy and Sydna Tripp, community volunteers, co-chaired the Festival of Spring Gardens; Ann Meredith and Diana Moustafa, Guild members, chaired the Christmas Tour of Homes; Kathy Dunn and Lynn Mills were presented with “Always Available” awards; the “Past President Who Never Quits” award went to Ann Meredith for the second time.
The “Allegro” award, a lifetime membership in the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony, was presented to Hagy for his outstanding contributions and support over the years and, most recently, his exemplary work on “Singing With Livingstone and Friends” at Varick Auditorium.
“Special Friends of the Guild” award was presented to Jean and Foster Owen, who will be leaving Salisbury this summer. Jean is a past president of the organization and their many contributions are too numerous to mention. A scrapbook was given to them, put together by friends and members. Betty Mickle gave a humorous “Where As” testimonial and Debbie Elliott showed a “This is Your Life” video. In tribute for all her many contributions and accomplishments, it was announced by Bob Pruehsner that a $10,000 symphony chair had been endowed in the name of Dr. Jean Owen.
With a reminder of the “Pops at the Post” concert on June 7, the meeting was adjourned and followed by a reception at the center.
Beta Sigma Phi
Brenda Foil of Lambda Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was named first place recipient of the prestigious Alpha Omega award at the Beta Sigma Phi Carolinas Convention recently held in Winston-Salem.
The Alpha Omega award originated in 1973 to honor outstanding achievements of Beta Sigma Phi members in North and South Carolina. Three from each state are recognized each year.