Spring Event
A Royal Affair
Charles Dennis, Chair
March 24, 2012
The Houston Grand Opera Guild Spring Event, A Royal Affair, honoring Susan and Ward Pennebaker took place on Saturday, March 24, 2012. This event served as the 2012 annual fundraiser to help us continue providing valuable volunteers and support for Houston Grand Opera and its world-class programs for young artists.
Entertainment included casino gaming and performances by HGO Studio Artists. In addition, the silent auction provided the opportunity to bid on first class airline tickets, classic dining experiences, unique gift selections, and much more.
This event honored long-time supporters and former Presidents of the Guild Susan and Ward Pennebaker. Susan and Ward are long-time supporters of HGO. Their involvement has grown since their first subscription series 20 years ago and both are now members of the Guild and the HGO Leadership Council. In addition, their responsibilities have included Ward's service on the HGO Board of Directors, Chairmanship of the Marketing and Communications Committee, and his position as an HGO Trustee. Susan has also served as an HGO Trustee, and she and Ward served as Guild Co-Presidents from 2003- 2006. The Pennebakers were honored by the HGO Guild in 2002 as “Volunteers of the Year” and in 2003 as "Partners in Excellence" by Opera Volunteers International.
Please visit our Scrapbook for photos from the 2011 Spring Event.
All proceeds from “A Royal Affair” support the nationally acclaimed education events and community programs of Houston Grand Opera, as well as the Houston Grand Opera Studio. United Airlines is the official airline of HGO Guild.
