A Welcome From The Co-Presidents

We are pleased to serve as co-presidents for the next two years and to have the support of the other officers. One of our efforts will be to try to increase interest in and membership of the Rome Symphony Auxiliary. Fund raising is an important aspect of what we do, particularly in these trying economic times. We will continue sponsoring the symphony games twice this year and will try to reach more non-Auxiliary members for participation. We also plan to have a symphony market to sell Auxiliary-labeled products, such as totes and hand-made items. The Auxiliary is seeking people who produce hand crafts (pottery, knit wear, etc.) and would like to provide items to sell in the marketplace. Of course we are open to other fund raising ideas and hope you will become a member and get involved with the Auxiliary.

Diane and I hope to make all our meetings fun social gatherings in addition to business meetings. We’ll provide interesting musical programs, too.

We thank you for the honor of serving and look forward to working with everybody.

                                                                             ----- Banny & Diane Harbin

History of the Rome Symphony Auxiliary

The Rome Symphony Women’s Association (RSWA) was established in February, 1982 by business manager Kate Rodwell and the RSO board member Nancy Weers. Officers were elected and committee chairpersons were appointed at the 1982 General Meeting. In May, 2007, the Association opened its doors to men and the group voted to change the name of the organization to the Rome Symphony Auxiliary on September 21, 2007.

Purpose

The purpose of the RSA is to provide assistance in the support of the Rome Symphony Orchestra and to assist that body with its activities. The Auxiliary plans and executes independent activities for fund raising, for education, and for fostering support for the Symphony in the Rome/Floyd County community.