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Maestro Club and Production Sponsorships

“We should not have a tin cup out for something as important as the arts in this country, the richest in the world.”
– Leontyne Price

Thank you for considering a gift to Gulfshore Opera
Making a gift through our website is an easy and secure way to donate to Gulfshore Opera. Contributions to GO are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged promptly in writing for tax purposes. Contact Chief Development Officer Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925 with any questions or for more assistance. GO tax ID number is #47-0989874.
Maestro Club
This is our Annual Donor Program. Have fun and make new friends while enjoying many fringe benefits! This is general operating support that helps cover the costs of staff, rent and storage, technology systems (ticket sales, CRM, website, etc.), marketing, and other day-to-day operations.
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Benefits Include
Annual Donor Program

Maestro Club

Choose your membership level below — each tier includes everything from the level beneath it.

Membership Level
Benefits Include
Puccini
$25,000+
  • Customized benefits
Verdi
$10,000+
  • Special luncheon celebration
Wagner
$5,000+
  • VIP receptions
Mozart
$3,000+
  • Concierge ticket services
  • Invitations to closed rehearsals
  • Reserved seating
Rossini
$1,500+
  • Invitation to Meet the Maestro Talks
  • Opening Night After Party
Handel
$750+
  • Access to pre-purchase Grand Opera tickets with premium seating
  • Invitation to the Season Launch Party
Friend
$100+
  • Recognition in season programs and online

*Gifts given after April 1st will roll forward to the next season.

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Thank you to Our Members

Puccini - $25,000 and UP

Peter & Lee Bewley
Tad Connerton & Stephanie Schwetz
Paula Davidson
Clement Deliso
Mary F. McVay
Michael & Karin Standen
Beverly Wernette

Verdi - $10,000 - $24,999

Jay Chung
Ed & Katherine Dean
Carole Fabiano
Diane & Dan McCaw
Attila & Patricia Molnar
Marge & Phil Odeen
Ryan & Meg Rupert
Greg & Kim Shand
James V. & Joan Talano

Wagner - $5,000 - $9,999

Cheryl Berlon
Kathy Kelle & Karl Fedronas
Linda Coyle & Mark Dreyer
Richard & Judy Brown
Katherine Caldwell
Bill and Lucy Lindsay Fund (Salomon J. Cardenas)
Ralph & Ellen MacNiven
Barry & Eva Sands
John & Dyan Smith
Jeremiah & Lorna Shafir

Mozart - $3,000 - $4,999

Warren & Cheryl Alifeld
Ron & Cindy Blythe
Elaine Christian
Traute Gentry
Ena Gleeson
Bob & Pam Karll
Jack & Tina Nicholson
Raymond & Judy Pencherek
Sylvia Simko
Jim & Miki Yost

Rossini - $1,500 - $2,999

Michael & Susan Adler
Debra Allegretto
Arthur & Hazel Brisker
Kathy Collier
Patrick Dietzen
Dennis & Karen Dunn
Raquel Dunning
Liz & Richard Flury
Ronald & Geraldine Gale
Susan Galvin
Klaus Helf
John Wright & Jim Lawson
Randy & Karen Knific
Alexia Martin
Bob Martilla & Mary Slifka
John & Barbara Morgan
Bob & Verna Prentice
Lindsay Robertson
Mr. Phil Smithka
Raymond & Isabelle Staffeldt
Donna Sterling
Linda Tetrault
Laura Waller
Douglas & Joan Zipes

Handel - $750 - $1,499

Hilton Bicknell
Peter & Linda Biscardi
Kenneth and Cara Blazier
Dr. Evelyn Bluhm
Thomas Cogburn
John & Patricia Dietzen
Ross & Noreen Edlund
Isabel Etkinetkin
Barbara Finn
Tami Fletcher
Jackie Kernaghan
Charles Kerwood
Rick LaCastro
Bruce & Ann Lane
Jacquelin Lincy
Shauna Dee & Jeremy Lucca
Michael & Natalie Marsalli
Russell & Susan Mayer
Jacke & Arden McCurdy
Michael & Geraldine Merlo
Paul & Jane Mortell
Clarke Narins
Thelma Negley
Selma Nettles
Bill & Judy Petrie
Claudia Polzin
Dr. Diane Rahman
Louis and Charlene Rana
Tom & Missy Reedy
Marilyn Romeo
Dorothea Rosner
Andy & Roberta Schwarz
Rick & Carole Scully
Linda Selig
Constantine Tsiros
Karen & Emory Waldrip
Chris & Michelle Westley
Gregory Wojciechowski

Friends of GO - $749 Or Less

Lisa Dangelo & Gianmaria Vanzulli
Richard Wrosch & Karen Duke
Louis Klein & Linda Singer
Elida Olsen & Michael Rolland
David Hughes & Patrucua Meechin
Karin Branscomb & Stewart Hall
Frank Mucha & Tamara Birns
Sandy Allen
Deborah Alliss
Gary Allmaier
Peter & Bari Amadio
Kathryn Anderson
Heather Angell
Astrid Bachich
Ann & Ken Baker
Rick & Saundra Ballew
Jen Barker
D'ariel Barnard
Lynne & Marty Barnes
Greg Betant
Evlyn H. Bickford
Mary Blackburn
Gary & Pookie Blair
Alexandra Blumeyer
Linda Boardman
Michael Bombyk
Chris Brown
Dr. Trent Brown
Bruce J. Burkhard
Joyce Buschur
Richard Cacace
John & Martha Cannis
Julie Carlin-Sasaki
M. Sharon Cassidy
Sushila Cherish
Richard Clarke
Mr. Jerry Andrew Clay
Pamela Clayson
David Conlin
Richard Copeland
Suzanne Costa
Jacqueline Cox
Mr. & Mrs. Sharon Cozzie
Dottie Craige
John & Dianne Crisan
Maeve Cullen
Bonnie Dagget
Mr. Albro D. Daniel
Gina deLazzer
Chip DeMois
William Dempsey
Lee & Lia Denson
Brigitte Devlin
Patrick Dietzen
David & Roberta Drobis
Janice Drummond
Jeff DuFour
Jacqueline Dunn-Gabrielle
Angela Eden
Margaret Eichman
Denise L Eliot
Gulayse Ergun
Beth & James Erickson
David & Donna Eskra
Tim & Jamie Evankovich
Doug Faber
Lynnore Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Kathy Mazzei Fennell
Norma Ferguson
Kim & Mark Fine
Nanette Finkle
Steven & Merle Fischer
John & Sally Fisher
Robert Fisher
Richard & Carole Fite
Dionne Fleming
Lois Folliard
Joanne Fritz
Michael M Fury
James & Suzanne Gardner
Charles & Kathleen Gass
Mike Gebeau
Trixie Germer
Paul & Sandra Germscheid
Mohammad & Joan Ghafouri
Brian Gilligan
Donna & Roland Gillis
King Goodridge
Susan Graff
Bob & Bev Grappone
Aida Guidice
Christine Guminski
Keith & Irena Hammer
Gregg & Grace Hansen
Ann Hare
Harriet Heithaus
Jeffry Henning
Anne Hicks
Pamela Hill
Erik & Diane Hoffer
Jim & Ellen Hollars
Dr. Mana Holtz
Brock & Tanna Horner
Ella Howard
Michelle Iannello
Garry Indianer
Penny & Mike Isermann
Diane Jedlinski
MJ Jenkins
Maggie & Altaf Jetha
Carol Jones
David Joyce
Diane Jubera
Ellen & Robert Kaplan
Nancy Kaplan
Oskari Kariste
Julie Kastholm
Gary Kauffman
Lauryn Kay
Juliet Kennedy
Costa & Cheryl Kensington
Bill & Sharon Kiehl
Jon M. King
Kathy & Art Knight
Charlie & Adrea Kofman
Dorrit Konig
Beverly Koren
Priscilla Kovalsky
Marvin Kowalewski
Marlene Kreilkamp
Rebecca Kubacki
Carla kuhn
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kutner
Mary Lenhardt
Carolee Levison
Mary Lill
Roger Lipitz
Carol Lipson
Nicholas Lucca
Ms. Monica Luna
Louise Anne Elizabeth Luongo
Richard MacKay
Dr. Richard Maffezzoli
Ruth Manchester
Tom Mann
Yale & Kathleen Marc
Katharine Marino
Sarah Martin
Ms. Nicole McIntyre
Stacy Mclay
Kylene Mcneill
Judy & Art Mehlman
Jim Melican
Maria Meliton
Celia & Greg Mendelsohn
Joan Miller
Emily Modeer
Peter Moore
Michele Murtaugh
Paul & Cello Nadler
Robert & Joy Neubert
Barbara Newcomb
Nikki Newman
James Nici
Barbara Nielsen
Tom & Josephine O'Reilly
Pandy Olmstead
Elizabeth Opalka
Renee Osborne
Dr. Kenneth & Egle Pedini
Kasia Petchel
Ms. Diane Peterson
Dr. Paul Petruzzi
Joan Pittman
Paul Pogue
Jennifer Porter
Dr. Richard & Sylvia Prewitt
Courtney Price
Judy Provost
David Pugliese
Sal Purpura
Susan Pyke
Morjgan Rahbanoff
Sue Rapanos
Miss Kathleen Reed
Brennan Repp
Elaine Reynolds
James & Joyce Richter
Spencer Rigsby
Marisa Rivera-Krall
Janice Roemler
Waltraud Roessler
Denise Rose
Jan Rosen
Michael & Pamela Rothmeier
Elizabeth Rountree
Kim Rubash
Jane & Roger Ruminki
Ronald & Patricia Salvagio
Alan & Linda Sandlin
Mark Sandstrom
Kelly Saylor
Marilyn Scanlon
Ronald R. and Karen Schneider
Herbert Schneider
Carl Schwarz
Miles Seter
Philip Sharpe
Sam & Arlene Shlesinger
Peter Simon
Bill & Dayna Skidmore
Joel Slaymaker
Corinne Sloan
Aubrey J. Stadtler
Ann Stoner
Saundra Stout
Dorothy Strunk
Kim Stutz
Kim Sutton
Charlie & Debbie Tang
Richard Tauberman
William Taylor
Stephen & Barbara Teaford
Larry & Kathy Teghtmeyer
John & Gina Tehan
Gary & Sharen Thomas
Richard Thomas
Joy A. Timken
Marea Tully
Katherine Twyford
Robert Updaw
Netta Vercollone
Marilyn Vitale
Jerry Vitla
Ed Wahtera
Jeanne Wajenight
Tom Walton
Jane Washbrun
Richard Weber
Catherine Werth
Ms. Jennifer Wideberg
Gerard William
Aileen Gelder Wilson
Antony & Jill Wollaston
Carol Wolniakowski
Bobbye Raye Womack
Thomas & Alana Wriggins
Joanne Wyss
Carole Zartman
Anthony Joseph Zollo
Want to do more?
Sponsor a Production
Support the beautiful art-making! Did you know that Gulfshore Opera is the only organization providing full-scale grand opera productions at Artis—Naples, Barbara Mann Performing Arts Center, and Charlotte Performing Arts Center? Production sponsors make this great art form accessible to all in Southwest Florida, and funds are spent directly on the productions. Below are examples of our actual production costs. By sponsoring a production, in addition to your Maestro Club Membership, you can help offset our production costs and keep ticket prices affordable.
Sponsorship & Minimum
Total Cost to GO
Benefits Include
Orchestra Sponsor Collier
Minimum$5,000
Total cost to GO
$45,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • Private reception with lead artists
Orchestra Sponsor Lee & Charlotte
Minimum$5,000
Total cost to GO
$28,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • Private reception with lead artists
Maestro Jorge Sponsor
Minimum$3,500
Total cost to GO
$15,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • One-on-one time with Maestro at season events (all that apply)
Collier Production Sponsor
Minimum$5,000
Total cost to GO
$125,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • Private reception with lead artists
Lee Production Sponsor
Minimum$5,000
Total cost to GO
$70,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • Private reception with lead artists
Charlotte Sponsor
Minimum$5,000
Total cost to GO
$35,000
  • Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
  • Private reception with lead artists
Sponsorship & Minimum Total Cost to GO Benefits Include
Orchestra Sponsor Collier
Minimum $5,000
Total cost to GO
$45,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
Private reception with lead artists
Orchestra Sponsor Lee & Charlotte
Minimum $5,000
Total cost to GO
$28,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
Private reception with lead artists
Maestro Jorge Sponsor
Minimum $3,500
Total cost to GO
$15,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
One-on-one time with Maestro at season events (all that apply)
Collier Production Sponsor
Minimum $5,000
Total cost to GO
$125,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
Private reception with lead artists
Lee Production Sponsor
Minimum $5,000
Total cost to GO
$70,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
Private reception with lead artists
Charlotte Sponsor
Minimum $5,000
Total cost to GO
$35,000
Recognition in the season program, online, and a curtain speech
Private reception with lead artists
To sponsor a production, please contact Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925.

Production Sponsors

SponsorProduction
Mr. Phil SmithkaCharlotte County Madama Butterfly Production Sponsor
Katherine CaldwellBBMANN Madama Butterfly Performance Sponsor
AnonymousCharlotte County Madama Butterfly Production Sponsor
Linda TetraultCharlotte County Madama Butterfly Production Sponsor
Kathy Kelle and Karl FedronasCharlotte County Gianni Schicchi Production Sponsor
Alexia Martin, WhitCo InsuranceCharlotte County Madama Butterfly Production Sponsor
Bill & Lucy Lindsay Fund (Salomon J. Cardenas)Collier County Madama Butterfly
Patty & Attila MolnarMadama Butterfly Sponsor for Maestro Jorge
Patty & Attila MolnarMadama Butterfly Sponsor for Artis Housing
Ways to Give

Check

Please make checks payable to Gulfshore Opera and mail to: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 9911 Corkscrew Road, Suite 105. Estero, FL 33928

Credit Card/Recurring Gift

Gulfshore Opera accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. You may make a one-time gift online or set up a recurring gift by clicking the donation link at the top of this page and following the instructions. For help, please contact Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

Simply name Gulfshore Opera as a designee from your account and use the mailing address for checks: Chief Development Officer 9911 Corkscrew Road, Suite 105. Estero, FL 33928 If your DAF uses an electronic transfer method, please have them contact Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.orgor call 239-529-3925 with the details to set up the electronic transfer.

Corporate Matching Gift

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that match an employee's charitable contribution. Not only does GO benefit from the increased gift, but a donor may qualify for a higher category of recognition when the gift is matched. Contact Chief Development Officer Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925 for more information about this program.

Stock Transfers

To make a Stock Transfer to Gulfshore Opera, please use the following information: Tax ID #47-0989874 The Morgan Stanley DTC number is 0015 FBO: GULFSHORE OPERA, INC Account Number: 485-072538 Attn: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, William duPont, Financial Advisor 7811 University Pointe Drive, Suite 100, 1st Floor | Fort Myers, FL 33907 Direct: +1 239 432-5283 Please contact Chief Development Officer Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925 to inform us of your intentions and provide the following information:


• Full name of the donor(s)
• Name of the security being gifted
• Number of shares
• Date of transfer
• Intended uses
• Name and telephone number of the broker

Donation of Assets

While we cannot sell assets for you, we can connect you with a broker to help sell your assets, with the proceeds donated to Gulfshore Opera. Please contact Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925.

IRA Gifts

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift to Gulfshore Opera (GO) directly from your IRA. You can transfer up to $100,000 annually, including your Required Minimum Distribution, as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This transfer from a traditional or rollover IRA benefits GO and avoids income taxes, making your gift worth more. The transfer must be made directly to GO. Gulfshore Opera EIN 47-0989874
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Maykowski at julie@gulfshoreopera.org or call 239-529-3925.

Donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c) (3), tax ID #47 0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511.

Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.