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Junior Committee

The mission of Junior Committee is to maintain and cultivate an interest in opera and opera education, and to promote ticket sales among the young people of New Orleans. We support the Opera Association through educational, fundraising, and goodwill programs.

Become a Member of the Junior Committee

The Junior Committee is comprised of "Active Juniors" who are women between the ages of 20 and 40 and "Associates" who are also active members of the Women’s Guild. Annual membership is $25 for Active Juniors and $15 for Associates.

Member Benefits:

  • Three catered General Membership Meetings each year at no charge
  • Invitations to the many events hosted by the Junior Committee, including the popular Membership Luncheon at the Fairgrounds and the Children’s Party
  • Discounted admission to the Summer Party, the Mardi Gras Fête, and all Opera Orientations
  • Participation in our largest fundraiser for the Opera Association, the Wine Auction
  • Volunteer opportunities to receive discounted or complimentary tickets to performances and dress rehearsals
  • Performer appreciation activities with chances to meet the cast, chorus, and crew
  • Contribute toward the continuation of opera and supporting the revitalization of New Orleans
  • Socialize with people who share similar cultural and artistic interests
  • Develop friendships that will last a lifetime

Support the Junior Committee

For those of you ineligible for membership, we invite you to make a donation to the Junior Committee. While not official members of the Junior Committee, those donating $25 or more will be invited to attend our Opening Night Socials where you will receive complimentary wine for yourselves and one guest. Supporters will also receive event announcements via e-mail and a formal invitation to the Wine Auction.

Junior Committee 2009-2010 Board Members

Officers

Chairman
Ms. April Hurry

First Vice Chairman – Opera Education
Ms. Amanda L. Green

Second Vice Chairman – Membership
Ms. Charlotte P. Livingston

Third Vice Chairmen – Wine Auction
Ms. Sarah G. Abrusley &
Miss Maria Grisaro

Fourth Vice Chairmen – Theatre Sales
Miss Robin A. Mocklin &
Prof. Nancy Maveety

Fifth Vice Chairman – Opera Ball
Mrs. Jean-Pierre N. Charlebois &
Ms. Holli Ensz

Sixth Vice Chairman – Hospitality
Ms. Maria Lathrop

Recording Secretary
Mrs. Amanda Morris Frischhertz

Corresponding Secretary
Ms. Juanita R. Marino

Treasurer
Ms. Winter Melancon

Parliamentarian
Miss Valerie D. Vaughn

Past Chairman
Ms. Charla Spalluto

 

Committee Chairmen

Publicity
Ms. Diane M. Daigle

Historian
Yolanda Doucette

Opera Orientations
Ms. Mary Capritto Smith

Performer Appreciation
Ms. Jessica D. Cook

Summer Party
Ms. Lizzy Berger

Fairgrounds Luncheon
Mrs. Steven Mikes &
Ms. Kimberly Conway

Mardi Gras Fête
Ms. Mary O’Brien

Children’s Party
Mrs. Julie Habetz &
Dr. Rebecca Metzinger

Audience Development
Mrs. Autumn Snyder Harrell, Esq.

Women’s Guild Liaison
Ms. Ann Duffy

More Information

Email or contact Valerie Vaughan at 504.947.7377

Membership Form

Download the Junior Committee Membership Application in PDF format.

Junior Committee Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Check out some photos from our Junior Committee!

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