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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 Events

Mardi Gras Fete
February 17, 2012
5:30pm   
Opera Guild Home

Childrens’ Easter Egg Hunt
March 24, 2012       
10am   
Opera Guild Home

Hansel and Gretel
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Wine and Spirits Auction
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Summer Party
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Junior Committee General Meetings

All meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Opera Guild Home

September 15, 2011
January 19, 2012
May 17, 2012

Junior Committee 2011-2012 Board Members

Officers

Chairman
Diane Buckley

First Vice Chairman – Opera Education
Molly L’Hoste

Second Vice Chairman – Membership
Anna Justice

Third Vice Chairmen – Wine Auction
Ashley Mills &
Amanda Sibley

Fourth Vice Chairmen – Theatre Sales
April Hurry &
Jessica Cook

Fifth Vice Chairman – Opera Ball
Yolanda Doucette

Sixth Vice Chairman – Hospitality
Autumn Harrell

Recording Secretary
Alice Glenn

Corresponding Secretary
Charla Misse

Treasurer
Celeste Mikes

Parliamentarian
Meredith Beers

Past Chairman
April Hurry

 

Committee Chairmen

Publicity
Sarah Abrusley

Historian
Sally Hingel

Opera Orientations
Kristine David Lelong

Performer Appreciation
Jenna Addis

Summer Party
Ashley Pradel &
Jill Condon

Fairgrounds Luncheon
Jeanne Charlebois &
Keirsten Williams

Mardi Gras Fête
Robin Adams

Children’s Party
Charlotte Livingston Perez &
Holli Ensz

Women's Guild President
Jean Rice

Women’s Guild Liaison
Amanda Green

More Information

Email or contact Anna Justice at 504.202.8952

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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