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Gary Grimes, PresidentKathy Grimes, SecretaryWalter Kovshik, Vice President

Drucilla EngelBob FrierDavid HeustedGeorge JohnsonJacqueline Jones Janne KitchinEva KrzewinskiMaria LemusDeana SchottTeri SicilianoCarol SteinCarol WonsavageSylvia Ferguson, special advisor

Brenda March, special advisor

Steinway Piano Galleries520 W. Hwy. 436 #1140Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Phone: (407) 339-3771

Website: steinwaysocietyorlando.com

Member website: SteinwaySociety.wildapricot.org

facebook: Steinway Society of CentralFlorida

Newsletter editor/photographerCarol Wonsavage

Design: Gretchen Miller Basso

The Steinway Societyof Central Florida is a50l(c)(3) non-profit organization.

STEINWAY SOCIETY EXPANDS EDUCATIONPROGRAM ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA

The big success story of the Steinway Society of Central Floridacontinues to be growth of its educational program consisting ofpiano lessons for disadvantaged children throughout Orange andSeminole counties. Through community grants and Societyfundraising events, complimentary lessons are being provided atnine locations for up to 160 young students in multiple sessions.

In addition to classes offered in community centers or boys andgirls clubs, the Society now provides lessons in partnership withSeminole County School system. Three ten-week sessions a yearare offered at most locations. Students range from kindergartento ninth grade and progress over multiple classes as their skilllevels improve. In the community centers, the Society provides the teacher, electronic pianos forclassrooms, lesson plans and keyboards for students to use in home practice. (see p. 5)

Piano Giftings: The Steinway Society continues its initial mission to present refurbished pianos to talented chil-dren in need through its ‘piano bank’ giftings three times a year, under the leadership of Societyfounders Gary and Kathy Grimes. Done in partnership with community organizations, includingHelpful Hands and the Seminole Cultural Arts Council, at least five pianos are gifted each session.Helpful Hands sponsors 15 pianos and the Council sponsors four in 2015. Donated pianos are refurbished and delivered to the child’s home. If the student shows good progress over threeyears, they get to keep the piano. (see p. 6)

Fundraising Events: The Society began a new fundraising event, DIVAS in Concert, which has been such a successthat 2015 is its third year. Presented in August at the Orlando Museum of Art auditorium, it fea-tures five of the best female jazz and cabaret singers in the region, all in one concert together.With a reception and corporate sponsorship opportunities, it’s a great ticket. (see p. 2)

Partnering with the Seminole Cultural Arts Council and the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, the Society has anchored the Pop-Up Pianos fundraiser for two spring seasons in 2014 and 2012. (see p. 3)

Society Vice President Walter Kovshikand board member Carol Stein receive a 2015 Disney Grant.

Steinway Society of Central Florida Board: Back row from left: Sylvia Ferguson, George Johnson, Maria Lemus,Gary and Kathy Grimes, Dave Heusted, Drucilla Engel, Walter Kovshik, Teri Siciliano, Carol Wonsavage

Front row: Eva Krzewinski, Carol Stein, Jacqueline Jones, Janne Kitchin, Deana Schott

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Divas in Concert ‘Wows ‘Em’ in Annual FundraisersWhere can fans of theater and jazz go to hear some of the best femalesingers in central Florida? At Divas in Concert, the annual Steinway Society fundraiser launched in 2013. Running for multiple successfulyears at the Orlando Museum of Art auditorium, the reception and concert generates revenues from ticket sales, corporate donations and specialtydrinks while creating more visibility for the Society’s work.

The 2014 concert “divas” included Linda Cole, Jacqueline Jones, MichelleMailhot, Jaimie Roberts and Carol Stein hosting. Performing in the inaugural concert of 2013 were Michelle Amato, Carla DelVillaggio of“Simply Streisand,” Miss Jones, Ms. Mailhot, Suzy Park and Ms. Stein,hosting with Mary Thompson Hunt. Performers for 2015 include Ms.Amato, Ms. Cole, Miss Jones, Ms. Park and Ms. Stein, host. Concerts featured the Carol Stein Jazz Band with Eddie Marshall, woodwinds; BarrySmith, drums; and Charlie Silva, bass.

Sponsors for the events included: Steinway PianoGalleries (Gary and Kathy Grimes); Seminole Cultural Arts Council; 4 Harmony Realty (DeanaSchott); Janne Kitchin; Harriett Lake; Café Murano; City of Casselberry; Regal Meetings &Events; Suzanne Rosano-Clark; East End Market;Antonio Lemus CPA; WUCF-TV; and MIX105 radio.

Board members on the events committee includeDeana Schott and Carol Stein, chairs; JanneKitchin, Eva Krzewinski, Maria Lemus, Teri Siciliano and Carol Wonsavage.

Left to right, from top:1. Divas 2014: Jacqueline Jones, Carol Stein

(front row); Michelle Mailhot, Jaimie Roberts and Linda Cole

2. Congressman and Mrs. John Mica, SCAC Pres. Kathryn Townsend, Gary & Kathy Grimes

3. Lee Wolfsen & Carol Stein4. Divas co-chairs Carol Stein and Deana Schott

with Eva Krzewinski5. Mary Ann Young, Carol Stein6. Divas 2013: Carol Stein (front) Suzy Park,

Michelle Mailhot. (standing) Mary Thompson Hunt, Jacqueline Jones, Michelle Amato, Carla DelVillaggio

7. Divas perform “I am Woman”2

Pop Up Pianos 2014 Spreads Music & Art Across Central FloridaBrightly painted pianos appeared across central Florida again as Pop-Up Pianos brought music and art to Seminole County for a second season inMarch 2014, culminating with a piano ‘idol’ contest and auction on April 6 atthe Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center (WDPAC) in Sanford. This artand music event was a collaboration and fund-raiser for the Steinway Society of Central Florida, WDPAC and Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC).

Once again Society board members, led by Gary and Kathy Grimes, helpedmake this intensive fundraiser a success. Eleven pianos were painted bylocal artists at the Steinway Piano Galleries and put out across SeminoleCounty to be played in prime locations. The pianos were then transportedto WDPAC for a performance featuring talented students from across the region, and were auctioned off. Hosts were board members Carol Stein andBob Frier, FOX35 news anchor.

Left to right, from top:1. Co-host Bob Frier plays artist Jeff Sonksen’s

show piece, Blues Brothers grand2. Board member Drucilla Engel coaches

students before performance3. Lake Mary Prep students with their

painted piano4. Society board members Deana Schott,

Teri Siciliano, Carol Wonsavage on planning committee

5. Kathy Grimes, Bev Winesburgh, Kathryn Townsend, Josie Foranoce on planning committee

6. Students play “Stars and Stripes Forever” on 11 pianos at gala and auction

Pop Up Piano Artists and Piano SponsorsSteinway Piano Galleries, artist Candace ReedFOX 35 and the Orlando Sentinel, artist Jeff Sonksen (Seminole Artist of the Year)

434 Animal Hospital, artist Karen HarrodFlorida Hospital, Altamonte, artists Dr. Saulius Jankauskas and Irma Kirviliene

Helpful Hands, artist Mary Lou AndrewsRockstar Music, artist Joy Giles

Seminole Cultural Arts Council, artist M. Faith ShaheenSihle Insurance Group, artist Allison MoraStan Van Gundy, artists Lake Mary Prep School, students of Allison Mora

Steinway Society of Central Florida, artists students from Midway Elementary

Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, artists Suzanne Rosano-Clark, Karen Harrod, Drucilla Engel

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Grants Awarded to Steinway SocietyGrants continue to be the major part of the Society fundraising, thanks to the efforts of board Vice President WalterKovshik. The Society piano lesson program was the number one rated Arts in Education project by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs for 2014-15.

Steinway Society Grants 2013-14

2013 Disney Helping Kids Shine Grant $15,000City of Orlando $6,000United Arts of Central Florida $5,587Steinway Piano Galleries $5,300Anonymous $3,000Helpful Hands $2,500Seminole Cultural Arts Council $2,000Harriett Lake $1,000

Steinway Society Grants 2014-2015

State of Florida $25,000 2014 Disney Grant $15,000 2015 Disney Grant $15,000Steinway Piano Galleries $12,600Helpful Hands $7,500United Arts of Central Florida $6,495Steven Andrews $5,000City of Orlando $4,000Seminole Cultural Arts Council $3,000Peggy Wharton $2,500Harriett Lake $1,500

The Steinway Society of Central Florida is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. It is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host ofpower2give.org/centralflorida and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts.

Steinway Piano Lab at J.B. Callahan Center with Kathy and Gary Grimes, Kathleen Gordon, and Brenda March

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Ken Platt, OwnerAdvanced Moving Service, Apopka(407) 880-4515

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Helpful HandsKathleen GordonEllen GuenetteSeminole Cultural Arts Council

Cory and Kay BassTerry and Susan Brinkman (2)Lynn CampbellCindy CarsonDebbie CrupKaren DeliseEllen GuenetteJim HaeringCarolyn HalvorsenDiana HarmsDon Irons, Jr.Gwen JordonMark KershnerMichael Kramer

Ken KuzadderBen LaubHarvey LevittKristy LightbodyJoyce LilieKimberly MalikMilton MaupinSharon McKeeAndrew MinitelloJeanette MorrisRobert MorseBill NailPeter NorhamTim Pelland

Dr. A. RaptoulisRobert ReynoldsMary RobertsonMark RoqueRobert SherryShelly SimmonsDora ThomasPatricia and Dean TritchettGerald VarneyVillage on the GreenTom WelshKevin Wertman

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SStteeiinnwwaayy SSoocciieettyy EEdduuccaattiioonnaall PPrrooggrraamm CCoollllaabboorraatteess wwiitthh SSeemmiinnoollee SScchhoooollssProud parents watching piano recitals are just one way the Steinway Society celebrates success in its key mission ofmusic education for disadvantaged children. The Society has expanded its initial program of piano lessons to severalTitle I schools in Seminole County. These include Pine Crest Elementary in Sanford, Casselberry Elementary and SouthSeminole Middle School in Casselberry. The Society provides the lesson plans, electronic music programs and theelectronic pianos for lessons and practice.

Under the oversight of board member Deana Schott and teacher Sylvia Ferguson, the school program complements on-going lessons in six community locations across two counties, where the Society provides the teacher, electronic pianos and assistants. Additional board members on the education committee are Drucilla Engel, Janne Kitchin andGeorge Johnson, with Crystal Taylor, metrics advisor.

The Society provides more than 6,000 lessons annually. Classes are offered in three ten-weeksessions a year in nine locations, with multipleclasses at each. Students range primarily fromkindergarten to ninth grade, with virtually all students attending multiple classes over the year.The results are certainly reflected in the pride ofboth parents and young students as they marktheir improvement in several recitals at each location.

Steinway Society Lesson Locations:Altamonte Boys and Girls Club, Altamonte SpringsCasselberry Elementary, CasselberryWalt Disney World Clubhouse, Boys and Girls Club of Pine Hills

Eatonville Boys and Girls Club, Eatonville J.B. Callahan Center, ParramoreNew Image Youth Center at J.B. Callahan Center, Parramore

Pine Crest Elementary in SanfordShiloh Baptist Church Recreation Center, ParramoreSouth Seminole Middle School, Casselberry

Above left: Senator Marco Rubio with Kathy & Gary Grimes at Callahan CenterAbove right: Sylvia Ferguson coaches student

Left: Ready for recital at Eatonville Boys and Girls ClubRight: Students use computerized keyboards at Pine CrestElementary

SSttuuddeenntt SShhoowwccaasseess::Talented students are able to display their achievements atrecitals and at student showcases. The Society is workingwith central Florida teacher associations to present studentshowcases at the Galleries during the year.

Left to right: 1. Students take a bow after spring 2015 showcase

2. Sitting with teacher at recital3. Jesse Fei plays piano and violin4. Suri Lin accompanied by teacher Drucilla Engel

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Steinway Piano Giftings and Concerts The Steinway Society continues to maintain its ‘piano bank,’ refurbishing donated pianos to deliver to talented but disadvantaged children. The pianos are presented at three Society concert-giftings a year at the Steinway Piano Galleries, thanks to community sponsors such as Helpful Hands and the Seminole Cultural Arts Council. Local community leaders assist in the presentations. Hosted by Steinway founders Gary and Kathy Grimes, board membersCarol Stein and Jacqueline Jones perform at most presentations, along with talented students.

December Winter Gifting 2014A visit by Santa and musical performances byCarol Stein, Jacqueline Jones and the DickensCarolers highlighted the Steinway Society’s holiday concert and piano gifting sponsoredby Helpful Hands, represented by founderRegina Bereswill and board president JoshuaStrzalko, with guest presenter SeminoleCounty Commissioner Lee Constantine. At theDecember 2013 gifting, presenter was FloridaHouse Representative Karen Castor Dentel ofDistrict 30.

September Fall Gifting 2014Carol Stein, Jacqueline Jones, Ken Gustafsonand students performed September 21 for thefall concert and piano gifting, sponsored bythe Seminole Cultural Arts Council. Guestpresenter was Florida House RepresentativeKaren Castor Dentel of District 30.

Left to right, from top: 1. Helpful Hands founder Regina Bereswill, board

president Joshua Strzalko. Helpful Hands donated the pianos.

2. Society board with awardees & presenters Dec. 20143. Jackie Jones and Carol Stein performed4. Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine helps Santa present Dec. 2014

5. Carol Stein, Jacqueline Jones, Ken Gustafson perform6. Florida House Rep. Karen Castor Dentel presents pianos to students

7. Board with Rep. Karen Castor Dentel and grant check6

April Spring Gifting 2014Seminole County Commissioner John Horan wasguest presenter at the April 27 spring gifting sponsored by Helpful Hands, with performancesby Carol Stein, and Jacqueline Jones, with hostBob Frier and the Grimes.

September Fall Gifting 2013Michelle Amato and Carol Stein performed at the2013 fall gifting sponsored by the Seminole Cultural Arts Council with guest presenter ScottSturgill of the Seminole Soil & Water ConservationDistrict, Group 4.

SStteeiinnwwaayy GGaalllleerriieess NNeeww LLooccaattiioonnThe Steinway Piano Galleries celebrated its grand re-opening in September of 2013, and new home of theSociety giftings, with a reception featuring the work ofartist Derek Gores at its new location at Ashby’s Square,520 W. Hwy. 436, Altamonte Springs. The event launchedfundraiser Pop-Up Pianos Seminole for 2014.

Left to right, from top:1. Seminole County Commissioner John Horan was guest presenter April 2014

2. Michelle Amato, Carol Stein and Bob Frier3. Board members Teri Siciliano, Carol Wonsavage, Kathy Grimes with Regina Bereswell of Helpful Hands

4. Scott Sturgill presents to student 5. Bob Frier, Gary Grimes and Scott Sturgill, guest presenter, with awardees

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STEINWAY SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDASteinway Piano Galleries520 W. Hwy. 436 #1140Altamonte Springs, FL 32714steinwaysocietyorlando.com Member website: SteinwaySociety.wildapricot.org

Steinway Society of Central Florida Membership Form

Please renew or begin my/our Steinway Society of Central Florida membership:

Single $50 Family $85 Piano Sponsorship $500

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DDoonnaattee aa PPiiaannoo -- HHeellpp aa CChhiilldd::You can give yourpiano a second lifeand it's tax deductible!When you donate apiano to the Steinway Society ofCentral Florida for useby a deserving child,you will receive an appraisal for its retail value and help with their musical education.

Phone Gary Grimes at (407) 339-3771 for more information.

Check out the new member website at:SteinwaySociety.wildapricot.org

Members can log into their account and renew memberships, see the event calendar and more.

Our Solicitation of Contributions Act Registration Number is CH-25762. A copy of the official registration and financial informa-tion may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by call-ing toll free (1-800-435-7352) within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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