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MARCH/APRIL 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 167
Carol and Frank Morsani, two
well-known philanthropists in the
Tampa Bay area, were pleased to be
able to attend this gala event.
Drs. Peter and Susan Betzer were sponsors of the
gala, as Susan is a member of the orchestra’s board
of directors and chair of its artistic committee.
Betty Sembler and her husband Mel
were platinum sponsors of the gala,
as they believe strongly in the
orchestra’s value to the community.
Jim and Suzanne MacDougald gave
their support to the orchestra by
being platinum sponsors for this event
that raised funds for the orchestra.
Greg Yadley, co-vice chair of the orchestra and a
member of its executive committee, and his wife
Anne, a member of its board of consultants, served
on the gala committee.
Jim Gillespie, co-vice chair of the orchestra,
and his wife Emily, an active member
of the orchestra’s guild, were gold level
sponsors of the gala.
Ernie Lisi and his wife Judy, the
president and CEO of the Straz Center
in Tampa, were happy to visit the
Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.
Fred and Aleta Fisher were individual
supporters of this gala that helped to raise
the funds that the orchestra needs to continue
its service to the community.
Artist Chris Frederick and her husband
Wally Pope have been orchestra supporters
for decades and have encouraged
its growth and expansion.