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YEAR IN REVIEW 2009
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Tania Becker – President

Charlie Hawkins– Vice-President

Bill Grant – Treasurer

Susanne Katz - Secretary

Sonia Bratten

Carol Brull

Fran Fuchs

Bill Kratzenberg

Teodoro Maus

Alexander Moraitis

Barbara Draper Nicholas

Michael Randall

Beth Saxe
 

SPRUILL GUILD OFFICERS 

Fannie Lou Butler and Sandy Filippo – Co-Presidents

Barbara Robinson – Vice President, Membership

Carolyn Jones and Barbara Robinson – Co-Second Vice Presidents

Susan Riser – Treasurer

Marie Drake and Mickey Fjetland – Co-Parliamentarians

Jo Mclean - Secretary
 

VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to the many volunteers who assisted the Spruill Center in 2009, from fundraising events to administrative tasks.
 

GUILD FUNDRAISER - ARTISTIC AFFAIR - $23,126

ARTISTIC AFFAIR CONTRIBUTORS

Silver ($1000)

Drada and Duane Hoover

Robert Kinsey

Pamela and John Packer

Beth and Bob Saxe

Bryan and Johanna Tate

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Bronze ($600)

Wanda and Charlie Broun

The Dunwoody Crier

Terry and Alan Kemp

Teodoro and Nicolette Maus

The Titan Agency

Friends ($300)

Joyce and William Amacher

Anne and Tom Baynham

Tania Becker

Frances Bowes

Karen and Art Brannan

Sonia and Tom Bratten

Carol Brull

Fannie Lou and Roger Butler

Marie and Dennis Crean

Marilyn and Dr. David Dalrymple

Karen and Gary Davenport

Marie and Richard Drake

Sandy and Joe Filippo

Fran and Jim Fuchs

Peggy and Bill Grant

Betty and Corb Hankey

Kathy and Barry Hanna

Charlie Hawkins

Carolyn and Arthur Jones

Susanne Katz

Joyce and Bill Kratzenberg

Susan and Mike Lucas

Louise and Bill McCahan

Jo and Jim McLean

Kathleen and Lewis Miers

Mary and Fran Millar

Musette and Malcolm Powell

Barbara and Bill Robinson

Georgia and Dan Rousseau

Becky and Michael Schaaf

June Stewart

Sara and Dale Winship

Randall-Paulson Architects, Inc.

ARTISTIC AFFAIR AUCTION DONORS

Live Auction

  • Airtran Airways – 2 round trip coach tickets

  • Linda and Jim Connelly – Long weekend at Florida beachfront condo

  • Bob Kinsey – Sunday afternoon with Bob, refreshments and tour his art collection for ten

  • Lauderhills Fine Jewelry – String of large fresh water pearls

  • Jennifer McCurdy – Coral bowl

  • Barbara and Bill Robinson – Five course meal spring/early fall

  • Mel Stabin – Morning on a Greek Island, watercolor painting

  • Jimmie Alan Walters – Week at cabin near Dahlonega, Appalachian Trail, and more

  • Various – Year of Art. High Museum Family Membership; 2 tickets, Atlanta Symphony; 2 tickets, Bertold Brecht is Alive and Well… ; Richard Avery, functional ceramic bowl; Chery Baird, In the station, mixed media; Karen Chesney, Ode to the Old Masters, oil painting; Marilynn Brandenburger, Signs of Spring, watercolor; Aggie Zed, small ceramic sculpture; Kelly Thames, glass piece; Eileen Braun, Decorative Ceramic Bowl; Kristin Wilder, Flying Bird, pin 

Silent Auction Items

  • Alons Bakery & S. Bennett - Alon's Bakery- 2 $25.00 gift cards

  • An EYE for ORDER – two hours of organizing services with Sue Williams

  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens – Atlanta Botanical Garden, four adult admission tickets

  • Sandra Bennett - Large hand blown glass vase,Nancy Drew Books #s 13 – 18, Self Help Computer, Digital Camera Book, And Fix Anything, Great Poets of Our Time Book & CD, journal for your own poems, Sterling Silver cuff bracelet - Native American - Santa Fe, NM, Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli ring designed by Pat Stettler, George Jensen Sterling Silver Chocker and Pendant, Sterling Sliver and Amber bracelt from Poland, Ethnic Choker, Instant Flower Garden and Cradle container, Three Little Bears, Ethnic Choker, Fire of Brazil $85 gift certificate, sterling silver twisted choker

  • Wanda Broun -Ceramic Bird Feeder, 5 lb bag of seed, GA Bird Pocket Guide, $10.00 Wild Bird Center of Dunwoody - Gift card for mealworms 

  • Sonia Bratten – Metal tub for towels or magazines

  • Brio - $50 gift certificate

  • Fannie Lou & Roger Butler - Decorative Bowl, Mosaic Urn

  • Theresa Callahan - Wall Décor- metal/ceramic

  • Camelot Jewelers - Jewelry Cleaner Steamer

  • China Garden Inn – two $20 gift certificates

  • Ann Clancy - Thomas L. Tribby signed lithograph 

  • Kathy Hanna & Marilyn Dalrymple - Large Bunny Spring Basket

  • Dunwoody Nature Center – secret gardens tour, two tickets

  • Eclipse di Luna – two $25 gift certificates

  • Sandy Filippo - 10" Mikasa Vase

  • Four Seasons Pottery - Ceramic Lizard

  • Sue Godbey - A Taste of China: A Tote Bag, Fan, Scarf

  • Dianne Grant - Black & White vessel by Prisca Tirtawidjaja, Ceramic Bowl by Suzanne Potenza, Antique Mirror

  • Intercontinental Hotels – two nights at any Intercontinental Hotel in U.S., Mexico, and Canada

  • Lisa Ison - 10 boxed photo greeting cards

  • Jane & Stuart Johnson - Anne of Green Gables Doll and Book collection (7 books), 12 Funky Stem Wine Glasses & Quilted Carrier, 2 sets of Cheese plates from Restoration Hardware, 3 Art Prints by Anne Beverley, Maxim warming tray, Black and Decker griddle and heat drawer

  • Arthur Jones - Oil Painting - Tapestry of Poppies Framed

  • Carolyn Jones - Spring Basket with Bird Nest, Green Decorative Vase, Lead Crystal Vase

  • Terry & Alan Kemp - Waterford and Wine Basket #1, Waterford and Wine Basket #2, Gorham Champaign Flutes, Arthur Court tray, Capital Grille gift card, Flemings Prime Steakhouse gift card, $50 Coach gift card

  • Bob Kinsey - Gear Clock, Woven Sterling Silver necklace - Celtic motif

  • Joyce & Bill Kratzenberg - Green Venetian Glass Wall Pocket

  • Kroger - $20 gift card

  • La Grotta Restaurante Italiano – dinner for 2

  • Longhorn Steakhouse - $30 gift certificate

  • Los Rancheros - $25 gift certificate

  • Angela McCabe - Sterling Silver and semi precious stones necklace

  • McCormick & Schmick’s - $50 gift certificates

  • Jim McLean - Digital Photo manipulated --Fantasy Window #1 from a series of 10, Digital Photo manipulated -The Window Box - one-of-a-kind

  • Jim & Jo McLean - Simmer Pot Cooker, Ceramic bowl

  • Alex Moraitis - L.G. Insite Mobile Phone

  • Diane R.Norris - Sabika Austrian Crystal Jewelry - Necklace & Earrings

  • Ogelthorpe University – Ogelthorpe University Museum Family Membership

  • Olive Garden - The Olive Garden- $50.00 Gift Certificate

  • Outback Steak House - $45 gift certificate

  • Pam Packer - Basket of Pampering Items with a $50.00 Spa Sydell Gift Certificate

  • Peter’s - $50 gift certificate for Monday or Tuesday

  • Picayune Toys – toy selection

  • Publix Dunwoody - Wine & Treats Gift Basket

  • Ravinia Club – one month full privilege family membership

  • Susan Riser - Susan Riser designed beaded bracelet

  • Robin’s Groomingdales – gift certificate for one dog grooming

  • Salon Colour – hair styling by Kristen Mallory

  • Beth Saxe - 3 Boxes of Dress-up clothes for little ladies ages 3 – 8, Summer Time Glass Bead Necklace, Earrings, & Bracelet, Symbol of Women Changing the World Necklace & Earrings handmade by Women in Kenya, Carol Brull Porcelain Bowl, Ceramic Bowl, Children's Art & Craft Box

  • Janet Schneider - 6 black & white scrafitto tea bowls

  • Southern Comfort – Southern Comfort $100 gift certificate

  • Stagedoor Players – two 2009-2010 season tickets

  • June Stewart - June Stewart Handmade Pillow

  • Stephens Hair Design - $40.00-hair cut $28.00 Blow Dry - Christina DeFaria Master Designer

  • Strictly Social - Liz Soto Evening Bag

  • Thompson’s Framing – Thompson’s Frame & Gallery $50 gift certificate

  • Jane Thompson - Antique Hand Embroidered Linen Placemats

  • Trader Joes - Trader Joes- $50 Themed Gift Bag

  • Troutman Sanders – four dugout seats and parking pass to Braves vs. Diamondbacks

  • Various Guild Members – 19 bottles of wine

  • Villa Christina - $100 gift certificate

  • Villa in Tuscany - Sleeps 4 - for 7 days

  • Whole Foods - Whole Foods Gift Basket and Cooking lessons for 2

  • Wright’s Gourmet - $25 gift certificate
     

BOARD FUNDRAISER – GOLF OUTING - $21,268

Hole Sponsor $1,800

Rheem Manufacturing Co.

Spruill Products

Foursome $750

Allied Barton Security Services

Allied International Building Services

Aruna International, Runo Anderson

Thomas Bratten

Cannon Express, Frank Cannon

Roy Farmer

Chris George

Roger Manini

Rob Miller

Mudcatz Corner Bar & Grill

Nodus, LLC.

Normandy Homes, Inc.

The Piedmont Bank, Fran Fuchs

South Beach Highrise

Springfield Corporation

Stars and Strikes

 

Board Sponsor $125

Tania Becker

Sonia Bratten

Fran Fuchs

Bill Grant

Charlie Hawkins

Robert Kinsey

Bill Kratzenberg

Alexander Moratis

Beth Saxe

 

Golf Additional Contributions

$500 - $1,800

Inland American Communities Group

Bob Kinsey

Rheem Manufacturing Co.

Troutman Sanders LLP

U.S. Communications Construction, Inc.

$100-$499

Gerald Ashkouti

Michael Baumgartner

Joel Beck

Jim Coyle

Roy Farmer

Hankey Company, Corb Hankey

Pete Jacques

Sherrill Lineberger

Chris Paul

Bernard Santa Maria

 

Tee Sponsors $300

American Wealth Management, Inc., Jerry Borzello

Bowling Proprietor’s Association of America

Bowl Serv, Inc.

Furman H. Agee

Hoover Foods, Carl Hoover

John Kauffman

Dale L. Wartluft

 

Golf Auction Donors

  • Angel Flight – one hour plane ride around Atlanta

  • Anheuser-Busch, Jim Yates – golf bag, balls, and gift packs

  • Atlanta Spirit – Hawks and Thrashers tickets

  • William Barton – PowerBilt golf bag and clubs

  • Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino – two nights accommodations for two

  • Sandra Bennett – golf book, family fun fishing package, goodie bag candy

  • Walter Burks – Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular

  • Kathy and Paul Connelly – Reynolds Plantation, round of golf for three

  • Crown Plaza Hilton Head – two nights for two

  • Jim Day – one week condo in Pointe Vedra Beach for six

  • Dunwoody Country Club – dinner for four

  • Ferrari-Carano Winery and Vineyard, William Golden – case of red and white wines

  • The Greystone Inn at Lake Toxaway – two nights and two rounds of golf for two

  • JND Tax Business Services, Donna Strauss – 40 inch flat screen TV

  • Bill Kratzenberg – Billy Barough golf club replica

  • Lake Lanier Islands – foursome for Legacy course

  • Miller Coors – golf balls

  • Mizuno USA – four golf bags

  • Alex Moraitis – Blackberry Bold

  • Peter’s Fine Italian – gift card

  • Publix Super Market Dunwoody – gourmet gift basket

  • Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island – two nights for two

  • Sapphire National Golf Club, Cashiers, NC - foursome

GRANTS

DeKalb County Government, $75,000

Georgia Council for the Arts, $19,077

GCA-American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Grant, $10,000

Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund Grant, $40,000

 

BUSINESS/FOUNDATION/CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Anonymous Donation, $1000

Atlanta Telecom, $500

Dunwoody Woman’s Club, $1,000

Lubo Fund, Inc., $1000

Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation, Inc., $1,000

 

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Patron $500-$1,000

Bob Kinsey

Contributor $200-$250

Sandra Bennett

Dianne Grant

Roger Manini

Delmas Webb

Friends $100

Fannie Lou Butler

Lewis Clardy

Fran Fuchs

Charlie Hawkins

Ellen Levy

Deanna Mitchell

Barbara Riordan

Kimberly Uken

Robert Wittenstein

 

CONTRIBUTIONS

$100 - $1,000

John Agel

Richard Avery

Linda Connelly

Dennis Crean

Michelle Dobbins

Kathleen Grzedzinski

Charlie Hawkins

Janet Johnson

Beth Saxe

Susan Scheinfeld

Laurie Tacik

 

RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS

$100-$1000

Gary Abbott

Skip Atkinson

Sandra Bennett

Binders Art Supply

Hugo Borrelli

Carol Brull

Danielly Cypriano

Dunwoody Woman’s Club

Terry England

Leslie Ferrill

Fran Fuchs

Tricia Gephardt

Jan Harris

Elizabeth Heimburger

Barbara Johnston

Nancy Mingo

Janet Schneider

 

MATERIALS DONATED

Luba Bland

David Boyt

Beth Goldman

Lisa Green

Diana Jones

Julie Keepers

Pearl Art Supplier

Gilda Perez

Paul Schattauer

Robin Spiegel

Jenny Thomas

Anne Winn

 

*Monetary values of $99 or less have not been listed.

 

 

 

The Spruill Center for the Arts
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia  30338
 

Mission:

Established in 1975, The Spruill Center for the Arts is a private, non-profit organization, whose mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of the visual and performing arts, by offering an extensive and diverse program of classes, a professional artist exhibition series and outreach programs for seniors, youth and audiences with special needs.