GPAC Guild

THE GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHO SHARE THE COMMON INTEREST OF PROMOTING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IN WEST TENNESSEE.

An application to join the Guild is at the bottom of this page.

Susan Carlsson
Membership Chair
(901) 634-6886
susanpcarl@aol.com

Peggy Larkin
Guild President
plarkin177@aol.com

Guild members assist at performances, prepare receptions and promote performances to organizations in the community. Guild members offer their time, talents and consistent support for the many varied activities of GPAC. The Guild meets at GPAC on the third Monday of the month.

GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Susan Carlsson (901-634-6886), chair of the Membership Committee will notify you when your application has been processed.  Dues are $75 annually.  

Guild meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of each Month (August through May).   Social time begins with food and fun at 6:30 pm with meetings following at 7:00 pm.  

Volunteer Program

Becoming a GPAC volunteer is a great way to be a part of world-class concerts, make new friends and contribute to the continued success of GPAC.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

GPAC is looking for energetic and personable students to be part of our Student Volunteer Team!

Selected students ages 16 and up will greet guests, provide general information about GPAC and help out at educational events throughout the season. This is a great way for students to acquire community service hours and get experience working in a performing arts venue.

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JOIN THE TEAM

Jasmine Hirt
Facility Coordinator
jasmine@GPACweb.com
901-751-7670

WE WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF OUR TEAM.

JAZZ SOCIETY

LOVE JAZZ? LOVE GPAC? JOIN THE GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY

The GPAC Jazz Society was founded by GPAC's 'Patrons of the Arts' for 2012, Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford. Membership consists of an annual gift of $1,000, which includes two tickets to all main stage Jazz performances as well as private receptions. Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure Jazz continues to thrive at GPAC.

2023-2024 GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY MEMBERS:

Dr. Esmond and Pamela Arrindell

Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford

Honorable George H. Brown, Jr.

Thomas Chu, M.D.

Linda F. Delaney and Alice S. Postell

Dr. Brooke Dishmon

Dr. John and Casey Gleysteen

Dr. Axel Grothey

Chuck Irwin and Saundra Messinger

Fred and Dorothy Johnson

Steve and Pam Johnson

Jolana and Hubert Jordan

Barbara and George Mayo

Linda Milbradt

Dr. Frank and Sarah Ognibene

Dr. and Mrs. Autry J. Parker

Linda Pelts

Alyce and Thomas Price

Jack and Gloria Schaffer

Dr. Cortez and Leathia Ward

Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg

Dr. Lisa and Kevin Young

SHOW YOUR LOVE

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

Presenters Circle

PRESENTERS CIRCLE

DO YOU WANT TO HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF THE ARTS? THEN CONSIDER JOINING THE GPAC PRESENTERS CIRCLE!

Membership consists of an annual gift of at least $1,000 with a 3-year commitment. Members are prominently recognized throughout the season as part of a special circle of supporters who share our passion for the Arts and recognize the value GPAC brings to our community. Members are acknowledged with exclusive private events and public recognition. Most importantly, your commitment for the next three years will help secure the future of the Arts at GPAC.

JOIN THE CIRCLE

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

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2023-2024 PRESENTERS CIRCLE MEMBERS:

Bo and Petra Adams

Sheila and Carlton Anderson

Cathy Anderson, Crye-Leike Commercial

Susan and Damon Arney

Dr. Esmond and Pamela Arrindell

Susan and Bob Baker

Wanda and John Barzizza

Samuel L. Beach

Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford

September G. Blain

Pam Blatch

Charles and Diana Britton

Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC

Carol and Brendan Byrne

Lisa and Jeff Call

Ron and Susan Carlsson

Mike and Dotty Carter

Jennifer and Paul Chandler

Thomas Chu, M.D.

John and Karen Cicala

Donna and Roy Cohen

Dr. Chad and Rebecca Cullison

Ken and Nancy Dick

Dr. Brooke Dishmon

Jan and Ted Donaldson

Preston H. Dorsett

Carolyn and Mike Edwards

John M. Farris

Jonathan and Jana Finder

Sondra and Bill Fondren

Germantown Chamber of Commerce

Kathy and J.W. Gibson

Sharon and Lee Grinspan

Dr. Malini Gupta

Dr. and Mrs. Ramesh C. Gupta

Barbara Boone Hanemann

Mike Harless

Scotty and Cicely Hendricks

Rich and Jennifer Hughes

Pamela E. Ireland

Chuck Irwin and Saundra Messinger

Mary and Mark Jenkins

Bill and Barbara Johns

Steve and Pam Johnson

Sandra Jones

Jay and Kristen Keegan

Andrea and Robert Kerlan

Cathy and Richard Kessler

Dorothy O. Kirsch

Patricia and Gary Koester

Peggy C. Larkin

Cathy and Patrick Lawton

Dick and Jo Anne Leike

Jim and Linda Lloyd

Dr. Judith Soberman and Dr. Len Lothstein

Jeffrey F. and Emily McEvoy

Dr. Norris and Lauren McGehee

Judy and Mickey McLellan

Debbie and Robert Meyers

Linda Milbradt

Joyce and Bill Miles

Leslie and Jed Mitchell

Katy and Patrick O’Connor

Dr. Frank and Sarah Ognibene

Honorable Mike Palazzolo

Joel and Ann Parker

Linda Pelts

Steven and Rebecca Priddy

Marty Regan

Carol and Mike Ross-Spang

Jeff and Lauren Rower

Claire Revels Shapiro

Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Shapiro

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Sheffield, III

James and Linda Shoemaker

Kathy Simonetti

Rouben and Elizabeth Simonian

Roel and Cynthia Smit

Ann Schaefer Smith

Allyson Smothers

Dr. Linda Tharp

Grace and Frank Uhlhorn

Jo Vail

Jeanette and William H. Watkins, Jr.

Sarah and William H. Watkins, III

Cathy and Craig Weiss

Eileen and Steven Wishnia

SPONSORSHIP

GPAC SPONSORSHIPS ARE AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AS A SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS.

PERFORMANCE SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:

EACH SPONSORSHIP IS CUSTOMIZED TO BENEFIT THE SPONSOR AS WELL AS GPAC. TYPICALLY, BENEFITS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

Recognition (season program, Lawton Lobby signage, website, marketing materials, and social media)

Complimentary tickets to GPAC performances, plus discounts for additional tickets

Invitations to donor receptions, including the Delores Kinsolving Patron Lounge during performances

Contact Parke Kennedy, Director of Development

901-751-7505

parke@gpacweb.com

Education Sponsor - $1,000

Day Sponsor - $1,750

Community Sponsor - $2,500

Show Sponsor - $5,000-$10,000

Series Sponsor - $10,000

Season Sponsor - $20,000

DONATE

WE RELY ON YOUR SUPPORT IN ORDER TO DELIVER THE KIND OF EXCELLENCE ON THE STAGE AND IN OUR MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT YOU AND OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY HAVE COME TO EXPECT.

GPAC is a wonderful public-private partnership. The City of Germantown built the theater and continues to maintain the building, as well as provide all salaries and benefits for City employees working at GPAC. Thanks to this generous support, GPAC donors can be confident that 99% of all donations go directly to programming and educational outreach. However, the need doesn't stop there. Contributions from Presenters Circle members, Jazz Society members and other donors including businesses, grantors and local organizations represent a very important source of income for GPAC. We rely on your support in order to deliver the kind of excellence on the stage and in our many educational programs that you and our entire community have come to expect. Your donation of any amount is truly vital to our mission and financial well-being. 

SUPPORT US

Please support GPAC through individual or corporate gifts, sponsorships, gifts of stock, or bequests. 

CONTACT

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

Jazz Set

JOIN THE GPAC JAZZ SET!

"Gloria and I encourage you to become a member of “THE JAZZ SET.” Your support reinforces GPAC’s Jazz in the Box program and our commitment to continue presenting some of the world’s finest musicians, in the most exciting jazz venue in the Mid-South."
~Jack N. Schaffer

2023-2024 GPAC JAZZ SET MEMBERS:

Sheila and Carlton Anderson

Dr. Esmond and Pamela Arrindell

Susan and Bob Baker

Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford

Sheila Betts

David and Patti Bradford

Honorable George H. Brown, Jr.

Mike and Dotty Carter

Thomas Chu, M.D.

Diane Foner Coons and John Coons

Preston H. Dorsett

John Dunbar

Patti and Lew Ellis

Sondra and Bill Fondren

Mary and Ricky Fortin

Dr. John and Casey Gleysteen

Summer and Cecil Godman

Phil and Lori Goetz

Sharon and Lee Grinspan

David and Margo Holt

Elaine and Paul Hoover

Chuck Irwin and Saundra Messinger

Mary and Mark Jenkins

Fred and Dorothy Johnson

Steve and Pam Johnson

Jolana and Hubert Jordan

Susanne and Bruce Landau

Syd and Lauren Lerner

Annette and Bill Mariencheck

Phyliss Massey

Jeffrey F. and Emily McEvoy

Debbie and Robert Meyers

Linda Milbradt

Joyce and Bill Miles

Dr. Frank and Sarah Ognibene

Nan Page

Frances and Gary Paulson

Alyce and Thomas Price

Meryl Shahun Rosen

Jack and Gloria Schaffer

Joel Schaffer and Dr. Kristin Hall

Jane and Jim Springer

Dr. Cortez and Leathia Ward

Robert L. Wilson

Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg

Dr. Lisa and Kevin Young

CONTACT

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505