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About the League

OUR ORIGINS

• Launched in 1980

• Leadership role in major all-Symphony events such as the Opening Night Gala, the historic Black and White Balls, the Chinese New Year Concert, and the annual Dia de los Muertos event and concert

Part of the Symphony’s Volunteering Structure

• One of seven Bay Area Leagues that support the San Francisco Symphony

• Member of the Symphony Volunteer Council (VC); a standing committee of the SFS Board of Governors, and a nationally recognized Symphony volunteer organization

Volunteer Council (VC)

• Coordinates volunteer groups, sets policies, and makes recommendations to the SFS Board of Governors.

• VC steering committee (VC40) oversees and reports on volunteer activities.

• VC serves as a major source of contributed income in the Symphony’s overall fundraising, contributing

approximately $2,000,000 annually

• VC contact: 415-503-5500, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102

THE SAN FRANCISCO LEAGUE

• Limited to 100 active members

• Unlimited number of Associate members (after four years of active service)

• Annual dues are $200.00 for Active members and $150.00 for Associate

• $35 fee for guests at regular meetings (waived for prospective members)

• Dues payable via check, by phone or online

SFL ACTIVE Membership requirements AND EXPECTATIONS

• Attendance at a minimum of four SFL meetings or League-sponsored events per year

• Participation on committees or in leadership

• Support/Purchase of ticket for our annual fundraiser

• Attendance at symphony events encouraged

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LEAGUE HISTORY

2025-26 LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Janet Chapman & PJ Handeland
Vice President Education: Lindsay Ward
Vice President Fundraising: Amanda Sargisson and Marcella Brawley
Vice President Member Development: Romita Ghosh
Vice President Strategic Development: Pat Pendergast
Treasurer: Debora Gaspari
Recording Secretary: Suzanne Vuko
Communications Secretary: Judy Shulman
Member at Large: Sue Kanke
Immediate Past President: Polly Gardner

COMMITTEE CHAIRS & REPS

Advocacy: Theresa Moore
Annual Meeting 2026: TBD
Annual Fundraiser: Sharon Seto
Audience Development: Kelney Denebeim , Maureen Buick , Lina PritchardDatabase:Pat Pendergast
Historian: Carol Conte
Music for Families: Susan Tahawi
Meetings & Programs: Pamela Culp, Kathleen Anderson
Membership: Marilu Donnici, Pamela Culp, Katie Colendich
Newsletter Editor: Judy Shulman
Nominating: Janet Chapman & Pamela Culp
Youth Orchestra: Marilu Donnici and Sharon Litsky
Web & Newsletter Design: Amanda Sargisson