PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear League Friends,

The League is celebrating an extraordinarily successful year.

Spring Fling this year was the culmination of our 30th Anniversary year. We had fun, wine, and delicious bites with lots of League History on display. Thanks go to Beth Curtis and Mari Harter for organizing the evening, and to Dahlia Handman for putting together the amazing slide show. We surprised Bret Jacobowitz when he was named The Ellen Taylor Volunteer of the Year.

Reminder!! It is time to renew your membership for the 2026-27 season. Single memberships are $60, and couples pay $100. Please consider a Lifetime membership ($1000 single or $1800 couple). Be sure to sign up to volunteer at one or more of our events.

Looking ahead to next year, we begin with a Sip-n-Shop on Saturday, September 12, at J McLauglin on Main Street. Come and shop between 11 – 3.

Our Swing FORE the Symphony Golf Tournament will be held at Wexford on November 2. You will not want to miss seeing the newly renovated clubhouse.

On May 2, 2027, we bring back our popular Home Tour, featuring marsh view and golf course adjacent homes in Moss Creek. And do not forget our terrific Musicales (Thank you, Mario!)

Please consider being a volunteer. There are opportunities for everyone. Call me, and I will find a place for you – 843-298-2421.
     
The fun never stops,

Nany Milette, President

Spring Fling was held May 13 to Celebrate 30 Years of League fundraising and fun! The event was held at Indigo Hall and enjoyed by 90 League members. Decor designed by Mari Harter mirrored the champagne theme created by Anne Millhaem to highlight the 30-year milestone. Door prizes were of course bottles of Prosecco!

We recognized our incoming Executive Board for the 2026-2027 Season including Nancy Millette President, Dahlia Handman Administrative Vice President, Marty Neumeister, Membership Vice President, Becky Hauk as Fundraising Vice President, Anne Millhaem as Board Secretary and Bill Millhaem as Treasurer.

The Volunteer of the Year Award was renamed “The Ellen Taylor Volunteer of the Year Award” and was received by Bret Jacobowitz, celebrating his ongoing support and involvement in many League fundraising activities including our annual Swing FORE the Symphony Golf Tournament.

My thanks to everyone who contributed to making this such a great event!

Beth Curtis

“Magnifique!” “Splendide!” These were some of the comments made by attendees of the “Springtime in Paris” Soirée and Fashion Show held in March at SoundWaves. This event was a fabulous way to achieve successful fundraising while celebrating the League’s 30th year.

Approximately thirty volunteers and eighty-five guests gathered to enjoy a very musical, delicious and “très chic” afternoon. An Eiffel Tower backdrop and colorful umbrellas adorning the ceiling created a festive Parisian atmosphere.

Singers from the HHSO Chorus performed French songs, including “April in Paris” and “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast. Laura Floyd and Beth Curtis mesmerized the audience with “Flower Duet (Duo des fleurs)” and Laura’s solo rendition of “La Vie en Rose” in English and French. The Ensemble was organized and accompanied by Symphony Board Member Chad Martin.

Guests were treated to delectable French savories provided by Chef Philippe Feret, owner of Hilton Head Social Bakery. A generous League donor provided delightful French wines, and the volunteer wait staff, wearing colorful berets, aimed to please with great enthusiasm!