JOIN A COMMITTEE!
One of the best ways to engage with the Ebell community is to join committees. Ebell board directors and members chair committees that develop and promote programs, support our philanthropic efforts, and keep our membership connected and informed. Here are some of the many opportunities at The Ebell to meet others and contribute. Please email us if you want more information committees@ebellofla.org, all members are welcome!
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Experience the rewards of raising money for our club. Fundraising is more important than ever, as we plan for a costly seismic retrofit and critical upgrades to our 95-year-old building. If you have fundraising interest or experience, please do consider joining this group. For more information contact Fran Varga at the email and number below. The Development Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm; the next meeting is scheduled for September 1.
HISTORIC COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE
Our campus is filled with magnificent furniture, art, silver, archives, costumes, books and more. If you would like to help preserve and maintain our collections, contact Denise Parga at the email and number below.
ART COLLECTIONS
From its earliest years, The Ebell has always supported the Arts. Its historic Art Salon (originally named the Tea Room) continues to host quarterly art exhibits featuring local renowned artists; included in the quarterly rotation is The Ebell members art exhibit and a Black History Month exhibit. The Art Collection Committee oversees these exhibits, artist receptions and maintenance of our Ebell Club Art collection. The Ebell’s varied artwork is on display throughout the campus. For more information or to get involved contact Donna Russell at the email and number below.
COSTUME COMMITTEE
The Costume Committee is a subcommittee of the Historic Collections Committee. This committee is responsible for cataloging, maintaining, and exhibiting the Ebell costume collection with over 1,000 objects including dresses, coats, theatrical costumes, hats, shoes, purses, and parasols from 1870 through the present. If you are interested in joining, please contact Beate Kessler or Jacqueline Corkill at the email and number below.
ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
The Archives Committee is a subcommittee of the Historic Collections Committee. This committee maintains, gathers, organizes, and digitizes 128 years of original Ebell material including yearbooks, newspaper articles, photographs, programs, and newsletters. If you are interested in joining, please contact Kay Lachter at the email and number below.
HOUSE, THEATRE & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
This committee has just completed Phase I of our Ebell Preservation Master Plan and is working on Phase II that will lead to a required seismic retrofit and associated building upgrades. If you love our Grand Dame and/or possess the skills to help document, restore and preserve her beauty, contact Christy McAvoy at the email and number below.. The committee meets the second Tuesday of the month, and alternates between 1:30 pm at The Ebell and 6:30 pm on Zoom. The next meeting is September 13 at The Ebell.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Keep The Ebell vital and strong by helping to grow our membership numbers through outreach and special events. Bring your connections and enthusiasm! We are currently looking for volunteers to work at our Open House on September 18. To learn more, contact LaToya Hearns at the email and number below.
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
The Ebell offers members and the community nearly 100 programs annually. These include guest speakers, community conversations, concerts, theatrical productions, field trips, workshops, lunches, dinners, and social events. Bring your ideas and your passion. To learn more contact Phyllis Hansen at the email and number below..
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Calling all media mavens! Join the Ebell Public Relations Committee; help get the word out about The Ebell and all its wonderful activities. For more information, contact Liza Ameen at the email and number below.
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Do you like to write? Edit? Proofread? Do you have an interest or background in social media, graphic arts, or photo layout? The Publication Committee needs you! For more information contact Lizzie Blatt at the email and number below.
REST COTTAGE COMMITTEE
The RCA’s women helping women program donates over $100,000 yearly to charitable organizations that help women in need and their families. To learn more about joining and helping to select these grant recipients, contact Julie Barkan at the email and number below. Meetings are usually held the second Monday of the month and open to all. However, the August meeting will be on the 22nd and will cover the grant review process for those who wish to vote for this year’s grantees.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Each year, The Scholarship Committee aids over fifty high-achieving, low-income students in the fulfillment of their undergraduate educational goals. Members oversee the endowment funds, award scholarships, monitor the progress of each scholar, and organize opportunities for students to connect with the Ebell community. If you’d like to join, contact Anne Lynch at the email and number below. The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 am.
SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Ebell Social Services Committee develops hands-on programs to further serve the RCA Charities. If you are looking to volunteer and make a difference, this is the committee for you! For more information, contact Arden Teplow at the email and number below.
CONTACT: committees@ebellofla.org or call Hailey Simmons at 323-931-1277 x131.
