WSL Endowment Foundation (WSLEF) | Women's Symphony League of Tyler

Dear Women's Symphony League of Tyler members and friends,

As we reflect on the foresight of former WSL Members and Past Presidents, Anita Ray (1977-78), Carolyn Hammett (1978-79), Reita Simpson (1979-80), Judy Davis (198o-81), and Claudia Long (1982-83) in establishing the WSL Endowment Foundation (WSLEF) in 1978, we focus on the continuing impact of our viability and continuing goals.

In renewing our emphasis, we resume the effort, building on their legacy to further secure our significance and mission. We enclose our Call to Action to Endow, Empower, Bestow. You can be a part of the continuing legacy, honoring and memorializing the Foundation Founders, WSL Founders and those who have carried us forward, fellow WSL members, your friends and loved ones, and/or through a general donation gift.

Donations can be made here or by scanning the QR code in our brouchure. The 2026-2027 WSL Handbook will include our Call to Cause.

Together we can preserve, protect and project our mission of support and advocacy for Classical Music performance and education, engaging current and future musicians and audiences through the joy of Classical Performance.

In Harmony,

Stacey Hardin Hiles
WSL President 2025-26

Julie Odom Lindsey
WSL President 2026-27

Nancy Bowie Wrenn
WSLEF Chair, WSL President 1999-2000

WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE OF TYLER
ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
Established 1978

The WSL Endowment Foundation is a permanent fund
in which the principal (or original gift amount) is
preserved and invested forever. Therefore it provides a
sustainable, ongoing income stream for our
organization. The meaning of ‘in perpetuity’ ensures
that the initial corpus is never diminished. When
managed through prudent investment, the earnings
can be used to fund specific objectives.
As the Women’s Symphony League of Tyler builds
on 70+ years committed to our mission, “To support
and promote the growth of the East Texas Symphony
Orchestra and music education”, let us remain
dedicated to this endeavor. The WSLEF
supports financial advocacy for
classical music and music education.
Engage with the WSLEF to give voice and vision
to the next generation through directed giving:

RECOGNIZE
your continuing allegiance to WSL

RELATE
to others by honoring Golden Keynotes/Keynotes/
Keynote+ members and those who have served in
multiple capacities in WSL

RESONATE
our continuing impact by honoring and/or
memorializing historically significant WSL members,
ETSO musicians/leadership, family and friends

Endow the Mission . Empower our Impact . Bestow in Perpetuity

WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE OF TYLER
ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
Established 1978

DONTATE TODAY

MAIL IN FORM

In focusing on our rich history of dedication to our
mission, we wish to emphasize the longevity and
specific leadership of the individuals listed below.

Golden Keynotes
Members attaining 50-year status in 2025,
after attaining benchmark 25+ year status in 2000
Linda Alexander . Carolyn Halbrooks Bain* . Evelyn Bochow*
Amy Faulconer . Rusty Fletcher . Billie Hartley* . Joyce Hudnall
Gayle Pope . Gayle Simpson . Elizabeth Snider . Rena Stiefel
Cheryl Threlkeld . Nancy Ulrich . Priscilla Zeppa

Keynotes + and Keynotes
Please refer to current WSL Handbook for listings

Women who have served as President of the
Women’s Symphony League of Tyler,
East Texas Symphony Orchestra Association and
East Texas Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Anita Ray . Nancy Ulrich . Helen Israel

Women who have served as WSL Presidents
The Classics (WSL Handbook Listing)

Women who have served as Ball Chairs
The Gala Guild (WSL Handbook Listing)

Women who have served on National and State Boards
League of American Orchestras/TASO
Laura Hyde Barker . Jan Barton . Susan Bracken
Annette Findley . Laverne Gollob . Cindy Kidwell . Joi Smith
Mildred Witte . Nancy Wrenn . Zoe Talbert* . Nancy Ulrich

Women’s Symphony League Founders
Lillie Belle Etter* . Imogene Fair* . Cris Selman*
Zoe Talbert* . Gertrude Windsor*
Junior Symphony League Founders
Adeline Likes* (Symphonettes 1957)
Annette Findley (Honor Guard 1996)
Rebranded the combined Junior Symphony League in 2000

Endow the Mission . Empower our Impact . Bestow in Perpetuity