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NOOL’s Annual Luncheon, Meeting & Entertainment

NOOL’s Annual Luncheon, included a Meeting & Entertainment. Marian Vogel (Soprano), Tim Culver (Tenor) sang Broadway and Grand Opera accompanied by Marcia Snavely on Piano. The guests and members were delighted to her such great performers, have fine food and finally be able to see friends again in person after the 14 month hiatus from Covid19. The Shaker C/C was a fine venue for the event hosted by NOOL 1st VP & Treasurer Bob Cutler. Carole Roske (COB) presided over the meeting. Greg Polyak introduced the performers and turned pages for wife Marcia. He also set up the practice keyboard in the Board room for the entertainers to use before the show. The entire Luncheon went from NOON until 2:45.

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Covid Hiatus

During 2020 and well into 2021 NOOL has stopped all live programs. Instead, we are looking for grant money to help strengthen the coffers so when live Opera comes back we are better set to provide the N. Ohio area the joys of both live Opera and educating the public about Opera in general.

NOOL members are still enjoying re-runs found in the Met Opera’s programs and a very few local opera companies that have a rare internet streaming performance.

I have posted more on NOOL’s Facebook page than here on our real website. The Facebook page has less information about local performances and instead may post silly cartoons and virtually any other aspect of opera. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/northernohiooperaleague.

So we at NOOL wish all to stay healthy, have less stress and be prosperous. Stay tuned for more opera hopefully in later 2021 nearer Fall.

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David Graham and James Dusek Hosted House Benefit

Oct 13, 2018 NOOL held a benefit at the 1927 Renovated mansion in Cleveland Heights. The outside of the house was decorated for Halloween and all enjoyed the backyard flower garden and Koi pond. Opera singers, violin and piano entertained a packed house. Guests used valet and had a fabulous buffet that included wine, beer or spiked punch.

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Donors/Sponsors/People of Recognition

Mary Hamlin was NOOL’s President for 7 years before her passing in 2017. She also led the local chapter of Daughters of the British Empire, was a Board Member of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and the personal British Garden caretaker for decades. She was a proper, gentle lady who helped NOOL in its early years with steadfast devotion to Opera. Such dedicated board members should always be remembered. She is pictured below with her husband Clive during NOOL’s Dancing With the Dinosaurs Benefit at the Cleveland History Museum.

Clive Hamlin & wife NOOL President Mary Hamlin.

John Ingold and Phyllis Donnelly Ingold. This couple have been worker bees in numerous organizations for decades including the Cleveland Opera League and Charter members of NOOL. In many instances they maintained address lists, created fliers and invitations as well as reserving venues, ordering meals and almost everything else needed to create benefits. John was more of the administrator, set up and tear down worker for Phyllis while Phyllis was the creative half of the partnership. No one ever donated so many silent auction items as John and Phyllis. Fussy how everything gets done their personal friendships helped fill many a venue.

John Ingold and NOOL Membership Chairlady Phyllis Donnely-Ingold.

Greg and Marcia Snavely Polyak. This couple were on the Cleveland Opera Board and Charter members of NOOL. Marcia is locally famous for her piano playing just about every benefit gig and party. Most often she donates her professional playing abilities helping each organization make a profit. She is known to have music put in front of her moments before playing it for the professional. This sight reading ability allows her to play just about any style of music making her a very busy pianist for so many groups they can’t all be listed. But being a professional musician continually since age six was only half of her story as she was also a Chemist for 40 years.

Greg is a worker bee having been the following: V.P., Secretary, NOOL Webmaster/creator as well as NOOL’s Facebook web page master, 2nd V.P., event Chair, Master of Ceremonies, usually hired the entertainment, helped with event set up and tear down and more. Together they always Donated Silent Auction items as well as buying many of other silent auction items at every single benefit. Greg is also on numerous other nonprofit boards doing similar work on each board be it an Orchestra, Arts, Ethnic, International Grant group or Wine Tasting Society. With 10 kids, 20 Grandkids with 2 more arriving in 2019 they are the Energizer Bunnies of Cleveland’s nonprofits.

Greg Polyak and Marcia Polyak

Important Donors/Sponsors: There are a number of ways to donate to NOOL. There is Cash, Silent Auction Items, Membership dues at different levels, Hosting a benefit in one’s home, and providing Prize money or by Paying stipends to entertainers. The list will never be perfect. It contains names of people who have donated over many years to those who have donated for shorter periods of time but in larger ways. So please excuse any failures, exclusions or other wrongs but feel free to contact me for additions or corrections. Additions to the list will continue making it a living expanding praise of thanks. To be continued.

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NOOL board member donates 4th largest gift in CIM’s history

NOOL is proud to announce our own board member Clive Hamlin’s contribution to the Arts. His wife, Mary Hamlin was NOOL’s President for numerous years.

CIM Receives First-Ever Fully Endowed Presidential Scholarship, Given by Dr. Clive Hamlin.

$1.5 Million Gift in Memory of Mary Hamlin Provides Full Tuition, Room, Board and Fees for Exceptional Student

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Putting Operatic Adventures on Hold

NOOL is immediately putting Operatic Adventures on hold.
While attendance was building it still was low. Our lecturer missed a few lectures due to sickness and others due to lack of transportation. We apologize to those who tried to attend and found no lecture on those days. Cancellations are impossible since we do not have a way to contact those who wish to attend.

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Colon Theater

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Colon Theatre was the southern hemisphere’s largest theater until the opening of the Sydney Opera House, and it remains one of South America’s most famous tourist attractions.

EMAIL US


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    Donors/Sponsors/People of Recognition

    Mary Hamlin was NOOL’s President for 7 years before her passing in 2017. She also led the local chapter of Daughters of the British Empire, was a Board Member of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and the personal British Garden caretaker for decades. She was a proper, gentle lady who helped NOOL in its early years with steadfast devotion to Opera. Such dedicated board members should always be remembered. She is pictured below with her husband Clive during NOOL’s Dancing With the Dinosaurs Benefit at the Cleveland History Museum.

    Clive Hamlin & wife NOOL President Mary Hamlin.

    John Ingold and Phyllis Donnelly Ingold. This couple have been worker bees in numerous organizations for decades including the Cleveland Opera League and Charter members of NOOL. In many instances they maintained address lists, created fliers and invitations as well as reserving venues, ordering meals and almost everything else needed to create benefits. John was more of the administrator, set up and tear down worker for Phyllis while Phyllis was the creative half of the partnership. No one ever donated so many silent auction items as John and Phyllis. Fussy how everything gets done their personal friendships helped fill many a venue.

    John Ingold and NOOL Membership Chairlady Phyllis Donnely-Ingold.

    Greg and Marcia Snavely Polyak. This couple were on the Cleveland Opera Board and Charter members of NOOL. Marcia is locally famous for her piano playing just about every benefit gig and party. Most often she donates her professional playing abilities helping each organization make a profit. She is known to have music put in front of her moments before playing it for the professional. This sight reading ability allows her to play just about any style of music making her a very busy pianist for so many groups they can’t all be listed. But being a professional musician continually since age six was only half of her story as she was also a Chemist for 40 years.

    Greg is a worker bee having been the following: V.P., Secretary, NOOL Webmaster/creator as well as NOOL’s Facebook web page master, 2nd V.P., event Chair, Master of Ceremonies, usually hired the entertainment, helped with event set up and tear down and more. Together they always Donated Silent Auction items as well as buying many of other silent auction items at every single benefit. Greg is also on numerous other nonprofit boards doing similar work on each board be it an Orchestra, Arts, Ethnic, International Grant group or Wine Tasting Society. With 10 kids, 20 Grandkids with 2 more arriving in 2019 they are the Energizer Bunnies of Cleveland’s nonprofits.

    Greg Polyak and Marcia Polyak

    Important Donors/Sponsors: There are a number of ways to donate to NOOL. There is Cash, Silent Auction Items, Membership dues at different levels, Hosting a benefit in one’s home, and providing Prize money or by Paying stipends to entertainers. The list will never be perfect. It contains names of people who have donated over many years to those who have donated for shorter periods of time but in larger ways. So please excuse any failures, exclusions or other wrongs but feel free to contact me for additions or corrections. Additions to the list will continue making it a living expanding praise of thanks. To be continued.