Greensboro Guild
About the Greensboro Guild
Established in 1995, the Greensboro Guild is a group of volunteers who commit their time and talents to raising awareness and fundraising for Family Service of the Piedmont. Through their efforts, hundreds of thousands of dollars are raised each year to promote the welfare of families and children in Greensboro.
The Guild’s signature events are the Bon Temps Ball (new in 2025!), Greensboro Oyster Roast and Holiday Happening. General membership meetings are held throughout the year, with a Fall Kick-Off in September and a Year End Celebration in May.
Members also support Family Service of the Piedmont year-round through their Bundles of Giving program, which allows support to multiple fundraisers with a single pledge.
We welcome new members any time of year. If you’d like to meet with a Guild leader before joining, please contact one of our co-presidents.
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Meetings & Events
The Greensboro Guild organizes events throughout the year to raise money for the Family Service of Greensboro Foundation. Help make a difference in our community by attending an event.
Help further our agency’s mission by sponsoring or participating in one of our beloved events.
Attend a membership meeting to learn more about how the Guild supports the work of Family Service and get involved.
Calendar for the Year:
September 11 – Member Social, Epic Chophouse, 5:30pm
September 17, Fall Kick Off, Home of Julie Brennan, 5:30pm-7:30pm
September 23 – Bon Temps Ball Sponsorship Committee Meeting, Home of Sheryl Schwartzman (all Guild members welcome!)
October 7 – Membership Meeting, Home of Vivian Schneider
November 13 – Membership Meeting, Home of Rebecca Schlosser
November 18 – New Member Orientation, 12-1pm @ Families First Center
December 11 – Holiday Happening, Greensboro Country Club, 11:30am-1:00pm
January 6 – Member Social, TBD
January 8 – Membership Meeting
January 31 – Bon Temps Ball
February TBD – Membership Celebration
March 3 – New Member Orientation, 12-1pm @ Families First Center
March 19 – Member Social
April 9 – Healthy Start Baby Shower: General Membership Meeting
May 1 – Greensboro Oyster Roast
May 14 – End of Year Celebration, Home of Amy Callaghan, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Holiday Happening
The Holiday Happening is an opportunity for old and new friends of the Greensboro Guild to learn about the incredible impact the Family Service has in our community.
Bon Temps Ball
Our newest fundraiser proved to be a successful ball with heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a raffle and silent auction, and elegant experiences.
Oyster Roast
Greensboro’s longest standing annual fundraiser, the Oyster Roast is an outdoor party featuring mouth-watering oysters, live music, and an opportunity to support a great cause.
Meet Our
Executive Board
Caroline Alexander
Co-President
Gigi Renaud
Co-President
Co-VP/President Elect
Haley Johnson
Operations Chair
Jeanne Blaisdell
Secretary
Vanessa Skenes
Parliamentary Advisors
Joan Glazer and Mary Ingram
Co-VP/President Elect
Sheryl Schwartzman
Communications Chair
Leanne Williams
Treasurer
Anne Godette
Junior Guild Liaison
Katie Bode
Ex-Officio Advisors
Julie Brennan and Magz King