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.
Scroll down for information on meetings, events and our annual Guild Awards!
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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.
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.
Guild Calendar 2025-2026
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 21 – Membership Meeting
February 28 – Bon Temps Ball
February 19 – Galentine’s Luncheon, Starmount Forest Country Club, 11:30am
March 3 – New Member Orientation, 12-1pm @ Families First Center
March 19 – Member Social, Cafe Pasta
April 9 – Healthy Start Baby Shower: General Membership Meeting, Home of Margaret Fairbanks
May 1 – Greensboro Oyster Roast
May 14 – End of Year Celebration, Home of Amy Callaghan, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Annual Guild Awards & Past Recipients
President’s Award:
Established in 2009, this award is presented by current and past Presidents to a member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership through the develop-ment of members, programs and/or resources to enhance the mission of the Guild of Family Service of Greensboro. The successful nominee will show proven exemplary leadership through one or more of the following areas: The creation or success of a new or existing Guild event; growth and retention of membership; financial stewardship. *Note: Current and Past Presidents not eligible.
2008-2009 Judy Roy
2009-2010 Clay Smith
2010-2011 Cyenthia Barker
2011-2012 Carla Robinson
2012-2013 Mojgan Jordan
2013-2014 Charisse Kleinman
2014-2015 Diane Conterno-Neese
2015-2016 Lex Kulman
2016-2017 Indira Lindsay Roberts
2017-2018 Donna Perkins
2018-2019 Amy Paul
2019-2020 Mary Ingram
2020-2021 Oyster Roast Committee
2021-2022 Madalyn Brown
2022-2023 Gigi Renaud
2023-2024 Sarah Flores
2024-2025 Lynda Gordon
Spirit of The Guild Award:
Established in 2009, this award recognizes any Guild member who embodies the mission of the Guild as demonstrated through her donation of time, talents and resources. The member demonstrates exceptional service to the Guild by serving as an ambassador of the Guild, promoting goodwill in our community and within our membership and is an active member and regularly participates in Guild events.
2008-2009 Magz King
2009-2010 Carla Robinson
2010-2011 Leigh Sudbrink
2011-2012 Peggy Follin
2012-2013 Andrea Knupp
2013-2014 Brenda Macfadden
2014-2015 Indira Lindsay Roberts
2015-2016 Mary Ingram
2016-2017 Cyenthia Nunn Hudson
2017-2018 Amy Paul
2018-2019 Beth Baker
2019-2020 Sherri Hill
2020-2021 Big Hair Ball Committee
2021-2022 Joan Glazer
2022-2023 Lex Kulman
2023-2024 Amy Callaghan
2024-2025 MK Pegram
Futurity Award:
Established in 2013, the Futurity Award is presented to a member that has been in the Guild no more than three years and has shown extraordinary service in support of Guild events emphasizing fundraising and/or membership development. Nominations for this award come from the membership.
2024-2025 MK Pegram
2012-2013 Frances Vinoski
2013-2014 Lindsey Auman
2014-2015 Amanda Gerber
2015-2016 Donna Perkins
2016-2017 Amy Paul
2017-2018 Lauren Norris
2018-2019 Maegan Novak
2019-2020 Vivian Schneider
2020-2021 Golf Tournament Committee
2021-2022 Lydia Love
2022-2023 Sarah Flores
2023-2024 Jeanne Blaisdell
2024-2025 Rebekah Driggers