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, 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 through 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.
Guild 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 or social to learn more about how the Guild operates and how you can get involved.
2026-2027 Calendar of Guild Events Coming Soon!
2026-2027
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Co-Presidents: Madalyn Brown and Rebekah Driggers
Co-Vice Presidents/Presidents Elect: Jeanne Blaisdell and Natalie Koeplinger
Co-Vice Presidents of Operations: Frannie Jorgenson and Leanne Williams
Communications: Haley Johnson
Secretary: Vanessa Skenes
Treasurer: Anne Godette
Jr. Guild Co-Liaisons: Katie Bode and Angela Coley
Parliamentary Advisors: Joan Glazer and Mary Ingram
Ex-Offico Advisors: Caroline Alexander and Gigi Renaud
Annual Guild Awards & 2025-2026 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 development 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.
2025-2026 Recipient: Rebekah Driggers
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.
2025-2026 Recipient: Julie Brennan
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.
2025-2026 Recipient: Fran Oxner