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Each year, the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra depends on the generous support of community members in order to ensure the continuance of its programs. The Symphony's supporters come from all walks of life and all corners of the region, but they all participate in enabling the Symphony to flourish—bringing high-quality programs to audiences throughout Central and Northern New York.

All donors enjoy the knowledge of sharing in the future of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and each donor level has its own special benefits described below. To make a donation please contact the Development Office at (315) 424-8222, or make your donation online now.

Basic Membership Levels

Adagio $75 - $99

—	Subscription to Notes, the newsletter of the SSO
—	Listing in first and last program books
—	SSO Membership Decal

Andante $100 - $249

The benefits listed above, plus... —  Two (2) tickets to the Contributors Concert
—	Listing in every program book
—	Voting privileges at the Annual Meeting
—	Invitation to open rehearsals

Allegro $250 - $499

The benefits listed above, plus...
—	Special invitation to Gala Opening Night, Symphonic Affair and other SSO events

Prestissimo $500 - $1249

The benefits listed above, plus...
—	Two (2) complimentary tickets to a Classics Series concert (subject to availability)

Baton Society Membership

For those who choose to take a leadership role in supporting the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

Silver Baton $1,250 - $1,999

—	Invitation to exclusive Baton Reception with Daniel Hege
—	Four (4) tickets to the Contributors Concert
—	Listing in every program book as a Baton Society Member
—	Subscription to Notes, the newsletter of the SSO
—	Post-concert receptions with conductors, guest artists and musicians
—	Special invitation to Grand Gala Opening Night, The Symphonic Affair and other SSO events
—	Voting privileges at the Annual Meeting
—	Special invitation to open rehearsals
—	Four Complimentary tickets to a Classics Series concert (subject to availability) — SSO Membership Decal

Gold Baton $2,500 - $4,999

The benefits listed above, plus...
—	Complimentary wine and cheese receptions during intermission of Classics and M&T Bank Pops concerts

Platinum Baton $5,000 - $9,999

The benefits listed above, plus...
—	Chairman's Dinner with Daniel Hege and musicians of the Orchestra

For information about benefits at the higher giving levels please contact the development office. Please join us as an SSO member by calling the Development Office at 315.424.8222, or writing 411 Montgomery Street, Suite 40, Syracuse, NY 13202.

Your support is a personal commitment to the future of our Symphony and all gifts, regardless of size, will be gratefully received.



Honor Gifts and Memorial Tributes
Pay lasting tribute to someone special to you by making a donation in their honor or memory. Honor Gifts celebrate an occasion or achievement of a friend or relative. This unique gift is a personal recognition of holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Memorial Tributes are powerful expressions of sympathy, which demonstrate your condolences for another during a time of loss.

Through an Honor Gift or Memorial Tribute, the Orchestra will send a personal acknowledgment to the family or individual honored, without reference to the amount of the gift, informing them of your kind gesture to them and the Symphony. For your tax records, you will receive an acknowledgment card.

For further information on this form of giving or for personal handling of your Honor Gift or Memorial Tribute, please call the SSO Development Office, at (315) 424-8222, or write to: Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Development Office 411 Montgomery Street, Suite 40 Syracuse, NY 13202.

Appreciated Stocks
A gift of appreciated stock to the Symphony enables donors to obtain significant tax benefits. Donors receive an income tax deduction equal to the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. In addition, no capital gains tax is due when the Symphony sells the stock and the full value of the gift supports the work of the Symphony. Donating appreciated stock is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Call our Director of Development, and notify her that you will be making a gift of stock. Please provide your name, address, and phone number as well as the type and number of shares of the security. With this information, we will ensure that the transaction is monitored properly and that you receive proper recognition in donor listings and accrue all benefits for your donation.

2. If the securities are in the possession of your stock broker, instruct your broker to transfer the securities to Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

Your broker will need to contact the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Broker, Charles Morgan, at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter at (315) 464-3339.

3. If the securities are in your possession, send unendorsed certificates by registered, return receipt requested mail to: Director of Development, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, 411 Montgomery Street Syracuse, NY 13202

Please include your name, address, and phone number so that your gift can be properly acknowledged for tax purposes. In a separate envelope, mail a completed stock or bond power form for each certificate, left blank except for your signature. You may obtain a blank power from your bank or broker. Sign the power as your name appears on the certificate or bond. For further information, or if you are interested in making a gift of stock as part of a planned gift, please call our Director of Development at (315) 424-8222.

Other Contributions
Your cast-offs could be our treasure! In addition to cash donations, the SSO can put to use all kinds of items such as:

—	Cash Register
—	Paper Trimmer
—	Paper Shredder
—	Electric Typewriter
—	Shelving Units
—	Christmas wreaths
—	Small TV & VCR

You'd be amazed at what we can use! You may even be able to get a deduction for your donation! Call the SSO's Executive Assistant, Kay Fey, at (315) 424-8222 if you have something that we might be able to use.