THE ENCORE SOCIETY

Members of the Encore Society help secure Des Moines Metro Opera’s commitment to artistic excellence, innovative programming, and fiscal stability by making provisions for DMMO in their estate plans or by establishing life income arrangements naming the company as a beneficiary. Thanks to their support, the quality you experience today will be enjoyed by future generations.

By informing us of your bequest, beneficiary designation or other planned gift, you will be included as a member of this important group of friends. To learn more about planned gift opportunities or to make an arrangement to speak with Tim McMillin, Director of Advancement, call (515) 200-5385.

EXAMPLES OF PLANNED GIFTS INCLUDE: • Making a bequest to Des Metro Opera

Foundation (EIN 42-1376458) in a will or trust • Naming Des Moines Metro Opera

Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement plan • Naming Des Moines Metro Opera

Foundation as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy • Investing in a Charitable Gift Annuity to benefit Des Moines Metro Opera and generate tax-free income for you during your lifetime • Naming Des Moines Metro Opera

Foundation as the beneficiary of a

Charitable Remainder Trust Des Moines Metro Opera is grateful to members of the Encore Society, who have demonstrated legacy commitment to the company.

Achilles Avraamides and Dilys Morris Anonymous (10) Barbara Brown Frank R. Brownell III Jim and Patty Cownie Randall Daut and Patricia Ryan Ellen and Jim Diehl Michael Egel Julia Hagen Lawrence and Carolyn Hejtmanek Annette Isaacson Darren R. Jirsa, D.D.S. Mary Keithahn Tom and Marsha Mann Marian W. Sharp Trust Middleton Family Susan B. Moore Margaret R. Penney and Tory J. (TJ) Lea Stanley Ransom Lois F. Roets Arnold Samuel John Schmidt and Deb Wiley Chérie and Bob Shreck Dr. Craig and Kimberly Shadur Glenn Sowder Chris and Denise Vernon David G. Wright and Krenio Wright

Platée 2021