Harold and Grace - Their Lives Were Music


The Wednesday Music Club of Orlando and Winter Park

Eleanore Billy Gronlund

 Dedicated to this  Grand Lady of the Federation. 
Eleanore was State President for The Florida Federation of  Music Clubs 
as well as Club President for
 The Wednesday Music Club of Orlando and Winter Park
A lovely Contralto voice. 
Always on the edge of fashion, designing her own.
 Eleanore was Chairman of "The Jeanie Auditions and Ball" at 
White Springs, Florida each year. 
(See The Jeanie Audition and Ball for more information)
Describing her as intelligent and beautiful
               with the smile and grace that could illuminate any room.                
Always a Lady.

 
1965 nov 4 president's tea.JPG (96246 bytes) The President's Tea
honoring
Eleanore Gronlund		 1967 oct 11 president's tea.JPG (48884 bytes) Club President 
of the Wednesday Music Club of Orlando and Winter Park

1967- 1968 club president.JPG (57257 bytes)
November 4, 1965 October 11, 1967 1967- 1968
1974 april.JPG (48636 bytes) 1973 - 1975 president .JPG (37702 bytes) benediction.JPG (53529 bytes) a ffmc directory.JPG (57923 bytes) 1973 convention a.JPG (32388 bytes)
Eleanore on Right President
Eleanore Gronlund		 Benediction FFMC Directory 
1973 - 1975		 With Retiring State President
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Pictured with Miami Club President 56th State 
Convention		 Head Table FFMC Board At the "Jeanie's"
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June 11, 1973 FFMC Board Eleanore Billy Gronlund September 20, 1973
1973 oct 8.JPG (119329 bytes) Eleanore opens the 
57 the annual State Board 
Workshop 		1974 may 20 convention a.JPG (259034 bytes) 1974 society .JPG (81858 bytes)
1975 jan 14.JPG (60375 bytes) 1975 jan 27.JPG (42913 bytes) 1975_ mar.JPG (56062 bytes) eleanore presents.JPG (32038 bytes) 1975 may .JPG (67102 bytes)
January 14, 1975 January 27, 1975 Convention Eleanore on left
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May 21, 1975

 Eleanore took voice lessons from Grace Sanford Eleanore would favor Grace with a song or two at her Parties
11.JPG (36642 bytes) Club Members
Mr. & Mrs. 
Arnold Honaker, 
Claire- Frances Whitehurst,
Judith Lancaster
&
Eleanore Gronlund 		12.JPG (71013 bytes) Eleanore with Jeanie
Contestants
that will  represent our Club		 15.JPG (26382 bytes)
donation to museum.JPG (22735 bytes) Eleanore with Museum director Marianne Popkins

September 2005		 painting at museum1.JPG (55506 bytes) At the Museum
daughter Karmen
views  the many things
from her mother's 
Music Club 
Collection		 Karmen 2.JPG (32937 bytes)

Last picture of Eleanore as she donates- friend Grace Sanford's portrait to
The Winter Park Historical Museum

          Special thanks to Sarasota Herald Tribute, The Pennysaver, and the Cupboard News                   for the use of these articles.  

Special Thought from her Friends

Eleanore has always been an ardent and generous supporter of the Federation. Her calm demeanor and lovely smile defused many an explosive situation. We became acquainted way back when the Junior Convention was held at the Twin Towers in Orlando. It was all coordinated so smoothly and efficiently by Eleanore, including a most enjoyed awards banquet  Eleanore was a much appreciated mentor during my term as state president. She sang several songs at my closing convention using her beautiful soprano voice. She was most knowledgeable about the Federation and shared information and help to others. During her own term as president, she initiated many worthwhile projects including a workbook detailing job descriptions and deadline dates. We became good friends and enjoyed social occasions, but working together for the Jeanie Auditions cemented our relationship and endeared Eleanore ever more to me. She was always appreciative and considerate. Eleanore is one classy lady that I dearly love. May she be at peace and surrounded by angels wherever she goes.

                                                                      Isabella Laude

 
 I adore Eleanore and enjoyed her singing so very much as did our beloved Grace.  You might call us double sisters since she was also in SAI (Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity for Women) with me.  She once told me her sister was "Miss Pennsylvania".  Eleanor is so talented and beautiful with a great personality and sweet spirit, Eleanore should have won.   I miss her so very much.  I know her birthday comes during the Christmas holidays. Where can we send a card to her?  I know she won't recognize my name, but perhaps momentarily she'll love the beauty of the card. My mom died of Alzheimer's. 
                                                                      Hugs, Kay Schmaus

 

 

The Passing of a Grand Lady

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Florida Federation
of Music Clubs		 Copy of flowers 4.JPG (50106 bytes) Florida Federation
of Music Clubs
Past Presidents Assembly
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We will miss her and her devotion to the Federation, but she is at peace.

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