In the early 1970's, six supporters of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra founded the Greeley Philharmonic Guild, an organization dedicated to carrying out financial, educational and social activities for the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. The Guild idea originated with Howard Skinner, who had just been hired as conductor and music director.Today the Guild provide a large percentage of the financial support needed by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra through fundraising activities and sponsorship of guest artists.