The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) welcomes six new Board members effective August 1.
Dr. Rima Binder - Binder, a resident of Long Beach, is retired from the faculty of Northeastern Illinois University and currently serves as Vice-President of the Friendship Botanic Gardens Board of Directors. Binder is also President of the American Chapter of the Lithuanian University Women’s Association.
Dr. Ashley Kirkwood - Kirkwood is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist with Northwest Health in La Porte. Originally from London Ontario, Canada, Kirkwood graduated from St. George’s University Medical School and has been affiliated with Northwest Health for six years.
Cecelia Largura - Largura will assume the role of Treasurer of the LCSO Board, a position held in a previous tenure. Largura is the Director of Business Continuity for NiSource and is a resident of Valparaiso.
Patricia Hiler Luck – A mother of five, Luck’s board memberships have included Hiler Industries, Center for Hospice Care, La Lumiere School, La Porte County Family YMCA and Beacon Health Foundation.
Pastor Dennis Meyer – Senior Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church for 34 years, Pastor Meyer also is active with The Bethany Foundation and First Step and is a former Board member of the La Porte County Family YMCA.
Cheryl Reinhart - Reinhart is a retired financial advisor with Edward Jones. Her board memberships have included the La Porte County Family YMCA, La Porte Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, La Porte Hospital Foundation, Women in Leadership, Michiana Humane Society and the United Way.
“This is an exciting time for the LCSO as we welcome our new board members,” said Kathy Bernel, Board Chair. “And hats off to our retiring board members, Lorri Feldt, Alan Lang and Suzan Wade, who have helped build a strong, vibrant organization.”
The LCSO entered its 49th season earlier in September with the 16th Annual Hoosier Star competition. Dr. Carolyn Watson, Music Director, will lead this season’s three subscription concerts beginning with the November 13th "A Jazzy American Salute" and will co-conduct the 27th Annual Holiday at the Pops concert with Associate Conductor, Chuck Steck. Watson's LCSO premiere was conducting this past Wednesday's three Drayton Family Children’s Educational Concerts.
For a list of concerts and to purchase season tickets visit www.lcso.net.
About LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is also supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, What's New La Porte, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, Rock 106.5 and Art on the Air WVLP 103.1 Radio. Visit us at: www.lcso.net.