Board of Directors Handbook
Updated 7.10.24
Mission & Value Statement
Mission Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra with the mission to enrich the cultural life of the citizens of Ridgefield and surrounding communities by presenting musical performances of the highest artistic quality. The RSO also strives to increase the appreciation for music through active community involvement and innovative educational programs. Value Statement Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra holds the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion central to achieving our mission. We stand against racism and all forms of discrimination, and affirm our commitment to featuring diverse voices in our musical and educational programming, engagement of artistic talent, and our leadership. We are committed to upholding the principles of equality and inclusion, and affirm that we are all equally and unequivocally deserving of respect and acceptance as human beings.
Locations & Contact Information
Office: Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra 77 Danbury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 email@ridgefieldsymphony.org Concert Venue: Anne S. Richardson Auditorium
at Ridgefield High School 700 N Salem Road Ridgefield, CT 06877
Concert Venue: Dave F. Clune Auditorium at Wilton High School
395 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897
Concert Venue: The Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge Road Ridgefield, CT 06877
Website: ridgefieldsymphony.org Phone: 203.438.3889
RSO Staff
Executive Director Laurie Kenagy
O: 203.438.3889 C: 914.646.8174 lkenagy@ridgefieldsymphony.org
Director of Marketing and Communications Jessica Hinkley
O: 203.438.3889 C: 860.372.6964 jhinkley@ridgefieldsymphony.org
Conductor Eric Mahl mahleric@gmail.com
Orchestra Staff T.D. Ellis, Personnel Manager Catherine Hazlehurst , Operations Manager Amy Selig, Librarian
RSO Board Members
Afanasieva, Svitlana (Lana) 378 Main Street, Apt. 308 Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 914.479.8759 svitlana.a203@gmail.com 2nd term ends 6/30/25 Bennett, Videen (Deeny) 27 Rising Ridge Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 203.837.0221 H. 203.438.0381 videen@aol.com 2nd term ends 6/30/27 Berisford, Lori 7 Turtle Ridge Court Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 203.788.1892 loriberis@aol.com 2nd term ends 6/30/27 Dineen, Jennifer 500 Main Street, Elms #1 Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 494-639-7141 jdineen@houlihanlawrence.com 1st term ends 6/30/25 Fox, Sarah Jesse Lee Church 207 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 270.847.9511 sarah@jesseleechurch.com 2nd term ends 6/30/27
Mulvihill, Lauren - Secretary 3 Silver Birch Lane Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 914.980.5619
lvmooney@gmail.com 1st term ends 6/30/25
Persky, Marla 190 George Washington Hwy Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 203.482.0192
marla@marlapersky.com 1st term ends 6/30/27
Sheehan, Dan 44 Starrs Ridge Road
Redding CT 06896 C: 614-500-9392 Mr.dj.sheehan@gmail.com 2nd term ends 6/30/27 Tejada, Jennifer 30 Silver Spring Lane Ridgefield, CT 06877 C. 646.642.9711 tejadafamily@me.com 1st term ends 6/30/27
Uriarte, Luis - Treasurer 99 Turtleback Road Wilton, CT 06897 786.287.7824 Luis.uriarte@ondarroagroup.com 2nd term ends 6/30/26
Vazzana, Richard (Rich) - Vice President 45 Wilton Road East Ridgefield, CT 06877 C: 845.893.4648 rvazzana@gmail.com 1st term ends 6/30/26
Horan, Jeanette 500 Main Street, #16 Ridgefield, CT 06877 978.835.1277 Jah0707@gmail.com 1st term ends 6/30/26
Liebowitz, Michael (Mike) - President 126 Indian Cave Road Ridgefield, CT 06877
C. 914-274-1665 libor35@mac.com 1st term ends 6/30/25
Expectations of Board Members
EXPECTATIONS OF RSO BOARD MEMBERS
Thank you for your commitment to the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. We greatly appreciate the value of the time, energy, ideas, money and enthusiasm you will be providing to the RSO as a member of the board of directors. We need you to enthusiastically support the RSO through active participation in the board’s management and the direction of the RSO’s business activities, through your attendance at concerts and events, with your financial support, and through publicly advocating for the RSO whenever possible. Governance: Board members are elected (generally but not exclusively) at the RSO’s Annual Meeting in June for a three-year term (one year is July 1 to June 30). Board members may generally serve no more than two consecutive terms. We expect board members to make every effort to attend board meetings, and to advise the president or the executive director of any necessary absence. We also expect board members to participate in any committee or task force they may be asked by the president to join. As with any board, we need members to actively engage with each other and with the RSO’s staff in making sure we make timely, well-considered business, financial, and program decisions which are in the best interests of the RSO. Any board member who may benefit personally or in their business from transactions with the RSO should discuss the issue with the president of the board and refrain from participating in the approval of any such transactions.
Expectations Cont.
Event Attendance: We expect board members to purchase tickets for RSO regular season concerts, whether or not they are able to attend. To the extent possible, we encourage board members to attend other RSO concerts and events, such as chamber music performances and fundraisers. Financial Support: We expect each board member to make an annual financial contribution to the RSO (no later than December 31 of each year) of at least $1000, in addition to the purchase of season concert tickets, or to obtain a financial contribution to the RSO of at least that amount from a third-party donor. If there are circumstances affecting a board member’s ability to make such a commitment, or if a board member believes he or she can make equally valuable in-kind contributions, those should be discussed with the president of the board, who may seek advice from the executive committee.In addition, board members are expected to support the RSO’s overall fundraising efforts with their time, as well as additional contributions. Advocacy: We expect each board member be part of our leadership team. This includes enthusiastically advocating for the RSO’s mission, goals and programming in interactions with friends and neighbors, in community forums, and wherever there is an opportunity to promote the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra.
Bylaws
RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. Bylaws As Revised and Approved June 3, 2019
for full RSO bylaws
Full Events Calendar
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2024/2025 Concerts/Events
2024/2025 Concerts/Events
MUSIC AT THE MANSION Concert Series
Sponsored by
Ticketing
Orchestra Concert Ticket Pricing
Chamber Concert Ticket Pricing
Music At The Mansion $30 GA / $25 Senior / $10 Student Heritage In Motion at Keeler Tavern Museum $20 GA / $15 Senior / $10 Student RSO Quartet at The Aldrich $40 GA / $35 Members RSO Quartet at MoCA CT $40 GA / $35 Members Holiday Concert & Fundraiser with Pete Wikul Band $40 GA
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Sponsor A Chair Form
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Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Celebrating 60 Years of Music!
The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 60th anniversary season. That’s 60 years of presenting world-class musical performances locally and accessibly and providing music related outreach programming to students, families, seniors, and the underserved. Play a noteworthy part in the celebration by supporting the 2024/25 season!
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Your sponsorship matters because . . . the cost to present a full orchestra concert is approximately $50K, ticket sales cover only 25% of total concert costs, and the RSO relies on support from individuals, foundations, and businesses to make up the difference.
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SEASON PROGRAM ADVERTISING
Program Ads - Now Available for the 60th Anniversary Season! We have an exciting opportunity to promote your business while supporting your Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra with a program ad starting from $250 for the entire year! The RSO has been a part of the cultural community of Ridgefield and the surrounding towns, for six decades . For each of the RSO orchestra concerts, an online concert program is emailed to our full database of 5,000+ contacts. The online program contains concert information, artist bios, local ads and more! This is a highly visible way to communicate your organization’s values and reach your target demographic.
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Available Ad Sizes: Full Page: $500 (5x9) Half Page: $250 (5x4.5)
Reason to purchase an ad in support of the RSO’s 2024/25 season: With our digital program, you can change your ad and/or link at any point in the season. The ad provides a direct link to your website. Your logo on the RSO website and on a red carpet banner displayed at all RSO events. Placing an ad in RSO programs demonstrates your commitment to our community by supporting one of Ridgefield’s prominent cultural institutions. The majority of our patrons are from Ridgefield and the surrounding towns, including Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Redding, Wilton and towns in Northern Westchester. Help us keep great music live, local & accessible in our community! reserve your ad today: jhinkley@ridgefieldsymphony.org | 203.438.3889
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