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The Des Moines Community Orchestra is a non-profit organization run by its members, who annually elect a seven member board of directors from orchestra membership. Terms on the board are two years. The board of directors is in charge managing the affairs of the orchestra, including hiring a Music Director and Conductor. Currently, Carl Johnson is the Music Director and Conductor of the Des Moines Community Orchestra.  

The following musician-members were elected to the Board of Directors by the membership of the Des Moines Community Orchestra. Elections are held each spring at the end of each concert season. The following chart shows the two year terms of current board members. Click here to view photos and bios of current board members

To contact any board member, send email to the following address:
webmaster@desmoinescommunityorchestra.org

Board Member

2010/2011

2011/2012

2012/2013

Kendall Childs      
David Hindal      
Lynn Messina      
Mike Ramirez      
Laura Appenzeller      
Kitty Metzger      
Loren Stoneberg      

The following table lists board member responsibilities for the current season. The board elects officers at their first meeting following the annual business meeting of the full orchestra membership in May.

Board Officers

Board Member

President

Mike Ramirez

Vice President

Laura Appenzeller

Treasurer

Kitty Metzger

Secretary

Kendall Childs

A multitude of activities are required for the success of the orchestra. The main categories of needs will be managed by the individuals listed below. Many other contributions will be needed, and all orchestra members are urged to help with the various tasks that will appear in the Jobs List. Please be willing to volunteer for these jobs.  

Orchestra Responsibilitities

Member

Dues collection

David Hindal

Fund raising

Lynn Messina

Member roster

Kendall Childs

Member recruitment

Carl Johnson

Publicity

Kitty Metzger, Kris Shay

Bulk mailing

Laura Valle, Mary Liechty
audience email list Rich Gordley
audience mailing labels Greg Woolever

Website, printed programs, posters, 

Greg Woolever, Kitty Metzger, Josh Whitver

Concert dates & venues

Carl Johnson

Equipment transportation

David Hindal, Josh Whitver

Music acquisition/librarian

Julie Stroud, Carl Johnson

Membership oversight

David Hindal
Personnel Kendall Childs, Carl Johnson
Rehearsal site arrangements Carolyn Knittle
Social Loren Stoneberg

Past Presidents of the Board of Directors:

bulletMike Ramirez
bulletCarolyn Knittle
bulletSteve Urion
bulletRich Gordley
bulletKris Shay
bulletGreg Woolever
bulletGeorge Mosley
bulletJohn Kunzman

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