Governance and Finances
The Thalia Symphony Orchestra is run by a board of directors that includes both orchestra players and non-musicians. The board manages all non-musical aspects of the orchestra (e.g., insurance, corporate registration, promotion, finance, fund-raising, etc.). The board also commissions a Repertoire Committee of musicians to act as a resource for the Music Director for the coming season. The Music Director works with the Repertoire Committee to make final program decisions.
Thalia is essentially a volunteer organization. Our sources of income are ticket sales and donations from businesses and individual supporters.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Board of Directors
Co-Board Presidents
Myrnie Van Kempen
Ruben Van Kempen
Vice President
Dan Lewis
Secretary
Beth S. Ginsberg
Treasurer
Derek Cook
Cate Gerhart
Cass O'Callaghan
Shelley Reiss
Green Seo
Charlene Utt
Betsy Wells
Christina Wright
Honorary Board Member
Directors
Frances Walton
Auxiliary Support
Front of House Directors
Ruben Van Kempen
Steve Ash
Social Manager,
Classical KING 98.1 Liaison
Paul Carlson
Stage Manager
Derek Cook
Personnel Liaison
Lauren Daugherty
Grants
Betsy Wells
Program Designer
Martin Stillion
Social Manager, Webmaster
Green Seo
Music Librarian
Cate Gerhart
