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Ravinia Associates

Ravinia Associates aspire to be Chicago's premier group of emerging leaders dedicated to supporting the musical arts. The Associates focus on expanding the size and diversity of audiences for music, emphasizing Ravinia Festival and its Reach*Teach*Play Education Programs and enhancing broad appreciation for classical music.

Responsibilities, Activities and Programs

Ravinia Associates are a group of young professionals in the Chicago area. They work to support the Festival by raising funds, increasing awareness, and developing a younger audience for classical music. The group's signature fundraiser, Festa Ravinia, is traditionally a black-tie event with dinner, dancing, auction and raffle. This event provides funding for Ravinia Festival and its unparalleled Reach*Teach*Play Education Programs. Additionally, the Associates participate in the Annual Fund campaign and volunteer at events such as school visits, Rising Stars series, Family Space and Instrument Petting Zoos. At Ravinia's summer concerts, the group hosts Associates Corners, where members gather on the lawn to picnic, develop friendships and listen to the music of the evening. In addition, Associates gather with their families and picnic at Kids Concerts.

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Criteria for Membership

• Membership is restricted to individuals who are under the age of 40 when joining the Board.
• Prospective members also should be interested in the mission and objectives of the Board and have time to fulfill the responsibilities of membership.
• Financial responsibilities include paying annual membership dues, supporting fundraising efforts and contributing to Ravinia Festival's annual fund.
• Meeting requirements include quarterly board meetings and various committee meetings as needed for event planning and Board operation.

If you are interested in learning more about the Ravinia Associates, please send an e-mail to associates@ravinia.org to sign up for one of the following membership open houses where you will be given further details about who we are and what we do, as well as a membership application. Open House attendance is required for Board membership consideration.

Ravinia Associates

President: Kathryn D. Ingraham *

Vice-President: T.J. Houlihan *

Festa Co-Chairmen:
John Martin *
Steve Rappin *

Active Members

* Executive Committee
^ Leave of Absence

Sustaining Members