LSO Kids
Join the LSO Junior Board of Directors!
What is the Junior Board of Directors?
The Liberty Symphony Orchestra’s Junior Board of Directors is comprised of 12-15 high school youth who apply, interview and are selected to serve a one year term. They meet monthly and learn about nonprofits, philanthropy and leadership, while providing a youth perspective to the adult board and management.
- Learn about the Liberty Symphony Orchestra and the role arts organizations play in the community;
- Receive a basic background in board service, marketing and public relations, event planning and philanthropy;
- Provide insight and ideas on programming and ways to reach out to diverse audiences;
- Develop basic presentation, communications and business skills;
- Represent the organization at special events and functions; and
- Meet new friends from schools around Clay County.
What do we look for in a Board member?
Enthusiasm • Interest • Commitment • Diversity • No experience necessary!
What about meetings and other requirements?
- Meetings will be held on one Saturday morning every other month, June 2010 – May 2011, from 10am – 11:30am.
- Social activities take place throughout the year – as decided by the board.
- A year-end party in May wraps up the one-year term.
What else?
- Interested students must complete an application and turn it in by Thursday, April 15th.
- Based on applications, finalists will be interviewed during late April/early May. Final selections will be made by May 15th.
- Questions? Call the LSO office, 816-415-7832 or email: info@libertysymphony.org.
