About Us
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The Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) is a non-profit, volunteer group that facilitates networking and community for the Central Illinois lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, all other sexual and gender minorities, their families, friends, and the organizations that support them. CORAL supports the LGBTQ community throughout the year by hosting a variety of events and service projects including the Ritz, Pride Picnic, and Thanksgiving Dinner.
Ritz 2023
Executive Board
Brian Sylvester
President
he/him
Lisa Cotton
Vice President
she/her
Lori Carlsen
Secretary
she/her
April Poole
Treasurer
she/her
David Yankee
Member-at-Large
he/him
Shelley Vaughn
Member-at-Large
she/her
Jenna Broom
Member-at-Large
she/her
Coordinators
Lee Korty
Historian
he/him
Lori Carlsen
Events Coordinator
she/her
Committees
Activities Committee - Lisa Cotton, Chairperson
Responsible for the scheduling and facilitating of monthly volunteering opportunities
Bylaws Committee - Lee Korty, Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining the governing rules of the organization.
Events Committee - Lori Carlsen, Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining, organizing, and presenting the main events.
Finance Committee - April Poole, Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining the financial stability of the organization.
Social Media Committee - Brian Sylvester, Chairperson
Responsible for overseeing the website and social media avenues.
Membership Committee - Brian Sylvester, Chairperson
Responsible for creating opportunities to increase active membership.