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 2025
Executive Board
Brian Sylvester
President
he/him
Lori Carlsen
Secretary
she/her
Lisa Cotton
Vice President
she/her
Sheila Morris
Treasurer
she/her
David Yankee
Member-at-Large
he/him
Rex Schadow
Member-at-Large
he/him
Kevin Schuster
Member-at-Large
He/him​
Coordinators
Lee Korty
Historian
he/him
Committees
Activities Committee - Lisa Cotton, Chairperson
Responsible for the scheduling and facilitating of core events and monthly volunteering opportunities
Governance/Audit Committee - Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining the governing rules of the organization.
Finance/Fundraising Committee - Sheila Morris, Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining the financial stability of the organization.
Communications/Marketing 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.