LPO Volunteers is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to service and support for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Since it’s founding in 1991 the LPO Volunteers, the Encore Shop, and Book Fair has raised over 2 million dollars from the community and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to support the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
A 5.01(c)3 not-for-profit corporation
LPO Volunteers, The Encore Shop, and Symphony Book Fair are trade names of the Symphony Volunteers, Inc., a 5.01(c)3 not-for-profit corporation registered in the State of Louisiana.
LPO Volunteers
Holds events and meetings. Welcomes new members. Oversees Encore Shop and Book Fair.
The Encore Shop
Where better clothes take their second bow. LPO Volunteers own and operate the shop. Donations are tax deductible.
Symphony Book Fair
Produces a nationally known Book Fair. Receives donations at its warehouse. Donations are tax deductible
LPO Volunteers
P.O. Box 4036
New Orleans, LA 70178
this website
The Encore Shop
7814 Maple St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
encoreshopnola.com
Book Fair Warehouse
517 Time Saver Ave
Harahan, LA 70123
lpovolunteers.org/book-fair/
Officers
Symphony Volunteers, Inc. is an all volunteer organization. Officers are drawn from the membership and serve without compensation.
President
Barbara Sands
| President-Elect Amy Ferguson | V.P. Administration Celena Neal Linda Grillot |
| V.P. Education & Outreach Charlotte Lewis Donna Howland, Betty Speyer | V.P. Fundraising vacant |
| Parliamentarian Linda Ferguson | Recording Secretary Nancy Fridge |
| Treasurer Kathy Gaspard | Financial Secretary Philip Straub |
| Corresponding Secretary Emel Mize | Encore Shop Melissa Gordon |
| Immediate Past President Betty Speyrer | Book Fair Janet Blohowiak |