Harold Plowe Society
Donors make a difference by impacting the work and mission of the Peoria Symphony Foundation with their support.
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra (PSO) was founded by Harold Plowe - a man of enormous genius with an entrepreneurial spirit and divers interests. Plowe arrived in Peoria in the early 1880's. He was a performer, a maker of fireworks, and a skilled arches. As the PSO's conductor for over a quarter century, from 1898 until 1927, and as Conductor Emeritus from 1930 until 1941, Plowe nurtured the symphony from infancy through adolescence, from the height of Peoria's industrial gilded age, through a World War, and economic depression.
In the spirit of this dedication, members of The Harold Plowe Society help ensure a robust future for the Peoria Symphony Orchestra by committing at least $10,000 to the Peoria Symphony Foundation as either an outright gift or a gift in their estate. These funds are placed in a managed fund to provide long-term financial support to the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. We request legacy gifts be documented with either a Legacy Gift Intent Form, or a copy of the language in the donor's estate document
Two distinct groups will make up The Harold Plowe Society:
- Members who make a CURRENT gift of $10,000 or more to the Peoria Symphony Foundation will be recognized as members of The Harold Plowe Society at the following levels:
- Amethyst - $10,000 to $24,999
- Sapphire - $25,000 to $ 49,999
- Emerald - $50,000 to $99,999
- Diamond - $100,000 to $499,999
- Pink Diamond - $500,000 +
- Members who share their decision to make a LEGACY/ESTATE gift of $10,000 or more to the Peoria Symphony Foundation are recognized as members of The Harold Plowe Society ? ENCORE at the following levels:
- Amethyst - $10,000 to $24,999
- Sapphire - $25,000 to $ 49,999
- Emerald - $50,000 to $99,999
- Diamond - $100,000 to $499,999
- Pink Diamond - $500,000 +
Recognition: (Recognition will be offered with the donor's permission.)
- New members will be inducted into The Harold Plowe Society at an annual reception and presented with a personalized certificate.
- Member names may be listed where appropriate, such as on the Peoria Symphony Foundation website, Peoria Symphony Orchestra publications, and concert programs.
- Members will be invited to special events throughout the year and identified through special nametag ribbons and/or pin.
Harold Plowe Society Members
DIAMOND ENCORE - $100,000-$499,000
Eugene M.* and Donna Sweeney
Warren M. Webber*
EMERALD - $50,000 - $99,999
Sharon and John Amdahl
EMERALD ENCORE - $50,000 - $99,999
Cathy and Stan Butler
Lois E. Casson*
David L. and Margaret A. Cover
Bob* and Jean* Gilmore
Merle* and Barbara Glick
SAPPHIRE- $25,000 - $49,999
Drs. John and Jackie* Ruthman
SAPPHIRE ENCORE -$25,000 - $49,999
Margaret L. O'Neill Trust
Charles E.* and Maryln G. Rager
AMETHYST - $10,000 - $24,999
R. Rennie Atterbury III
David and Virginia Gill
Reid and Sheila Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. Len A. Kuchan
AMETHYST ENCORE- $10,000 - $24,999
Ali and Gloria Bahaj
Wayne E. Baum Family Foundation
John and Linda Blossom
Ronald K. Burkey and Suzanne F. Burkey
John and Nancy Crawford
Dr. John R. Day*
Ann Franklin*
Don and Joanne* Hoffard
Joseph F. Kennell and Patricia A. Kennell
Mr.* and Mrs. James Kidder
Karl and Cheryl Kuppler
Michael and Trudy Landwirth
David P. Ransburg*
Walter C. Ruppman
Drs. Tony and Sue Sauder
Jim and Jill Sherman
Dr. Kip and Ann Strasma
Gene* and Harriett* Swager
David Walvoord
William Wilsen
Jan and H.L "Chappie"* Chapman Jr.
Diane Oberhelman
Patricia D. Talley*
Sandra O. Wuttke-Cummings
