Community members and alumni of Leadership La Porte County’s programs are invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Leadership La Porte County at its Ruby Red Reception, taking place on Saturday, February 17th at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. The event will feature networking, heavy appetizers, and a cash bar. Attendees are asked to wear red, casual to classy.

The event is being chaired by Kristy Hahn, a board member of Leadership La Porte County and a graduate of the 38th Leadership class. Hahn stated, “The Ruby Red Reception will be a great night of networking and community. I look forward to seeing fellow classmates of mine and alumni of our leadership program.”

Monica Komasinski, Executive Director of Leadership La Porte County added, “We are so excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Through the years our programs have reached thousands of citizens who are out there doing remarkable things in the community. We want to celebrate those contributions, so we invite alumni to come and share their stories.”

A highlight of the evening will include recognizing former sheriff John Boyd with the 2023 Robert J Hiler Outstanding Alumni Award. This annual award is named for Hiler, who significantly contributed his time, talent, and treasure to the organization.

Tickets are available online at a cost of $50 per person. Sponsorship of the event is also available. Visit the online ticket sales site here.