New GLCC Property Update

GLC C
O F S O U T H F L O R ID A
News and Views from the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida
New GLCC Property Update:
Helping You Connect with Your Community
Since purchasing the new
GLCC property
in Wilton
Manors in late
June, volunPaul Hyman
teers, staff and
Executive Director
Board members
have been making necessary and
exciting plans for a smooth transition. As valued community members and supporters, please see the
following update. We are proud of
our progress!
clear) the vacant land on North
Andrews Avenue, across the street
from the old GLCC building. The
land has been listed for sale.
Additionally, upon selling the old
GLCC building a few years ago, the
GLCC fully paid off the mortgage on
the old building.
The new Wilton Manors property
consists of a nicely located campuslike atmosphere, which includes: 5.5
acres of land, 130 feet of Middle
River waterfront; a 16,000 square
foot front building, which will house
The purchase price of the prop- the GLCC’s programs, meeting
erty was $4.75 million of which the rooms and offices; an additional
GLCC placed a 30% cash down pay- 16,000 square foot back building,
ment of $1.425 million which came which will have leased tenants; a
from the sale of the old GLCC prop- 3,500 square foot metal structure and
erty. That transaction also resulted a 4,500 square foot warehouse that
in the GLCC’s owning (free and
both have electricity and plumbing,
as well as exciting potential uses for
future programs and events; storage
facilities and plenty of room for parking!
Call the GLCC at (954) 463-9005 or visit
Calendar
www.glccsf.org for more information on
events.
Sat., Oct. 4 & Nov. 1 - Gay Flea
Market. First Sat. of each month, 8 2
p.m.
Tues., Oct. 7 - Founder Circle
Reception sponsored by Artefacto and
The Chef’s Table.
Call Robert Boo,
Director of Development, to find out
more information about the Founder
Circle. (954) 463-9005
Sat., Oct. 11 & Nov. 8 - Gay BINGO at
the GLCC. Second Sat. of each month, 7
10 p.m.
Thur., Oct. 16 & Nov. 20 - Lavender
Sisters open mic night at the GLCC.
Third Thur. of each month. Sign in at
7:30 with performances beginning at
8:00 p.m. Cost is only $3.
During the coming months, the
community will learn about our capital campaign, which is designed to
raise sufficient funds to pay off the
new mortgage (financed by Northern
Trust) — resulting in debt-free ownership of this amazing property.
Fortunately a very realistic plan is in
place, during these difficult economic
times.
Rental income from the back
building will more than cover the
monthly mortgage payment and will
contribute to paying other expenses,
such as: electricity, security, insur-
Tues., Nov. 4 Election Day. Get out
the vote!
www.GLCCSF.org
The purpose of the BPAT is to
negotiate lease agreements with
tenants, space design and to develop
the master plan for the entire property so everything will evolve in a
manageable way that produces a
permanent, high-quality home that
the community will enjoy for generations to come!
As additional donors are identified and funds are raised, we anticipate beautifying the grounds and incorporating indoor and outdoor features that support art, theater, education, wellness, a waterfront destination and enjoyable places to hang out!
The new property will support an unDuring the coming weeks, the
precedented expansion of GLCC pro- BPAT will distribute a Request for
grams, as well as additional revenue
Proposals (RFP) so a general constreams.
tractor can be selected to complete
modifications to the front GLCC
Recognizing that the GLCC is
building. The GLCC plans to ocnot a real estate developer or property cupy its new facility some time in
manager, we have assembled a vol2009 hopefully as soon as possible!
unteer Building Project Advisory
jump out at you.
Sat., Nov. 1 - “Fall Forward” Don't
forget to change your clock for Daylight
Savings Time.
Thur., Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
at the GLCC. Sponsored by the Church
of the Holy Spirit Song. Volunteer your
time to help our friends in the community. Visit our website for more information at www.glccsf.org.
Board/staff representatives. A landscape designer will soon join the
team, as well.
Over $3,500 Raised for GLCC
Fri., Oct. 31 - Wicked Manors Block
Party. Join 20,000 of your closest friends
as we dance, party, trick and treat on
Wilton Drive. Admission is FREE!
Tues., Nov.
18 - Founder Circle
Reception
sponsored
by Daniel
O'Flaherty
and Mario's Catalina
Restaurant. Call Robert Boo, Director of
Development, to find out more information about the Founder Circle. (954)
463-9005
Team (BPAT) that reports to the
Executive Director. Chaired by Jan
Carpenter, whose strong Project
Management skills are a tremendous asset, the BPAT consists of
three architects, an interior designer, an attorney, our Treasurer (to
keep things on budget!) and
“Divas on the Drive”
Sat., Oct. 25 - Lavender Events presents Stella’s Ball, a dance for women.
Check
out
the
website
at
www.glccsf.org for more details.
Sun., Nov. 16 - Lavender Events will
hold it's first Family Forum at the GLCC.
ance, etc. So far nearly half of the
available space is already rented and
bringing in revenue. Current tenants
include:
The University
of
Delaware's local
Methamphetamine
research/treatment program; The
Church of the Holy
Spirit Song and the
Florida
LGBT
Democratic
Caucus/Dolphin
Democrats
Get
Out the Vote Call
Center. Additional
tenants showing
interest are other
fiscally stable nonprofits that serve
the LGBT and broader communities.
We are excited about building a comprehensive continuum of services in
the context of a practical and solid
business model.
October/November 2008
On the evening of Sunday,
August 31st, Bruce Bogan and
Kristof from “Copy This”, combined
forces with Jackson, Mark and
George of George's Alibi, Toni
Barone, former owner of Elements,
and Dale Madison, 411 Magazine, to
help raise over $3,500 for the GLCC.
Auctioneers
for the
evening were none other than
local legends, Toni Barone,
former owner of Elements
and Dale Madison of 411
Magazine. They entertained
the crowd while auctioning
off the artwork
and
announcing the winning
numbers of the many raffle
items.
Surprise of the
evening was local underwear
model, David, who also
works at 411. He jump started
the bidding by offering the
high bidders a date with
himself! That announcement
led to a flurry of bidding, especially
when Toni offered free bar tabs from
Matty's on the drive, Alibi and Bill's
to the high bidder as well. One
attendee was so excited by the event
he successfully bid on over four
pieces of artwork!
By David Yalen
Panache flowers and Naked Grape
wine baskets, weekend trips to a gay
guesthouse in St. Petersburg, just to
name a few. All these contributions
made for an enjoyable evening for the
many GLCC supporters in the
audience.
Money raised from this event will
be used to support the programs and
services of the GLCC.
Voice Thanks
Dr. Jason Shapiro
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can reach Dr. Shapiro at
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you can sponsor a future issue
of the Voice, call Robert Boo,
Director of Development, at
954.463.9005.
Local businesses contributed
Starting with Pompano Bill's
items for the raffle prizes from bar
photos of local drag queen divas,
tabs and dinner gift certificates to
Kristof, a well known local artist
massages. Additionally,
many
painted and embellished the photos
contributed one-of-a-kind items for
with his personal touch. The result
the silent auction such as Petals
was original works of art that just
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The GLCC Voice
Time to Tell Your Friends
to Say “NO!”
Free Cancer Support
(Did we mention it’s free?)
With the November
election only weeks
away, extremist groups
are ramping up efforts
to pass Amendment 2.
It is a horse race at the
moment with the latest
poll showing
the
majority of Floridians
actually support the
amendment — not the
60-percent needed for
passage — but that will
change
if the
extremists have their
way.
Join us for the
Gay Men’s Cancer
Networking Group
The third Monday of every month
From 6:30 PM - 8 PM
For information
Please call
954-763-6776
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FORT LAUDERDALE
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It is no longer
enough for the GLBT
community to vote no.
Many voters are too
busy
to fully
understand the issue
and all they may know
is the fear mongering messages of our opponents.
It is vital that you reach out to family, friends and co-workers and
urge them to defeat this amendment. Tell them that the vague
language of the amendment could have far reaching implications for
all Floridians by:
• using the constitution to actually take existing rights away from
all Floridians,
• threatening domestic partnership benefits and registries which
allow non-married committed senior partners to have hospital
visitation rights and a role in important medical decisions,
• offering a legal defense to undercut domestic violence
prosecutions,
• adding to the “brain drain” at most universities throughout the
state by threatening existing benefits, and
• discouraging companies from relocating to or staying in Florida
by writing language into the constitution that could nullify their
existing benefit packages.
Urge your friends to stay in the voting booth long enough to find
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Because, in fact, they do.
For more information on how to defeat Amendment 2, visit
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GLCC Supports
Haiti Relief Effort
By Jim Howell
The GLCC has once again
demonstrated the generous nature of its
members.
The GLCC was asked to assist those
suffering on the island of Haiti after two
devastating hurricanes and they agreed to
serve as a drop-off site for donations of
clothing and non-perishable food items.
The situation in Haiti is difficult to
comprehend. As one of the poorest nations in the world, two powerful
hurricanes have destroyed the precious few resources that were available to
most residents. Relief efforts were difficult, but local churches have
maintained direct access to the people of Haiti.
Following the GLCC’s email blast requesting donations, a related
public service announcement aired on local public radio station, WLRN.
The quantity and quality of donations that were gathered in one short week
were amazing. The Divine Mercy Church rented a trailer for collections,
and it was overflowing with bags of food and clothing from the GLCC. The
donations continued to pour in long after the initial request.
Thank you to everyone who helped in this effort. I am so proud to be a
member of such a diverse and generous community.
Have You Got
3 Hours a Week Free?
Then we have an opportunity for you. Join one of the fastest growing LGBT
organizations in South Florida. We are currently looking for a few good people to
ADD to our all-volunteer switchboard. If you are looking for a way to give back to
your community, this is a great opportunity.
Please contact Tony White, Projects Manager at (954) 463-9005 ext. 233 or email
twhite@glccsf.org. You can also stop by the Center and fill out an application.
The Gay and Lesbian Community
Center of South Florida
1717 N. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Mail correspondence to:
P.O. Box 70518,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307-0518
(954) 463-9005; fax (954) 764-6522
email: info@glccsf.org
website: www.glccsf.org
GLCCSF Board of Directors
Valerie J. Elsbree, LCSW, CAP
Free Phone Consultation
954-579-3049
1650 Northeast 26th Street, Suite 206
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
www.GLCCSF.org
Sandra Garcia, Peer Educator
Sgarcia@glccsf.org
Nicole M. Mannarino, CPA, Treasurer
Rachlin Cohen & Holtz, LLP
Jeff Grigsby, LIFE Coordinator
Jgrigsby@glccsf.org
Rev. Leslie Tipton, Secretary
Church of the Holy SpiritSong
“Blue” Mannix, Peer Educator
Blue@glccsf.org
Ilene Berliner
Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Relationship Issues • Depression/Grief •
Addictions • Anxiety • Eating Disorders
Tony White, Project Manager
Twhite@glccsf.org
Rick Gibson, Vice President
The Gibson Group
Darcy J. Beeman, AAMS, CFP,
Edward Jones
• sliding fee scale
• most insurance accepted
• most credit cards accepted
Janet Vargas, Business Manager
JVargas@glccsf.org
Daniel Dardenne, Peer Educator
Daniel@glccsf.org
Jerry Algozer
V.P. Development, Broward House
Individuals, Couples and Group Therapy
Jorge Gardela
Health & Community Services Manager.
Jorge@glccsf.org
Ron Ryan, President
Nova Southeastern University
Directors
Breakthrough the Emotional Pain and
Take Back Control of Your Life.
Kristofer Fegenbush
PALS Project Manager
Kfegenbush@glccsf.org
Dale Russell
Century 21, Hansen Realty
GLCC Staff
Paul Hyman, MBA, LCSW,
Executive Director, Phyman@glccsf.org
Magno Morales, CHOICES Coordinator
Mmorales@glccsf.org
David Yalen, Development Assistant
Dyalen@glccsf.org
The GLCC Voice
Contributing Writers: Kristofer
Fegenbush, Jim Howell, Paul Hyman,
Verla Jean Johnson, Ellen Slavin, David
Yalen
Photographer: Jacqui Charvet, Steven
Shires
Robert Boo, Development Director
Rboo@glccsf.org
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The GLCC Voice
GLCC Women's Program
Continues to Grow
The first dance, “I Am What I Am, So Come As You Are” was held at The Center on
Lavender Events, the GLCC’s new committee for the women of our community is off
to a fantastic start!
September 30th and more than one 170 women attended. The main hall was turned into a
sea of lavender and white, where candles and glitter provided the light and beautiful
women provided the sparkle.
By Ellen Slavin
Entertainment was provided “drag king”-style, including an appearance by 2003 She
King, Blake. The food was delish, some prepared by volunteers, much of it donated by
area businesses, including Rosie’s, One Tea Lounge and To The Moon. The beer was
generously donated by New Moon and the wine by Crown Wine and Spirits. Door prizes
abounded thanks to the support of Borders, WIN, Stonewall Library and Archives, Robin
Bodiford, Blue Martini, The Candy Corner and many more big-hearted businesses.
The next exciting dance will have a “Pirates and Princesses”
theme and will take place on October 25th. Please contact The Center for more
information at (954) 463-9005 or check out the website at www.glccsf.org.
Lavender Sisters, the new open mic night had it’s inaugural literary get-together at
The Center on September 7th and will continue on the third Thursday of each month.
Sign in for those who wish to share their talent starts at 7:30 with performances beginning
at 8:00. The cost is only $3.
On November 16th, Lavender Events will hold it’s first Family Forum at the GLCC.
The event is geared towards providing information to families of our community
including legal, financial and much more. You can also sign up for the GLCC eVoice on
their website, www.glccsf.org, and receive weekly updates on events at The Center.
The committee always welcomes new volunteers. Women who are interested in
volunteering or would like more information, please contact Janet Vargas at
LavenderEvents@GLCCSF.org.
High On Volunteering
“I love the high I get from volunteering,” says Len Brown. “I noticed it when I started volunteering 20
years ago. It's like a freeze that blows over you when you serve others. Working with the L.I.F.E. Program, I
feel a full-time breeze. I don't come down from my high from the beginning of the program until after
Len Brown Impacts Others
Through PALS Project, HIV Testing graduation.”
Len spends most days each week volunteering at the GLCC, both with the L.I.F.E. Program (an 18-week
By Kristofer Fegenbush
health improvement program for HIV-positive men) and with HIV counseling and testing. The challenges
energize him.
“I lived most of my life doing what I was supposed to do and was expected to do,” relates Len. “I had a very
successful lifeon paper. But it was only on paper. Now I'm doing what I want to do and enjoy it. I'm not
making money for someone else. I'm growing spiritually, emotionally, sociallyin every way.”
Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Len moved to South Florida four years ago. He first connected to the
GLCC through the PALS Project, a local program that provides HIV+ men with vital social support, accurate
HIV information and practical strategies to lead safer, richer lives. A friend working with the L.I.F.E. program
in St. Louis recommended the courseoffered through PALSto Len.
“I didn't want to do it. I didn't like small group programs. I didn't even know where the GLCC was,” Len
confesses. “But I felt comfortable immediately in my first interview with PALS staff. I knew I could say
whatever I wanted to say and would not be judged. I felt an immediate connection.”
“PALS staff does both the technical and human aspects well,” says Len. “They know the program details,
and they're good with people. I need both, and I got both.”
Len ended up taking both the L.I.F.E. Program and CHOICES, a five-week program where participants
discuss how to build healthy relationships, negotiate safer sex, lower stress and disclose HIV-status to family,
friends and sex partners.
“I had a major personal issue that challenged me when I started the L.I.F.E. Program,” says Len. “By the
end of the 18 weeks, the issue was out of life and never returned. Topic by topic, I resolved my personal issues
a week at a time.”
Through volunteering as a peer co-facilitator each week, Len sees up-close the impact of the program on
other HIV-positive men.
“The L.I.F.E. Program is changing Ft. Lauderdale 35 men-at-a-time,” says Len. “I can see the difference.
Each person who takes the course touches their friends. Now a lot of people in town are talking about the
program. They're in awe of it.”
“Every week, I see men become more of who they are inside,” Len relates.
“They're not just stuck on their image or their gym body. They get to know who
they really arethe good, the bad and the ugly. They face their demons,
acknowledge them and watch those demons lose their power.”
What would he advise new participants?
“Be honest and be present,” says Len. “Speak your truth. The more truthful
you are, the more successful you will be in the program.”
In addition, his work with the PALS Project led him to receive training and
certification to provide HIV counseling and testing.
“I was never tested,” confesses Len, who found out he was HIV-positive in
1992. “I was afraid to. I woke up in a hospital. My friends and family found out
before I did. So, I always want people to feel good about getting tested, whatever
the result. I've been down that road and now have hope. I know I have something
to give. I can help make this a good experience for people getting testedby
offering of myself.”
Len's desire to help others through personal investment of time and energy
has personal benefits as well.
“Working as a peer co-facilitator is a health maintenance program for me,”
says Len. “It keeps me where I need to be. It's nice to be involved with something
as positive as this in the community. At the end of the day, I've done something of
value, something worthwhile. Again the breeze blows.”
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RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP
TO THE GLCC OR JOIN
TODAY!
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS
WE PROVIDE TO THE
COMMUNITY
Individual $36
Household $60
Senior $25
Student $25
Friend $250
Good Friend $500
Business Partnership $600
Other: Donation
Check (payable to GLCC)
Charge
Card Name:
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October/November 2008 •9
“Friend-Raising”by: David Yalen
As most people realize, we do
a lot of fund-raising at the GLCC
in order to keep the doors open and
our programs fully functioning.
But what most may not realize is
we do lots of friend-raising as
well. Friend-raising events are
less expensive events that don't fit
the normal mode of fund-raising.
These events are not fancy or expensive dinners and mostly no one
dresses up. The point of these
events are to encourage new people to join in and learn about our
mission and have fun and meet
new people at the same time,
hence the term "friend-raising".
Our recent series of Theater
Nights at both the Sol Theatre
Project and The Rising Action
Theatre are good examples. Both
events were reasonably priced and
included a full-year membership at
the GLCC as well as a cocktail
party prior to the play with other
Lavender Events dance on Labor
Day weekend attracted over 170
women who enjoyed music, dance,
drinks and friendship. Many new
people were exposed to the GLCC
and had fun at the same time.
Our long-running monthly
BINGO on the second Saturday of
each month is another perfect example of friend-raising. For only $15
one can enjoy the chance to win a
BINGO pot, or for a few more dollars the chance to take home half
the 50/50 raffle pot. At the same
time there are outrageous costumes
and great food to enjoy. It's fun!
new GLCC members. We also had
a Meet and Greet for all people attending the performances so they
could learn about the programs and
services of the GLCC. Many people signed up to receive the GLCC
Voice and put their names on our e-
mail blast list.
Current GLCC
members who attended those
events were quick to tell newcomers about the GLCC and how important it is in their lives.
In our further effort to put the
“L” back in the GLCC, the
GLCC Founder and Business Founder Members
Lifetime
Bob and Hal Bernier-Peterson
Alan Schubert
Anonymous (1)
Platinum Level ($10,000 and above)
Anonymous (1)
Rachel Haratz / Brilliant Innovations
William Karney, Attorney at Law
James Laird
Perry Ellis International
Estate of James Rampe
SRJ Marketing Communications, LLC
Sunshine Athletic Association
Larry Wald and Scott Belding
Window Media - 411 Magazine & Express South
Florida
Estate of Lawrence Zinman
Diamond Level ($5,000 - $9,999)
A Celebration of Friends, Inc.
American Airlines
Anonymous (1)
Boardwalk / Victor Zepka and Jim Kolkana
Chef's Table / Tracy Black
Dr. James Doan and Ron Norwood
Dolphin Democrats
Rick Gibson
HotSpots / Peter Clark
David McLaren
Gloria Rosen
Dale Russell and Jan Carpenter
Richard Schwarz and Tom Massey
Jeffrey Selzer and Ray Fennon
Arthur Smith, Esq.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Gold Level ($2,500 - $4,999)
Agel Enterprises / David A. Litty and Jeff Nelson
Alpha Fiduciary Wealth Management
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Bayview Cadillac
City County Credit Union
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Nicole Mannarino and Lisanne Cattoretti
NOVA Southeastern University
Pallant Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rosie's Bar and Grill
Morgan Stanley
Sterling Bank / Lee E. Sheffield
Surfside Contracting, Inc.
Tribeca Medaesthetics / Jason Shapiro, M.D.
U 1st Financial
Brian Farley and Ron Alose
Dennis Fitzkee and Bernie Langeluttig
Michelle Florea
David Fredericks
Gables Residential
Ed Garcia Designs
Stephen Gerben and Robert Buckley
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Real Estate
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Paul Hyman and Bill Bracker
James Jagielski
Java Boys - Nicki and Steve Rose
JL Insurance, Inc.
Jack Johnson and Charles Prather
Jim Johnson
Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl and Ted
Adcock
Gary Kempler
Mark Ketcham and Werner Lutz
King's Cup / Will Mazza and Shawn McCormack
George Kling
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Ellen Krider
Lauderdale BMW
Law Office Of Gregory W. Kabel
Thomas Leffler
Dr. Ron Lennon and Dr. Randall Rentfro
John Leyden and Tom Valentine
Liberty Tax Service Oakland Park/Wilton Manor
Dewitte Loe
Steve Leonard
Donald Lucas
Norton C. Lyman and Kimeo Sato
Saul Magram
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W. Lynn McLaughlin and David Webb
Donald Miller
Eric Miller / Eric Miller & Associates
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Rev. Thomas Millner and Raymond Garassino
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Ameriprise Financial Services
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Angelworks / Julia Davis & Edie Hambright
Anonymous (2)
Ron Ansin and Jim Stork
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Atlantic Shores Hospital
Don Barlow
Vincent Beachley and Daniel Curtis
Bears of South Florida
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David Bebbington
Charlene Bender / Regent Bank
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Ilene Berliner and Maura Lane
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Bruce Borger
Brand Tango / Joseph Russoniello
Scott Brill / GMAC Mortgage
Broward County Convention Center
James Burroughs
Doug Candler
Thomas Cappellino
James Caudill / Kalis-McIntee Funeral Center
Challenges Treatment Center
Dave Charles and David Lowe
David Charles Designs, LLC
Checkmark Services, Inc. / Mark LaFontaine
Jed Cicak and Daniel Wade
City Diplomat Pharmacy
CLAD Tile & Stone / Earl Rynerson and Michael
Shroyer
Howard Cohen and Daniel Wasinger
Robert Collier, M.D. and Charles Hunziker
Alberto Colonia and George Hunker
Mark Corbett
K L Corning, Inc.
Crown Wine & Spirits / Paul Kassal
Cynthia Davis and Jim Odoardo
Jeff Dean / Criminal Defense Attorney
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Chris Dunham / Dunham Insurance Services
J. R. Dunn Jewelers
Howard Elfman / Distinctive Homes Realty, Inc.
Michael Faerber
In conclusion, we strive to have
a wide range of programs and fun
events that everyone in the community can participate in and feel
connected to. In the long run,
friend-raising generates fundraising.
Don Morehouse, MD and Adam Colon
Neil Nason
Ed Nicholas
Northern Trust Bank
Daniel J. O'Flaherty and Mario Flores
Paul Palmer and Tony Sandonato
Robert Pavlick
PCLauderdale
Petals Panache / Bobby Kyser
Michael Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S. / U.S. Bariatric
Planet Press Copy This
Bob Poster and Carmine Martorilli
Precision Printwear
Coleman Prewitt
Dan Pye and Peter Mangone
Brian Radeer
John Ramos
Gary Richmond, M.D.
Melvin Rodriguez
Charlotte and John Rodstrom
Rothstein, Rosenfeldt & Adler
Larry Rowe Realtors
Donn Rubin and Stephen Harmon
Runyan Law Firm, P.A.
Lilly and Joe Ryan
Ron Ryan and Michael Fegley
St. Lawrence Gallery / Kevin Songer and Randy
Leibig
Jack Schlossberg
David Schultz
Steven Schwabish
Steve Shires Photography
Silk Laser & Aesthetics Centre
Tim Singer and Richard Cascarelli
S.MarkGraphics
Source Spa and Salon
Will Spencer
Dave Starkey and Arianto Sumargo
Jim Stepp and Peter Zimmer Fund of Stonewall
Community Foundation
Techprodigy Inc./Anthony Markus
Dr. Kenneth Tewel
The Melting Pot
The Pantry of Broward
The Usual Place
William Thornton and Adam Kratochwill / Pride
Carpet Cleaning
Anthony Timiraos and Arthur Crispino
Doug Tinklepaugh and James Rickard
Patricio Traversone
Leslie Triffleman
Michael Trost
Mark Turner and Chuck Nicholls
Ultimate Smile Dental / Dr. J. Michael Heider and
Thom Carr
Janet and Hawk Vargas
Linda Wood and Kate Kominars
David R. Yalen
Business Partners
Advan, Inc.
Affordable Health Insurance/Sam Chalfant
All About Food Catering & Event Planning
Thyme to Feast Corporate Catering
Aloha Bugs, Inc.
American Airlines
Ameriprise Financial Services
Angleworks/Julia Davis & Edie Hambright
Atlantic Shores Hospital
Julie Bruno, Inc.
Chic Optique, Inc.
Church of the Holy SpiritSong
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Comfort Keepers
Congregation Etz Chaim
Crown Wine & Spirits
Valerie Elsbree, MSW, CAP, PA
Julia Fischetto, LMHC, MS, PA
Florida Orthopedic Equipment & Supplies
Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 31
Front Runners
Garcia Global Investigations and Protection
Gay Internet Radio Live.com (G.I.R.L.)
Stephanie Haun, DMA, JD, Msed, CMRT
Harbor Beach Marriott Resort
David W. Lyter, MD
Humana MarketPoint / David Newsom
Hunter Publications and Advertising, Inc.
Innovative Interiors
Jennifer Puhr Imaging
Stephen D. Jerome, Attorney at Law
Charmaine Johnson, D.D.S., P.A
Law Office of David Seif
Legends, LLC
Arlen K. Leight, Ph.D.
Christopher Mahon, M.D.
Kent McIntyre-RE/MAX
Medcare Products
Merit Mortgage Group
MultiCareRehab
Naked Grape Wine Co.
Pak Mail
Precision Printwear
Pride Institute @ FTL Hospital
Renewal Medical Specialists
Sidelines Sports Bar
Silver Wellspring Health
South Florida Musical Guild, Inc.
Southside Plumbing
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Senior Corner
by: Jean Johnson
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FREE refreshments, free health
screenings, free entertainment,
Lots of giveaways, drawings and
prizes. Friday, October 24th,
2008. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Fred
Lippman Multi-Purpose Center,
2030 Polk Street, Hollywood,
Florida.
THE DRIFTING SEED: The 13th
annual International Sea Bean
Symposium will be held at the Cocoa Beach Public Library, October
18th-19th, 2008. All present
have an opportunity to collect
CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM seeds and fruits dispersed by the
PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL
tropical currents and have them
WINTER WONDERLAND: Satur- identified by people who have
day Evening 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jan- made this a life study. Many times
uary 24, 2009 at Temple Beth EO seeds and fruits have been identi1341 S.14 Avenue, Hollywood, Fl. fied from all over the world. For
Don't get left out. Call Joyce more information,
e-mail:
Edelson for tickets at (954) 718seabean@seabean.com
(Paul
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or
visit
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KAYAK: Every Saturday and
Sunday kayak rentals are availMAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
able at Richardson Historic Park
2008: Painting the Center of Disand Nature Preserve, 1937 Wilton abled American Veterans. Help
Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dis- paint the interior wall of the Discounts are available for groups of abled American Veterans of South
six or more and guided tours are
Broward (DAV) Center on “Make a
available. For more information
Difference Day 2008”. DAV is a
call Atlantic Coast Kayak Company non-profit organization, who is
at (954) 781-0073.
focused on building better lives for
disabled veterans and their famiNOBLE A. MACARTHOR SE- lies. Over 40 volunteers are
NIOR DAY CENTER: (the world's needed to paint the interior walls
first senior center designed to of several rooms in the center on
meet the needs of the gay, lesSaturday, October
25th, 9
bian, bisexual, and transgender
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. If you can help
community) is having an “Aged to please call (954) 921-3020.
Perfection” wine and tea tasting to
benefit the Center. Come sample RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT:
and learn about fine wines & teas As we age, many changes occur,
of the world. Refreshments will be including changes in the way we
served. Raffles & great holiday gift experience and express our emoideas. Join SunServe and the wine tions. Emotional expression and
& tea experts at the Naked Grape experience are the main focus of
Wine Bar, 2039 Wilton Drive, Wil- Fielding Graduate University’s Reton Manors, Monday, October 6, search on Aging. Research assis2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets
tant and fielding doctoral student
are $40.00 per person. To purDann Hazel wishes to interview
chase tickets call (954) 764-5055. GLBT individuals, ages 60-85,
about their unique experiences as
TENTH
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brate a weekend every January interview will last between 30 to
for Lesbians over age 50. This is a 60 minutes.
social and educational retreat with
all proceeds going to LGBT organi- OCTOBERFEST: Grand Prize: 2
zations. Held at the Dolphin Beach round-trip tickets to Germany
Resort on the Gulf of Mexico, 4900 plus other fabulous prizes. DrawGulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Fl ing at 7 p.m. The event is on Sat33706. Phone (727) 360-7011 for urday, October 4, 2008 behotel reservations. To register for
tween 11 a.m.- 11p.m. Location:
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go to:
N. Dixie Hwy. & N. E. 38th Street,
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Downtown Oakland Park.
ion.com/reg-form.htm. CelebraAVER:
American Veterans for
tion dates January 25-19, 2009.
Equal Rights: Florida Gold Coast
BROWARD COUNTY VETERANS Chapter invites you to join them at
COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS the New Moon Bar for their VetLUNCHEON: Sunday, October
eran’s Day barbeque. Saturday,
5, 2008 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.,
November 8th from noon to 5
Colony West, 6800 NW 88 Avenue, p.m. Location: 2440 Wilton Drive,
Tamarac Fl. Ted Scouten (WFOR
Wilton Manors, Fl, (954) 563CBS-4) Master of Ceremonies. 7660. Proceeds go to their 2009
Take this opportunity to show your National Convention which will be
support for the veterans in our
held in Ft. Lauderdale. There will
community and for the Veterans
be raffles, prizes and giveaways.
Service Organizations that are an
integral part of the fabric in All organizations are welcome to
Broward County. Tickets Veterans Fax me a report of up-coming
events. They will be published as
$25- General Public $35. Those
who wish to attend, or take out an received and space allows. Fax
(954) 921-3989.
ad in the “Souvenir Journal” call
Mark LaFontaine at (954) 2585896.
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