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December 23, 2009 | | Greetings!
We hope to see you at tonight's Wine Tasting Benefit at Revolution Wines Wed, Dec 23: 5pm - 9pm 
NO charge for entry or wine tastings. There will be a raffle drawing for some beautiful gift baskets at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Revolution Wines' winery and tasting room is located at: 2116 P Street (behind 2114) Sacramento, CA 95816
A portion of all wine sales will go to the Center.
Complementary Hors d'oeurves provided by Prefer-a-Chef catering. | | Find us on Facebook
Thank you for your continued dedication to our LGBT community. Sincerely, Jean Adams, Membership Director
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center 916-442-0185 x128
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A Special Thank you to the Sacramento Women's Chorus for the beautiful gift baskets they donated to the Open House and to Mary Nikakis for putting them together. We sincerely apologize for the omission of this thank you in last week's newsletter.
| Bingo for the Center
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4pm-6pm
@ the DEPOT
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December 18, 2009
| | Greetings!
We only have 13 days left to raise $1,000!
Have you gone to our Web site and made your holiday gift? A generous local donor has pledged to give $10,000 if the Center and its supporters can raise $10,000 by Dec 31. We've raised about $9,000 to date.
Help your community center make the deadline by becoming a new member or making a tax-deductible contribution right now. You can give one time or become a monthly donor. $10, $20, $50, $100. Please make a stretch gift today to support our many programs for youth, coming out, men's, women's, bisexual and transgender support groups, if you have not given a gift this holiday season, consider the gift of membership. Your beneficiary will receive a holiday card with a message of your choice.
Go to: http://www.SacCenter.org/onedonation | Thank you to all who helped with the amazingly successful annual Holiday Open House!
Aaron Eichenberger, Brandon Handyman, Morgan Hollis, Lauren McDowell, Shawn Yost, Kamila Baker, Scott Brozek, Heather Stigen, Cat Smith-Crowley, Alvin Tsao, Chip White, Michael Moore, Jan Seaman, Wayne Panepento, Bart Carlson, Bill Snyder, Kyle Cole, Tyx Pulskamp, Renee Welding
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Members of the Wednesday and Friday youth groups, the 20 Somethings group, the Men's Discussion and Women on Wednesday groups.
and the Donated Services of:
Small Difference Women's Choral Ensemble, Jeremy Fristoe of Infinite Entertainment, and the visual artists whose work caused such enthusiasm among Center regulars and newcomers alike.
Lots of new Members joined, hundreds of raffle tickets were sold, great food and beverages were enjoyed, and Something Fabulous gift shop had one of its best nights ever!
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Thank you for your continued dedication to our LGBT community. Sincerely, Jean Adams, Membership Director
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center 916-442-0185 x128
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| | | Wine Tasting Benefit
for Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center
Revolution Wines, an award-winning local winery, invites you to enjoy an evening of superb wine, music, and good cheer on the Eve of Christmas Eve. No charge for entry or wine tastings. There will be a raffle drawing at 6:30pm.
Wed, Dec 23: 5pm - 9pm
Revolution Wines' winery and tasting room is located at: 2116 P Street (behind 2114) Sacramento, CA 95816.
A portion of all wine sales will go to the Center.
Complementary Hors d'oeurves provided by Prefer-a-Chef catering.
| This Sunday-3pm-6pm
Free Pizza, Raffle & Membership Calling | We need help calling our supporters to let them know about the new membership program.
Sun, Dec 20 3pm - 6pm
As a Thank You for your participation, we are offering free pizza and a free raffle for a $20. Buckhorn Grill gift certificate.
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December 10, 2009
| | Greetings!
We would like to share a story of courage and hope from one of our members.
Kevin was 17 years old and struggling when he came to the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center for help.
Kevin first realized he was gay when he was only 13 and just starting 7th grade. Unlike most of his male friends, he knew he wasn't attracted to girls. He felt awkward and confused about where he fit in. During the summer between 7th and 8th grade, he kissed a boy for the first time.
The result was emotional turmoil. "I was scared of what people would think of me," Kevin says. By the time Kevin reached his freshman year in high school, he was in denial about his sexual orientation. "I tried everything I could do to be with a girl," he recalls. "It was the most awkward thing I have ever done."
Kevin's struggle continued. "For two years I lived in this stage where I was afraid of who I was, afraid of what my friends and family would think of me, afraid that my parents would hate me. So I hid it," he says. Along the way, like many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth, Kevin even tried to commit suicide.
Finally, about a year ago, Kevin met someone he cared for deeply and decided to come out to his friends and family. Although most people were accepting and supportive, the coming out process was often rocky, particularly when it came to his mom.
Kevin came to the Center last summer, looking for someone to talk to about how to cope with coming out and how to help his mom understand and accept him for who he is. At the Center he found compassionate, trained staff who provided counseling and support and even accompanied Kevin for his first HIV test. Today, Kevin is enjoying a successful senior year as an out gay student and an activist with Equality California and Marriage Equality USA.
Every day someone in our community turns to the Center for help. It may be a youth in crisis. It may be a transgender person seeking counseling resources. It may be a lesbian or gay adult seeking community and social support. It may be a victim of discrimination seeking legal advice. For 24 years, in good times and bad, the Center has been there for those in our community who needed us most. Now, in a tough economy as corporate sponsorships, foundation grants and other sources of revenue dwindle, the Center needs your help more than ever before.
During the holiday season, many of us are moved to donate to worthy causes or organizations that are close to our hearts. Kevin is just one of many reasons we hope you will consider a donation to the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center this year. Here are some ways you can help:
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Mail your donation to the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center, 1927 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Become a Center member or Quarter Century Club member. -
Forward Kevin's story to 5 friends and ask them to help the Center. -
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| You are invited to a Revolution! A Holiday Revolution!
Wine Tasting Benefit for Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center Revolution Wines, an award-winning local winery, invites you to enjoy an evening of superb wine, music, and good cheer on the Eve of Christmas Eve: Wed, Dec 23, 5pm - 9pm. There will be a raffle drawing at 6:30pm. A portion of all wine sales will go to the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center to help meet a $10,000 challenge grant. If the center raises $10,000 by the end of the year, a generous local donor will give an additional $10,000. Revolution Wines' winery and tasting room is located at: 2116 P Street (behind 2114) Sacramento, CA 95816. For a map and directions, please visit http://www.revolution-wines.com
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Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center 916-442-0185 x128
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| | | Dont forget that your donation in December will be doubled if we can reach $10,000 by the end of the year. We've got less than 3 weeks to reach this goal.
Your contribution is tax-deductible and comes with some very cool benefits like FREE entrance(s) to Pride in June!
MORE INFO
| | Volunteers Needed | We need help calling our supporters to let them know about the new membership program.
Phone Banks are every Sunday (with FREE PIZZA) but callers are welcome to help Tues - Fri anytime between 12pm and 6pm.
Email
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| | LGBT Health & Human Service Needs in California |
Special briefing presented by The Equality California Institute's LGBT Health and Human Services Network and the LGBT Legislative Caucus
Monday, December 14
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
State Capitol, Room 2040 Sacramento, CA
Description:
This briefing will highlight the unique health and human service issues of LGBT people in California. Presentations will include providers, researchers, advocates, and community based organizations with expertise in LGBT issues.
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December 8, 2009
| | Greetings! You are invited to a Revolution! A Holiday Revolution!
Wine Tasting Benefit for Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center
Revolution Wines, an award-winning local winery, invites you to enjoy an evening of superb wine, music, and good cheer on the Eve of Christmas Eve: Wed, Dec 23, 5pm - 9pm. There will be a raffle drawing at 6:30pm.
A portion of all wine sales will go to the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center to help meet a $10,000 challenge grant. If the center raises $10,000 by the end of the year, a generous local donor will give an additional $10,000.
Revolution Wines' winery and tasting room is located at: 2116 P Street (behind 2114) Sacramento, CA 95816. For a map and directions, please visit http://www.revolution-wines.com
| | | Thank you for your continued dedication to our LGBT community. Sincerely, Jean Adams, Membership Director
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center 916-442-0185 x128
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10K CHALLENGE STATUS
Click here to help put us over the top!
If we can raise $10,000 a generous donor will match it dollar-for-dollar!
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November 19, 2009
| | Greetings! We have a tremendous opportunity before us:
If we can raise $10,000 by Dec 31, 2009 a generous donor will give us an additional $10,000!
We are fortunate to have a place such as the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center. It is the central gathering place and the hub of the LGBT community. Now is the time for our community to wrap our arms around it, and honor our Center and all that it offers.
We know that you are asked to support many worthy organizations at this time of year. Please take a moment to consider the value that the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center adds to your life and to the life of our community. The Center is a reflection of all of us. Please give what you can and take a moment right now to forward this email to at least 5 others.
Keep us alive in 2010!
| | | Thank you for your continued dedication to our LGBT community. Sincerely, Jean Adams, Membership Director
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center 916-442-0185 x128
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November 19, 2009
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Greetings!
Happy
November!
Congratulations and thank you to
our new and renewing members:
Youth: Jean Adams, Tanya Hibbard, Perette Villiard, Nghi Do
Individual: Ronald James McCormack, Michael Christensen, Brandon Ross,
Chris Guerrero, Poshi Mikalson, Pamela Lee,
Frida Kahlo: Ray Nelson,Ronald F Pierpoint, Lori Hara
Harvey Milk: Michael Sestak and Dennis Mangers, Gerald F. Barnes, Peter
J. Marcoccia, Bart Carlson, Bill Otton, Robert Vizzard
Billy Jean King: Bill Johnson
Donor Circle: Susan Goodrich, Connie Axelrod
Quarter Century Club: Nick Casey, Phoenix Ewing
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Our new membership program is designed to bring the
LGBT community together to become more involved in the direction of the center,
help educate the public about what we do and enlist your help in serving the
LBGT communities needs. Help the center thrive and continue movement forward in
a positive direction!
MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE KICKOFF MEETING
SUN,
NOV 22: 3PM - 4PM
1927
L STREET
Current Membership Contest teams are based on groups
meeting at the center:
Youth
| 20-somethings | Men | Women
| Transgender | Bisexual
Join one of these teams or
create your own team from a group you belong to outside the center to participate
in the contest for a pizza party for your group! (Up to 15 people)
Individuals (whether in a team or not) can compete for prizes such as movie
tickets and gift certificates.
YOU
CAN HELP WIN $10,000 FOR THE CENTER!
If we can raise $10,000 by Dec 31, 2009 a generous donor will give us an
additional $10,000!
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| Group Meetings at the Center! |
Queer Youth Program
A safe and welcoming place where LGBT and questioning youth can gather for peer-facilitated discussions, activities and outside events without concern about sexual orientation or gender identity. We cultivate positive mental health, techniques that enable self-help, social networking, healthy recreational activities, positive messages about gender and sexual orientation, self-worth and personal dignity.
Youth Ages 13 to 19:
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Youth Ages 17 to 21:
Fridays, 8:00 to 9:30 pm
20 Somethings Group
LGBT people between the ages of 20 and 29. The group focuses on important issues such as socializing, networking, career development, community service involvement, and having fun.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Does not meet on the 1st Thursday.)
Women on Wednesdays (WOW)
A weekly facilitated conversation group open to all women over age 18, offering a safe space for discussion of lesbian, bisexual and women-related topics in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Meetings may include games, arts and crafts, dance or music-making and other social activities. Ext. 107
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Transgender Group
Support group for gender questioning & gender transitioning men and women.
Sundays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
LGBT Legal Community Clinic
Offers information, referrals and legal assistance. It is a collaborative of the Center, Legal Services of Northern California, Protection and Advocacy Inc., and the Lambda Law Student Organization of UC Davis' King Hall School of Law and McGeorge School of Law. Call Ext. 132.
Referral Clinic
Obtain accurate referrals to organizations and private attorneys. No legal advice is given.
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm;
Disability Issues
Help for people with disabilities to navigate their legal issues for free.
2nd Mondays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm;
Housing, Education, Public Benefits Issues
Assistance for people with low-income.
4th Mondays, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Men's Discussion Group
Explores gay-related issues in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Open to all men 21 and over. After meetings, the group often dines at a local eatery for further discussion and support. Join them for laughter, support and camaraderie. For more information, call the Center at Ext. 131. Mondays, 6:30pm to 7:30 pm
Bisexual, Bicurious and Questioning Group
Creates a safe-haven for people who are fluid in theirs sexuality, pansexual, bisexual, or questioning to socialize, get support, or discover their sexuality in a supportive environment.
Fridays, 5 pm to 6 pm
Strength In Numbers (SIN)
Opportunities for HIV+ people to come together for mutual support and strength. Bring your favorite dish to share and make new friends.
First Saturdays, 6pm to 9pm
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Sincerely,
Jean Adams, Membership Director
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center
916-442-0185 x128
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New! Become a Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center
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| Introducing a brand new membership program from the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. All of our LGBT sisters and brothers are members here, but in order to keep our programs running and meet the needs of our community, contributions in any amount from the community are urgently needed.
DONATE NOW
DONOR CIRCLE
$1000
$500
QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
$100/ monthly
$75/ monthly
$50/ monthly
$25/ monthly
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
$150 - Billie Jean King
$100 - Harvey Milk
$50 - Frida Kahlo
$35 - Individual
$20 - Youth
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us keep the doors open and our programs running. Our financial support comes mainly through individual
donations. More information on the benefits of membership will be forthcoming. Watch this space! DONATE NOW |
| World AIDS Day |
| Sacramento's
World AIDS Day service
Tuesday, December 1st 6:00 PM at the Tower Theater
2508 Land Park Drive
(off of Broadway)
For more information, please contact:
Jon Benorden, World AIDS Day 2009 Chair
916.914.6246
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