The Stars Shine Bright “Stars of the Rainbow” 2011 Scheduled for April 3 By Bob Kecskemety Only a limited number of $150 tickets are still Sponsor of the event. 100% of all monies col- available for what promises to be the social lected through ticket sales and donations sup- Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 3 from event of the season located in the Crystal port the programs and services of the Pride 4 to 6 p.m. for this year’s “Stars of the Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Center at Equality Park. The Pride Center is a Rainbow” which celebrates its eighteenth 2301 S.E. 17th Street Causeway in Fort 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all dona- anniversary celebrating the best our community Lauderdale. To purchase tickets go to tions are tax deductible as allowed by law. has to offer. PrideCenterFlorida.org. For information about additional underwrit- 2011 Stars of the Rainbow Honorees repre- This year’s event will be emceed by Bishop S. ing and sponsorship opportunities, please con- sent individuals, businesses and organizations F. Makalani-MaHee and Donna Woessner and tact David Yalen, Membership Development that exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and includes great entertainment, terrific hors Coordinator at (954) 463-9005 or email activism. Honorees have represented the LGBTQ d'oeuvres, cocktails, and outstanding company [email protected]. community in a positive light, and have support- and fellowship in service to our community. And the Honorees Are ... ed the efforts of the Pride Center. Wachovia/Wells Fargo is the Presenting See STARS OF THE RAINBOW on Page 4 AIDS Walk Team Raises Vital Funds for Center Services Team member Joe Guerrero a Top Fundraiser Overall for Florida AIDS Walk On Sunday, March 20, the Pride Center ward to walking with my Pride Center fami- again will participate in the 10-kilometer ly as we work as one for those we have lost Florida AIDS Walk through Fort Lauderdale. and for those alive that still need our help.” All funds specifically raised by the Pride The Pride Center team boasts many out- Center team will return to the Center for use standing fundraisers, including Douglas in vital services and programs to people liv- Cureton, Tony Miceli, Chris Caputo, Ralph ing with HIV/AIDS. Caraglia, Paul Mullen, Anthony Johnson, The Center’s team will be joined by thou- Keith Ackerman, Jim Cooper, Jeff Black, sands of others committed to action to halt the Shelly Weinrib, Stacy Shervan and Will escalating spread of HIV/AIDS in South Florida. Cudequest. Their efforts — and the work of “I clearly remember last year’s AIDS the more than 75 other Pride Center walk- Walk,” says Joe Guerrero, the team’s top ers — will make a difference in our commu- fundraiser. “I walked up to a sea of green nity long after the walk. Pride Center t-shirts worn by men and “I promise you when you walk with The women, young and old, inclusive of a true Pride Center family at this year's AIDS Walk, community.” you will walk away with some beautiful Last year’s Pride Center team raised memories and a full heart,” says Guerrero. around $23,000. Local lives benefitted from “Will you join us?” that success. Opportunities still exist to join or “I marched with pride realizing the sponsor the Pride Center team finan- impact the money I raised would go back cially. Contact Kristofer Fegenbush at directly to help my HIV positive brothers and [email protected] or sisters at the Center,” says Guerrero. (954) 463-9005 for more information, Guerrero again sets an ambitious pace or visit PrideCenterFlorida.org and fol- for the Center’s participation in the Walk. low the AIDS Walk link to our team He’s the second-highest individual fundrais- page. The Florida AIDS Walk is present- er for the Walk of all teams and participants. ed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation “I have raised over $9,000 from my fam- and its services worldwide in fighting ily and friends,” says Guerrero. “I look for- the spread of HIV/AIDS. 2 SPRING 2011 PrideCenterFlorida.org

Paul Hyman, LCSW, MBA

The Pride Center’s leadership team had the opportunity to Expand Cultural Leadership The Pride Center complete a Developing Organizational Excellence curriculum • Preserve and convey our unique LGBT essence 2040 N. Dixie Highway with in-kind professional coaching assistance from Jack and identity Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305 Johnson and Angela Robinson. The team engaged in power- • Develop the Pride Center’s national prominence Mail Correspondence to: ful conversations and learning that resulted in: clarity of what • Support the greater community P.O. Box 70518 we as a leadership team care about, improved communica- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307-0518 tion, better management of capacity, and creating a strategy Fiscal Strength (954) 463-9005 to guide the implementation of our Shared Commitments. • Expand Resources --grants, donors, sponsors Fax (954) 764-6522 Defining the team’s commitments to each other, to the • Upgrade Financial Management Systems Email: [email protected] Center and to the Community focused the senior staff Website: www.PrideCenterFlorida.org and the Board on what we will we accomplish and Create a Strategic Plan www.facebook.com/ThePrideCenter by when. As a result, during the next 12-18 months, the Center’s leadership team has Realizing these Shared Commitments Board of Directors adopted the following Shared Commitments, introduces exciting ways to engage the Richard Stoll, Esq, President related to the Center’s mission: community in the Center’s work. Ilene Berliner, Vice President There are two valued ways for individuals Nicole M. Mannarino, CPA, Treasurer David Feinberg, Secretary Reciprocal Communication and groups to contribute: donate time and Ted Adcock, Robert Boo • Advocate for community and inclusion — donate money. The Center thrives, because Irwin Drucker, David Guzman host discussions and events, a Community of the contributions of tireless and devoted George Kling, Lea P. Krauss, Esq, P.A. Advisory Board, and Town Hall Meetings. volunteers and generous donors. Donn Rubin • Understand needs -- conduct a Pride Center Staff community needs assessment • Evaluate current progress -- Become a Paul Hyman, MBA, LCSW, Executive Director, [email protected] quality assurance/improvement and member! Kristofer Fegenbush, MSW, Deputy Director, [email protected] Jorge Gardela, Senior Health Outreach Director, [email protected] program evaluation Be a volunteer! Jason Burns, Major Gifts Offer, [email protected] Connect with your Janet Weissman, Business Manager, [email protected] Messaging Linda Jain, Program Operations Manager, [email protected] (Marketing and Public Relations) community! Frank Gurucharri, PALS Project Manager, [email protected] Jeff Grigsby, LIFE Coordinator, [email protected] • Tell the Center’s story -- develop Magno Morales, CHOICES Coordinator, [email protected] a compelling Case Statement of who Paul can be reached at Listron “Blue” Mannix, Minority Testing Initiative Manager, we are [email protected] [email protected] Donna Woessner, Women and Senior Services Coordinator, [email protected] David Yalen, Membership Development Coordinator, Help Make Vision 2015 a Reality [email protected] Tony White, CTR Coordinator, [email protected] The Pride Center’s capital cam- anyone to contribute. “The Visionary Andres Santofimio, Case Manager, [email protected] Emilio Aponte, RESPECT Coordinator, [email protected] paign effort is called “Vision 2015” Club invites 1,000 people to donate Mauricio Ferrer, Health Coordinator, [email protected] and is led by Team 2015 Chair, Doug $1,000 per year for five years. At this S.F. Makalani-Mahee, Data Entry Specialist, smakalani- [email protected] Tinklepaugh. Vision 2015 charts our affordable level, we can include Shanna Ratliff, Information Analyst, [email protected] course to achieve a debt-free Center, everyone in providing a debt-free Daniel Dardenne, Testing Specialist, [email protected] Albert Taylor, Testing Specialist, [email protected] by the end of 2015. Forty percent of Center for generations to come.” Sandra Garcia, Peer Educator, [email protected] the $4.75 million purchase price of states Mr. Tinklepaugh. Clarence Collins, Facilities Assistant Clifton Squire, Maintenance Technician our new Center has already been An automatic, tax deductible cred- paid. Through Vision 2015 we will it card donation of less than $90 per The Pride Center Voice Editor: Bob Kecskemety engage donors at a variety of levels to month, puts you in the driver’s seat Production Managers: Chris Caputo, Kevin Hopper and Kristofer Fegenbush contribute annually for the next five of making Vision 2015 a reality. Advertising Manager: David Yalen Contributing Writers: Paul Hyman, Bob Kecskemety, Linda Jain, Frank years, resulting in a debt-free Center. For information about Vision 2015 Gurucharri, Listron “Blue” Mannix, David Yalen, Joe Guerrero, Sam Budyszewick In addition to naming and recog- donating and volunteering opportu- and Kristofer Fegenbush Photographers: Steven Shires, Bob Risse, Mauricio Ferrer, Peter Giraldo, nition opportunities for larger nities, please contact Jason Burns, Vicki Hartsough and Alex Quintero donors, the campaign’s Visionary Major Gifts Officer at Club level makes it easy for almost [email protected]. 3 PrideCenterFlorida.org SPRING 2011 4 SPRING 2011 PrideCenterFlorida.org Stars of the Rainbow 2011

STARS OF THE RAINBOW the mid-80s, she pioneered a gay variety/talk street outreach, leadership training and multi- certificate in non-profit administration from continued from Page 4 television show called “Way Off Broadway” cultural, multi-ethnic prevention efforts to the University of Colorado, Denver, and is a costarring with her friend and mentor, Dana bring about HIV/AIDS awareness to hard-to- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) by the Our honorees represent individuals, civic Manchester. Nikki also reach populations in Broward Association of Fundraising Professionals. groups and businesses that exemplify the played the role of Carlina in County. Donna has also worked When he’s not leading the Trevor staff, you’ll spirit of volunteerism and activism. They have the movie “Catherine’s on numerous HIV/AIDS Hispanic find Charles spending time with his husband, dedicated their time and support in making Grove” and appeared in Latino initiatives since the incep- Damon, in Los Angeles or Palm Springs. the Pride Center at Equality Park what it has music videos for Evelyn tion of the Broward Community become today. Thomas and Gloria Estefan. Planning Partnership. South Florida Gay News Along the way, Nikki has Norm Kent, Publisher Pastor Leslie Tipton of the captured numerous titles The Trevor Project Media Star of the Year Church of the Holy SpiritSong including Miss Florida F.I. and Non-Profit Star of the Board Member Star of the Year Miss Continental Elite. Year In 2009, Nikki signed on The successor to Express Gay News, SFGN with Broward House as was inaugurated in January of 2010, designed Born and raised in the suburbs of Los Community Liaison, lending The Trevor Project is a non- to be a progressive, credible, newsworthy Angeles, Rev. Leslie Tipton refers to herself as her skills with event produc- profit organization and the lead- LGBT newspaper for South Florida, illuminat- a “Valley Girl.” After earning a ing national organization ing the lives, breadth and dimensions of the tion, promotion Nikki Adams B.A. in Psychology at San and fundraising focused on suicide prevention LGBT community. SFGN prides itself on report- Diego State University in to Broward County’s oldest and efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- ing openly and honestly on the community’s 1986, she served as an largest HIV/AIDS organization. der and questioning youth. The wins as well as its wounds, its Aircraft Maintenance Officer “Though garnering numerous Trevor Project operates The accomplishments as well as in the United States Marine accolades throughout my Trevor Lifeline, a toll- its failures. Its publisher, Corps for over ten years. Rev. career,” said Nikki, “I am hum- free number and con- Norm Kent, is a consti- Tipton has lived in the Fort bled for this recognition from fidential service tutional rights and Lauderdale area since 2003 the community I call home. It is staffed by trained criminal defense attor- and served for three years as my pleasure and privilege to counselors. The Trevor ney who has been prac- the Secretary on the Board of serve as a representative for Project also provides ticing law in South Florida Directors for the Pride Center South Florida, and I do so with guidance and vital resources for over 30 years. Formerly the at Equality Park. She is an great PRIDE!” to parents and educators in order to morning drive radio talk show host for ordained Reverend in the Donna Markland serves as foster safe, accepting and inclusive environ- WFTL 850 AM, Kent has served on the Board Christian faith and serves as ments for all youth at home and at school. of Directors of local AIDS agencies, the Pastor Leslie Tipton the Minority AIDS Coordinator the Associate Pastor of at the Broward County (Florida) Executive Director Charles Robbins has American Civil Liberties Union, and the Administration and Outreach at Church of the Health Department / HIV/AIDS Program Office. spent his career in non-profit management. National Organization for Reform of Holy SpiritSong in Wilton Manors, FL, on the She provides capacity building, technical From founding organizations to serving in Marijuana Laws. Campus of Equality Park. Pastor Leslie is very assistance for minority com- “Our management and staff appreciate the active in the South Florida community. She munities and she also super- acknowledgement that this award embraces,” resides in Miramar with her wonderful wife, vises the Prenatal HIV said Kent in response to being chosen the Sandra and their many pets. Program. Media Star of the Year. “However, for a free “It is with humility that I accept this Ms. Markland chairs the community print newspaper to survive in the award,” said Reverend Tipton in response to HIV/AIDS Minority Network, 21st century, even one with a niche as clearly being chosen the Pride Center Board Member Black Advisory Group in defined as our own, the very people here giv- Star of the Year. “My service to our communi- Broward County. The Network, and collaborat- ing us this award also have to support our ty is in direct response to God’s call on my life ing partner agencies in the com- senior fundraising and development roles at efforts and energies with an ongoing financial and that is, in part, to let the GLBTQI commu- munity, have launched some of the most prominent LGBTQ organiza- commitment in advertising, determining for nity in South Florida know that God loves several HIV/AIDS tions in the country, Charles is a seasoned yourselves if you want the history of the LGBT them and accepts them just the way they are. prevention ini- leader and passionate advocate. During his community written by guides showing shirt- Don’t let anyone tell you differently!” tiatives in four-year tenure at The Trevor Project, the less men holding up cocktails or fact-driven the com- full-time staff has grown from five to 24 newspapers which chronicle our lives. The Nikki Adams of Broward munity and the annual budget has quadrupled future and that choice, is ours to make.” House and Donna Markland of such to $4 million. Charles is a member of the the Broward County Health as: National Action Alliance for Suicide Department Prevention, the National Lifeline U.S. Representative Ileana Community Stars of the Year Suicide Prevention Consumer/Survivor Ros-Lehtinen and U.S. Subcommittee, the Suicide Prevention Representative Nikki Adams’ career as a female imperson- Plan Advisory Committee for the ator has spanned over 34 years, traveling California Department of Mental Health, Debbie Wasserman Schultz throughout the United States and abroad and the California LGBT Health Network. His Public Official Stars of the Year bringing her unique act and much sought- professional experience includes serving as after emcee capabilities to countless night- development director for the National Gay Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen rep- clubs, theaters, corporate events and fundrais- and Lesbian Task Force, various senior resents Florida’s 18th Congressional District, a ers for varied LGBT and mainstream organiza- fundraising roles at GLAAD and founding diverse area which includes Miami, Little tions. On a national and local basis, she has Project Angel Heart, a Denver-based non- Havana, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Miami helped raise millions of dollars for charity. In profit. A Colorado native, Charles holds a Beach, Westchester and the Florida Keys. Ros- 5 PrideCenterFlorida.org SPRING 2011 Stars of the Rainbow 2011

Lehtinen was born in Havana, has fought for equality creation of the John C. Graves Charitable Fund Center. Cuba and at the age of eight, for all of Florida’s fam- at the Community Foundation of Broward, “I received so much from the LIFE program her family was forced to flee ilies — from full mar- from which the Pride Center has received size- that I became passionate about giving back the oppressive communist riage equality to able grants. Mr. Smith represents the Gilbert and helping my brothers who are HIV-posi- regime of Fidel Castro where repealing Florida’s Corwin estate which has bequested $350,000 tive,” says Will Cudequest, one PALS volun- the family settled in Miami. painful ban that pro- to the Pride Center. teer. “But what really happened is that I got In 1982, she was elected to hibits loving gay and even much more back when I volunteered! the Florida State House of lesbian parents from Thank you so much -- my life has changed!” Representatives and the adopting children. “Without the daily service, energy and ded- Florida Senate in 1986, becom- Just a few months ication of volunteers, the PALS Project as we ing the first Hispanic woman to ago Rep. Wasserman know it wouldn’t exist. Period,” says Kristofer serve in either body and was Schultz voted in favor Fegenbush, Deputy Director of the Center. elected to the U.S. House of of repealing the dis- “I’m inspired, humbled and challenged by Representatives in 1989 — the criminatory “Don’t how they impact the lives of so many people first Hispanic woman to serve Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in our community — regardless of health sta- in Congress. that prevents gay men tus, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gen- She has been a long-time U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and lesbians from serv- der identity or income — including mine.” supporter of policies that help end discrimina- ing openly in the armed forces. She also sup- tion and violence against individuals as a ports the Obama Administrations recent deci- result of their sexual orientation or gender sion to stop defending the unconstitutional Will Spencer identity expression. ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ (DOMA) in federal Alan Schubert She was a founding member of the House court. While making strong PALS Project Humanitarian Award Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. The progress toward equality, Volunteers Caucus works toward the extension of equal Rep. Wasserman Schultz Volunteer Star of rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the knows we have a long way Will Spencer moved from New England to elimination of hate-motivated violence, and to go to achieve true equal the Year Fort Lauderdale over 23 years ago. He’s an the improved health and well being for all opportunity for LGBT avid tennis fan, is openly gay and HIV positive regardless of sexual orientation or gender Americans who still face For years, the PALS who has lived without traditional medications identity expression. She fought tirelessly to undue prejudice and treat- Project has provided local for over 17 years – he is also a major advocate repeal the oppressive “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ment. gay, bisexual and trans- for complementary therapies. For the bulk of policy of the military. She cosponsored the “I am humbled to receive gender-identified men the last 15 years, Spencer has been a full time Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act this honor from the Pride with vital social support, volunteer for many different charitable organ- and to provide assistance to state and local Center,” said Rep. Debbie accurate HIV information izations. He currently or has sat on the board law enforcement agencies to facilitate the Wasserman Schultz. “As and effective tools to lead of directors for the Broward County HIV investigation and prosecution of violent, bias- your representative in safer, richer lives. Two of Health Services Planning Council, motivated crimes among other pro equal Washington, I promise to the guiding principles in CAMP4Health, Kids in Distress, Children’s’ rights legislation. continue my fight for equali- the PALS Project are to Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Dublin For more than eighteen years, Debbie ty and justice so that we “give back” and to use School (Dublin, NH), Gay and Lesbian Fund, Wasserman Schultz has dedicated her public may all live, love and prosper “peer support”. Non-paid Broward AIDS Partnership and is a lifetime member of Leadership Broward. life to working on behalf of the people of in a more perfect union.” Arther B. Smith staff (volunteers) are South Florida. On January 4, 2005, she was graduates of the PALS Spencer is also a Pride Center Founders sworn in as a member of the United States programs and who come back to work in part- Circle member, supporter of the Transformers House of Representatives representing Arthur B. Smith nership with paid staff in almost all aspects of and Sunflower Circle of Friends, Broward House Spirit of Hope Society recipient, a mem- Florida’s 20th Tyler Healis initiatives. Volunteer serve as: (1) peer facilita- tors in programs, small groups and individual ber of the Legacy Society and the list goes on Congressional District Sustainability Award which includes por- coaching sessions; (2) peer educators in com- and on. tions of Miami Beach, munity workshops; (3) “Being honored is always Hollywood, Fort Arthur Smith moved to quality assurance/improve- a double-edged experi- Lauderdale and west South Florida in 1987. ment evaluators; (4) cus- ence,” said Spencer upon to Sunrise. As Already a successful lawyer tomer relations specialists; hearing that he is receiving Founding Vice-Chair in Massachusetts, Smith (5) activity/event planners; a Stars of the Rainbow of the House LGBT decided he would sell his and (6) care team associ- Award this year. “On one Caucus, Rep. house up north, close his law ates to help participants hand it is especially nice to Wasserman Schultz offices and relocate to South with special needs. PALS be recognized for doing has consistently voted Florida where he specializes volunteers provide the what I can. On the other, to expand civil rights in real estate development, Center and the community Cleve Jones (founder of The for the LGBT commu- estate planning and corpo- literally with thousands of Quilt and visionary pioneer nity by ensuring fed- rate law. Over the years, hours of service each year. for the LGBT movement) eral protection from Smith represented many In addition, PALS volunteers once wisely pointed out hate-motivated vio- estates which have con- spearheaded the Pride that, ‘It feels a bit as if I am lence and by provid- tributed to the Pride Center Center’s participation in a fraud, not worthy. I get so ing remedies for at Equality Park. He also rep- 2010 Florida AIDS Walk, much more in return than I resented the John C. Graves raising over $23,000 for could ever fully express with unfair discrimination U.S. Representative estate which oversaw the Will Spencer words.’” in the workplace. She Debbie Wasserman Schultz HIV/AIDS services at the 6 SPRING 2011 PrideCenterFlorida.org

Black Gay Pride at The Pride Center The Pride Center at Equality Park Sponsored the 12 Annual Black Gay Pride South Florida Celebration, a weekend celebrated through the performing, visual and cinematic arts. The opening evening was capped off with a proclamation declaring February 26th Black Gay Pride Day in the city of Wilton Manors by Commissioner Julie Carson.

Kwanzaa at the Pride Center The Health and Community Services Programs in collaboration with Black Gay Pride South Florida hosted a very well attended celebration of unity, art, culture and community for Kwanzaa. The African-American community was encouraged to know their HIV/AIDS sta- tus and invited to make the Pride Center at Equality Park their resource for counseling, testing, and referrals.

First Latino Summit The Pride Center hosted the first Latino HIV/AIDS Leadership Summit. More than 180 com- munity leaders discussed how to mobilize within the Latino community. The Summit was Winter Wonderland Party organized by a partnership between Latinos en Acción of Broward County, the Florida PALS volunteers organized a very successful Winter Latino HIV/AIDS Advisory Group, and the Florida Department of Health Statewide Latino Wonderland party for graduates, friends, family mem- AIDS Coordinator with the capacity building assistance program at the Latino Commission bers and community supporters of the LIFE Program. on AIDS. Participants shared experiences in community mobilization and practiced in Over 100 people attended this reunion event. Sponsors action planning workgroups. included Panache Style, Stork’s Bakery, Mama’s Cakes, To The Moon, Java Boys and Andrews Diner.

Photographers: Steven Shires, Bob Risse, Mauricio Ferrer, Peter Giraldo, Alex Quintero and Vicki Hartsough 7 PrideCenterFlorida.org SPRING 2011

Founders Reception at Hyatt Regency Pier Top Monthly cocktail reception for major financial supporters of the Center. Sponsors for Stars of the Rainbow enjoyed a martini tasting before the event. Have you considered Seniors Exercise Classes becoming a Founders Circle member? Enhanced Fitness focuses on physical activity and is designed to help older adults at all levels of fitness to become more active, energized and empow- ered to live independent lives. The Enhanced Fitness program at the Pride Center draws over 30 seniors per class. The Center offers six classes per week.

Coffee and Conversation “Coffee and Conversation” is just one component of the Pride Center’s senior programming. Over 60 LGBTQ seniors meet weekly for conversa- tion, food, programs and friendship. The senior group gathers in numbers exceeding 120 for special holidays. Flea Market The Pride Center continues to provide a busy, popular flea market the first Saturday of every month on the Equality Park cam- pus in Wilton Manors. Over 100 vendors offer crafts, plants, furniture, antiques and clothing. All proceeds support the mis- sion-driven work of the Center. Come visit! Safe Schools Bullying Training To address the total health and well-being of LGBT youth in the wake of a number of LBGT youth suicides, the Health and Community Services Programs partnered with Safe Schools South Florida to train, equip and empower educators to help keep LGBT youth safe in our schools.

Founders Reception at Allied Kitchen and Bath Monthly cocktail reception for major financial support- ers of the Center. Guests were encouraged to bring a toy for disadvantaged children. The funds donated by Founders Circle members underwrite vital programs and services to the community. Photographers: Steven Shires, Bob Risse, Mauricio Ferrer, Peter Giraldo, Alex Quintero and Vicki Hartsough 8 SPRING 2011 PrideCenterFlorida.org

Calendar of events Saturday, March 19 Saturday, March 26 Thursday, May 5 Womenʼs Symposium Womynʼs Spirituality May Founders at the Pride Center Conference Circle Reception Workshops on sexual health, A free day-long conference on Monthly cocktail reception for families, adoption, finance, spirituality. For more informa- major donors and potential new youth/bullying and more. tion contact Bishop S.F. donors. To learn more about Generational Round Table Makalani-Mahee at smakalani- becoming a Founders Circle Discussion. Networking and [email protected] member, please contact Jason more. Contact Linda Jain at g, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Burns at [email protected] Pride Center [email protected], for more information. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at B Ocean to 4:00 p.m. at the Pride Center Saturday, March 26 Hotel SheFest Sunday, March 20 A free womynʼs music festival. Saturday, May 7 Florida AIDS Walk For more info contact Bishop Pride Center Flea All proceeds raised specifically S.F. Makalani-Mahee at Market by the Pride Center team return smakalani- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (1st to the Center for use in vital [email protected] Saturday of every month) HIV/AIDS programs and servic- g, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pride es. To learn more, contact Center Saturday, May 14 Kristofer Fegenbush at kfegen- Gay [email protected], Saturday, April 2 BINGO 9:00 a.m. Huizenga Park, Pride Center Downtown Fort Lauderdale 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pride Flea Market Center (2nd Saturday of every 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (1st month) Wednesday, March 23 Saturday of every month) “Happy Hiney Health” And Donʼt Forget: Community Event Sunday, April 3 A community educational din- STARS of the Rainbow ner about menʼs anal health. FREE Confidential Annual fundraising gala honor- Rapid HIV Testing RSVP at (954) 463-9005, 5:30 ing community stars. Tickets to 8:00 p.m. at the Pride Center at the Pride Center, every are $150 per person, include weekday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 hors dʼoeuvres, open bar and Wednesday, March 23 p.m. and weekends from 12:00 entertainment. Visit noon to 4:30 p.m. Bullied www.PrideCenterFlorida.org for (BSOʼs Anti Bullying Initiative more information and tickets. Film Presentation) Proceeds benefit Pride Center Seniors Coffee and Cocktails, movie premier and programs and services. 4:00 to Conversation panel discussion about the film 6:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency every Tuesday at the Pride “Bullying.” Admission is $100. Pier 66 Hotel Crystal Ballroom Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All proceeds benefit the Vision 2015 Campaign for the Pride Saturday, April 9 Seniorsʼ Game Center. Contact Jason Burns at Afternoon or [email protected] Gay BINGO 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pride Speakersʼ Series, for more details., 6:00 to 9:00 every Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. p.m. at Cinema Paradiso Center (2nd Sat. of every month) For further information call Linda Jain at 954-463-9005. Groups at Pride Center Visit www.pridecenterflorida.org Calendar of Events for meeting room assignments.

WEEKLY RECURRING Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30p MEETINGS Recovery, Sun, 12n-1:30p Lovers & Friends, Closed, 2nd Overeaters Anonymous, & 4th Sun, 1-4p AA – Attitude Adjustment Recovery, Fri, 7:30-9p Medicine Signs Meditation Group, Recovery, Mon-Fri, 7-8a POZ Attitudes Here and Now, Group, Spiritual, 1st/3rd/5th AA – Candlelight Meditation HIV Support, Wed, 7-9p Thurs, 7-9p Group, Recovery, Tues, 8:30- Positive Connections, HIV POZ Long-Term Survivor, Gay 9:30p Support, Tue, 6:30-8:00p Men/HIV Support, 1st & 3rd AA – Each Day a New SAGE Menʼs Social, Thur, 6:30-8p Beginning, Recovery, Daily, 9- Social/Seniors, Wed, 1-3p Senior Games Day, Social, 2nd 10a Sex and Love Addicts & 4th Tue, 1-4p AA – Northeast Group, Anonymous (SLAA), Recovery, Spirituality Think Tank, Spiritual, Recovery, Mon, 8:30-9:30p Fri, 7-8p 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7-8p AA – Sober, Proud and Gay, Senior Exercise Class Recovery, Fri, 8:30-10p Health, Senior, Mon/Wed/Fri, MONTHLY RECURRING AA – Pride 5:45 Meeting, 10:15-11:15a MEETINGS/EVENTS Recovery, Daily, 5:45-6:45p Senior Exercise Class Assertiveness Skills, Health, Senior, Mon/Wed/Fri, AVER (American Veterans for Trng/SunServe, Educational, 11:15a-12:15p Equal Rights), Open to all Vets, Mon, 5:30-6:30p Senior Gay Menʼs Support 2nd Tues, 7:30-9p Coffee and Conversation – Group, Support, Mon, 11a-12n Big Menʼs Club: Chubbies & SAC, Social/Seniors, Tues, Smart Recovery, Recovery, Chasers, Social, 3rd Sat, 1-4p 10:30a-12noon Thur, 6:30-8p Pride Center BINGO, Open to Double Winners, Support, Toastmasters, Educational, Public, 2nd Sat, 7-10p Wed, 5:45-6:45p Mon, 7:15-9:15p Dolphin Democrats, Mthly Games Day, Social, 2nd & 4th Women 4 Women, Meeting, 2nd Wed, 7:30-9:30p Tues, 1-4p SunServe/Support, Wed, 5:45- Lavender Speaks, Social, 3rd Gay Bridge Club, Fun, Mon & 7:15p Thurs, 7:30-10p Fri, 1-4p Women's Non-Competitive Pride Center Memorial Garden Gay Catholics Group, Basketball, Social, Sat, 3-5p Club, Educational, 3rd Wed, 7- Spiritual, Tues, 7:30-9:30p Young Adult Group, (23-35 9p Gay Hearts, Social, Sun, 1- yoa), Support, Thur, 8:30-9:45p Pride Center Flea Market, 3:30p Youth Group (Social 12-17/18- Open to Public, 1st Sat, 8a-2p Man2Man Talk, Social, Mon, 7- 23 yoa), at SunServe, Tue, Primetimers, Open to Public, 8:30p 7:30-9:30p 1st Sun, 2-4:30p Mindfulness Skills Training, SAGE Computer Club, SunServe/Educational, Tues, 5- BI-WEEKLY RECURRING Educational, 2nd Wed, 4-6p 6p MEETINGS SAGE Movie Movie, Monday Night Women's Group, Social, 3rd Mon, 4-6p Social, Mon, 7:30-9p Ballet & Opera Group, S. F. Rainbow Alliance of the Narcotics Anonymous Rainbow Educational, 2nd & 4th Sunday, Deaf, Support, 1st Sun, 2:30- Group, Recovery, Wed, 8-9p 1-4p 3:30p New Path Narcotics Bereavement Group, Support, TERI Mthly Meeting, 3rd Mon, Anonymous Group, Recovery, 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2-4p 6:30-8p Mon/Tue/Thu, 7-8p Bisexual Connections, Support, Transgender Support Group, New Path Narcotics 1st & 3rd Wed, 7:30-9:30p Support, 3rd Fri, 7-8:30p Anonymous Group, Recovery, Broward Anti War Coalition, Women in Network, Social, 1st Sat/Sun, 4-5p Support, 1st & 3rd Wed, 7:30- Wed, 7-9p 9 PrideCenterFlorida.org SPRING 2011 HIV Counseling and Testing Expands Off-Site Services Pride Center Testing Adds Locations Throughout Broward County Recently, Pride Center Testing (PCT) began off-site HIV counseling and testing in several new locations throughout South Florida. The Club Fort Lauderdale, a local private gentle- man’s club, welcomed PCT to provide testing serv- ices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and at the popular Sunday poolside bar- Transgender Medical Symposium Attracts Crowd beque from 12 noon to 5 p.m. PCT added three private testing sites through Broward Addiction Over 80 Professionals Attend First-Ever Education Event at the Center and Recovery Centers in Coral Springs and Fort Last month, the Pride Center hosted Broward when sick or injured due to discrimination. Lauderdale. The Pride Center now also provides County’s first Transgender Medical Conference. The Pride Center collaborated with the weekly testing at Ana G. Mendez University in Over 80 medical and clinical professionals partic- Broward County Health Department, SunServe Miramar on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and ipated actively in the day’s activities. and the Florida Caribbean AIDS Education and provides testing at Florida Atlantic University health “For those in our community that identify as Training Center to plan and execute the success- fairs and other local events. transgender, there are significant challenges ful event. “We’re excited about these expansion accessing culturally competent medical and clin- Speakers included: Marilyn Volker, Ph.D., a opportunities,” says Listron “Blue” Mannix, ical services,” says Linda Jain, Program Board Certified Sexologist; JoAnne Keatley, Minority Testing Initiative Manager for the Operations Manager at the Center. “This confer- MSW, Director for Transgender Health at the Pride Center. “As we further develop our rela- ence represented one step towards addressing University of California; James Lopresti, PH.D., tionship with the communities we serve, Pride those challenges.” L.M.H.C, founding Director for Mental Health Center Testing will flourish. We continue to The Symposium aimed to educate the med- Services for SunServe; and M. Layne Yassesn, PA, Listron “Blue” Mannix encourage the community to seek testing. ical and clinical communities about the unique specializing in Psychiatry, Neurology and We commit to providing timely results and reputation and relationship both with the Florida care required for this medically underserved com- Transgender Medicine. offering thoughtful, compassionate counsel- Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for munity. “Injustice at Every Turn: A Report of the “The positive feedback we’ve received since ing. We continue our role in the overall strat- Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowing National Transgender Discrimination Survey” hosting the Symposium has been overwhelm- egy to fight HIV/AIDS in our communities.” us to become a leading provider of HIV testing, states that 50% of the respondents reported ing,” says Jain. “The collaborative energies of so In 2008, the Center began off-site testing counseling, referral and linkage to care in the having to teach their medical providers about many groups will enable us to expand this event — in addition to its popular on-site Rapid HIV community,” says Mannix. “We’ve been doing transgender care and 28% postponed care in the future.” Testing — at the Cooperative Feeding this well for over 15 years.” Program, a local homeless shelter. The Center At the Equality Park campus on Dixie continues to test there every Monday and Highway in Wilton Manors, the Pride Center’s Activities Abound to Celebrate Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center also free Confidential Rapid HIV Testing hours for began testing at the Black Banana Night Club walk-ins are Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to Women’s History Month in 2008. Since then, PCT has been involved 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from in testing at community events, health fairs 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. For additional infor- The Pride Center is proud to sponsor and host Simply … Woman: A Symposium – A free and other organizational locations. mation, please email FreeHIVTest@pridecen- several exciting events in celebration of Women’s day-long event featuring plenary sessions about “Over the years, we’ve developed a good terflorida.org or call (954) 566-3553. History Month. the state of LGBT rights in Florida and nationally, “This is an historic month at the Pride a generational round table, breakout groups, net- “Bullied” premier to benefit Capital Campaign Center for women,” says Donna Woessner, working and more. Breakfast and lunch will be Women and Senior Service Coordinator at The offered. Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The South Florida problem. Today more Pride Center. “We are thrilled to be offering “Naked with Fruit”, by Meryl Cohen – A premier of the powerful than 80 percent of a wide range of events in celebration of Lesbian play reading presented by the Women’s movie “Bullied” will LGBTQ students Women’s History Month.” Theatre Project, Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8- 9 benefit the Pride report being harassed Women's History Month is an annual p.m., Tickets $10. Center’s Vision 2015 at school. Schools declared month worldwide that highlights contri- Speak Fire: Womyn’s Spirituality Conference campaign. Cocktails across the country still butions of women to events in history and con- – A free event that brings together spiritual lead- and a panel discussion are unwilling or afraid temporary society. The National Women’s History ers in the women’s community to empower them will accompany the to openly address Project has named this year’s Women’s History to reconnect with the spirit and truth inside. event on Wednesday, anti-gay bullying. Month 2011 - Our History is Our Strength. In Saturday, March 26, 2011, 12noon – 6 p.m. March 23 from 6 to 9 The panel discus- honor of this theme, the women at the Pride South Florida Womyn’s Music Fest – A pm at Cinema Paradiso. sion after the movie Center and throughout the community have free event that features the best of South “Bullied” chronicles will feature the organized events that will highlight some of our Florida’s independent music scene. Saturday, the story of Jamie Southern Poverty Law history throughout the decades. March 26, 2011, 7 – 9 p.m. Nabozny, a student from Center, Sheriff Al For Women Only: Spaces, Organizations, The Pride Center’s S.F. Makalani-Mahee states, Ashland, Wisconsin who Lamberti and Paul Events and Publications Created by and for “These events are designed to encourage women stood up to his anti-gay Hyman from the Pride Women – A 13-panel retrospective provided by to speak and sing in their own unique voice.” tormentors with a feder- Center. Admission is a Stonewall Library and Archives. This exhibit For more information about the Pride Center al lawsuit. The suit led $100 tax-deductible explores the history and implications of some of or this event, please contact Linda Jain, Program to a landmark decision that held school offi- donation. For more information contact these special spaces for women. Operations Manager or Donna Woessner, cials accountable. Despite that ruling, anti- Jason Burns at (954) 463-9005 or Installation - Friday, March 18, Will displayed Women and Senior Services Coordinator at (954) LGBTQ bullying continues to be a severe [email protected]. for the rest of the month of March. 463-9005. 10 SPRING 2011 PrideCenterFlorida.org

The Pride Center Welcomes Two New Members to the Leadership Team The Pride Center is proud to introduce new leadership team members and structure for 2011

By PAUL HYMAN Broward County prosecutor. Ms. Krauss focuses her Returning Board members Richard Stoll and law practice in the areas of general criminal defense, David Feinberg have assumed officer roles on the domestic violence restraining orders and traffic ticket Board. Richard began his term as Board defense. Ms. Krauss resides in Fort Lauderdale and President in January and David serves as the enjoys the companionship of her long-term partner new Board Secretary. As the Board grows, the and their two dogs. Center is supported by their solid leadership. The Center also welcomes Jason Burns to the new Kristofer Fegenbush has served as PALS Project Major Gifts Officer role at the Center. Jason comes to Manager at the Center for the last five years. the Pride Center with a strong work history, most In January 2011, he began his new role as the recently as a member of the Development Team at Center’s Deputy Director. Kristofer’s estab- United Way of Broward County. With significant lished record as a seasoned manager and experience in local community involvement and polit- strong leader, renders him a well-prepared ical activism, Jason was a police officer for more than candidate to oversee the Center’s pro- four years until an injury on the job introduced the grams and operations. need for career change. In his role as Major Gifts Newly appointed Board member, Officer, Jason’s primary focus will be on both Lea Krauss -- originally from Long Founders Circle membership development and on the Island, NY, has resided in Greater Fort Center’s Vision 2015 Capital Campaign, as well as Lauderdale since 2000. Lea is also a related corporate and foundation sponsorships. Director of the Gay & Lesbian Lawyer’s Jason looks forward to blending his passion for his Network of Broward County, has her own Criminal career with achieving ever increasing fiscal sustain- Lea Krauss Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale and is a former ability at The Pride Center. Jason Burns

LBT Women Art Expressions The works of 10 local women who served an important role in the artistic community were featured at The LBT Women Art Expressions Gallery Opening and Reception. The collection was as eclectic and unique as each of the women who shared a part of herself with every creation. World AIDS Day Inspired by Annie Lennox’s campaign, Pride Center vol- unteers spearheaded an effort to provide t-shirts pro- claiming “HIV Positive” for World AIDS Day. Regardless of health status, gender, sexual orientation, race or cul- ture, Pride Center staff, volunteers and friends walked in solidarity through Wilton Manors. On this day, all embraced a positive mindset to combat stigma and advocate for vital services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Photographers: Vicki Hartsough and Bob Risse 11 PrideCenterFlorida.org SPRING 2011

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Elton John AIDS Foundation Funds New Pride Center Program $75,000 Will Enable the PALS Project to Expand its Health and Prevention Services The PALS Project currently offers health from individuals living with HIV. Fourth, LIFE education, wellness empowerment, risk- Goes On will provide HIV self-management reduction counseling, service linkage, and educational seminars for community based emotional and practical support to the nearly providers. Fifth, the program will offer one- 9,500 gay and bisexual men living with HIV in day self management workshops for people Broward County. PALS also offers two well newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Finally, the known workshops: the five-week CHOICES grant has allowed the establishment of a program and the 17-week LIFE Program. functioning “Living Room” drop-in space on PALS helps men lead safer, richer lives. the Equality Park campus. This safe space will “For the last five years, the impressive per- encourage positive social support with com- formance of PALS Project staff and volunteers munity resource information, HIV/STI testing has allowed the Center to impact the lives and intervention referrals, and linkages to and health of local gay, bisexual and trans- health resources. gender-identified men,” says Kristofer “Now PALS expands its peer power even Fegenbush, Deputy Director of the Pride more,” says Ralph Caraglia, longtime peer Center. “The expanding role of our Center as educator and volunteer. “This allows PALS a hub of gay culture and advocate for HIV volunteers greater opportunities to ‘give education, prevention and wellness support back’ by preventing HIV and improving the Drop in “Living Room” space partially funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation uniquely positions us to be highly successful health of our communities.” grant encourages positive social support in our collaboration with the Elton John AIDS Broward County, according to the latest Foundation.” (2006-08) epidemiological reports by the The Pride Center’s well-known PALS living with HIV but also to those in the com- The new LIFE Goes On program will fund Florida Department of Health, has the highest (Positive Action for Living Safely) Project munity who are at risk for HIV,” says Frank six areas of service. First, a wellness series of rate of all HIV cases (59%) in the State. recently received a $75,000 grant from the Gurucharri, PALS Project Manager. “This is a community presentations begins next week Annual participation in PALS programming Elton John AIDS Foundation. The newly fund- natural evolution of our ongoing LIFE with a “Happy Hiney Health” dinner seminar. has grown by more than 450% in the last ed “LIFE Goes On” program will allow PALS Program.” Second, PALS will develop PALS Peer Partners, three years, which includes helping the men to upgrade its service to the community New education and coaching opportuni- a certification course and ongoing profession- already living with HIV in Broward County to through peer education, wellness seminars, ties will allow community members to devel- al development coaching for volunteer peer enjoy healthier lives and to lower their risks of provider training and a drop-in space. op behavioral health skills to enhance and educators. Third, the program will provide transmission. PALS’ LIFE and CHOICES pro- “This grant allows PALS to expand health protect their health and the health of their several peer-led community presentations on grams are funded by the Florida Department and prevention work not only to men who are partners. HIV, stigma and identify, including narratives of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS.

Founders and Business Founder Members Lifetime American Tax and Paul Alpert Shapiro Justin Hilt John Leyden and Tom Matza Services / Greg Hardy Bob and Hal Bernier- Insurance / Al Cicotti Jorge Ajuria, MD Michael Dane c/o Peter Hardy-Smith and Valentine Pierce Aire, Inc. / Jim and Rick Soloway Peterson and Kevin Palombo Anonymous (2) Senior Living Finders Steven Devito Donald Lucas Pierce Dave Starkey and Alan Schubert Ameriprise / Tracey Ron Ansin and Jim Dominick Destefano Cal Harrison Norton C. Lyman and Planet Press Copy This Arianto Sumargo Gill Corwin Cramer Stork and Mark Freeman Tyler Healis Kimeo Sato Michael Preihs and Sterling Tax and Bayview Cadillac Aseracare Home Health Stephen Driscoll and Gerald S. Lyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A. Khoi Luong Accounting Services Corporate Ilene Berliner and / MaryAnn Sannasardo, Robert Tocci Hirschtritt/Coldwell Ken Kalenderian Premier Event Staffing Richard Stoll, Esq. Cornerstone & Maura Lane RN, BSN Irwin Drucker Banker Residential Real Marriott Harbor Beach Bruce Presley and Terry Stone and Mike Platinum Level Doug Candler Atlantic Shores Hospital Downtown Events Estate Resort & Spa Chris Hedlund Bush ($10,000 and City County Credit Bank United / Brenda Greg Dudzek and Hans Hochkamp and Carmine Martorilli and Pride Institute Fort Dave Stubbins above) Union Hartley Jayant Goyle Joseph DeBacco Robert Poster Lauderdale TD Bank Anonymous (2) Ted Emery Stephen Banigan and Chris Dunham / Paul Hyman and Bill Edwin Mayer and Didier John Ramos Ken Tewel and Ron Diplomat Pharmacy Edward Jones / Darcy William Van Scoy Dunham Insurance Bracker Moritz Regions Bank Duran Embassy Suites Hotel – Beeman Don Barlow Services James Jagielski David McConnell Eric Reivik and Andy William Thornton and Fort Lauderdale Maria Kondracki and Steve Barnard Eastside Property Bret Johnson and Joe McConnell Harrison/PC Lauderdale Adam Kratochwill HotSpots Magazine / Jim Dwyer Bears of South Florida Management / Ed Adelio Orlando Kent McIntyre and John – Renewed Anthony Timiraos and Peter Clark Forest Trace – Luxury David Bebbington Nicholas and Chris Dr. Charmaine Tambasco Dr. Gary Richmond and Arthur Crispino James Laird Resort Adult Steven and Thomas Griswold Johnson-Leong, DDS W. Lynn McLaughlin Vernon Appelby Tower Entertainment / Michael Trost Community Begert-Clark Joshua Estrin and Luis Jack Johnson and and David Webb Donn Rubin and Steve Steven James Wachovia Wells Fargo Bill Greeves and Robert Scott Bennett Perez Charles Prather Rev. Thomas Millner Harmon Don Tsang and Howard Foundation Hubbard Fred Berger and Ken Jared Falek James A. Johnson and Raymond Lee Rubin Elfman 9 The Kenneth S. Merrifield Brian Farley and Brian Jean Johnson Garassino Runyan Law Firm, P.A. Mark Turner and Chuck Diamond Level Hollander Charitable Norman Berkowitz Alose John Jovanovich and Anthony Molluso and Neelie Sacharow Nicholls ($5,000 – $9,999) Foundation Best Buy Fast Printz Paul Holoweski Bill Volbrecht Richard Sargent and Ultimate Smile Dental / A Celebration of George Kling Biztex Services, Inc. Hal Feldberg Mark Kasper David Moon and Peter Genovese, MD Dr. J. Michael Heider Friends, Inc. Ellen Krider / RBC Boardwalk / Victor Dennis Fitzkee and Katz and Allen P.A. Eugene Smith Russell Sassani MD and Thom Carr DC Allen and Ken Flick Wealth Management Zepka and Jim Kolkana Bernie Langeluttig Former Broward County Greg Moore and Allan and Michael Schneider / Carlos Perez Varela - Anonymous (1) Law Offices of George John Bolton Freedom Travel / Mayor Ken Keechl and Barsky Take Shape Plastic The Peninsula Assisted Ron Ansin and Jim Castrataro Robert Boo and Fabio Richard Safaty Ted Adcock Natura Dermatology / Surgery PA Living Stork Nicole Mannarino and Correia Gables Wilton Park Gary Kempler Dr. Will Richardson Jack Schlossberg Fred Wahl Dolphin Democrats Lisanne Cattoretti Brilliant Innovations / Apartments Mark Ketcham and Richard Nolan and Ted Schultz Charles Walker David McLaren Metro Media Works / Rachel Haratz Ed Garcia Designs Werner Lutz Robert Pingpank Dr. Mark Schweizer and Rodney White and Dale Russell and Jan Chris Caputo Bruce Borger Gecko Plumbing, Inc. / Kingʼs Cup / Will Mazza Northern Trust Bank Robert Voelker Michael Williams Carpenter Robert Pavlick Broward House Mase Varley and Shawn McCormack David Feinberg and Jeff Steve Shires Sumner T. White Richard Schwarz and Pinnacle Constructors, BugJuice Media / Stephen Gerben and KL Corning, Inc. / Lynn Maisonette Photography Cole Wolford, MD and Tom Massey LLC / Doug Tinklepaugh Joanne Hayes Robert Buckley Corning Daniel J. OʼFlaherty and Jeffrey and Belinda Steven Schmidt S.MarkGraphics and James Rickard Business & Professional James Gigliello Jeffrey Kramer Mario Flores Shover Justin Yovino, MD / Arthur Smith, Esq. Herbert Reis and Group – BPG Fred Goodyear Lea P. Krauss Esq Joe Pallant and Danny Tim Singer and Richard Sunrise Intracoastal Slammer William Coffey Gerald Byers and Rudy Lawrence Gordon Robert Kuhn and Selvin Cascarelli Plastic Surgery Center Florida Agenda Rosieʼs Bar and Grill Wengenroth Mark Gordon and Aldo Steven Geyer Cliff Pettit and Chip Solutions Insurance Bob Young Markʼs List Magazine Source Salon / Ronnie James Burroughs Buono Bruce Lane Jumponmarkslist.com Pryor Dave Charles Randy Grant and Bruno Law Office of Cal Jim Stepp and Peter Robert Joshua / The Church of the Holy Trambusti Steinmetz Zimmer Joshua Tree Spirit Song Greenberg Traurig / Law Office Of Gregory Join the Pride Center Founderʼs Circle! Will Spencer/CAMP Inc. Alberto Colonia and Rose La Femina W. Kabel Silver Level ($1,200 George Hunker Jeff & Mei Sze Greene Chuck Loring Support the programs and services of the Pride Center. Gold Level ($2,500 – $ 2,499) Crown Wine & Spirits Foundation, Inc. Steven C. Lowensten For more information, please contact Major Gifts Officer – $4,999) AIDS Healthcare Donald Croxton and Jeffrey Gross Five Dollar Fund of the Agel Independent / Foundation Douglas Pew Marc Grossman Community Foundation Jason Burns: [email protected] Dave Litty Allied Kitchen & Bath Mike Dager and Harvey David Guzman and of Broward