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The Newsletter of First City Network — Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization. Founded 1985 Volume 32, Issue 6 • March 2018 Shamrock Festival Letter to the Editor The following was a letter to the editor written to the Savannah Morning and Oyster Roast News by FCN member Richard Rehm. The 30th Annual Fist City Network Shamrock Festival and Oyster I’m writing to encourage your readers to closely evaluate their Roast is fast approaching. This year’s festivities will be held on participation in the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens Sunday March 11th 2018, starting at 11 am at Skidaway Island scheduled to take place March 22 – 25, 2018. This tour is a State Park located at 52 Diamond Causeway. fundraiser which supports two organizations. One is Historic Entry will once again be $20 for members and $25 for Savannah. The other is Christ Church Anglican. nonmembers, which includes parking. I recently attended a meeting of my neighborhood organization The Festival will be hosted by The House of Gunt with at which these two groups made a presentation. It was stated music by The Dimes. We will be serving up oysters, hot dogs, that one-half of the proceeds of this fundraiser benefits Historic side items, and other fabulous food. We will have a silent Savannah and one-half benefits Christ Church Anglican. auction, bingo, a cake walk, raffle, nature walks, and a few other It is not my intention to criticize an activity that emphasizes surprise events. This huge party not to be missed! Camping is the history and beauty of this wonderful city. Historic available — just check with the park for availability and rates preservation and the promotion of Savannah are goals that I by calling 912-598-2300. heartily support. However, I do not want to unwittingly make Our annual St. Pat’s weekend oyster roast and party is a financial contribution to Christ Church Anglican or any of its our biggest fund-raiser of the year, and so sponsorships and agencies. attendance are key to the success of FCN. Please consider being Your readers will recall the contentious separation of Christ a sponsor — if you would like to make a donation or serve as a Church Episcopal and Christ Church Anglican. The website of volunteer for this special year’s event, simply drop an email to Christ Church Anglican states as follows: [email protected]. With your support, it will be a “Due to profound and irreconcilable theological differences, tremendous affair to remember! Christ Church Anglican withdrew from the Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia in 2007.” DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR GREEN. continued on page 9 In This Issue Chairman’s Message.................................. 3 LGBT Center Update ..................................6 March Social ....................................................9 FCN Ads Manager .......................................4 Valuable Volunteers ...................................6 LGBT Guide .................................................... 16 February Social .............................................. 5 LGBT Center Schedule .............................7 Upcoming Socials .....................................20 Mark Your Calendar .................................... 5 Addressing Sexual Assault .....................8 Founders Circle .............................................6 The Passing of A Friend ...........................9 fIrstcItynetwork.org FACEBOOK-SQUARE saVannahfIrstcItynetwork TWITTER @FCNSaVannah 2 fIrstcItynetwork.org FACEBOOK-SQUARE saVannahfIrstcItynetwork TWITTER @FCNSaVannah FCN COMMENTARY Chairman’s Message By Michael Ploski Proudly working together as a team to accomplish common goals the team for support of their own agendas. They try to “fix what is one of the most important things any individual can do in life. isn’t broken”. These people will only destroy what current and Like Olympic athletes, you must work long and hard, along past team members have worked so hard to accomplish. with the team, to support, strengthen and achieve. There is no “I” in “TEAM.” Always stay strong, focused on the common goal. You know what This is not always the easiest path to take. Fighting for what is right. You know the importance of reaching that common goal. is right, is a difficult and an uphill battle. There are always others You know what it means to be part of a team. who believe that they know better and insist they have the only way. They come on strong and frequently influence members of Let’s go for the gold. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Michael Ploski First City Network, Inc. is a local, private, non-profit community Vice-Chairman Chris Apple service organization chartered in 1985 by concerned citizens Treasurer Paul Higgins seeking a gay and lesbian positive community. The mission of Secretary Philip Trader First City Network (FCN) is to enhance and sustain the well-being of LGBT individuals and their allies by providing educational, social, Lynn Bowling James Farringer and health-related activities, programs, and services. FCN will serve Sean Brandon Jon Kesler as an essential resource; advocating for civil and human rights; and Manzana “Apple” Bryant Michael O’Halloran supporting, promoting and embracing the cultural diversity that Clinton Edminster Nancy Wilson connects us into one community. The First City Network Board of Directors meets on the PRODUCTION STAFF first Monday of every month at 6:30pm in the Board Room LAYOUT & DESIGN Kenkel Design at the LGBT Center: 1515 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401. CONTRIBUTORS FCN Membership All members are welcome. BILLING Dawn Phaneuf AD MANAGER vacant NEXT BOARD MEETING DISTRIBUTION FCN Board of Directors The next meeting will be March 5th. PHOTOGRAPHY FCN Membership FIRST CITY NETWORK, INC. P.O. Box 2442 • Savannah, GA 31402 (912) 236-CITY (2489) • firstcitynetwork.org Submit your letter or article to Network News! Entries SAVANNAH LGBT CENTER must be local and meet newsletter editorial guidelines. 1515 Bull Street • Savannah, GA 31401 Email: [email protected] (912) 304-LGBT (5428) • savannahlgbtcenter.org fIrst cIty network’s Network news • March 2018 3 ADVERTISING MANAGER FCN Membership POSITION AVAILABLE This membership / contribution First City Network is seeking a smart, entrepreneurial ■ New ■ Renewal ■ Gift advertising manager. The position entails recruiting and managing ads in Network News (circulation 200+) with ■ ■ ■ ■ potential online crossover. Background in advertising $10 $25 $40 $100 and/or social media preferred but not required. Salary Student Individual Family Business commensurate with advertising revenue acquired. Contact FCN: admanager@firstcitynetwork.org Family of Friends ■ ■ ■ $50 – $249 $250 – $499 $500+ Supporter Sponsor Benefactor Name(s) Street Address City, State, ZIP Phone Number(s) Email Address(es) My contribution is a tribute ■ In Memory of ■ In Honor of Advertising Rates SIZE SPECS COLOR Name(s) Full Page 8.5" x 11" $120 Half Page Horizontal 7.75" x 4.875" $75 Person to Notify Half Page Vertical 3.75" x 10" $75 Quarter Page 3.75" x 5.5" $55 Street Address Artwork must be submitted no later than the 13th of each City, State, ZIP month. Email [email protected]. Display my name in Network News ■ Name(s) as above ■ Anonymous ■ Other: Submit art as pdf, jpg, or tiff files, sized to appropriate specifications. FCN looks forward to working with all LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses. Please mail checks payable to Mail application with check payable to “First City Network” First City Network First City Network First City Network P.O. Box 2442 Savannah, GA 31402 P.O. Box 2442 Savannah, GA 31402 Join faster online at firstcitynetwork.org. Choose “Membership” and complete the form. 4 fIrstcItynetwork.org FACEBOOK-SQUARE saVannahfIrstcItynetwork TWITTER @FCNSaVannah FCN EVENTS February Social MARK YOUR CALENDAR Article & Photography by Billy Wooten. A listing of LGBT-related events hosted by local non-profits The February Social, hosted by one of our faves, Philip Trader, LGBT CENTER HOURS was an opportunity to come together in fellowship and support, Monday: Closed; Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm. providing comfort in the wake of the passing of Tricksie Turner. Tricksie, Tim Moore, died suddenly on January 31st, leaving many in FAMILY GUYS & GALS BOWLING shock and disbelief. Members of his family were among the more than Thursdays at 7pm, AMF Bowling Lanes, 115 Tibet Ave. 100 in attendance; they were embraced and welcomed. A donation on Savannah’s Southside, Lanes 47 – 50 was collected to help defray funeral expenses but more importantly the family heard great stories of affection, humor, and endearment which STAND OUT YOUTH’S DISCUSSION GROUPS warmed everyone's heart on what was a cold evening. Every Friday, 7 – 9pm, 1020 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401 As always there was plenty of food and beverages for the very diverse Not at The LGBT Center crowd. Reps from Savannah Pride, Georgia Equality, and of course FCN, Visit savannahstandoutyouth.org for more info. were in attendance as were members of the Sheriff’s Office. PHOENIX PROJECT’S “REAL TALK” for the MSM Community Every first & third Monday of the month from 4 – 5pm Chatham Care Center Lecture Room, 107 Fahm St. FREE HIV TESTING Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 – 11am & 2 – 4pm Phoenix Project, 525 East 34th St., Savannah fIrst cIty network’s Network news • March 2018 5 THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE LGBT Center The following Founders Circle have joined the The Founders Circle was created by First City Network to honor the generosity of our LGBT Community Center major donors—