Volume 31 Issue 1. October 2017 The Newsletter of First City Network — Georgia’s oldest LGBT Organization, Founded 1985

Savannah Pride 2016 Bigger and Better than Ever! by Regan Drake, 2016 Festival Director

Savannah Pride is thrilled to announce The premier event will that in 2016, for the first time ever, the be “Pride in the Park,” which will take place Savannah Pride Festival will be on Saturday, October expanded from a one-day event to a 22, in Forsyth Park from 11am to 9 pm. This will week-long celebration of the diversity of include an exciting line- the LGBTQI community in Savannah. up of entertainment and musical performances, The festival will run from Monday, October 17, through the Savannah Pride Sunday, October 23, and will include a full program of events Marketplace with food aimed at satisfying the wide variety interests within the vendors, artisans and LGBTQI community. other local community organizations & businesses. VIP passes will be available. This year’s festival also MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th includes a number of other exciting changes, including; “The Bingo with Dawn Dupree @ Club One White Party” at the Jepson Center, “Pride on River Street”, a TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th youth-focused event and a pool party hosted by the Andaz Hotel! Pride Night @ Bar Food

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th Karaoke @ Club One

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th “The White Party” @ The Jepson Center INSIDE THIS ISSUE to purchase event tickets. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st Chairman’s Report...... 3 “Salon” Savannah LGBT Center FCN Events...... 5 fundraiser @ Andaz Hotel Savannah LGBT Youth Event @ TBA Signs of Love...... 6 “Pride on the Waterfront” @ River Street Just a Thought...... 16 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

savannahpride.com “Pride at the Park” Legend, Icon, and Friend, Lady Chablis...... 17 Savannah Pride Festival @ Forsyth Park “Pride After Party” @ Club One Local LGBT Guide...... 18

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd Upcoming Socials ...... Back Page Please visit Calendar of Pride “Chill by the Pool” @ Andaz Hotel

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Solutions and Successes By Billy Wooten

Very soon a new board will convene. One of their first tasks It has been my pleasure to serve as the chair of the FCN will be to select officers and set the agenda for the next year. board for the past three years. Strides toward full equality, Nancy, Kevin, Dawn, Michael, and I are rotating off. New improved benefits, increased visibility, stronger alliances, members are coming on. A seamless transition that has been and the drive to open a community center can all be added happening year after year for more than 30 years. It’s one of to our list of advances and victories. I will be staying the processes covered by the organizations bylaws and can involved, continuing as the chair of the LGBT community be talked about with pride; very few small non-profits can center committee, which we hope to open in 2017. My hope say they have followed the same process for more than 30 is that you will become involved in our community; help years. In fact, most small non-profits don’t last 30 years. But improve the quality of life for both the LGBT and the greater FCN has and one of the main reasons is the dedication to Savannah community. policy by people like you, the members, who serve on the board, volunteer at our events and donate to our causes. You Be a part of solutions and successes and not a contributor to ARE the reason our organization survives and thrives. confusion and division.

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Chair Billy Wooten Vice-Chair Tim Moore Treasurer Dawn Phaneuf Secretary Dee Hope Parliamentarian Michael Ploski First City Network, Inc. is a local, private, non-profit community service organization charted in 1985 by concerned citizens seeking Sean Brandon Michael Wedincamp a gay and lesbian positive community. First City Network serves as Kevin Clark Nancy Wilson a forum to share strengths and ideas, stimulate personal growth, James Q Farringer Randy Young and provide social activities. We provide national, state, and local Mel Garcia information and referral services for health care, counseling, education, advocacy & mutual support. The First City Network Board of Directors meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm at our NEW office at Production Staff 7505 Waters Ave, Suite B-7 (south of Eisenhower Dr.) Layout & Design Kenkel Design As usual, all members are welcome to attend. Contributors FCN Membership NEXT BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, October 5th Billing Dawn Phaneuf Ad Manager (Interim) Billy Wooten Distribution FCN Board of Directors Photography FCN Membership Submit your letter-to-the-editor or First City Network, Inc. article to Network News! P.O. Box 2442 | Savannah, GA 31402 Email [email protected] (912) 236-CITY ( 2489) firstcitynetwork.org Find us on Facebook! Entries must be local and meet newsletter editorial guidelines.

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September Social by Tricksie Turner

The Scene was absolutely beautiful on a gorgeous waterfront home in the Southbridge Subdivision. Dan Johnedis hosted a fantastic September social. Dan’s generosity was greatly appreciated and the welcoming atmosphere was a great setting for the FCN family. We Chris Crockett owns the new salon Christopher & Company laughed and shared stories and wonderful food. Several and wants to open his doors to our community. On October homemade dishes were served and believe me when I tell 6th he along with FCN f will be hosting a Wine Cheese social you there were no leftovers to be found. People gathered at his salon to introduce himself and his business to us.The around the outside patio to enjoy refreshing beverages and cost is free! And he has generously offered to give 30% of all the calming night air and tranquility of this home.. We are moneys from services booked that evening to the LGBTQ forever grateful to Dan for allowing us to have the September Community center fund. He is also going to be giving away social. This was his Maiden voyage and we hope that it will 1 free cut and color to someone that attends that evening. not be the last. Let’s make plans to support this event and help reach out to Make plans now to attend our Halloween themed our Business owners in OUR Community October Social which will be hosted by Scott West on October 1st at 7:00pm at 1801 E 32nd Street. Throw on a fabulous costume and come trick or treat with us! Hope you have made plans to be there.

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A listing of LGBT-related events hosted by local non-profits

Savannah Pride Festival Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Forsyth Park

Family Guys Bowling League Meet Thursdays at 7pm, AMF Bowling Lanes, 115 Tibet Ave. on Savannah’s Southside, Lanes 47 – 50

Stand Out Youth’s Discussion Groups Every Friday, 7 – 9pm, 1020 Abercorn St. Visit standoutyouth.org for more info.

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

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Signs of Love By Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeff Manley, owners of TailsSpin Pet Food & Accessories

Being psychic, we are not. But that does not stop us from wondering what our pets are thinking about. We will forever strive to communicate with them, hoping to determine whether or not they are comfortable, happy, hurt, or sad. As they are members of the family, knowing their behaviors certainly helps shed light upon how they bond with us. Dogs and humans are so deeply intertwined. In many studies, scientists found that dogs have developed ways expressing their love for their two-legged owners. A dog can actually sense whether or not you love him or her.

Pets, we feel, have special powers in subtly giving us signs of their love:

Tail Wagging — How the unconditional love they give us is shown when they see you, shown by tail wagging and/ Leaning — Sometimes a dog will lean on a human because or tail spinning. Their way of greeting you when you come he is anxious, wants you to do something, or take him home certainly will melt your heart and assure you of their somewhere. Leaning is a symbol of affection. If your dog is love…and along with tail wagging, tail spinning, they may leaning on you out of pure nervousness, he is still doing it also slobber you with kisses. because he thinks of you as someone who can protect him and keep him safe. Staring — When a dog looks at you while the two of you are playing with one another or just cuddling, oxytocin is Yawning — A pet would copy your yawning, to show that released. It’s the same hormone that helps new mothers he is in a comfortable state with you. bond with their babies. Watching Calmly — If you notice that a dog is calm when you leave, this is a sign that he knows that you will come back. Sleeping In Your Room — Often, you will find that your pet was sleeping on your bed when you were away. This may be a sign that he wants to be near your scent.

Bringing You Gifts — When a pet brings you his toy or what he has hunted, often this means that he is showing you that he views you as his pack leader, and chooses to share it with you and to please you.

Following & Shadowing You — This is probably a great sign to show you that he is safe when he is near you. Allowing you to lead is his way of showing his devotion.

In what ways does your beloved pup most often show you his or her love? Tell us about the special bonds you have with your pets. Also, send us your pet pictures, so we can post them.

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Just A Thought by Tricksie Turner

As October quickly approaches, so does my birthday. I will be 46 years old and lovin’ every minute of it. It never fails that I tend to become nostalgic around this time and reminisce over the past year and sometimes even further. However, I will not bore you with how my past year went again, as I already shared that in last month’s issue. What I will do, is try and challenge you to make the year ahead the best one yet! Now, growing up in a church setting and pastoring for so many years, I would always hear folks say, “The best is yet to come!” I have to say I believe that now more than ever. I find myself in the midst of a wonderful and supporting family who has carried me through some of the toughest parts of life’s journey and friends whom I completely cherish. I wanna stop here and share with you one of my biggest fears. It is FAILURE and that I will disappoint people. I have never really been a follower. I have always been a leader and have chosen to surround myself with people of greatness, so I set self-expectations very high for myself hence I am afraid I will let folks down. But through the years I have come to realize that success only comes through failure. …continued from page 1 Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb overnight — he tried almost 500 times. What would have happened Now in its 17th year, Savannah Pride is one of the largest had he quit at 499? Because he tried one more time, he festivals in Savannah, with an annual attendance of 5,000 did it. The light bulb was invented. From that we have to 8,000 people. The festival is a registered non-profit seen technology spread and grow far beyond our wildest organization run by a volunteer board of directors and dreams. What I am trying to get at is, if we quit every-time funded through community donations, sponsorships and we fail we would never be successful. If we walked away entrance gate admissions. every-time we were mad or upset, we wouldn’t have friends. Savannah Pride is much more than just a big party. The And If we gave up in the midst of life’s storms, we would foundation focuses on giving back to the LGBT community never see the rainbow, the beauty that the storm brings! throughout the year by hosting educational events — As I look over my life, it’s ups, it’s downs and in places including the Diversity and Transgender Seminar held this where I didn’t think I could make it, I see scars — emotional past July — and through charitable activities. This year’s key and physical. They remind me that the storms will come. charitable beneficiary is the Savannah LGBT Community They are un avoidable, but the scars are just reminders Center Fund. that I MADE IT THROUGH. So Let me encourage YOU, Savannah is one of the most beautiful and diverse cities my family and friends, don’t look back on your past with in the country, with millions of visitors each year. This is disappointment and shame but look at you YOUR future why Savannah Pride has worked with Visit Savannah and with joy and excitement that you MADE IT and the BEST IS other partners in the tourism industry to promote itself as YET TO COME! a destination event and help Savannah build a reputation as an inviting LGBT destination year-round. Just A Thought!

For more information about the Savannah Pride Festival and other upcoming events, please visit savannahpride.com or like us at facebook.com/savannahgapride.

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Legend, Icon, and Friend, Lady Chablis by Tricksie Turner

The world was introduced to her through John Berendt’s book, Midnight in the Garden Of Good and Evil, a novel about the infamous Jim Williams murder trial. However, I was honored to become friends with her from the moment I introduced her to “Chablis Sauce.” I was working at the wonderful Bay Café when we decided to name a sandwich after her, “The Lady’s Kickin’ Chicken.” I created a sauce with a little spice and Chablis Sauce was introduced to Savannah and its visitors. Lady Chablis fell in love with it, and every time she was at the club, she would always call me and say, “Tricksie B****, don’t forget my 2 two Sandwiches with that Chablis Sauce and my quesadilla.” I loved how much she enjoyed the food. Through the past few years I really enjoyed just sitting and talking with her. It broke my heart to watch her deal with physical illnesses. I would watch as she came to the basement of Club One and people would flock to her and she would jokingly (however serious) tell them she was trying to enjoy herself. Many times she would make hilarious comments to and about our patrons, and it would absolutely about her, my friend and boss, Travis Coles, had gone to make me laugh and I would say to myself, “Thank God that visit her. I asked if she wanted any visitors and he said the ain’t me she is making fun of.” family was limiting the number of those who visit. My heart I had the privilege of being a part of her show one Saturday sunk when I woke to the news that THE LADY CHABLIS had Night — I did one of my comedic parodies and at the end passed away. I was heartbroken, but my sorrow quickly to of it the audience was laughing so hard and loud that I as turned to gratitude for the chance to know her as a friend I walked off stage, she said, “what kinda’ foolishness were and a sister. you doin’ out there?” I had no idea she was right behind the I am Thankful today for the life she lived and the legacy curtain watching — we both just laughed and she made one she leaves. I am forever grateful to the Grand Empress of of her famous off-color remarks about me being a big ol’ b****. Savannah for paving the road that I now walk to make I know I didn’t know her as long as so many people here people laugh and forget about life for a while. You are and in Savannah did, but the time I got with her I treasured. The will be Greatly missed. last time we were together I was taking her back home to Quincy, Florida after one of her shows. I think we ended I love you Chablis! up leaving Savannah Around 11:00pm. There was a crowd outside the club waiting for a glimpse and a chance to meet the doll. But she had different plans. As we walked down the The Memorial Service for The Lady Chablis will be stairs , she turned to me and said, “Pull your car up close to held on Saturday, October 8, 2016, 4:00pm–6:00pm, the curb, I don’t want to talk to anyone and I don’t want them at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah, GA to see me like this.” And so I did. As she came out the door she dove into my back seat saying “let’s go girl!” I couldn’t stop laughing — it was like a red carpet event and paparazzi A reception will follow at Club One, beginning at all around. Little did I know that was just the beginning of a 6:00pm. The Lucas will be screening several hour trip that I would never forget. Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil at 8:00pm, and There were a few intimate things I will always hold dear guests will be reminded at 7:30pm so those that wish to my heart that she said to me on that trip as well as when too can make their way back to the Lucas. we dropped her off at her home. I hate that was the last real conversation and time I got to spend with the Lady. As the The Club One Cabaret will have two Lady Chablis rumors began to swarm about her declining health, I would Tribute Shows at 10:30pm and 12:30am. ask about her and how she was doing. The last time I asked

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