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4 CREDITS 6 WELCOME 9 DINNER MENUE 11 MISSION 12 ABOUT BLACK TIE DINNER 13 JOHN THOMAS SCHOLARSHIPS 15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20 FROM THE MAYOR OF FORT WORTH 21 FROM THE MAYOR OF DALLAS 25 FROM THE HRC FOUNDATION 27 BENEFICIARIES 48 DANA GOLDBERG, EMCEE 53 WELL STRUNG, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CONTENTS 56 TY HERNDON, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 61 BETTY WHO, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 65 JEFF OLDE, 2015 MEDIA AWARD 69 TREVOR PROJECT, 2015 ELIZABETH BIRCH EQUALITY AWARD: 73 MELISSA GROVES, 2015 KUCHLING HUMANITARIAN AWARD: 77 JIM OBERGEFELL, 2015 FEATURED SPEAKER 80 CELEBRATING MARRIAGE 84 SPONSORS IDEAs IgnItE 87 UNDERWRITERS 90 TABLE CAPTAINS 92 HOW TO GET INVOLVED our worlD. 96 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Few things ignite us more than protecting your ideas and your rights. 124 ADVERTISER INDEX

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2 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER IDEAs IgnItE our worlD. Few things ignite us more than protecting your ideas and your rights.

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PUBLISHER BLACK TIE DINNER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANAGING ARNETTA HARRIS, BOARD MEMBER EDITORS ROB JAMES, VOLUNTEER

ADVERTISING ARNETTA HARRIS, BOARD MEMBER STEPHEN GILHOOLY, BOARD MEMBER JEREMY HASTINGS, BOARD MEMBER MARGARET DUNCAN, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

DESIGN AND LAYOUT ROB JAMES, VOLUNTEER

BOARD PHOTOGRAPH BRANDON LYON, PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN BOERGER, HAIR MICHAEL MORAN, MAKE UP MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS, FURNISHINGS BROWN LANE STUIDOS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

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FROM THE 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER CO-CHAIRS

Good evening and thank you for joining us for the 34th Black Tie Dinner, the largest all-volunteer, one- night lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) fundraiser of its kind in the nation. As your Co- Chairs for tonight’s dinner, we hope you will enjoy the entire evening that the Black Tie Dinner Board of Directors has produced in appreciation of your tremendous support.

This year’s theme IGNITE expresses the passion that has clearly been ignited in so many of our supporters, lawmakers and community leaders across this great nation. In this historic year of marriage equality, we are mindful and extremely grateful for the continued support and commitment of our valued corporate and individual sponsors, table captains, guests and volunteers. IGNITE is a call WELCOME to action, although we have come so far, we will need your continued support to maintain our rights and our mission for equality in all areas of our lives.

We are proud to have on the stage tonight, local and national leaders, supporters and entertainers, who are passionate advocates for our community.

On behalf of the 2015 Board of Directors and our beneficiaries, we sincerely thank you for your passion and support.

IGNITE!

MITZI LEMONS JOHN LAWRIMORE

6 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 2014 BLACK TIE DINNER 9 Thank you for all that you do to ßupport our community! Becky and her team would like to congratulate Jim Obergefell, Melissa Grove, and The Trevor Project for their awards and accomplishments in making our lives better at home and everywhere.

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SALAD Texas Wedge Salad Baby Iceberg, Texas Candied Pecans, Cranberries, Popcorn Shoots, Mozzarella Company Blue Cheese & Ranch Dressing

MAIN Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Green Pea and Herb Quinoa Cake, COURSE Caramelized Trumpet Mushroom, Demi with Seared Seabass, Brocolini with White Asparagus & Tomato Jam Dinner Rolls with Creamy Butter

DESSERT Chef’s Surprise Dessert Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and a selection of TAZO teas

WINE Wines to be served with dinner: Mercer Chardonnay Green Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Seen On Social “If there’s anything that I am proud of, it’s how well your hand fits into mine that gives me courage to say ‘yes’. And every time you say ‘I love you’, it’s like opening a beautifully wrapped gift I never thought I’d receive.”

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2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 9 Being LGBT does not make you less human. And this is why gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights. HILLARY CLINTON MISSION 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 11 the community. organizations serving North organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and bisexual gay, lesbian, for organization that raises funds funds raises that organization Texas through a premier event event a premier through Texas transgender (LGBT) supportive supportive (LGBT) transgender of empowerment, education education and of empowerment, entertainment in partnership with in partnership entertainment Black Tie Dinner, Inc. is a nonprofit nonprofit is a Inc. Dinner, Tie Black ABOUT

Since 1982, Black Tie Dinner has been the largest fund raising dinner for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the nation. Each year, Black Tie Dinner selects up to 20 North Texas beneficiaries as well as the national Human Rights Campaign Foundation to receive the dinner proceeds.

Black Tie Dinner is committed to provide funding for many local organizations that serve the North Texas gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Last year’s 33rd Black Tie Dinner distributed over $1 million dollars to beneficiaries and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the Dinner’s national beneficiary.

The amount raised comes from corporate and individual sponsorships, sale of live and silent auction items, raffle tickets and ticket sales. This million plus distribution brings the total amount distributed by Black Tie Dinner, Inc. to nearly $20 million dollars since its first year in 1982.

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JOHN THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Black Tie Dinner awards scholarship funds through the John Thomas Scholarship Fund to tireless and deserving volunteers in the community. The fund provides volunteers who would not otherwise be able to attend the experience of North Texas’ premier LGBT event, an evening of education, empowerment and entertainment.

The scholarship fund honors the legacy of John Thomas who was an activist in the streets as well as business suites. Thomas was the first openly gay person to address the Republican National Committee and was a founding Board member of the National Gay and Lesbian Health Association. He also served on the board of the Human Rights Campaign.

Thomas gave significant amounts of his time to local efforts as the first Executive Director of the Dallas AIDS Resource Center (now the Resource Center Dallas) and as an original member of the Turtle Creek Chorale. Active in 20 organizations, Thomas was also founder of many, such as the Dallas Legal Hospice.

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 13 Marriage equality was something we dreamed of, yet never dreamed it would happen in our lifetime. To live the dream come true has been overwhelmingly powerful, but we must be ever mindful of what it took to gain this freedom, and what we must do to keep that freedom moving forward. MITZI LEMONS, BTD CO-CHAIR 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 15 DAVID FISHER DAVID STEPHEN GILHOOLY HARRIS ARNETTA KUNEN MIKE MOSSER BOB PHILLIP MURRELL MARY MALLORY MARY MORRISKEN PRESLEYSCOT GENERAL COUNSELRANDY RAY, SASSANODAVID CHRIS TURMAN DICK WEAVER WHITSETT EMILY

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Dear friends,

On behalf of the City Council and residents of Fort Worth, I’m honored to welcome the 34th annual Black Tie Dinner on November 14, 2015 to Dallas- Fort Worth.

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate all those who are being recognized this evening for their contributions to our community. We are fortunate that you have chosen to play such vital roles in contributing to life here in North Texas. In addition, I salute the many community partners for their continued support and commitment to Black Tie Dinner.

Now in its 34th year, Black Tie Dinner Inc. has raised more than $20 million and impacted countless lives. We are fortunate and thankful that several of your beneficiaries provide much-needed services and programs to folks in Tarrant County and Fort Worth.

Helping our fellow human being — one person at a time — is a gift that knows no bounds. I commend each of you for all you do to raise awareness and spread compassion to every segment of our community.

With your IGNITE theme this year, we celebrate the numerous advancements the LGBT community has made.

Sincerely,

Betsy Price Mayor

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20 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER MICHAEL S. RAWLINGS

MAYOR

CITY OF DALLAS

November 14, 2015

Greetings!

As Mayor of the City of Dallas, it is an honor for me to welcome you to the 34th Black Tie Dinner, “IGNITE.” Tonight, we will celebrate what has been a landmark year for LGBT rights, as we saw the Supreme Court rule in favor of marriage equality. That’s why it is such an honor to have Jim Obergefell among the special guests tonight. He joins Chad Griffin, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, and Houston Mayor Annise Parker, among those being honored tonight. As always, proceeds from this evening’s event will benefit the LGBT community and organizations in North Texas.

For over three decades, the Black Tie Dinner has dedicated itself to being a voice and an avid supporter of the LGBT community—raising over $20 million for local LGBT organizations, as well as the National Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The Black Tie Dinner has provided top notch events for our city. It has consistently met and exceeded fundraising goals, providing contributions to organizations that are the foundation of our community.

Our city is stronger today because of its rich cultural diversity and the Black Tie Dinner is a testament to that diversity. Tonight, we celebrate this great event and the progress we’ve made in our country this past year. But I ask that we all bear in mind that while we have overcome difficult obstacles, cultural tolerance is still something that we all must continue to practice and teach future generations.

Again, thank you for being here this evening and for your support of this organization that has impacted thousands. Best wishes for a successful and memorable evening.

Best regards,

Michael S. Rawlings Mayor

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Each year, the Black Tie Dinner Board of Dinner Board the Black Tie Each year, date, Black Tie Dinner has distributed over over Dinner has distributed date, Black Tie receive proceeds from that year's dinner. To To from that year's dinner. receive proceeds the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, to Campaign Foundation, the Human Rights Seen On Social Follow us Follow Behind scenes our the beneficiary of supportto proud We are video shoot. at night the Igniting organizations. Looking forward to great many so #BTDallas2015! TH E HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIG N FOUNDATI ON PROUDLY SALUTES THE 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER

And always, thank you for your generous support of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and its programs: the Children, Youth and Families Program, Coming Out Project, Diversity and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Programs, HIV and AIDS Awareness, Religion and Faith Program, Youth and Campus Outreach and Workplace Project. Our vision of a fair and equal country starts at the most basic places of everyday life. With your support, we have been able to affect the lives of millions of Americans. Thank you.

A special congratulations to all who made this extraordinary event possible, especially Co-Chairs Mitzi Lemons & John Lawrimore, the Black Tie Board of Directors and the hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and attendees who have supported Black Tie throughout our partnership. HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION, NATIONAL BENEFICIARY The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) envisions an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are ensured of their basic equal rights. Through innovative outreach, education and research, HRCF focuses on the policies that affect the LGBT community, including health care, adoption, schools, employment, religion and marriage, among other concerns.

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30 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER Thank You Black Tie Dinner FOR HELPING US SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

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AIDS OUTREACH CENTER AIDS Outreach Center provides care and support services to people infected with or affected by HIV/ AIDS. Founded in 1986 by the Fort Worth LGBT community, AOC is the only full-service AIDS service organization in Fort Worth providing specialized care and support services offering “HELP for TODAY and HOPE for TOMORROW.”

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 31 AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS The mission of AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD) is to create and strengthen healthy communities through the delivery of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. ASD serves men, women and children in four apartment communities which are located in North Oak Cliff.

32 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER IGNITE Your Faith at Cathedral of Hope!

Congratulations to Black Tie Dinner, and thank you! We are proud to be a 2015 Beneficiary. Sunday Worship 9 & 11 am English, 1 pm Spanish | Wednesday PULSE Contemporary Worship 7:15 pm

5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, Texas 75235 | cathedralofhope.com | 214-351-1901

CATHEDRAL OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Cathedral of Hope - United Church of Christ is the largest church in the world with a primary outreach to the LGBT community. All are welcome with over 1,000 LGBT people and straight allies gathering weekly to worship a Savior who accepts them just as they are. Monthly, we service over 17,000 visitors from 21 countries online, serve 800 hot meals through our breakfast program, and provide groceries to 600 individuals and families in our WeCare program.

IGNITE Passion. Community. Equality. Celebration Community Get in touch with us to learn about all the exciting Church events at Celebration and how you can get involved. 908 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX (817) 335-3222

www.celebration- community-church.com Proud Black Tie Dinner Beneficiary Rev. Carol A. West 2008-2015 2010 Kuchling Award Honoree

CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH Celebration Community Church (CCC) is a nondenominational congregation that works to make people aware that God has called each of us, as equals, into the service of God’s people. CCC’s focus is one of social justice.

34 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER CONGREGATION BETH EL BINAH Congregation Beth El Binah, a Reform Jewish synagogue, is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism and The World Congress of LGBT Jews. Founded with an outreach to the LGBT community, the synagogue welcomes members of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 35 FIRST COMES LOVE. THEN COMES MARRIAGE. THEN COMES…? WHAT’S NEXT? That seems to be the question of the hour these days. Now that every Texan, regardless of sexual orientation, can legally marry – what is there left to fight for? A lot - actually.

DID YOU KNOW IN TEXAS…. • It is still legal to fire someone based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression? • Over 9,000 same sex couples are raising legally adopted children, yet are unable to obtain a birth certificate listing both parents? • There is no law prohibiting discrimination in public schools based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression?

So- what’s next? Gaining the freedom to marry was a huge step in the right direction, and a transformative win with major gains for same sex couples. However, there is still much to be done to ensure each and every Texan can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. At Equality Texas, we’re not just fighting for good laws, we’re fighting for the right to live a good life. We must remain united, our passion ignited as we fight today for a brighter tomorrow. Join us today.

EQUALITY TEXAS FOUNDATION The Equality Texas Foundation educates and encourages the public about policies and their effect on Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. The Foundation is entirely non-partisan and, through its research and public education programs, advocates for the equal treatment of all LGBT Texans by removing barriers created by homophobia. The Equality Texas Foundation envisions a state where all Texans are treated equally with dignity and respect. 36 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER WE DID IT! The real work begins after the wedding.

FIRST COMES LOVE. THEN COMES MARRIAGE. THEN COMES…? WHAT’S NEXT? That seems to be the question of the hour these days. Now that every Texan, regardless of sexual orientation, can legally marry – what is there left to fight for? A lot - actually.

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those with HIV through impact litigation, public education and policy work. With over 37 years of experience, Lambda Legal is a central force in the progress of the equal rights movement.

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Platinum Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Ruby Sponsors Emerald Sponsors Cal Henry Anonymous, in honor of Joe Pacetti James Martin, LTD, Dr. David Morales & in honor of Joe Pacetti Gabriel Suarez J. Pacetti Precious Jewels Sapphire Sponsors Joe Pacetti & The Melvin & Bren Gene Danser & Cordell Adams • Scott Kahle & Jim Jones • James G. Denton, MD Tristan Nieves Simon Foundation Dr. James W. Lundin & Dustin Cobb • Scott Bates • Ben Schepps Dallas Anti-Aging Institute • Roman A. Smith & Herb McReynolds Mike Williams & Richard Michael • Will Kolb • Terlingo Cycle Roman A. Smith & Herb McReynold • Don C. Gaiser • Avita Pharmacy TERLINGO CYCLE

LEGACY COUNSELING CENTER Legacy Counseling Center is the area’s largest provider of mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and special care housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Celebrating over 21 years of serving the community, the Center provides professional, respectful care to HIV+ people at the most key moments of their lives.

38 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER LEGAL HOSPICE OF TEXAS Legal Hospice of Texas (LHT), a non-profit law firm, provides advocacy, counsel and representation on health-related civil legal matters at no charge to low-income persons diagnosed with HIV disease or a terminal illness. LHT serves 16 North Central Texas counties.

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 39 Northaven United Methodist Church At the Corner of Preston Rd. and Northaven www.northaven.org

We Believe in the • Reconciling Congregation of the United Methodist Church Separation of Church & Hate • Home of Dallas Area PFLAG - Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays • Home of Reconciling Parents of North Texas • Home of the Coming Out Workshop with Jim McBride Thank you for choosing • Home of the Straight Spouses Network • Publisher of the “This I Know” Bible Study

NORTHAVEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Northaven positions itself as neither a “gay church” nor a “closed church,” but as the still relatively unique institution: a blended church of like-minded people of faith. Northaven models for the world what the “Church Universal” should be, but is not yet. As the world becomes more accepting, other churches increasingly look to Northaven for how they can be more faithful, inclusive and justice-centered.

40 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER RCD Black Tie 2015 TY Ad.ai 1 9/14/2015 6:23:58 PM Northaven United Methodist Church At the Corner of Preston Rd. and Northaven www.northaven.org

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K THANK YOU BLACK TIE DINNER the continued support of Black Tie Dinner and the community. Thanks to the financial investment of Black Tie Dinner, Resource Center is growing upwards FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF and outwards to meet the growing demand for LGBT-focused programs in the We Believe in the • Reconciling Congregation of the United RESOURCE CENTER FOR communities we serve. Thank you Black Tie Dinner and community! Methodist Church OVER THIRTY YEARS. Watch Resource Center grow at myresourcecenter.org/campaign. Separation of Church & Hate • Home of Dallas Area PFLAG - Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays • Home of Reconciling Parents of North Texas Main Office | 2701 Reagan St. | Dallas, Texas 75219 | P 214-528-0144 | [email protected] • Home of the Coming Out Workshop with Jim McBride Thank you for choosing • Home of the Straight Spouses Network • Publisher of the “This I Know” Bible Study

RESOURCE CENTER Resource Center is a trusted leader that empowers the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities and providing transformative education and advocacy.

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 41 New Jersey’s first Super Hero!

TURTLE CREEK CHORALE One of Dallas’ landmark LGBT organizations, the TCC gives more than 100,000 hours in rehearsals, performances, events and service projects to our community. TCC enhances the lives of both its members, its audiences and community by making music with a dedication to messages of tolerance, healing, equality and peace.

42 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER New Jersey’s first Super Hero!

UPTOWN PLAYERS, INC Uptown Players present professional theatre that meets a rising demand in the community for audiences to see a wide diversity of life experiences represented on stage. Productions include plays and musicals with contemporary and alternative lifestyles themes. Uptown Players is the largest LGBT-themed regional theater in the nation.

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 43 THE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF DALLAS The Women’s Chorus of Dallas promotes the strength, diversity and joy of women by performing high quality music to entertain, inspire and serve the community.

44 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER ON BEHALF OF THE 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER BENEFICIARIES THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE NORTH TEXAS LGBT COMMUNITY.

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This New York City-based string quartet derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the pop music of today. Members Edmund Bagnell (first violin), Chris Marchant (second violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello) and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) spend their time making new music and touring internationally. The group was conceived by producer Mark Cortale and Chris Marchant. Since debuting at Joe’s Pub in the spring of 2012 – and building a die-hard fan base in Provincetown, Massachusetts, that summer – they’ve garnered mentions from The New York Times, and praise from Gayletter and Classiques Modernes. Last summer, they were musical guests, featured in Kristin Chenoweth’s concert at Town Hall in Provincetown, with Kevin Stites as Musical Director. They are currently recording their second studio album.

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Becoming a Black Tie Dinner Table Captain gives you the opportunity to:

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For more information visit blacktie.org | Follow us | #BTDallas2015 The Black Tie Dinner Board of Directors is truly grateful for the participation and support of so many individuals, organizations and businesses each year. The success of Black Tie Dinner and the positive impact on the community – locally and nationally - is dependent upon the ability to raise funds. Black Tie Dinner offers many ways to contribute, allowing donors to work within their charitable giving goals and guidelines.

SPONSORSHIP The Sponsor Program provides businesses, organizations and individuals a visible presence before the high profile audience of Black Tie Dinner. Sponsorship can fulfill multiple objectives – tangible reinforcement of a company’s diversity commitment, brand marketing exposure, community development participation, business and social networking, and more. The growth of the Sponsor Program has enabled annual distributions of Black Tie Dinner to grow significantly over the past decade. Black Tie Dinner’s Sustaining Sponsorship Option allows donors to benefit from a multi- year Sponsorship commitment. By becoming a Sustaining Sponsor the commitment date for table selection is established for future years.Black Tie Dinner offers a broad range of underwriting opportunities. Underwriting provides promotional exposure and marketing benefits associated with a specific event or program element of Black Tie Dinner, while helping minimize the cost of fundraising. Naming rights are included as a benefit for selected underwriting opportunities.

TABLE CAPTAINS The continued success of Black Tie Dinner is due in part to the commitment of our Table Captains. As a Table Captain, you are the host of your table

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UNDERWRITING Black Tie Dinner offers a broad range of underwriting opportunities. Underwriting provides promotional exposure and marketing benefits associated with a specific event or program element of Black Tie Dinner, while helping minimize the cost of fundraising. Naming rights are included as a benefit for selected underwriting opportunities.

*Black Tie Dinner and all beneficiaries are 501(c)(3) or otherwise tax-exempt organizations. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

92 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER AUCTION Showcase your company products and services to dinner auction shoppers, DONATIONS a highly desirable target market, by donating to the Live Luxury and Silent Auctions. Exposure to this audience reinforces your company support of the GLBT community.

VOLUNTEER Black Tie Dinner, founded by volunteers, relies on volunteers to help accomplish this extraordinary event. Each year volunteers from across the North Texas community support the various committees at pre and post Dinner events, silent auction procurement and set-up, and on and on! Consider volunteering with Black Tie Dinner and be a part of this legendary evening of empowerment, education, and entertainment. For more information, visit blacktie.org.

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All people are God’s people. Be proud. Be well. Experience it for yourself:

Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Communion 12:00 p.m.

Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor ©2015 Aetna Inc. Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or 3014 Oak Lawn Ave | Dallas, TX 75219 more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna). /olumc @olumc @olumc1874 olumc.org 2014013

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 113 Working together, equality is achievable.

Dream Big.

We welcome all families. BBVA Compass is proud to sponsor the 2015 Black Tie Dinner. Together, we are banking on a brighter future. When our community thrives, 1-800-COMPASS • bbvacompass.com When our weWhenWhen all prosper.our our BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, a member of the BBVA Group. Compass Bank is a communityMember FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. thrives, Rev. 09/2015 / #3145 Prosperitycommunity is about so much more thanthrives, money. It’s about living wellwecommunity in a community all thatprosper. is healthy andthrives, stable. At 3145 - Black Tie Dinner Journal ad -- NTX.indd 1 9/17/15 9:47 AM Morganwe Stanley, all we feelprosper. fortunate to live in a place that is supportedProsperitywe by so is allmany about worthy soprosper. much service more organizations.than money. It’s about Prosperity is about so much more than money. It’s about Their goodlivingWhen deeds well inmake a community everyone’s our that life is richer. healthy and stable. At livingProsperity well in a community is about so that much is healthy more and than stable. money. At It’s about Morgan Stanley, we feel fortunate to live in a place that Morganliving Stanley, well in we a feelcommunity fortunate that to live is healthyin a place and that stable. At is supportedcommunity by so many worthy service thrives, organizations. is supportedMorgan byStanley, so many we worthy feel fortunate service organizations. to live in a place that Their good deeds make everyone’s life richer. Stephen Tosha Theiris we goodsupported deeds allmake by so everyone’s many prosper. worthy life richer. service organizations. Vice President Their good deeds make everyone’s life richer. Financial Advisor Prosperity is about so much more than money. It’s about Stephen Tosha Tosha 8383 Preston Center Plaza living well in a community that is healthy and stable. At ViceVice President President Dr. Suite 400 Morgan Stanley, we feel fortunate to live in a place that FinancialStephen Advisor Advisor Tosha Dallas, TX 75225 Vice President is supported by so many worthy service organizations. 8383 214-696-7182Preston Center Plaza 8383 PrestonFinancial Center Advisor Plaza [email protected]. Suite 400 Their good deeds make everyone’s life richer. Dr. Suite 400 www.morganstanleyfa.com/Dallas, TX 75225 8383 PrestonDallas,214-696-7182 Center TX 75225 Plaza stephen.tosha [email protected]. Suite 400 www.morganstanleyfa.com/ [email protected],Stephen TX 75225 Tosha www.morganstanleyfa.com/stephen.tosha214-696-7182 Vice President [email protected] © 2013 Morgan Stanley SmithFinancial Barney LLC.Advisor Member SIPC. CRC588395 (12/12) CS 7338778 SUP031C 04/13 www.morganstanleyfa.com/

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Prosperity is about so much more than money. It’s about living well in a community that is healthy and stable. At Morgan Stanley, we feel fortunate to live in a place that is supported by so many worthy service organizations. Their good deeds make everyone’s life richer.

Stephen Tosha Vice President Financial Advisor 214.734.8037 BRYANLONGFLOWERS.COM

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At Liberty Mutual Insurance, we’re proud to support the LGBT community – and recognize the many ways an inclusive workplace makes for better ideas, stronger teams and more innovative products and services for our customers. LibertyMutualGroup.com/Diversity

Liberty Mutual Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge, welcome, and accept the differences that each employee brings to the workplace.

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118 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER KPMG is proud to be a sponsor of Black Tie 2015

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© 2015 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. The KPMG name, logo and “cutting through complexity” are registered trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International. NDPPS 503656

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 119 Giving back to your community is important When you’re ready to make a to you — and to us. That’s why we’re committed to helping you make a difference. difference, we’re ready to help The Meyer Fontana Group Carol Meyer, CRPC® Wealth Management Advisor Merrill Lynch is proud to support 972.980.8666 the 2015 Black Tie Dinner. Patrick Fontana, CFP® Wealth Management Advisor 972.980.8682

Merrill Lynch 13355 Noel Road, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75240 fa.ml.com/meyerfontanagroup

Life’s better when we’re connected®

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management makes available products and services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, a registered broker-dealer and Member SIPC, and other subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value The Bull Symbol, Life’s better when we’re connected and Merrill Lynch are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. CRPC® and Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM in the U.S. © 2015 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. ARK495XQ | AD-08-15-0778 | 470946PM-0315 | 08/2015

Diversity makes us stronger. At Littler, diversity is not an option. How can we advise you on employment issues unless our workforce reflects yours? Diverse points of view, diverse backgrounds and diverse values make us all stronger. SAGER Gold AWARD 100% Standard Firm 2015 Midwest Finalist Corporate #1 2011 & 2014 Midwest Women in Law Equality Index Labor and Winner & 2009 Employment Empowerment Western Winner HRC Foundation Forum Minority Corporate 2009 – 2015 Vault 2016 2011 - 2015 Counsel Association

2001 Ross Avenue | Suite 1500 | Dallas, TX 75201 littler.com

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PepsiCo is proud to support the Black Tie Dinner and its beneﬁciaries.

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Congrats on another amazing event! Your unwavering support helps make the LGBT community even stronger.

Pictured are PepsiCo EQUAL Employee Resource Group members and allies.

Equality tastes great.

www.pepsico.com

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 121 Final MELODEE ARMSTRONG

Celebrating the 34th Annual Black Tie, Obergefell et al. v Hodges, and Equality.

• Providing legal services • Officiating customized and beautifully simple marriage ceremonies. Call or email today.

214-573-2590 325 N. St. Paul Suite, 2750 | Dallas, TX 75201 www.MelodeeArmstrong.com [email protected] Supporting and Serving LGBT members since 2001

Congratulations, Black Tie Dinner, for your hard work to bring marriage equality! And together, AIDS Arms and Black Tie Dinner continue to ignite change for those impacted by HIV/AIDS.

2016 will be a year of big changes for AIDS Arms, Inc. Stay tuned for more. #MoreThanANameAAI

122 2015 BLACK TIE DINNER CELEBRATING DIVERSITY.

At Lockheed Martin, we are committed to creating a workplace based on fairness and equality. We know that to develop the world’s most advanced systems, you need the contributions and talents of all employees. That’s why we are proud to support the Black Tie Dinner and its work fostering understanding in the community.

Learn more at lockheedmartin. com

2015 BLACK TIE DINNER 123 THANK YOU TO OUR FAMILIES & FRIENDS FOR JOINING US

FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL BLACK TIE DINNER

With Love,

ERIC BARTON & GREG NAGEL

MATT DAVIES & TOMMY STOCKTON

SCOT PRESLEY & STEVEN RAYL

For more information about November 14, 2015 Black Tie Dinner, Inc. and to find out how you can get involved in 2016, visit blacktie.org

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A heartfelt thanks to the Black Tie Dinner and for a community that ignites our passion. Kevin Terrell, DDS, PC General & Cosmetic Dentistry 2603 Oak Lawn Ave n Suite 100 n 214-329-1818 n terrelldental.com

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