FAMILY WEEK A very special thank you to the members of our Protectors Circle! We look forward to welcoming current and new members of the Protectors Circle to Clambake. To learn more about joining, please visit www.familyequality.org/protectors. CELEBRATE • COMMIT • CONNECT LETTER from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL 2 LETTER from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of COLAGE 3 FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL BOARD & STAFF 4 SPECIAL THANKS 5 INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT 6 EVENT SPONSORS and NATIONAL PARTNERS 7 EVENT SCHEDULE 8 -19 FACILITATOR BIOS 19 MAP of PROVINCETOWN 20 - 21 PROTECTORS CIRCLE 22 - 23 COLAGE PROGRAMMING 24 - 25 FAMILY WEEK 2015 • July 25 - August 1 • Provincetown 1 message from the executive director of family equality council Welcome to the 20th Family Week in Provincetown, MA! It’s hard to comprehend how many advances we’ve seen This year we’ve seen enormous growth in our reach, with since we were last here together. The world is a different programs around the country that serve an ever-growing place, a better place, for our families. Yet so much remains number of families. We launched a legal clinic project in to secure our true legal and lived equality. the South, along with a full slate of programs to support our families in that region; Our public education efforts have This week is a chance to come together, share stories, grown to reach millions of Americans so they can better and make memories. For my family, Family Week is about understand our families and the values we share; And our connecting with other families and it’s also about having policy work has continued to change laws and regulations a moment with a community as dedicated as we are to that directly impact the daily lives of not only the three creating a better world for our families. million LGBTQ parents in the US today but scores of other modern families as well. With last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling bringing marriage equality nationwide, this year’s Family Week is an But none of this would be possible without your support. even more special celebration. We’re proud of the role that It is because of you, your commitment and in many cases we were able to play in achieving marriage equality, putting your donations, that we have been able to make such great forward the voices of our children in our historic friend of the change and give voice to the diverse needs of families court briefs. In all, we submitted 18 briefs at the request of throughout the country. Thank you. the architects of the cases, and in partnership with COLAGE we made sure these important voices were heard. But So enjoy yourselves this week. Make new friendships, marriage has only ever been one issue on our agenda, and share stories, and embrace every opportunity. Enjoy the I hope you’ll take advantage of some of the opportunities to laughter of our children as they play. Get into a deep speak with our team about the work that remains. discussion about changing the world. And whatever else you do, take at least one moment to recognize how far This is the 20th Family Week. When a group of families we’ve come and how lucky we are to be here together. gathered here twenty years ago they could not have imagined what this week would become, the impact it would See you on Commercial Street! have, and the role it would play for our families as an annual tradition. They also couldn’t have known just how important our work together would become in pursuing our own equality. It is our honor to recognize Scott Davenport this week, a founder of Family Week, a leader at Family Equality Council, and a leader in our movement. If you see him on Gabriel Blau the beach, take a moment to thank him. Executive Director Family Equality Council 2 FAMILY WEEK 2015 • July 25 - August 1 • Provincetown message from the executive director of colage FAMILY WEEK 2015 • July 25 - August 1 • Provincetown 3 family equality council BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDWEST ADVISORY COUNCIL Nick G. Scandalios, Chair Karen DeMeola Tonya Agnew, Chair Kent Love-Ramirez, Secretary New York, NY Tolland, CT Matt Berry Nancy Lyons Nancy Lyons, Vice Chair Kirk Fordham Amber Feldman Kris Maul Minneapolis, MN Denver, CO Taylor Kelsaw Kim Ross Erica Bowers, Treasurer Denise Hinds Sharon Kolb Los Angeles, CA South Orange, NJ Brian Sheerin, Secretary Darla Kashian SOUTHERN ADVISORY COUNCIL Bedford Corners, NY Minneapolis, MN Josh Hood, Chair Martin Gill Alan Bernstein Rosemary Llewellyn Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA April Aaron-Brush Lee Knight Caffer Richard Alalouf Cari Searcy Steve Brister Jamie Marks Austin, TX New York, NY Henry Amador Valerie Brown Tim Funk-Meyer Bedford Corners, NY Minneapolis, MN NEW ENGLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL Frank Bua William Sherr Sunnie Kaufmann-Paulman, Chair New York, NY Brooklyn, NY Lynn Santiago-Calling Bryan Carr David Spector Tia Girardi Dallas, TX Sherman Oaks, CA Anthony Chiafullo Tommy Starling EMERITUS BOARD New York, NY Pawley’s Island, SC Alex Habib, Co-Chair John Dubrow Rob Keeling, Co-Chair Will Halm Kim Bergman Joyce Kauffma STAFF Allison Bauer Fran Lichtman Kenneth Blakeley Ken Manford Gabriel Blau Thomas Matos Executive Director Finance Operations Manager Amity Pierce Buxton Sue Marriott Chris Caldwell John Nicoli Barbara Davis Emily McGranachan Director of Development East Coast Regional Manager Gregg Cartagine Sonny Ward Mark Corpron Ken Weissenberg Emily Hecht-McGowan Annika Miller Director of Public Policy Systems Analyst/IT Fellow Scott Davenport Bill Zachs Bill Lorenz Ian Patrick INTERNS Finance & Administration Deputy Director of Events Consultant COMMUNICATIONS Steven Dutter Adah Pittman-DeLancey Brent Wright Communications Manager Elena Enriquez Aria Grace Findlen-Golden Director of Programs Pahari Salomé Garnier Michael Porcello Joseph Jordan POLICY Jaime Bellemare Legislative Counsel Detmer Kremer Courtney Lee Digital Associate Autumn McArthur Tatiana Quiroga Jason Brown Denise Brogan-Kator Southern Regional Manager Luke Mondragon Senior Legislative Counsel FINANCE Quinn Tracy Kim Simes Aleck Kong Elizabeth Haranas Midwest Regional Manager MIDWEST Trevor Schattgen Corporate and Foundation Kimber Heimsoth Eric Wilson Carie Imme Relations Manager PROGRAMS Executive Assistant Mika Kennedy Bruce Bausk Bradley Jacobs & Board Relations Manager Keela Strouf Media Manager Michelle Bothmann 4 FAMILY WEEK 2015 • July 25 - August 1 • Provincetown special thanks Our deepest thanks to all the organizations and individuals that make Family Week possible! Aaron Hobart Edge Media Network Photography & the Town of Provincetown Edwige Restaurant Nancy Lyons Aimee Mills-Viscovich Erica Tobias & Clockwork Active Media & The Rainbow Initiative Family Equality Parents Penske Truck Rental Austin Knight of New England Peter Magic Babyganics Far Lands Provisions Pilgrim Monument Ben and Jerry’s of Provincetown Grab n Go Health Bar Post Office Ca Big Daddy’s Burritos Harbor Lounge Provincetown Inn Bliss Hershey’s Provincetown Police Department The Boston Foundation Honey Maid Provincetown Public Library Box Lunch Ingrid Mach & Atomic Design Provincetown Public Schools Burger Queen Jesse Melcher & The Center Provincetown Tourism Offi Cape Cod National Seashore for Coastal Studies Ptown Bikes Cathie Harrington Johnny Cole Ptown Parties & Emerald Eye Photography Jill Zenker & JZ Media The Purple Feather Café The Church of Saint Mary Joanne Lloyd & Yoginikids & Treatery of the Harbor Keith Lewis & Two Southern Sissies Relish Circle Surrogacy Dr. Kim Bergman Rentech Solutions Corporation John Dubrow Coca-Cola Bottling Company Knights of Columbus Sage Inn & Lounge Will Halm of New England of Provincetown Shawn Nightingale Joyce Kauffma Connie’s Bakery Lesléa Newman Spiritus Pizza Fran Lichtman Cosmos Catering Margaret Middleton & the Boston Stop & Shop Ken Manford Crush Pizza Children’s Museum Street Eats Sue Marriott Dawn Smith & Friends in Adoption Marta Ertman Tessa Bry Taylor John Nicoli Diane Tomaz & Massachusetts Matthew E. Clowney Photography & the Peregrine Theater Ensemble Sonny Ward Adoption Resource Exchange Mayflower Caf Truro Vineyards Ken Weissenberg (MARE) MillerCoors Twice the Fun Bill Zachs Dina Creiger & Choose to be Nice Nappi’s Restaurant XV Beacon Hotel Domenic Rosati Nancy Faria & A New Outlook This ear at Family Week, enjoy complimentary PediCab rides brought to you by General Motors, our Platinum sponsor! Whether you're looking to take a tour or just want to get around town quicker, PediCabs offer a variety of services that are available for use Monday to ednesday! You must show your orange wrist bands to get the free ride. And a very special thanks to General Motors for providing our staff with support vehicles FAMILY WEEK 2015 • July 25 - August 1 • Provincetown 5 inclusivity statement Family Equality Council® Family Week is a celebration of our community and the diversity of our families, during which all members of our community are valued and respected. recognizes that our community is diverse in a multitude of ways In the spirit of ensuring Family Week is inclusive and accessible for all participants, we encourage attendees to consider the following guiding and we strive to re ect this principles: diversity in our work, speci cally • Respect personal boundaries and do not ask unnecessary or potentially as it relates to racial justice, intrusive questions. economic justice, gender • Be mindful of the language you use. • Become an ally by attending workshops, reading books, conducting online identity and expression, and research and speaking out if you see racism, classism, ableism, homophobia, disability accessibility. transphobia, or other forms of prejudice. We are continually taking steps RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE to become a fully inclusive • Do not assume racial or ethnic backgrounds. organization that not only values • Do not assume economic status or class. diversity but incorporates • Keep in mind that not all racial and ethnic differences are visibl . it into all of our actions. We GENDER IDENTITY/ EXPRESSION know that such an e ort takes • Do not assume gender identity.