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Upcoming San Diego Human Dignity Foundation Events |
| Our Community. Our Future. Our LGBT Community Foundation. |
Dear Friends: As we welcome in the New Year, I would like to welcome you to our new quarterly e-newsletter. Over the years, I have found that I’m less inclined to make resolutions. They often have a shorter shelf life than the milk in my refrigerator. However, I have found that when there are things I am truly passionate about, resolution or not, I’ll get them done. I’m passionate about bringing positive social change to the LGBT community of San Diego and look forward to a New Year filled with promise and progress.
Our new e-newsletter is designed to share with you information relating to our common mission of creating positive social change for San Diego’s LGBT community. I hope you enjoy the articles and find them relevant and informative. Together we can make this New Year one in which we will all look back and say: “Amazing!” What that means is we have made strides towards our goal of creating positive social change and can look forward to another year of promise and progress.
Thank you for your support and for being a “partner” in creating social change for the LGBT community of San Diego.
With gratitude,
Tony Freeman
Executive Director |
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San Diego Human Dignity Foundation Foundation Announces 2007/2008 Grant Recipients.
The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) is pleased to announce it awarded 12 local non-profit organizations with over $36,000 in grants for its 2007/2008 grants cycle. The following organizations were grant recipients: Auntie Helen’s Fluff ‘n’ Fold, Being Alive, Diversionary Theatre Productions, ElderHelp of San Diego, Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego, Lambda Archives, Mama’s Kitchen, San Diego LGBT Community Center, San Diego Youth & Community Services, Special Delivery San Diego, Sun & Moon Vision Productions, and Vista Community Clinic.
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Honorary Board meets at the University Club.
We are pleased to announce the members of the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation’s 2008 honorary board. The honorary board held its annual meeting on November 13, 2007 to review and discuss strategies to meet SDHDF’s 2008 goals. It is comprised of past board members, major donors, large fund holders, and dedicated volunteers. The membership roster is listed in the table.
Honorary board members play an important role in SDHDF’s work to promote responsible philanthropy, community leadership, and philanthropic networking. They work with the foundation’s board of directors and staff on key strategic issues and to serve as ambassadors for SDHDF within the San Diego community. In addition to the annual honorary board meeting, the group will participate in informal forums and in ad hoc projects.
In 2008, the honorary board will be helpful in expanding philanthropic education and advocacy as well as communicating our vital role as the LGBT community foundation in San Diego. We are proud and grateful to have their continued support. |
The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation’s 2008 Honorary Board*
Mary Alcock
William Beck, Ph.D.
Norman Blachford
Guido Casari
Arthur Collinsworth
Peter Cooper
Richard de Bethizy
David Huskey
Larry Kam
Cindy Lehman
Stanley Lewis
Mel Merrill
Laura Mustari
Yvonne Offill
Roderick Reinhart
Richard Sager
Peggy Walkush
Jeffrey Wergeles
Bradford Yeater
*Membership as of December 2007. |
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Legacy Society Reception scheduled for January 16, 2008. Members of the Legacy Society are invited to attend a reception in their honor at the stunning home of Dr. Lester Machado on January 16, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30. If you are a member of the Legacy Society and would like to attend, please contact Stacie@sdhdf.org or call 619-291-3383.
Estate Planning Luncheon Seminar Hosted by Northern Trust to be held on January 24, 2008. For more information and to make arrangements to attend, please contact Stacie@sdhdf.org or call 619-291-3383. |
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 WIGFEST: A Celebration of Life and Hair!
A fundraiser for the B-Cause Breast Cancer Fund at the SDHDF will be held this year on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 8:00 – 11:30 at The Westin Horton Plaza, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA 92101.
Cocktails and Hor D’Oeuvres! Music and Dancing! Silent Auction! Prizes for the Best Wigs! Online ticket sales at www.myLGBTfoundation.org/wigfest. |
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SAVE THE DATE! “ART OF GENEROSITY” GALA ’08. May 17, 2008.
Fire Chief Tracy Jarman will be the Honorary Chair of the Foundation’s 2008 Gala, the “Art of Generosity.” This year’s gala will be held at The Westin Hotel in downtown San Diego. Over 350 community leaders, supporters and friends will gather for a memorable event that will inspire our community to be a part of creating positive social change and to cultivate the art of generosity.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Your San Diego Human Dignity Foundation has volunteer opportunities at this time to assist in a variety of ways. We are inviting enthusiastic, committed individuals to participate with upcoming events including Wigfest: A Celebration of Life and Hair! (February 2) our 2008 Gala, “The Art of Generosity.” (May 17), and the Boat Cruise (TBD). We also need volunteers to assist with Office Support, Website updates, and Marketing. Please call Stacie Freasier, Operations Manager, at 619-291-3383 or contact her at Stacie@sdhdf.org.
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