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'A Star Studded Night'

the NWA GLBT Community Center's 2nd Annual Gala

June 27th 2008

 Clarion Inn - Fayetteville, Arkansas

The NWA GLBT Community Center's 2nd annual fundraising gala "A Star Studded Night" was just that. with over a 100 in attendance, guest speakers, silent auction, buffet dinner and dancing the event is our major yearly fundraising event.

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Outside the Fayetteville Clarion Inn

'A Star Studded Night' Entryway

The entryway sets the mood for our guests to the glamourously decorated Clarion Inn Banquet Rooms.

The Main Stage and Speaker's Podium

Event Coodinator Micheal Burks and Community Center volunteer crew pulled out all the stops for this year's gala theme, 'A Star Studded Night"

Guest's Table Decor

Community Center volunteers toiled throughout the day to make the gala decor perfect for our guests.

Event Coordinator and Gala Master of Ceremonies

Michael Burks - Community Center Treasurer

NWA GLBT Community Center President

"Why the NWA GLBT Community Center is Important for All" speech

by Donna Marie Tindle

Community Center Gala Volunteers

All the Volunteers who made this year's Gala a reality.

NWA Pride President

Joney Harper introduces NWA Pride Parade Grand Marshall

NWA Pride Parade Grand Marshall

Chris Hannon announced as Grand Marshall for this year's NWA Pride Parade for his tireless dedication in helping those who live with HIV/AIDS in our community.

NWA Positive Links Buddy Program Director

"There is a Need!" Speech

Chris Hannon speaks on the community needs of NW Arkansas.

NWA GLBT Community Center Secretary

"Nowhere to Go" Speech

Brian Bertolino speaks about 'cARes', a new community service which will provide rapid testing, counseling and education for the HIV virus.

"One Historic and Hystarical Year Later" speech

by Michael Walsh

CAR - Center for Artistic Revolution

"Get in the CAR for Justice" speech

by Eric Reece

Stonewall Democratic Caucus of Arkansas President

"Our Place at the Table" speech

by Joe LaFontaine

Saint Paul's Episcopal Curch of Fayetteville Rector

"Against Such Things There Is No Law" speech

by Rev. Lowell Grisham

NWA Diversity Counsil Chairperson and President of Diversity Business Practices of Tyson Foods

"The Road Not Taken" speech

by Shawn Coker

NWA Pride Queen 2008

2008 Gala Supporters of

"A Star Studded Night"

Director's Level:

Stonewall Democratic Caucus of Arkansas

 

Advertisers:

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Dickson Street Bookshop

Michael Interiors

Tymythy's Hair Salon

Beaver Lake Technology Group

Drager Photo

Tiger Team Solutions

GayMissouri Yellow Pages

 

Promotional Sponsors:

Cityscape's Metro Monthly Magazine

The Star

New Rock 104.9 The X

Y-94.9 The Best of the 80's 90's & Today

KUAF National Public Radio 91.3

 

Contributors:

Clarion Inn - Fayetteville

Dancenhance Entertainment

 

Guest Speakers:

Rector - Lowell Grisham

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Fayetteville

 

Shawn Coker

Vice President of Diversity Business Practices for Tyson Foods and the Chairperson for the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council

 

Additional Speakers:

Michael Walsh

Joney Harper

Chris Hannon

Eric Reese (CAR)

Joe LaFontaine

 

Supporters:

Flames Bar

Passages

Condom Sense

Serving the Greater NW Arkansas Community's Needs

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