Happy Tuesday.
I had a chance to go by new space on Friday — It is really looking fabulous — Big, BIG KUDOS to everyone who has been giving of their time. But, as good as it looks…it still needs more work.
Please find some time to come by this week and help.
Here are the hours volunteers are needed are needed at Edges this week:
VOLUNTEER HOURS - JULY 30 - August 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 31, 2008
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 1, 2008
10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 2, 2008
10:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday, August 3, 2008
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
A Note from Ali regarding WISH LISTS:
So I’ve had several folks that cannot visit and share their time, offer Home Depot or Lowe’s gift cards and let me tell you–how helpful!!! And of course, we always accept cash!
Did you know, it was over $10,000 just to get the keys to move in, much less what it’s taking to clean it out and create what’s wanted–dry wall, tools, supplies, mud, paint, flooring, etc. On that note: those volunteers that have been super active in helping me keep this organized (whether from afar or at the space) are the one’s getting their suggestions in–so if you want to see something at the space (I’ve heard “padded room”…puurrrr), then help out, get involved, or solicit sponsors to pay for it so we can create it!! We want those things too, but they’re costly and we need supporters. If you’re unable–think of folks or businesses that are able.

Hi Everyone, Save the date! Intuit, the Human Rights Campaign, and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates invite you to join professionals across the Bay Area on Tuesday August 12th, 2008 for our 4th Workplace Panel event!
RSVP today at www.hrc.org/workplacepanel Topic: Workplace Impacts of Same-Sex Marriage Our panelists share how their organizations are adapting to changes in benefits, policies, and other areas based on the California Supreme Court May 15th ruling giving all Californians the freedom to marry. Topics discussed will include:
* From a workplace perspective - what’s changed?
* Any differences between how straight marriages and gay marriages are recognized in the workplace.
* How the recognition of gay marriage is impacting benefits like healthcare.
* The tax changes and implications resulting from the ruling.
* What we can learn from companies in other countries where gay marriage is recognized.
* What it means for out of state employees who get married in California.
* A Q&A session with leaders who were critical in advancing the marriage case.
Participating companies include Apple, Intuit, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, and more! Date: August 12th, 2008
Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Intuit - Mountain View
Building 9 2600 Casey Avenue Mountain View, CA 94801
RSVP today at: http://www.hrc.org/workplacepanel
Please direct event questions to Tom Floyd, tfloyd@ieconsulting.biz, (408) 891-7846
Appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alchoholic beverages will be provided.
No cost in attending.
Hope to see you there! Best regards, Tom Tom Floyd National Board of Governors Corporate Outreach Human Rights Campaign (HRC) http://sfbayarea.hrc.org E-mail: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com Phone: (408) 891-7846