Lt. Dan Choi
Lt. Dan Choi is an Arabic translator United States Army combat veteran of the Iraq war, who is currently challenging the American military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Since coming out publicly as a gay member of the military on The Rachel Maddow Show on March 20th, Lt. Choi has become a highly visible LGBT rights activist.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 San José Fairmont Hotel
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. — Reception, Imperial Ballroom Foyer 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Dinner and Awards, Imperial Ballroom
Tickets are $150 per person - $1500 for a Table of 10 Click HERE to become a Table Captain!
EMCEE Cindy Chavez, Former Vice Mayor of San José
M. Honda
AWARDEES
* Congressman Mike Honda * Paul Wysocki and Anne Hansen - Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center

Advance Seating Required – Get Your Ticket Now! Wear Your Party Attire! To reserve a hotel room for September 26, call 1-800-346-5550

BAYMEC’s 25th Anniversary Dinner Gala

Keynote Speaker: Lt. Dan Choi
Daniel Choi is a combat veteran of the Iraq War who served as an Arabic translator. He has become known for challenging America’s policy regarding homosexuals serving in its military when he came out of the closet on March 20, 2009 in an appearance the The Rachel Maddow Show.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 San José Fairmont Hotel- 170 South Market Street, San Jose
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. — Reception, Imperial Ballroom Foyer 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.– Dinner and Awards, Imperial Ballroom
EMCEE Cindy Chavez, CEO South Bay Labor Council and Former San Jose Vice-Mayor

AWARDEES Congressman Mike Honda, Vice Chair of the DNC

Queer Women: past, present and future welcome. Country and western dance. Admission $10, $5 with chaps, corset or student id. 7:30-8pm begin. 2-Step, 8-8:45pm, intermediate 2-Step lessons, open dancing and boot blacking 8:45-10:45pm Great music, friendly women, free pkg.

DIFFERENT LOCATION JUST THIS MONTH: Lake Merritt Dance Ctr, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland 2nd floor overlooking Lake Merritt

Contact texasrosedance@yahoo.com for more details

Just a reminder that there will be a women’s Sunday brunch at Crepes on Cole this Sunday at 1pm. RSVP if you haven’t already. See you there!  Here are the details:
WHAT: Sunday brunch! WHEN: Sunday, September 27 @ 1 pm WHERE: Crepes on Cole @ 100 Carl St. CONTACT: Jane @ 415-312-2994 & jaceitun@yahoo. com
See you there!