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

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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