Equality Action NOW Announces, “March Forth on March 4th” Vigil

Sacramento, CA - February 27, 2009 - EqualityActionNOW.org the Sacramento based civil rights organization is joining with Marriage Equality USA and Join the Impact to host “March Forth on March 4th” Vigil the evening of March 4th, 2009 on the West Steps of the California State Capitol Building beginning at 5:00 p.m. At 6:00 P.M. participants will march from the Capitol Building to the California Supreme Court Building (914 Capitol Mall) for a short program and open mike where everyone will have a chance to express their reasons why Prop 8 should be overturned.

This event will call attention to the fact that the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p..m., in three cases challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8, a statewide ballot initiative that was passed by a majority of California voters in November 2008.

The oral argument session will be held in the Supreme Court’s Courtroom, Earl Warren Center, Fourth Floor, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, as part of the court’s regular monthly calendar session in March 2009.

In the cases before the court, the court has issued an order listing the following three issues to be briefed and argued:

(1) Is Proposition 8 invalid because it constitutes a revision of, rather than an amendment to, the California Constitution?
(2) Does Proposition 8 violate the separation of powers doctrine under the California Constitution?
(3) If Proposition 8 is not unconstitutional, what is its effect, if any, on the marriages of same-sex couples performed before the adoption of Proposition 8?
The three cases before the court were filed directly in the California Supreme Court on November 5, 2008, the day following the voters’ approval of Proposition 8 at the November 4, 2008 election.

Equality Action NOW leadership and members believes the civil rights of all citizens of California is at risk and could open the flood-gates to future challenges, which is why they are inviting everyone, including other minorities, religious organizations, union members, and elected officials to join them to March Forth on March 4th and support the overturning of Prop 8.

Participants are asked to bring your signs and battery-powered candles or flashlights since burning candles are not allowed on the Capitol grounds. Organizers are asking people to gather at the West Steps of Capitol from 5-6 pm for a pre-march rally then step off at 6 pm and arrive at the California Supreme Court (914 Capitol Mall) at 6:30 pm for short program and open mike. This will not be a silent vigil - come let your voice be heard! - See you there.

For more information contact Equality Action NOW at http://www.equalityactionnow.org or 916.446.1082. Also, Ken Pierce at kpierce8272@yahoo.com.

Ken Pierce Director of Public Relations EqualityActionNOW.org

Please see a letter posted by the Board of Directors at http://defrank. org/files/BDF-letter-022309.pdf
Agenda for tonight’s meeting will be posted soon.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Chris Flood 408-416-3181

Please see a letter posted by the Board of Directors at http://defrank. org/files/BDF-letter-022309.pdf
Agenda for tonight’s meeting will be posted soon.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Chris Flood 408-416-3181

Whether you’ve never played or played all your life, we want you to come out & play with us!
The San Jose Women’s Softball League, www.sjwsoftball.org is a non-profit, player-run, women’s slow pitch softball league that plays on Monday evenings in San Jose. Our goal is to provide an organized softball league where any woman can participate in the sport in a fun, positive atmosphere that is free from negative attitudes based on differences in sexual orientation, body type, or skill level. Our Spring season begins Monday, March 30th.
To get placed on a team you must attend a “Play Day”.
Our March play days run 10am-1pm on: Sundays: March 1 and 15 at DeAnza Park - Princeton/Meridian and Saturdays: March 7 and 14 at George Page Park – Santa Teresa/Miyuki. Bring your glove, cleats, your checkbook, & your smile.
At the Play Day you’ll stretch, participate in game drills with new & current players, fill out paperwork, & put down a $60 deposit towards your team fee if you’re ready to play. If you want to play but can’t make it out to a Play Day, send an email to info@sjwsoftball.org

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Whether you’ve never played or played all your life, we want you to come out & play with us!
The San Jose Women’s Softball League, www.sjwsoftball.org is a non-profit, player-run, women’s slow pitch softball league that plays on Monday evenings in San Jose. Our goal is to provide an organized softball league where any woman can participate in the sport in a fun, positive atmosphere that is free from negative attitudes based on differences in sexual orientation, body type, or skill level. Our Spring season begins Monday, March 30th.
To get placed on a team you must attend a “Play Day”.
Our March play days run 10am-1pm on: Sundays: March 1 and 15 at DeAnza Park - Princeton/Meridian and Saturdays: March 7 and 14 at George Page Park – Santa Teresa/Miyuki. Bring your glove, cleats, your checkbook, & your smile.
At the Play Day you’ll stretch, participate in game drills with new & current players, fill out paperwork, & put down a $60 deposit towards your team fee if you’re ready to play. If you want to play but can’t make it out to a Play Day, send an email to info@sjwsoftball.org

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Join us this Saturday!
Bowling Fundraiser Benefitting the Billy DeFrank LGBT Center, the Rainbow Women’s Chorus, and the Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
Where: Cambrian Bowl (14900 Camden Avenue, San Jose) When: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 1-3PM Cost: $35/person (5 people/lane) or $150/lane (includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, & 1 beer or 2 sodas)
Tickets are available from SVGMC and RWC members, the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center, or online at www.svgmc.org
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LGBT Economic Empowerment Day
Saturday, February 21st
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Center

Featuring the Rainbow Toastmasters!

LGBT Economic Empowerment Day includes expert panelists, diverse financial workshops, and a trade show.

This year’s keynote speakers include: Reverend Cecil Williams, Pastor of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, Saundra Davis, Sage Financial Solutions and a panel of LGBT community members who will share their success stories and offer insights of how to financially succeed in these difficult times discuss their successes despite the turbulent economy.

Free book to the first 150 people to arrive: “You’re Nothing but a Number- Why Achieving Great Credit Scores Should Be on Your List of Wealth Building Strategies”, by John R. Ulzheimer

LGBT economic empowerment day will bring together community members of all ages to promote financial literacy, growth, and self-sufficiency in three parts.
* “First Act,” will address the financial needs of low income and young community members. * “Second Act” will provide sessions geared toward professionals who need to develop strategies to secure their assets. * “Encore” will address financial planning issues and the concerns of seniors and soon-to-be retirees.
We are proud to thank the many organizations cosponsoring this event, including: Office of the Treasurer and the Bank on San Francisco Program, Wells Fargo, MJM Management Group, Bank of America, Spectrum Federal Credit Union, openhouse, Positive Resource Center, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco, GGBA, and the Willows Inn.

Admission is free but space is limited. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to econdev@sfcenter.org or call 415-865-5515 if you have any questions. Click here for more info.

3rd Annual Masquerade Mardi Gras
Friday, February 20 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

RSVP at http://www.defrank.org/events/2009_02_20_mardi-gras.html

The Billy DeFrank Social Committee is proud to invite all members of the LGBT Community and our allies to come join us and shake it up a bit in celebrating our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Party! Come check out what the talk was all about.
Our “masquerade ball” is going to be done DeFrank Dance style. Enjoy the smooth sounds of DJ Georgia while partaking in great finger food and adult spirits (ID required for adult spirit wristbands).
Come in any kind of mask and/or costume and catch traditional carnival color beads - royal purple, emerald green, and shiny gold - just like in the French Quarter.
So come and show off those seductive eyes, sensuous lips, and stay anonymous by wearing your traditional New Orleans Mask leaving much to the imagination of other guests.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHEN
Friday, February 20
TIME
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE
Billy DeFrank Center Grand Ballroom 938 The Alameda, San Jose
COST
DeFrank Members: $13 per person
Non-Members: $15 per person Become a Member
All Proceeds go to the DeFrank Center.
PRESENTED BY
Social Committee
DISC JOCKEY
Georgia Avery of Smooth Transitions
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

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Hi Everyone,
Join us this month to hear Chris Riley from the Peninsula Marriage Equality Coalition and Steve Kline from Marriage Equality Silicon Valley provide updates on local efforts related to the repeal of Proposition 8.
Don’t miss this fantastic event!
As always, enjoy Mosaic’s chic space while:
. Learning what HRC is doing to bring equality to all members of the LGBT community. . Mingling with local members of our community as you promote awareness of the issues important to you. . Sharing a drink and snacking on complimentary appetizers.
Where: Mosaic Restaurant and Bar Hotel Montgomery 211 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113
When: February 17th, 2009 (The Third Tuesday of Every Month) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: Tom Floyd, (408) 891-7846
E-mail: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com
Website: http://sfbayarea.hrc.org
RSVP Encouraged
HRC Membership is not required to attend
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

Please feel free to distribute widely so we can find the best person to represent and grow our community.

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The DeFrank Center is looking for an interim Executive Director. Please see the job description below. Please pass this around and let me know if you are interested.

Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
Executive Director

Located in San Jose and founded in 1981, the DeFrank Center is the South Bay’s leading community-based organization serving youth, families, adults and seniors in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied communities. The Center provides a broad range of health and emotional wellness programming and social activities in a renovated facility, and has an annual operations budget of approximately $600,000

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Leadership & Communication
* Works in concert with the staff, the board and members to establish the strategic direction of the DeFrank Center. * Actively solicits information from the community regarding the direction of the DeFrank Center and utilizes the information to improve the operation of the center. * Promotes awareness and visibility of the DeFrank Center vision, direction and services at local and national levels, through public speaking and a variety of electronic media. * Forecasts emerging needs and trends and works with the staff, the board and the members to develop appropriate organizational action and programs. * Fosters and maintains relationships with related advocacy community organizations, state/local government, educational organizations, businesses and relevant partners. * Builds and/or supports coalitions to fulfill the mission and goals of the DeFrank Center.

Program Development
* Provides guidance to and empower staff and volunteers to develop, implement and evaluate programmatic visions, objectives and work plans. * Promotes innovation and creativity in program areas. * Brings together various programs of the organization, coordinating across program areas to strengthen the work of each and to a gain greater impact from better communication and sharing of resources and ideas. * Ensures periodic program evaluations and regular program reports to the board.

Personnel Management
* Supports and provides guidance to the staff, volunteers and promotes the development of leadership among directors and management. * Promotes the development of a diverse staff, board and volunteer base. * Works with the staff and board to ensure effective development and implementation of personnel policies and benefits to ensure a positive productive work environment. * Ensures regular employee performance evaluations.

Financial Responsibilities
* Works closely with the board to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the organization, helping to expand philanthropic support for the organization through identification and cultivation of individual, foundation, corporate, and public sources of revenue. Plays a meaningful role in all aspects of donor relations. * Works closely with the board in preparation/management of budgets and financial reports. * Regularly reports financial status and trends to the board.

Board Relations
* Make periodic reports with appropriate documentation on all facets of the organization and provides details as necessary. * Coordinates staff support for and attends meetings of the board of directors. * Assists the board in recruitment, orientation and training of new board members, and ongoing development of all board members. * Works with the executive committee to plan board meetings and deal with extraordinary business of the board as needed. * Works with the board to develop strategic plans, policies and priorities regarding personnel, finances, programmatic direction and external relations in coordination with other staff. * Works with the board to prepare annual budgets and to monitor the monthly revenue and expenses of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Five years of management experience. * Five years experience in community-building and three years experience serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement preferred. * Proven record of fundraising experience with strong skills in establishing and maintaining a diverse fundraising base. * Demonstrated ability to organize workload, maintains multiple priorities, and sustains productivity and accuracy under tight deadlines. * Excellent oral & written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, using good judgment, resourcefulness, and initiative. * BA Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required. * Knowledge of and relationships with the South Bay community preferred. * Excellent computer skills are essential.

Contact chris@cfloodmanagement.com for more details

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