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October 2008 Newsletter |
Issue 2 Volume 1 |
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 Greetings!
It's October !! wow how the past month has gone by!
A special "Thanks" to everyone for all the kind words that were received regarding our re-launch of our official club newsletter.
I'd like to thank all of our corporate sponsors for their generous donations and commitments. Please visit their websites and thank them for supporting our club.
A very special "Thank You" to the anonymous member who paid for the yearly subscription fee for the newsletter software license. To all of our sponsors and donors, your financial gifts and resources will ensure that this new media continues to reach our members and patrons, and on behalf of our entire membership we "Thank You" whole heartedly.
Last but not least, thank you to all the newsletter article contributors. Your time and submissions are the cornerstone of our newsletter.
Do you have an idea for a column? or want to contribute? let me know!!
I look forward to seeing you at the club and wish you a wonderful October !!
PLEASE NOTE: Click on the pictures and links through out the newsletter. I was told many people didn't realize this newsletter contained active links such as: Clicking on the link in the club field trip section to send Danny your RSVP !!!! Are you on board for the field trip?
Ed
717 Editor
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A note from the President 
Well hello again everyone,
Already we are preparing the second issue of the new and improved newsletter. What an overwhelming response we had from the first issue, it was all positive feedback which was great. Ed did an awesome job and spent a lot of time preparing the first edition and he deserves a huge round of applause for his efforts.
We have just had another pot luck which went over well. We also have had Farrah N Hyte out to perform and completed another Kinky boots night. The Karaoke is still going slow and we need your feedback, for what you would like us to do for you at Club 717 on Thursdays and Saturday nights, We are a new Board and we are willing to listen and try new things, this is your Club and you have elected us to work for your interests, but we need your feedback.
We were thinking of operating some Retro Saturday dance parties but that has not panned out as yet. I would like to have some comedy nights on some Sundays, such as bringing in episodes of Little Britain or some other comedies, now that we have the sound system hooked up to the big screen and TV.
We are hoping to proceed with the renovations for the Club in the very near future, such as the club floor and some minor changes to the environment. I cannot say much but it has to do with lights and other minor changes. I am working on this with the Board right now.
We are trying to get another Toronto performer out soon and Tim and Charlie are getting into the Competition mode. As you know, it has been a full year that we have served as your Board of Directors already. We hope we have satisfied the majority of you and realize we cannot always accommodate every wish, but we try to keep everyone happy and sometimes that may not make others happy. We just do what we think the majority would like us to do.
October will once again be time for the next Annual General Meeting and we will be electing a new Board of Directors, or you will be re-electing some of the existing Board or perhaps even all of the existing Board to serve another term. I cannot speak for everyone but we will see who is willing to stand again soon enough.
It has been a bumpy ride during the past year and a half, but the sailing is much smoother now and we have turned around the financial position of the Club. As well, we have managed to re establish some bonds and improve the communication between ourselves and some other community resources for the L,G,B,T. community in Durham. One other thing that we have begun to do is recognize the efforts of the founders and start a recognition system. We would like to thank all the Past Board members and all the past Queens for the efforts they made to Bring the Club to where it is today.
Of course the thanks must be extended to all the patrons who have, and who continue to frequent our establishment over the years. It is you who keeps it going and it is you who keeps coming through to support the local G.L.B.T. community. We have had to rely on you over the years and will more then likely have to rely on you again to assist and support issues that may come up, but it keeps us going and enables us to be here for you and other members of the community. For that, I personally give a great big thank you to all of you and applaud all of you as well.
Thanks for allowing us to be here for you.
We have on a few occasions ventured out of the Club with some little trips and I want to know if anyone would be interested in attending a trip to Casino Rama. We did mention this in the last newsletter, but only one person replied to that thread. I guess a lot of people did not realize all you have to do is click on the underlined e-mail address attached in the area you are looking in, this will link you to the person you need to talk to. The idea for the Casino trip is, we would contract the bus and each person attending would pay $5.00 This will entitle you to participate in some small raffles on the bus on the way up and we will provide some light refreshments as well. We can play a movie while traveling and will be given a lunch coupon upon arrival at the Casino. The bus will return us after 5 hours at the Casino. It is a nice way to spend the day and is a great outing where no one has to drive. If you are interested, please reply to the link that will be attached in this newsletter. Other then that, we as a Board are simply starting to look towards Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Years Eve and before you know it, Mardis Gras will be upon us again.
Take care and you will hear from me soon.
My Warmest Regards,
To you all
Dan Caudle
President
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A message from our Queen 
OCTOBER REPORT
AFTER RECEIVING EMAILS FROM A FEW BOARD MEMBERS ABOUT OCTOBER EVENTS, I THOUGHT I HAD BETTER BITE THE BULLET AND GET TO IT!!!!!
SO I HAVE DONE THE EVENT SCHEDULE FROM OCTOBER , GOING INTO NOVEMBER, AS THE FIRST SHOW IN NOVEMBER IS QUEEN MADGE'S STEP DOWM SHOW. CAN YOU BELIEVE ANOTHER YEAR HAS GONE BYE BYE!! AND THE NEXT NIGHT IS THE KING and QUEEN COMPETITION!! I WONDER WHO'S
RUNNING???????????????????????????????????????? I'VE PUT OFF RESPONDING TO THESE EMAILS AS WE'VE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO PERFORM AT CLUB 717. EDNA'S SHOW ON THE 24TH IS STILL UP IN THE AIR, AS SHE WAITS FOR SOME REPLIES. ANYWAYS, IT IS THURSDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 25th, AND I AM NOW PREPARED TO HOST THE KING SHOW, TOMORROW NIGHT WITH BILLIE AND THE KINGS. SO I HAVE SHAVED WHAT I NEEDED TO, GOT TOGETHER MY CLOTHES, WIGS , JEWELLERY, SHOES AND CROWN. SO WHEN I GET HOME TOMORROW FROM MY BIG DAY AT WORK, I NEED TO CLEAN UP, SHAVE, PUT ON NAIL POLISH, GET THE MAKE-UP OUT, TO MAKE MYSELF GLAMOROUS, THEN GET DRESSED, LOAD THE CAR WITH ALL MY PARAPHENALLIA, AND MAKE MY GRAND ENTRANCE AS QUEEN MADGE. I DON'T HAVE TO DO ANY NUMBERS TOMORROW NIGHT. SO I AM HOSTING AS THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES. TIME TO PRACTICE ON THE "MIKE". SOME PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEY CANNOT HEAR A WORD THAT I SAY. BUT YOU WILL HEAR ME TOMORROW!!!
I'M STILL RECOVERING FROM LAST WEEKS "LEATHER AND FEATHER" SHOW, AMONG OTHER THINGS. BEFORE THAT "LEATHER AND FEATHER SHOW", ON THE WEDNESDAY, WE GAVE OUR DOG "RUDY" A DENTA BONE, TO HELP CLEAN HIS TEETH. HE ALSO JUST LOVES THEM. ANYWAY, HE SWALLOWED THAT BONE, AND DIDN'T EAT FOR THREE DAYS. SO ON THE SATURDAY AFTER THAT SHOW, WE BROUGHT HIM INTO SEE OUR VET. THEY PUT HIM ON INTERVENUS FOR FLUIDS AND SENT HIM OFF TO A VET HOSPITAL, WHERE HE STAYED TIL SUNDAY NIGHT. WE TOOK RUDY HOME SUNDAY NIGHT, AND RETURNED TO OUR VET THE NEXT MORNING, BEING MONDAY, WHERE HE STAYED UNTIL 6 PM THAT EVENING. SO---------NOW HE IS AT HOME AND DOING WELL. WE SPENT A BIT OF MONEY, BUT HE'S HEALTHY AND HAPPY NOW. TALK ABOUT STRESSFUL!!!! MORE STRESS FOR RUDY, BUT WE WERE THERE RIGHT ALONG WITH HIM. WHEN YOUR PET IS ILL, IT'S LIKE YOUR WHOLE LIFE GOES FOR A "SHIT". SO ALL IS WELL NOW IN THE EDNA AND MADGE HOUSEHOLD, NOT TO MENTION THE HOUSE OF LARRY AND CHARLIE!!! LARRY AND I JUST CELEBRATED OUR FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AS DID DANNY AND JOHN. LAST YEAR WE DID A JOINT WEDDING CEREMONY. SO THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATED WITH ED AND JOHN. THE SIX OF US WENT TO THE 'blue heron" CASINO. THAT'S, DANNY and JOHN, ED and JOHN and LARRY and MYSELF. WE HAD A FABULOUS BUFFET DINNER AND BLEW A FEW BUCKS ON THE SLOTS. AND IT EVEN RAINED!! AND NOBODY WON NOTTTTTTING!!! I AM HAVING MY SECOND GLASS OF WINE AND I THINK I AM STARTING TO RAMBLE. SO I THINK I SHOULD END THIS REPORT. SO YOU HAVE MY MOST CURRENT THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND HAPPENINGS. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY???
TILL NEXT TIME,
YOUR QUEEN, MADGE
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Entertainment Directors Report
Hi Everybody
Fall has arrived and that means Halloween is coming!!! It's time to start thinking about your costume for the Club717 Halloween Party on Sat. November 1st. Details are still being finalized so keep an eye on the club notice boards and the weekly e-mail for all the info.
I hope that everyone enjoyed September's entertainment. It was great to see the club so busy every Friday night and to see the great reception that you all gave Farra N Hyte when she came to visit. Kinky Boots was also well attended and I'm sure that the bridal party that joined us had a lot of fun.... and Tequila!.... It was certainly a fab night and we'll definitely be planning another.
This month I'm asking our readers to fill in the survey we've compiled. The aim is to find out more about you, our members and patrons, so that we can better tailor the services, facilities and entertainment that we offer you. The survey is completely anonymous, so please take a few minutes and fill it in.
October sees the club holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board of Directors election on October 26th at 2:00 p.m. As I will be stepping down as Entertainment Director, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for giving me a wonderful two years in the hot seat.
I have had so much fun and a few sleepless nights- being involved in all the planning of our major weekend events, Christmas and New Years Eve, our Pride entries (not everyone gets to ride a blue peacock in the parade on their very first Pride), our New Queen competitions, Past Queen shows, I've loved every minute of it. It's been challenging, invigorating and very exciting. I've made incredible friends along the way and I treasure the memories that I have of these two years.
I want to thank the President and board for their absolute support of everything that we as a club have done in the entertainment field. I also want to thank and pay homage to the fabulous performers who entertain us every week and do soooooooooooooooooooooo much work behind the scenes to keep our club successful. A very special vote of thanks goes to our superb Queen Madge and the awesome Edna..... you guys ROCK!!.
Finally the biggest thanks goes out to you, our patrons, you all make Club717 the place to be and the success story that it is. Thank You!
I wish my successor the very best for their year of office and I hope that they enjoy things as much as I have.
Love'n'hugz
Tim
Please feel free to e-mail me at: entertainment@club717.ca with any comments or suggestions you may have regarding the entertainment programme at the club. |
"Raising the Bar" with Kelly
 Drink of the Month
Club 717's own bartender Kelly has brewed up a smashing concoction for an interesting October treat.
I thought that I would do a Halloween themed one for October:
"Smashing Pumpkin"
1/3 oz. Kahlua
1/3 oz. Bailey's Irish Cream
1/3 oz. Goldschlager
Directions: Fill Shaker with ice, add ingredients and shake well. Strain into shot glass
Until November.......Cheers!
Kelly
ASK FOR IT BY NAME:
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Feature Article - The Pink Pages
 The Pink Pages Directory has been an information resource for the community in Toronto for close to two decades - and is Canada's largest and most respected gay and lesbian business and services directory. Last year new sections covering east, west and north of the city have been added, to open new doors to connect businesses and our community - a loyal and friendly community that is no longer restricted to just downtown Toronto, and is truly everywhere! In July 2009 the directory will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Pink Pages Directory is now published by INspired Media Inc. The company also operates INspiredcreative, a full service agency specializing in marketing, advertising, graphic and web design and specializes in helping start-up, small, and medium size businesses have fantastic marketing materials as well as all it takes to market their products or services successfully. INspired Media Inc. publishes as well Pink Play Mags (autumnplay!, winterplay!, springplay!, and summerplay!) the hottest newest magazines for the gay and lesbian community in the GTA.
INspired Media is located in
Pickering-Durham 905.231.9722
Toronto 416.926.9588
www.inspiredcreative.ca www.thepinkpagesdirectory.com
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Club 717 Upcoming Events - October
Oct 2 - Karaoke - Now the 1st Thurs. of every month
Oct 3 - Chardonnay & Edna "A little 2 women show"
Oct 10 - Ruby's "Bingo" Show with Edna & queen Madge. Special appearance of "Lucy"
Oct 17 - Lauren Lovelace, Diva from Peterborough and Benn Dover
Oct 19 - Monthly Pot-luck dinner - Join us for a relaxing social evening with friends "Thanksgiving Theme"
Oct 26 - Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board Member elections 2:00 p.m. Members please do your best to attend !
Oct 24 - Edna and Special Guests
Oct 31 - Queen Madge's Halloween show & party with Ruby & Edna
Nov 1st - Halloween Dance - "Wear your Costume"
Nov 7th - Queen Madge Steps Down ceremony
Nov 8th - 2008 - 2009 King and Queen Competition |
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Savanaugh - "History of a Queen" 
"Just once Kev, I promise. I'll just enter the competition and do drag for one night!"
Those were my famous last words just before heading on to the stage years ago at Club 717. A new talent competition had been announced and following a few dares, Savanaugh was born. I honestly only intended to do the one night.
I remember how petrified I was - I owned one wig, two costumes, one pair of shoes and had borrowed the makeup. Rehearsing my two numbers over and over in the living room as Kev gave that questioning eye - one time eh? The first number was "Orange Coloured Sky" and my second of the night was "All The Good Men Are Gay." I don't recall all of the judges, but remember one very vividly - I was frightened to death of Queen Mary. There she sat, cigarette in one hand, drink in the other. The others had pen and paper ready, but not Queen Mary. She sat there as only Mary could and gave that, "okay girl show me what ya got" look. Petrified as I was, my eyes didn't leave Mary's as she scoped me from head to toe.
I won the competition that night to my total surprise. Mary approached me immediately after with a "you fucking bitch" introduction. She critiqued and pressed. I was petrified, I thought she totally hated the performance. She then says, "Okay hot shit, I'm doing a show here next Friday with Robin Lauren from Toronto and you are doing the show with us" There was no room to question - it was matter of fact. Any chance of a one time drag thing was destroyed - thanks to Mary!
There ya have it - the birth of another 717 drag queen. After the show with Robin Lauren and performing with the other Queens in Chicago - I was totally hooked. I realized that my long lost days of theater and drama productions had really left its mark. Drag for me became a creative outlet that I had abandoned for years to pursue career and family. Performing means something different for every queen. For me, it really is a forum for creative expression. Whether I'm humping mashed potatoes on stage, humping the American Flag (okay, there might be a humping theme here), performing some tongue-in-cheek number, a classic drag song, making an ice cream sundae on my boobs or doing some fucked-up shit that nobody understands, there is always a purpose.
Savanaugh strives to show that she has
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What Colour is your Pride? 
PFLAG Canada - Durham What Colour is your Pride?
Pride flag colours have special meaning. Which shade will be the first to be fully lit?
Challenge your friends to help complete your favorite colour!
Red - Light Orange - Healing Yellow - Sun Green - Nature Blue - Harmony Violet - Spirit Please visit www.PixelsForPride.com today If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer or questioning, or if you care about someone who is, our compassionate volunteers are ready to help. For more information, please visit www.pflagcanada.ca. Durham PFLAG is also looking for Volunteers - 4-10 hours per month or even Every other month to assist Contact Dur-OshOn@PflagCanada.ca for more information. |
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Is There Stigma and Discrimination Within Our Own Gay Community?
by Mark Hammann - Gay men's outreach worker 
In the gay community we are all very familiar with stigma and discrimination. Many of us have felt it from homophobe's, as one example. We may not think of stigma and discrimination as being within the gay community. However, it is and we often don't even realize that our actions may be stigmatizing or discriminatory. The Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance, is rolling out a new media/website campaign this fall across the province. The campaign deals with the issue of stigma and discrimination between HIV positive and HIV negative gay men around the issue of disclosing HIV status. In our individual efforts at communicating (or lack of communicating) about HIV status, we sometimes say or do things that can be stigmatizing or harmful. It often happens without any realization that we have done so. Our different actions, words and approaches to disclosing HIV status are not limited to just between HIV positive and negative men. There can be, and are, differences within each group as well. This campaign hopes to aid gay men, both positive and negative, in becoming more aware of and learning better ways at negotiating this issue. As well, it is hoped that this campaign will help in reducing the number of new infections among MSM (Men who have Sex with Men). The campaign will promote discussion among Gay/Bi/MSM through its website. Soon you will start seeing advertisements via media around the province, including billboards and all GO Train stations here in Durham. These advertisements will promote the campaign's website. Through the website, guys will be able to learn more about the issues through interactive programs and have an opportunity to participate in online discussions which will occur on selected dates and times. Here at the AIDS Committee of Durham Region we also have started a new website for MSM. Currently this website features a video where two guys confront the issue of HIV status after a sexual encounter. The video should help get folks thinking about how we do (or fail to) talk about HIV status with each other. There is a link under the video for you to share your thoughts about the video or any thoughts, comments you may have about the issue. Selected comments will be shared on the website (no names or identifying information will be posted) over the coming weeks. Also, the site features a short survey. One survey is for HIV negative guys and the other is for HIV positive guys. I encourage you to visit the site to share your comments, thoughts, and take the survey. A link to the provincial campaign will be added in the coming weeks and we'll be adding new features as well, so be sure to check the site from time to time. You can reach the website by going to http://www.aidsdurham.com/prevention_Men.php and clicking on the logo "ACDR - MSM Online".
Let's take the time to think about our actions and words and begin communicating better, so we can build a stronger, healthier community for everyone. We all face enough stigma and discrimination without knowingly or unknowingly promoting more of it among ourselves.
Mark Hammann
Email: Education@aidsdurham.com
Phone: 905.576.1445
Events / Notices
* Speaker's Bureau Training starts October 18th. PHA's will be trained for speakers, people interested in doing HIV 101 presentations will be trained and Youth who are interested in becoming Peer Educators will also take the training. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting bureau training, please contact Mark Hammann before October 10th at (905) 576-1445 x15 for an interview.
* Central East Opening Doors Durham Symposium October 30, 2008. Open to the community. Registration fee is $40.00 and includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments. This conference will provide the opportunity for caregivers, counselors, families and people with or at risk for HIV an opportunity to work together to support and care for one another. October 29, 2008 sessions are open to People living with HIV/AIDS only. Registration includes all meals and is based on double occupancy. No cost to people with HIV/AIDS. Registration for both days is limited. Deadline for registration is October 10 at 12 noon. For more information or to register, contact: AIDS Committee of Durham Region 22 King Street West, Suite 202 in Oshawa Phone: (905) 576-1445 or toll free 1-877-361-8750
* Support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS. Contact Tiff Idems at (905) 576-1445 x 12 |
Peterborough Pride Report
by Steve O'Connor 
Peterborough Pride Parade.
I was very fortunate to attend the 6th Annual Peterborough Pride Parade on Saturday September 13th, 2008. This year theme was "Shine." The mission of Peterborough Pride exits to celebrate the history, courage, diversity & future of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, intersex & two-spirited communities. The mayor of Peterborough wrote a Peterborough Pride Day Proclamation where he asked fellow citizens to observe this day by opening their minds & hearts to diversity & to embracing the differences of all people in the Peterborough community. There was an official kickoff held on the steps of city hall. City council person Patsy welcomed all the walkers & organizers & declared Saturday September 13th as Peterborough Pride Day. The rainbow flag was flying proudly at City Hall. The participants were asked to walk slowly through the downtown core & enjoy our pride walk.
There were 20 community based groups with floats, cars or just walkers carrying their group's banner that walked. I was asked by friends to join their group Affirm (gay United church members). There were a lot of gay & lesbian supporters who lined the parade route down George St. (downtown Peterborough). The parade started at 2:10 p.m. > only 10 minutes late which is good for a gay function. The parade was led by 8 dykes on bikes and motorcycle riders with their horns blaring loudly to announce the arrival of the parade. Some of the groups which participated were PFLAG, Ontario Teachers Federation, Rainbow Services Organization, Children's Aid Society. Trent University Queer Collective & CIBC. The parade ended at Millenium Park where a community fair was held. The various groups that marched set up booths & had lots of literature, buttons and ribbons for people to pick up. They were very good to answer any questions that I had about their organization & what they did. Prizes were given out for the best float which was won by the Peterborough Children's Aid Society & best individual costumes won jointly by Kevin (Queen Elizabeth) & Sean (Queen Victoria). Various games were held in the park. Later that evening the Pride Follies & Dance was held at Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. The follies show was excellent with drag queens performers, singers, poets, dancers & comics head lining the show which lasted 1.5 hours.
This is the 3rd year in a row I have attended & enjoyed the Peterborough Pride parade & related activities. I will definitely go next year & I would encourage members from our community to attend this annual fun event. Peterborough Pride is always held in September so that students from both Trent University & Sir Sanford Fleming College can attend. Both of these schools have active gay & lesbian groups.
Steve O'Connor
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A note from our friends at PFLAG
 PFLAG Canada - Durham wishes you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!(Pass the potatoes Mom I am gay) October 11th is National Coming out Day which effects us all (If you can remember to wear something "Pride" or "Pink" ) PFLAG is Canada's only national organization that helps all Canadians who are struggling with issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. PFLAG Canada also supports, educates and provides resources to parents, families, friends and colleagues with questions or concerns, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PFLAG Canada is there when it seems no one else is. Did you know? -Approximately 26% of gay youth are told to leave home by parents/guardians, and are much more likely to become homeless. -Approximately 30% of all suicides are committed by gay, lesbian or bisexual persons -- 6 times the rate of the heterosexual population. -Gay students hear anti-gay slurs as often as 26 times per day. Make a donation, Inspire Change. To donate and for more information about PFLAG, visit: www.pflagcanada.caContact Info:
Local: Lindsey 905.576.5445 Dur-OshOn@pflagcanada.ca National Toll-Free Support Services: 1-888-530-6777 (English) 1-888-530-6384 (French) 1-888-822-9494 (Gender Identity Support - English) Email: Dur-OshOn@PflagCanada.ca |
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October Horoscope by Lawrence 
ARIES (March 21-April 19) There is an emphasis on relationships this month and you'll be spending a lot of time on other people and dealing with their needs a bit more than you are used to. The full Moon of October 14 in your sign brings something important to fruition that you've been preparing for. On October 28 a new Moon allows you to acquire new credit or a much-needed loan.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Matters of health and your day job are at the forefront this month. This is also a highly romantic period for you as Venus takes a stroll through your relationships sector. On October 28 a new Moon in this sector makes it a perfect time to head in a new direction with regard to your current romantic partner or a new one if you're single. The full Moon of October 14 illuminates a situation that had been hidden from view until now.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your ruling planet Mercury will be retrograde until October 14, so just sit tight until then and you'll feel better once it is direct. A full Moon on October 14 puts the spotlight on your friends and your social life-it's all about being around people right now. On October 28 a new Moon in your health sector makes this the perfect time to make some much needed alterations to your diet or fitness routine.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are embarking on some new creative projects this month as several planets are inhabiting your creativity sector and a new Moon on October 28 happens here as well. The full Moon of October 14 marks a time of completion and fruition with regard to your career-in short, it's pay off time. The results of your labors for these past few months will now come to light.
LEO (July 23-August 22) Home and family are where it's at for you this month, with a stellium of planets in your home sector and a new Moon on October 28 backing them up. The full Moon of October 14 happens in your sector of the higher mind-issues like foreign travel, education, your philosophical side, and legal matters are emphasized and demand your attention now.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22) It is time to focus on practical matters such as your finances, assets, and your income. You are feeling a lot of neighborhood spirit at the moment thanks to Venus in your community sector and the new Moon of October 28 will reinforce this-it can also be about your siblings. On October 14 a full Moon highlights the true state of your credit and finances.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You've been expending a lot of energy attending to personal matters, but the focus is slowly shifting from self-improvement to more practical matters like finances. A new Moon on October 28 makes it the perfect time to take a fresh look at your income and assets and decide how you can best invest your money. The full Moon of the 14th marks an important development with your significant other.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Gradually you will see that the confusion and fog that has been surrounding you is slowly starting to dissipate, allowing you to see things more clearly and decide where you want to go in life. A new Moon on October 28 makes this an important time for you to head in a new direction. On October 14 a full Moon in your health sector highlights the state of your physical self and overall sense of wellbeing.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) A lot of your time and focus lately has been on the collective rather than the individual (you). This will slowly begin to change as you start pulling back and "hiding out" more later this month. A new Moon gives you the opportunity to "disappear" for a while, whether it be through a vacation or simply locking your front door and turning off your cell phone. The full Moon of the 14th creates a highly romantic time for you.
CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) Your ultimate destiny, your direction in life, and career matters are still at the forefront for you. Over the next month or so the energy shifts to your circle of friends and any organizations you are involved with, and the new Moon on October 14 starts this process. On October 28 a full Moon in your home sector highlights home matters-whatever you've been focusing on with regard to your home life now feels complete.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) There has been an emphasis on education and foreign travel, and there might be a legal matter gobbling up some of your time this month. A full Moon on October 14 highlights community issues, communication projects, and possibly an event with regard to a sibling. On October 28 there will be a new Moon in your career sector so use this energy to start that new project, job, or some type of higher training that you've been considering.
PISCES (February 19-March 20) You've been forced to look at some areas of life that you'd rather avoid-old skeletons in the closet, money issues, etc. A full Moon on October 14 in your money sector shows you the state of your financial affairs, and also serves to remind you of what really matters in life. On October 28 a new Moon inspires you to plan a trip or possibly begin some new form of education. |
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History - Durham Alliance Association Social Club (D.A.A.S.C) 
Going back to 1987 and a Halloween Dance held at Valleyview Park Clubhouse by Brian Barber was just the beginning. Brian passed away on August 8, 1995 and a Memorial was held at Club 717 in honour of his memory and dedication to the Durham Alliance Association Social Club. Brian had this great idea that we needed a social outlet for the gay and lesbian community here in Durham and he contacted the other nine people whose names appear on the plaque at Club 717. He decided to have a Thanksgiving Day dinner at his place the first weekend in November with a turkey and all the trimmings and invited the other nine people. Thus the Durham Alliance Association Social Club was formed.
We decided in order to make this work we needed an Executive, Board of Directors and job positions for everyone. It didn't take long for people to volunteer and get involved. We approached a gay lawyer in Toronto by the name of Harvey Hamburg and had him draw up papers for us to become incorporated as a non-profit organization with By-Laws, a Constitution and guidelines to follow. We held monthly Executive meetings and Board meetings to discuss the business of the organization and set the theme for the next monthly dance. In those days our dances had themes with decorations and food to fit the occasion. We would get together on the Saturday of the dance and decorate the hall. I would look after setting up all the music equipment, as in those days I was the DJ. At Valleyview we would use both floors, upstairs was the dance area and downstairs was the bar and food. We even tried having dancing on both floors with the DJ and music downstairs on occasion. When this was done I would have to rent extra speakers to operate both floors with the music. It got the point where we purchased extra speaker cables and ran them through the ceiling at Valleyview and left them there for the next dance in order to cut down some of the work on setting up. We held dances ten months of the year, always taking the summer months of July and August off.
Depending on availability, we sometimes booked other halls for our dances like Bathe Park Community Centre and Glen Stewart Park. One year we held our New Year's Eve dance at Bathe Park and we spent two days decorating the hall in the theme of Black & White, thus the Black & White Ball was born. I must admit the decorations looked fantastic when we were finished and the attendees that New Year's could not believe their eyes when they entered the hall. We kept this same theme for many years to come and Wayne Maidlow would always bring his home made eggnog for our refreshment while we were decorating. In those days everyone would dress to the nines in tuxedos and fancy party dresses for some of the ladies attending and also tuxedos. The Executive and Board of Directors would always make reservations at a local restaurant and go for dinner before the Black and White Ball got underway. I can now see where that expression "the good old days" comes from!
Once we held a weekend garage sale at Valleyview to help raise funds with donations from members and a summer picnic was held for a few years at Cedar Park. As time went on we saw the need for computer technology to help with such things as our membership list, mailings and recording of minutes from our monthly meetings. We went out and purchased a computer for the organization and I spent nine years as Secretary of DAASC. With the assistance of Richard Chan who worked for the Ministry of Revenue here in Oshawa we set up a data base for our membership, mailings, minutes and the financial side of the organization. Richard was a real asset as he organized our financial statements and books when the then Treasurer showed up at a meeting with not statements but two garbage bags full of receipts and no reports. It took him some time to sort this mess out, but with his background in finances the job was completed.
To be continued: Stay tuned next month for a further update on the history of the Durham Alliance Association Social Club.
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Final note from the editor:
Our October issue makes it issue number two under our belt. As in any new project, we hope that we are adding what you, the reader, would want and that you found our newsletter beneficial. Your input, comments and suggestions (good or bad) are vital to its success. Please don't hesitate to let me know your thoughts. At Club 717 we believe in the "Kaisen" principal, (Continuous Ongoing Improvement). Change is not without its trials and tribulations and over the next few issues we will continue to improve it so that we can offer some very interesting features. Next month will be a continuation from Mike Childerhose on the history of our club and the addition of a new column entitled "Savanaugh - Something to Say".
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Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Howard Schultz, CEO Starbucks Coffee, Pour Your Heart Into It
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
Annual General Meeting
Calling all members...It's time for our fall AGM.
The AGM is a great time to learn how the club is doing, let the board hear your thoughts and find out what's planned for the upcoming season.
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Can your favorite colour determine your perfect job?
Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue. That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colours you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types of workplaces where you work best and how you handle work tasks.
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First choose your preferred colour (red, yellow or blue). From there, you choose your preferred secondary (green, purple or orange) and achromatic (black, white or brown) colours. Write them down before continuing.
Your preferred colours determine how you attach each task. They indicate your talents -- what you prioritize first in order to be successful. They also highlight what you overdo, especially when you feel great. For example: if you're partial to yellow, your information-driven; blue preference people are idea-driven and people who prefer red are results-driven.
If you favour green as your secondary colour, you realistically evaluate situations; purple indicates you like fact-finding possibilities and orange signals that you scrutinize feasibility. Finally, if black is your choice from the achromatic colours, you consider value above all else; white shows that you like having options and brown confirms that you like implementation and accomplishing tasks.
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"Blast from the Past"
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Vice Presidents Note
Well my year as VP is almost up and I have had a blast being part of the board....there is allot of hard work being part of the board but I have work with a great bunch this term and I have made some new friends. I would like to welcome any new members to the club and hope there membership at club 717 brings them as many new friends and as much fun as I have had over the years as a member and also part of the board.
This next few months are going to be busy one for everyone involved in the things that go on at 717 and lots of fun for those who come to join us.
I hope those that decide they want to be part of the board for the next year have as much fun as I have had....and good luck to those who are voted to the next board.
A big thank you to all that volunteer their spare time to help at 717 and to everyone that has helped 717 get to where we are now...and to all that choose to volunteer in the future.
your vice prez
Donna
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