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Connecting our community...
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| LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast |
August 3, 2009
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The LAGLCC's First Thursday Mixer at Palihouse Holloway
Don't miss the always popular First Thursday mixer, coming up quickly, August 6, we will be mixing and mingling on the ROOF TOP OF THE PALI HOUSE, on Holloway and Santa Monica Blvd!
Watch the sun set over West Hollywood with breathtaking views! We have extended our mixer times from 6:30-9:30 for the Summer, and will have great raffle prizes to give away! Mark your calendars now!
Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm
Where: 8465 Holloway Dr
West Hollywood, 90069
As always, $5 cover and drink specials.
For more information: LAGLCC
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IMPORTANT: VOTING DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT, THURSDAY AUGUST 6 -- VOTE BY REPLYING TO THIS EMAIL.
The 30th Anniversary Awards Gala takes place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Sunday, October 4th. Tickets will soon be available on The Chamber website (www.laglcc.org). Awards will be granted to honorees in several categories. Two of the honorees will be selected by the Chamber community as a whole. The following have been nominated by the Gala Committee and members of the Board of Directors.
The Community Achievement Award is intended to recognize community organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership by their effectiveness this year, or have been under-recognized for past work. The nominees do not have to be a member of the Chamber. Please vote BY CLICKING HERE for ONE of the following, or reply with a choice of your own:
Christopher Street West
Producer of the annual Los Angeles Gay Pride Celebration, and supporter of many community organizations.
Equality California
Leading advocate for marriage equality in the State of California.
Lesbian & Gay Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Their mission is to provide a strong leadership presence of and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons in the legal profession and in the community at large.
Liberty Hill Foundation
Partners with innovative and effective Los Angeles grassroots organizations to combat poverty and injustice and to help transform the "City of Angels" into a place that promises safety, equality and opportunity for all who live here. Training the next generation of LBGT leaders.
Los Angeles Women's Theater Project
Designed to increase opportunities for women in the performing arts, as well as providing educational opportunities and performances that represent women on a broader scale.
The Business of the Year Award is intended to recognize a member of the Chamber who has stood out, head above shoulders, in their contributions to the Chamber; OR a member who has distinguished themselves in their field, and needs to be recognized for such. The nominees must be members of The Chamber. Please vote BY CLICKING HERE for ONE of the following, or reply with a choice of your own (please send only one email with your choices for both awards):
All Out Films
Has produced five documentaries and 14 comedy specials for TV and includes our entire LGBT community. Led by filmmaker, event producer and entrepreneur, Andrea Meyerson.
Here! Network
For their pioneering efforts in the media empire for offering stellar LGBT entertainment and for representing the LGBT community in a positive light in television.
Pink Banana For continuous servitude as a BOD, spending countless hours contributing IT Infrastructure support to LAGLCC. In addition, we wish to recognize Pink Banana Media for creating a social media business model which promotes LGBT business worldwide and connects allies to our community. Matt Skallerud, CEO Pink Banana Media. Quattro University
For their founding and dynamic growth this year, under the leadership of entrepreneur Cherri Tree, who has led by example of personal success and paying it forward. This is the first time we have turned to our base for your input on the Annual Awards. Thank you for participating. Amanda Williams & Richard Neely, Co-chairs 2009 30th Annual Awards Gala
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REMINDER:
It is with great pleasure that we announce Sweet, the eco-friendly, lesbian travel company, as the LAGLCC's newest Corporate Partner. With a strong mission to offer top-of-the-line and environmentally friendly services to the lesbian community, Sweet embodies the values most admired by the LAGLCC. As Sweet continues to grow and experience success as a business, the LAGLCC looks forward to supporting that growth in any way possible.
One of Sweet's most exciting new ventures is its first cruise, which will be setting sail from New Orleans, Louisiana on November 8, 2009. This seven-day cruise (returning to New Orleans on November 15) offers a combination of relaxation, excitement and philanthropic opportunities for all those aboard. With stops in Mexico, Belize, and Honduras, there will be no shortage of adventures to be had, culture to be experienced, and, if you choose, volunteer work to be done.
As a valued LAGLCC member, we are thrilled to offer you the exciting opportunity to bid on a trip for two to join the Sweet team on their maiden voyage this fall. The auction will take place online beginning 07/29/09, and will close on 08/08/09 at 9:47am. Click Here to access E-Bay
For more information about the Sweet cruise, visit www.discoversweet.com.
As always, we greatly appreciate your support of the LAGLCC and supporting allies.
Sincerely,
Randy Malmud Anthony Vulin
President Vice President
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Chamber Networking Breakfast
Date: Thursday August 13, 2009
Time: 7:30 ~ 9:00 am
Where: French Market
7985 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood
Join the Chamber for our monthly Breakfast Networking Mixer. This is a great opportunity to meet, mingle and network with fellow LAGLCC business owners in a comfortable, easy to have a conversation setting. Be sure to bring business cards, as business is what we are all about! Limited space available. RSVP today: events@laglcc.org$20 - Members; $30 Guests
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Women's Professional Luncheon
The Professional Women's Council mission is to foster and encourage the professional development of it's members in a form that empowers and connects dynamic leaders, executives and entrepreneurial women by providing networking opportunities, education and social functions.
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 11:45 - 1:00 pm
Where: Sur Restaurant
606 N. Robertson, West Hollywood
$20.00 for VIP members
and $25.00 for general members and guests
RSVP to Maureen at moe225ste@msn.com
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Save the Date
for the Annual LAGLCC Award Gala!
Date: Sunday, October 4Where: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd
It's sure to be an exciting evening with many surprises and guests! More information to follow. |
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Testimonials
"The new website and email blast are really impressive! Congratulations to the Board and you for the incredible steps forward that you are taking to build us into a Chamber worthy of our community. And the 21st Century! I'm really proud of you, and I'm really proud to be a member!"
- Richard A. Grain, Esq.
Law Offices of Richard Grain
"As a 10 year member of LAGLCC and its predecessor organization, I am impressed with the growth and management of this valuable organization. Fresh faces, new energy, and innovative ideas abound are present this year. I am particularly delighted to see the creation & sponsoring of Toastmasters clubs in the valley and weho and the mentoring program of next LGBT leaders with the Young Business Professionals Project. LAGLCC is taking an active role in strengthening our community and its individual members. Keep up the good work!"
- Lance Webster
LW Communications Coaching & Consulting
www.LanceCoach.comFor testimonials on the LAGLCC, or members you've done business with that you would like to share, send those via email to: Randy MalmudWe are continually striving to grow and nurture the LA Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. If there's a success story within the Chamber, please let us know! Connecting Our Community...Uniting for Success!
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LAGLCC Sponsored LGBT Focused Toastmasters Groups
Los Angeles now has TWO LGBT Toastmasters
Chapters, both sponsored by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of
Commerce (LAGLCC) and its Young Professionals Council. Toastmasters is
a respected and honored worldwide non-profit organization of small
clubs where people practice and receive coaching in public speaking and
organizational leadership skills and techniques. 12,000+ clubs
worldwide include 125,000+ active members. Click herefor more information.
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Chamber Membership Levels:
LAGLCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce our own stimulus package!
We have cut LAGLCC dues to save you money!
NEW YEARLY FEES FOR JOINING THE CHAMBER! $250 for VIP Business $125 for Business $125 for Non Profit $75 for Individual (non business owner) $25 for Students e-mail us for more info! |
Open Board of Directors Position
The
LAGLCC has an open Board of Directors position available as chair of our Corporate Partnership Committee.
We are
seeking leaders who posses a take-charge attitude, who are active
chamber members and who've been instrumental in promoting not only their
own business, but in making a difference in the LGBT business
community.
The
role we are looking for is the Chair of the Corporate Partnership Committee.
If have experience facilitating sponsorship with corporations within a non-profit organization we would like to hear from you.
Send an email to Chamber President, Randy Malmud
with your qualifications and letter of introduction. Please include your background, and
what you can bring to the continued success of the Los Angeles Gay and
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Calendar of Events:
Thursday, August 6
First Thursday Mixer
Palihouse
8465 Halloway
West Hollywood
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thursday, August 13
Networking Breakfast
French Market
West Hollywood
7:30 - 9:00 am
Thursday, August 20
Women's Professional Luncheon
Sur Restaurant
West Hollywood
11:45am - 1:00pm
For more information on these and future events, please go to: LAGLCC.org |
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About Us
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The
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) is an
organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay-allied
businesses, professionals, and individuals, who have joined together to
effect positive growth in ourselves, our work, our community and our
future.
Should you wish to get more involved with our various committees, social events or educational seminars, please send us an email at: info@laglcc.org
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LAGLCC Officers
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Randy Malmud, President, LAGLCC
Anthony Vulin, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC
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