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LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast
October 26, 2009
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WeHo Supper Club

WeHo Supper Club and TheSmokingCocktail.com
Combine forces for the first time to bring you a
 
SUPER SMOKING HOT SUPPER CLUB
 
To kick off HALLOWEEN weekend!
 
Benefiting the LA Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
 
Join us Wednesday, October 28th  to Kick-Off Halloween Weekend as we rotate to...
OBar

O-Bar Restaurant and Lounge
8279 Santa Monica Blvd. in WeHo
Call Now for Reservations!! - 323.822.3300

*Be Sure to mention WeHo Supper Club to ensure a portion of
your food/drinks benefit the charity.

Happy Hour from 6-8pm!!!
Dinner Service 6pm - 11pm

Valet Parking is available. Street parking is also available for first-come, first-served.
Walk or take a cab if you live close by!

Come for drinks or for a spa treatment even if you can't do dinner!



  FIRST THURSDAY MIXER

HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL

We are excited to announce the new location for the 4th quarter of 2009!

THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL in Hollywood! We will mix and mingle in their gorgeous lobby bar, with happy hour drinks, so bring plenty of business cards!
Dress is Business Casual. No sandals, shorts etc.

Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA
Valet is $7.

Admission is FREE for VIP LAGLCC members
$5 for everyone else.

ALL WELCOME!

For questions, or more information send an email to: events@laglcc.org or
go to LAGLCC.org

LAGLCC Networking Breakfast

Thursday November 12, 2009
Time:  7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location:  Palihouse Holloway
8465 Holloway Drive
West Hollywood, 90069


We have moved our networking breakfasts to the Palihouse Holloway Hotel in the heart of WeHo! Start your morning with a cup of hot, fresh-brewed coffee, tea, or your choice of juices! Enjoy your choice of breakfast entrees -- from Florentine Benedict to Belgian waffles, to traditional eggs & toast, to granola parfait with fruit and yogurt, to smoked salmon on a bagel -- only $20 for members, $30 for guests.

We will be meeting in the private dining room on the First Floor.

Free parking is available in the hotel garage.


RSVP today: events@laglcc.org 
Only 20 spaces available!



  Annual Chamber Membership Meeting

It's that time of year again, when the LAGLCC Membership comes together for the annual Membership Meeting.  Be sure to save the date in your calendar, as you don't want to miss this opportunity to meet the current Board of Directors, VIP members and some of our Corporate Partners!

When:  Thursday, November 19th
Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where:  The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA  90038


*free parking across the street or metered on McCadden Place

For more information and details, log onto:  LAGLCC.org


  Women's Professional Luncheon

Sur

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, November 19
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
 
  Welcome New Chamber Members & Corporate Partners!

Palihouse - VIP Business Member
Glenn Valencia - General Manager

Sunmist Properties - Business Member

IDEA Recruit, Inc. - Business Member
Godo A. Solsona, President

OneCoach, Southern California - Corporate Partner
Rick Lugash, Regional Owner
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.com

For testimonials on the LAGLCC, or members you've done business with that you would like to share, send those via email to:  Anthony Vulin

We 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!

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 here for more information.
 
  Chamber Membership Levels:

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP 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!
 
Quick Links
Chamber Mission
Calendar of Events:

Thursday, November 5
First Thursday Mixer

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday, November 12
Monthly Networking Breakfast
Palihouse
West Hollywood
7:30 am - 9:00 am


For more information on these and future events, please go to: LAGLCC.org
Corporate Partners

Prudential
Anheuser Busch
Raytheon.v2

Frontiers

Frontiers Yellow Pages

ErnstYoung
Sofitel
All out Films

Quattro Logo

Sweet Cruises 
OneCoach
About Us
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

LAGLCC Officers
Anthony Vulin, President, LAGLCC
Carla Browning, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC