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Connecting our community...
Uniting for success.
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LAGLCC Weekly E-Blast
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November 9, 2009
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Annual Membership Meeting
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~
All current & paid members of the LAGLCC will have the opportunity to vote for the 2010 Board of Directors at the upcoming Membership Meeting. The Board of Directors is the heart of our organization and is crucial to the growth, culture and value the Chamber brings to our members and the LGBT community.
This is your opportunity to meet the existing Board, the candidates we are considering and participate in the election process.
Here are the four candidates the Board is presenting for consideration:
Andrea Myerson
Gwen Taylor
Marquita Thomas
Steven Wishnoff
Please join us on November 19th. Light appetizers will be provided!
To RSVP, send an email to: events@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
Limited spaces available!
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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.
Join us on Thursday, November 19th for an inspiring lunch with the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. The new format was introduced at last month's event, offering you the opportunity to make productive connections with a powerful network of women while sharing information about your business.
This month we are building on that momentum with a speaker who is all about public speaking. Jordana Tiger is the President and Owner of Making Speaking Easy, a company specializing in coaching and training others to give compelling, dynamic, and powerful presentations along with showing you how to connect with and engage your audience. She will assist us with developing our 30-second Elevator Pitch which will be helpful in any networking situation.
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 Camille at camillewinfrey@yahoo.com
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FIRST THURSDAY MIXER
HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL
We will mix and mingle at the beautifully restored Roosevelt Hotel.
Dress is Business Casual. No
sandals, shorts etc.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA
Valet parking available.
Members and Guests are $5
VIP Members are FREE.
ALL WELCOME!
For questions, or more information send an email to: events@laglcc.org
or
go to LAGLCC.org
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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
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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.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!
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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 here for more information.
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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! |
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Calendar of Events:
Thursday, November 12
Monthly Networking Breakfast
Palihouse
West Hollywood
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Thursday, November 19
Women's Professional Luncheon
Sur Restaurant
West Hollywood
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
Annual Membership Meeting
Ed Gould Plaza
The Center
Hollywood
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3
First Thursday Mixer
Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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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Anthony Vulin, President, LAGLCC
Carla Browning, Vice President, LAGLCC
James Holchin, Treasurer, LAGLCC
Amanda Williams, Secretary, LAGLCC
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