AIDS Walk 2014
Join the San Diego Democrats for Equality Team
Some of us are old enough to remember the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS. Dems for Equality saw more than it's fair share with the loss of many leaders and members.
Some of us only remember a world of "In my day..." lectures trying to scare us into safer sex - "sex can kill you", "always use a condom" - and one drug after another to help turn HIV/AIDS into a manageable condition.
Regardless of your age and experience with HIV/AIDS, everyone in our community HAS experienced the effects of HIV/AIDS. The LGBT community has been, and continues to be one of the hardest hit groups and AIDS Walk is part of our response to stop being victims and keep fighting back.
Dems for Equality will once again be fielding a team in this fight and we need you. Please walk with us and show the world it's time to end this scourge. You can sign up to walk with Sarah Boot, former and current officers of the Club and others on our team HERE. The registration fee is only $35 - although you can donate more. Even if you can't walk with us, consider donating that $35 (or more) to the walkers. Donations can also be made HERE.
For the first time, AIDS Walk will be on Saturday - Saturday, September 27th. There is also a new starting point for this year's walk. Meet us at University Ave and Normal Street - at the Pride flag. Get out your walking shoes and make a difference.
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Your One and Only Opportunity To Hear the 50th Congressional District Candidates
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Our endorsed candidate, James Kimber will debate the incumbent Congressional Representative for the 50th District - the man who proves ineffectiveness and failure to serve his constituents does not skip a generation - at the only debate between the two.
The debate will be moderated by Carl Luna and will be held:
Friday, September 26, 2014
Cuyamaca College Performing Arts Theater
7:00 - 8:30pm
The debate is being sponsored by:
Veterans Campaign
http://www.veteranscampaign.org/#home
National Association for Uniformed Services
http://www.naus.org/
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Freedom Awards is Coming
The Freedom Awards is San Diego Democrats for Equality's premier event to recognize the contributions of our members, others in the LGBT community and our allies. It's also our largest fundraising event during the year. We're getting down to the business of planning our next Awards and need your help. If you can help make sure the next Freedom Awards is a success, please drop us a line HERE. We'd love to have your expertise, desire to get involved or just your elbow grease. We'd love to have you.
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Club Elects New Board Member - Seeks One More
At our August meeting, the Club elected Lilian Arreguin to our Board of Directors. Lilian lives in Oceanside and provides some much needed North Co. perspective to our Club's leadership. She also brings energy and a willingness to step in and get the stuff done that needs to be done. We hope you will congratulate her on her new office. According to our By-laws, there is still one more vacancy on the Board. We'd love to have you on the team as we move into the Club's 40th anniversary year. If you are interested in election to the Board, contact us HERE. __________________________________ Help Re-elect Dems for Equality member Kevin Beiser Please join Hon. Todd Gloria President, San Diego City Council to support the re-election of Hon. Kevin Beiser President, San Diego Unified School Board Saturday, September 27th 1:00 - 3:00 pm At the home of Rich Ahrendt & Joe Whittaker For more information/to RSVP click HERE. __________________________________ San Diego Democrats for Equality is about to turn the big 4-0 We're beginning to plan the year long party next year and we'd like you to help. The Club was founded in 1975, which makes next year our 40th year and we would like to make it a BIG one. If you would like to be part of the 40 Committee, send us an email HERE. __________________________________
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