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Subject: ORC Update - Proms, Volleyball, Volunteers and more!
To: info@gayokanagan.com
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> *LGBT Prom Night – Planning Session this Friday, June 3
> We are exploring the possibility of hosting an LGBT
> Prom/Graduation Ceremony
> at The Centre.
> We are pleased to have found that the local school boards have strong
> policies regarding discrimination, tolerance and acceptance, and
> are now
> offering "same sex relationships in the family" education. In
> addition, at
> schools where graduating students are permitted to bring dates
> to prom, same
> sex couples are allowed and supported. However, we understand
> that many
> individuals may not feel comfortable doing so - particularly the more
> vulnerable and sensitive members of the community.
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> With that in mind, we’d like to get a sense of interest and
> support from
> the community for such an event, via a *planning meeting to be
> held at The
> Centre this Friday, June 3 at 5:30pm*. The event would be open
> to all those
> graduating this year or last, and will only happen with your direct
> involvement and support. Come make your voice heard!
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>
> *Saturday Socials – Volunteers needed and time change*
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> *Effective this upcoming Saturday – June 4 – the hours of the
> Saturday night
> socials will officially change to 10pm – 2am*. While we
> recognize this will
> affect a small group of members who like to show up early, we
> have a limited
> volunteer pool who are now having to stay later as the socials
> have become
> ever more popular.
> In addition, *we are actively seeking member(s) of the community
> willing to
> work door control and security at the Saturday Socials*. As previously
> mentioned, membership checks will soon be in place in order to
> meet our
> licensing requirements, and for the safety and security of all
> patrons, we
> would like to have someone controlling access as the front door
> from 11pm –
> 1am weekly. Please contact us at info@gayokanagan.com if you are
> able to
> assist on an ongoing basis!
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>
> *Movie Night – Fridays at The Centre*
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> We’re starting Friday Night Films – beginning this Friday, June
> 3 at about
> 6:30pm. We’re hoping to show mostly LGBT themed movies, so send
> along your
> suggestions! Popcorn and Pop will be available for sale. On tap
> for this
> week will be either Milk or Shelter.
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> *Beach Volleyball is Back*
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> Beginning this week, our free outdoor gay beach volleyball makes
> its return
> to Hot Sands Beach at the end of City Park near the bridge in
> Kelowna. It’s
> a great way to end the week, get fresh air, and usually finishes
> off with
> burgers and beer! See you there Friday nights starting at 6:30pm
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>
> *“Homos at Hanna’s” Dance – June 18, 2011 9PM-1AM*
>
> We’re back downtown! Yes, the next dance will be hosted at
> Hanna’s Lounge in
> the Delta Grande. This is a wonderful classy space with a huge
> outdoor patio
> overlooking Okanagan Lake. Space is limited, and this event is
> sure to sell
> out, so watch for ticket and pricing information soon.
>
> This event will be 16+ again, and tickets are $15 members/$20 others.
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> Hanna’s Lounge is located at 1352 Water Street in Kelowna, BC
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> *Ideas and Feedback*
> As always we are looking for new ideas from our members of
> events they'd
> like to see in the community, or services we could help facilitate.
> The Board will review and do their best to help make these
> happen. Ideas
> with a commitment of support and volunteers are always the most
> likely to
> happen so please get involved! It's your community, and your ORC.
>
> See you OUT there!
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> *Okanagan Rainbow Coalition *| gayokanagan.com |
> info@gayokanagan.com | (250)
> 860-8555
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