PHOENIX, AZ—Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will formally present the coveted 2010 HRC Arizona Corporate Equality Award to Univision, with particular recognition for Univision’s KTVW-TV Channel 33 in Phoenix, at the 6th Annual HRC Arizona “Together” Gala on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
The recipient, Univision Communications Inc., is the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States with multiple media assets that inform, entertain and connect the Hispanic community. Neil Guiliano, former GLAAD President, will be presenting the HRC Corporate Equality Award to Univision. Tickets to the dinner and award ceremony are available at www.hrc.org/boxoffice or by calling 800-494-8497.
Univision has distinguished itself with positive portrayal of gay and lesbian characters throughout their Novella offerings. They have received 12 nominations for GLAAD Media Awards including one award for the groundbreaking October 2009 “Coming Out Day” video produced in partnership with HRC Arizona. They also hosted a phone bank staffed by HRC volunteers to answer questions from viewers during the broadcast of nominated video which includes a moving interview with Ernesto Ortiz and his mother, Rosa Urrutia, sharing the coming out experience between mother and son.
“Univision is a notable media leader in the US and a representative model of the HRC Arizona Corporate Equality Award through their demonstrated commitment to fair and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors,” said Linda Elliott, board of director of the HRC and co-chair of HRC Public Policy Committee.
The 2010 Together Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for HRC Arizona that brings together business leaders, entertainers, special dignitaries and community members to celebrate human rights and the LGBT community. The festivities begin at 5:30 PM at the newly renovated Phoenix Convention Center, North Ballroom. Details about sponsorships and special auction donations along with ticket information for groups, businesses, individuals, friends and family can be found at www.hrcazdinner.org.
PHOENIX, AZ—Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will present the Ally for Equality Award to Broadway, film, television and voice-over star Marissa Jaret Winokur at the upcoming 6th Annual HRC Arizona “Together” Gala.
The 2003 Tony-Award “Best Actress in a Musical” winner is also HRC’s special guest at the annual dinner and awards celebration taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center, North Ballroom beginning at 5:30 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Tickets to dinner and awards ceremony can be purchased at www.hrcazdinner.org or by calling 800-494-8497.
Ms. Winokur is a celebrated talent with various industry awards. She is often recognized for her famed theatre lead roles in “Hair Spray”, “Happy Days”, “Grease” and “Hair”. She was a national favorite for her extraordinary performances on “Dancing with the Stars” during the 2008-2009 season. She has been in a variety of films and on multiple television shows as a lead and supporting actress. Her impressive resume includes work with famed directors including Sam Mendes in “American Beauty” and the Farrelly Brothers as a lead actress in the movie “Fever Pitch”. http://www.officialmarissajaretwinokur.com/
The Ally for Equality Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to better the lives of LGBT people. This award is given to allies outside the LGBT community who stand up on behalf of equality for all Americans. Recipients have shown a commitment to making America a place where LGBT people can be open, honest and safe at home, at work, in the community and in the media. The awards presented at the Human Rights Campaign gala dinner are the highest honor the organization bestows in the area of achieving equality for LGBT people.
The annual jubilant dinner and awards event is the biggest fundraiser for HRC in Arizona each year. It is the foremost annual celebration where friends, family, business and community are recognized for their commitment to the mission to achieve fair and equal treatment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
“The Together gala is a gathering of amazing guests, award winners and topped by our featured artiste Marissa Jaret Winokur,” said Nathan Treanor, HRC Arizona Gala Dinner co-chair, “Our 6th Annual HRC Arizona Gala is a must-attend celebration and we look forward to sharing our passion and motivation with the Arizona community as we continue our mission to fully actualize LGBT equality.”
Attendees will enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, a silent auction, and inspiring guest speakers. HRC will also be presenting the 2010 HRC Individual Equality Awards to the forefathers of Arizona human rights and equality movement, William “Bill” A. Orovan, Bill MacDonald, F. William “Bill” Sheppard, Bill Lewis and William “Bill” M. Hardin at the annual gala. The 2010 HRC Corporate Equality Award will be given to the leading Spanish-language media success Univision.
Allyson Robinson, Associate Director of Diversity of HRC is the featured speaker. She leads the organization and its volunteer base in promoting awareness of transgender issues and HRC’s commitment to transgender equality and inclusion. Further guest information and ticket details are available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
PHOENIX, AZ—Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will make history by recognizing five remarkable Arizonans at the 6th Annual HRC Arizona “Together” Gala on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Unlike years past with only one Individual Equality Award recipient, in 2010 HRC Arizona will recognize five extraordinary individuals that are known as the fathers of the present-day LGBT community in Arizona.
Collectively and more intimately they are known as “The Bills”. “The Bills” have been at the forefront of every major LGBT issue and organization in Arizona since the mid 1980’s individually and as a group. These organizations included groups vital to the community such as the Arizona Aids project, Act Up, and the Arizona Human Rights Fund. They were so entrenched in the community that when something needed to done to advance the cause of the LGBT rights, the cry was simply “call the Bills”. Bill McDonald aptly terms the group as “Fundraising Central” for the monies they helped to raise for over the years that went to these groups as well as the state Democratic party.
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard will be presenting the 2010 HRC Individual Equality Awards to William “Bill” A. Orovan, Bill MacDonald, F. William “Bill” Sheppard, Bill Lewis and William “Bill” M. Hardin at the annual gala. Tickets to dinner and awards ceremony can be purchased at www.hrc.org/boxoffice or by calling 800-494-8497.
The HRC Arizona Individual Equality Award honors people whose commitment, guidance and leadership are transformational in the mission to achieve fair and equal treatment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
“We are thrilled to present ground-breaking activists, supporters and loyal community members that stand out for their dedication to achieve equality for all,” said Nathan Treanor, co-chair HRC Arizona Gala Dinner. “The first ever multi-winner Individual Equality Awards guarantees a memorable celebration that you can not miss!”
William “Bill” A. Orovan arrived in Phoenix in 1971 and opened The Pavilion, an antique and fine arts gallery in Scottsdale. He co-founded Main Street Arts Association and started the famous Thursday night Art Walks, the longest continuously running Art Walk in the nation. Among his many accomplishments, Orovan also founded the Community Arts Council, is a founding board member of Community AIDS Council and of the Valley of the Sun Gay and Lesbian Center, now called The Community Center.
Bill MacDonald is recognized for theArizona Human Rights Fund (AHRF) success as a lobbying group and for its longevity. AHRF was created in 1991 with MacDonald serving as chair. For more than 10 years, while he was chair or co-chair for AHRF, the organization focused its mission to become a political advocacy organization that would support LGBT and LGBT-friendly candidates, educate voters and lobby for LGBT-inclusive legislature.
F. William “Bill” Sheppard has helped shape the arts community in the Valley and serves as champion for HIV-positive individuals. Attorney and author, Bill Sheppard co-hosted the first openly LGBT political fundraiser in Arizona to elect Terry Goddard as Mayor of Phoenix. He co-founded AIDS Project Arizona (formerly Arizona AIDS Fund–Trust) and served on the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Theatre Company from 1986-1997 and again in 1999–2005. He is currently the board chair of Arizona Action for the Arts.
Bill Lewis, lifelong Arizona resident and philanthropist, is one of the state’s leading political activists and LGBT advocates visible through his leadership and support of endeavors like the Arizona Human Rights Fund, the national Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. Lewis and his longtime life partner Rick Underwood provided the financial support for the Arizona Together campaign to defeat a statewide constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which could have denied thousands of domestic partners access to benefits.
William “Bill” M. Hardin, attorney at Osborn Maledon representing entrepreneurial clients in business transactions and corporate governance matters, is co-founder of Equality Arizona and the Arizona Human Rights Fund, Inc. He has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Human Rights. He is commissioner of the City of Phoenix Arts Commission and past chair of Art in Public Places Committee. Hardin is on the Institutional Review Board of the Arizona Heart Institute. He serves as director, of the Arizona Economic Resource Organization (AERO) and co-chair of both the Governor’s Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) and GCIT Technology Transfer Committee.
The 2010 Together Gala is an annual celebration that brings friends, family, business and community. The annual dinner event is the largest fundraiser of the year for HRC Arizona with special entertainment, a magnificent silent auction, extraordinary awards and invited dignitaries. The celebration begins at 5:30 PM at the Phoenix Convention Center, North Ballroom. Information about sponsorships, donations and tickets is available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—January 20, 2010—Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010. HRC Arizona is the local committee of HRC, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization. The theme of this year’s annual event is “Together,” representing how collectively a community has made progress in the past year, yet faces a future that requires commitment to work together to end lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) discrimination.
The 2010 Together Gala is an annual celebration that brings entertainment, dignitaries, business leaders and members of the community together, with a pledge of achieving fundamental fairness and equality for all. The annual gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for HRC Arizona. Attendees will enjoy a memorable evening complete with fine dining, a silent auction, awards and honorary guests. The festivities begin at 5:30 PM at the newly renovated Phoenix Civic Plaza, North Ballroom. Information about sponsorships, donations and tickets is available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
In recognition of activism and achievements made in pursuing equality for the LGBT community, Neil Guiliano, former GLAAD President, will be presenting the HRC Arizona Corporate Equality Award and Attorney General Terry Goddard will be presenting the HRC Arizona Individual Equality Awards.
“We are excited about the event we have planned this year as we centered on a theme that truly represents our commitment and dedication to work as one to end discrimination,” said Nathan Treanor, co-chair HRC Arizona Gala Dinner. “We have planned a spectacular evening that is certain to be a memorable occasion. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today to ensure you have a seat at the table!”
Allyson Robinson, Associate Director of Diversity is a featured guest speaker at the gala. Ms. Robinson leads HRC and its volunteer base in promoting awareness of transgender issues and to make certain that all program areas demonstrate measurable commitment to transgender equality and inclusion.
“Together is a true celebration of community, diversity and commitment that enables us to raise funds critical to support the HRC mission and progress toward our ultimate goal of equality for all,” said Claudine Sanchez, co-chair of the HRC Arizona Gala Dinner. “We are thankful to all the dedicated volunteers, our generous sponsors, artists and entertainers that are working to make our annual gala unforgettable.”
The 6th Annual Gala will again host a silent auction featuring an exciting array of exquisite merchandise, luxury services and astounding art from local and national artists and businesses. Donations are showcased at the event and the auction preview party. To inquire about donating your products or services, or participating in the HRC Arizona Art Auction contact auction@hrcarizona.org
To attend the 6th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner, visit www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc for tickets or call 800-494-8497. Individual tickets are $200. Student tickets are available for $100 with a school ID. Corporate sponsorships also are available.
There are currently opportunities to participate in the dinner as a Gala Table Captain. Table Captains select their table in advance of the event and help raise awareness of the festivities by inviting friends and colleagues to the dinner. Contact tablecaptain@hrcarizona.org for details. Visit phoenix.hrc.org for more information about HRC Arizona and www.hrcazdinner.org for updates about the dinner.
ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of LGBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for LGBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other LGBT organizations.
Media Contacts:
Phillip Baker HRC PR Co-Chair 602-412-1995 phoenix@cox.net Jamie Glass HRC PR Co-Chair Artful Thinkers 602-369-5537 jamie@artfulthinkers.comThe prestigious HRC Arizona 2009 Individual Equality Award was presented to Cynthia Leigh Lewis on Saturday, March 21, at the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner and annual fundraiser held at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. Ms. Lewis was honored for her exceptional commitment, leadership and initiative in the struggle to correct social injustice in Arizona and bring awareness to the mission of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for fair and equal treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).
Each year HRC Arizona, the local volunteer committee of HRC of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, recognizes one individual whose passion for equality embodies the memorialized words of Harvey Milk (1930-1978), an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, who said, “All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential”.
“Cynthia Leigh Lewis is our choice as the individual that exhibits extraordinary vision and courage that inspires other to join in confronting and challenging equality,” Linda Elliott, board of directors of the HRC and the co-chair of HRC Public Policy Committee. “She demonstrates the dedication required to encourage and create a profound revolution of equality for all humans in the mission of motivating others to stand up, move forward and change the world. She is an inspiration to us all.”
Cynthia Leigh Lewis, MSW, is a renowned expert in fundraising, advocacy, strategic planning and political consulting. Her outstanding efforts in Arizona are represented by the partnerships created with organizations, her representation of political candidates and her enduring commitment to several statewide initiative campaigns. She provides the structure for others to achieve financial goals, cultivate relationships and create a vision for long-term sustainability.
Photographs of the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala award winners, guests and honorees are available at http://phoenix.hrc.org/image/tid/41. Information regarding the dinner is available online at http://www.hrcazdinner.org.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—March 10, 2009— Honeywell International will receive the coveted HRC Arizona 2009 Corporate Equality Award for their commitment to fair and equal treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. The award will be presented to Honeywell dignitaries at the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arizona is the local volunteer committee of HRC, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, working to end discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community and achieve fundamental fairness and equality for all. The gala is HRC Arizona’s largest annual fundraiser and every year HRC Arizona pays tribute with the Corporate Equality Award to a business that exemplifies HRC’s mission and goals. This year’s gala dinner, BELIEVE, features entertainers, guest speakers, honorees and award winners with the much anticipated silent art auction which raises critical funds necessary to continue HRC Arizona’s work. Information and tickets are available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
“Honeywell International is representative of corporate excellence for their commitment to equality and fairness in the workplace and their steadfast dedication to end discrimination in our communities,” said Linda Elliott, board of director of the HRC and co-chair of HRC Public Policy Committee. “Honeywell is an outstanding symbol in corporate equality, as a Fortune 100 company with a workforce of 128,000 in more than 100 countries they recently were recognized with an HRC Corporate Equality Index 100 percent rating for the third year in a row.”
HRC evaluated 583 businesses on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. Honeywell achieved the distinguished 100 percent rating in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) Report. Of 255 Fortune 500 businesses rated in the CEI, 120 received 100 percent ratings. The average CEI rating of Fortune 500 companies was 83. For more information about the CEI ratings visit http://www.hrc.org/issues/workplace/cei.htm.
Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations. HRC contributed over $150,000 in Arizona in 2008 to its advocacy of equal rights. This included funding the NO to Prop 102 campaign in addition to providing dedicated, experienced staff to work with the campaigns of local candidates supportive of equality and with allied organizations. Visit phoenix.hrc.org for more information about HRC Arizona.
Media Contacts:
Phillip Baker
HRC PR Co-Chair
602-412-1995
Jamie Glass
Artful Thinkers
602-369-5537
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—February 10, 2009— The 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner committee will unveil artist’s donations for the annual fundraiser event during the March Downtown Phoenix First Friday Art Walk and Annual Art Detour Weekend. Artist and owner of The Chocolate Factory, Hector Ruiz has generously donated studio space to display the distinctive art auction collection that will help raise funds for Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arizona, the local committee of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization. The donated works will be on display March 6 – 8 at Hector’s studio located at 1105 NW Grand Avenue in Phoenix.
Lara Taubman, eminent freelance international curator and art critic, is creating the exhibition of prized works donated to HRC Arizona for the 2009 fundraiser. The annual black-tie gala takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2009 and features renowned speakers, honorable guests and entertainers to help raise critical funds necessary to continue HRC Arizona’s efforts to end discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community and achieve fundamental fairness and equality for all. Tickets for the gala dinner and silent art auction are available www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc.
“This year’s HRC event will feature downtown Phoenix artists, a small but vibrant community of diversity and fearlessness whose art work reflects the complexity of the social and political situation of the city while engaging the distinctive design and architectural communities, downtown development and the visual art that is made many times in these renovated, historic buildings,” said Lara Taubman, Honorable Curator for HRC Arizona Gala. “For individuals, who support development through the arts or the support of their local businesses, the HRC event is more than a silent auction to support the worthy HRC cause, it also supports the downtown Phoenix community by spreading the word and giving exposure to artists who similarly believe that art is a tool that can create communities.”
Ms. Taubman is the Southwestern correspondent for internationally acclaimed art journals such as Artnews, Contemporary, Modern Painters and Sculpture magazines and has written for numerous others. She has curated exhibits at the Heard Museum for Native American Art, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and also creates exhibits worldwide. She recently closed a three-year exhibit of Abstract Expressionist Art curated through the Art in Embassies Program in the United States Embassy residence in Bucharest, Romania.
Assisting Ms. Taubman are Honorary Auction Co-Chairs for the 2009 HRC Arizona “Believe” Gala Dinner Claudine Sanchez and Jon Westbrook. In addition to the artwork, there are various items in the silent auction including exciting travel, healthy, beauty and various services packages that will be showcased online at http://hrcazdinner.org/index.php/auctions prior to the dinner. To make donations, contact the Co-Chairs for information at auction@hrcarizona.org. Corporate sponsorships are also available.
HRC contributed over $150,000 in Arizona in 2008 to its advocacy of equal rights. This included funding the NO to Prop 102 campaign in addition to providing dedicated, experienced staff to work with the campaigns of local candidates supportive of equality and with allied organizations.
To attend the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner, visit www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc for tickets or call 800- 494-8497. Individual tickets are $200 if purchased before February 14, 2009 and $250 if purchased after this date. Student tickets are available for $100 with a school ID. Visit phoenix.hrc.org for more information about HRC Arizona and www.hrcazdinner.org for updates about the dinner.
ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations.
Media Contacts:
Phillip Baker
HRC PR Co-Chair
602-412-1995
Jamie Glass
Artful Thinkers
602-369-5537
Event to feature fine dining, silent auction and special guest speaker Chelsea Handler
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—January 26, 2009—The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arizona, the local committee of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization is pleased to announce that BELIEVE, the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner, will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The highly regarded annual event raises critical funds necessary to continue HRC Arizona’s work to end discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and achieve fundamental fairness and equality for all.
The 2009 BELIEVE Gala is HRC Arizona’s largest fundraiser of the year. Attendees will enjoy a memorable evening complete with fine dining, a silent auction, guest speakers and a much anticipated appearance by Chelsea Handler, renowned television host, stand-up comedian, actress, and author of two best-sellers. Ms. Handler is the star of Chelsea Lately on E! Cable Television Network. Her career spans regular appearances on the Oxygen Network series Girls Behaving Badly and roles on The Bernie Mac Show, The Tonight Show, Weekends at the D.L and The Practice. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM at the Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in Scottsdale. Information is available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
“We are especially excited to be honoring Chelsea Handler with the Ally for Equality Award for her visible and vocal support in our quest for equality,” said Nathan Treanor, co-chair of the HRC Arizona Gala Dinner. “Chelsea Handler continues to be an icon in the entertainment world in addition to supporting a worthy cause of equality for all.”
Honorary Co-Chairs for BELIEVE include Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and US Representative from Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Ann Kirkpatrick. The featured guest speaker is HRC’s Chief Diversity Officer, Cuc Vu.
“Our annual dinner is the largest fundraiser each year and the support of the community to HRC Arizona has been outstanding in the past. We are experiencing strong interest again this year with our line up of guest speakers and the featured appearance of Chelsea Handler,” said Kathy Young, co-chair of the HRC Arizona Gala Dinner.
HRC contributed over $150,000 in Arizona in 2008 to its advocacy of equal rights. This included funding the NO to Prop 102 campaign in addition to providing dedicated, experienced staff to work with the campaigns of local candidates supportive of equality and with allied organizations.
To attend the 5th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner, visit www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc for tickets or call 800- 494-8497. Individual tickets are $200 if purchased before February 14, 2009 and $250 if purchased after this date. Student tickets are available for $100 with a school ID. Corporate sponsorships also are available. Visit phoenix.hrc.org for more information about HRC Arizona and www.hrcazdinner.org for updates about the dinner.
ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC seeks to improve the lives of GLBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for GLBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other GLBT organizations.
Media Contacts:
Phillip Baker
HRC PR Co-Chair
602-412-1995
phoenix@cox.net
Jamie Glass
Artful Thinkers
602-369-5537
jamie@artfulthinkers.com
On Sunday, January 11. 2009 the Phoenix Annual Dinner Committee held a Table Captain party at the beautiful home of Christina and Bill Sargeant.
Guests were greeted with a grand staircase and vaulted ceilings that evoked a historic Mexican hacienda. The garden was designed and inspired by the Aranjuez garden at the Summer Palace in Spain. The Golden Globes served as the backdrop to the party and its theme. Complimentary spirits were provided by SideBar, Hensely Budwiser and Young’s Market. The food was provided by Mark Howard and FEZ.
The party was a success and the Dinner Committee was able to register 13 Table Captains.
