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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City
resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this
resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride
Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal
justice under law for LGBT Americans.

LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions
that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many
well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and
business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the
domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this
country’s response to the HIV pandemic.

Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights
movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever
before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates
to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These
individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my
Administration — in both the White House and the Federal agencies — openly
LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.

The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to
be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment,
and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity
and respect.

My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range
of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United
Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I
continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT
Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil
unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the
workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell” policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national
security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by
both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support
services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.

These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As
long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are
affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our
Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call
upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together
to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender
identity.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back
discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the
year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

BARACK OBAMA

Pre-Pride Pizza Party

There are many ways you can help support your local Pride. By getting involved and volunteering you are not only helping Kitsap Pride but also your local community. There are opportunities for people of all skills, interests and ability levels. We need help with planning, organizing and on the day of the event. Come discover all of the different ways you can participate and eat some pizza with us.

WHEN: Thursday May 28th from 6-8PM – this is a drop-in event.

WHERE: KCHAF in Silverdale – 2841 NW Kitsap Place (Almost Behind Michaels)

WHAT: We provide the pizza, salad and drinks. You bring a dessert to share if you want.

Let us know if you plan to come so that we can order enough pizza.

If you can’t make this event but are interested in being a part of Kitsap Pride then contact us and one of our planning committee members will get in touch with you.

Kitsap Pride

(877) PRIDE69

celebrate@kitsappride.org

 

Kitsap Pride, our local LGBT Pride event, cost almost $10 per person to produce.  The cost to the community is FREE.  In order to do that we have to raise money through sponsorships and fundraising events.  Support your local pride!  Use the Sponsor Donate Now link to give online.

Purple

Red Star Sponsoring the stage for the third year and presenting the Pride Party the night of Pride.

A top-level sponsorship of over $1000 ensures you have the best recognition by offering premium space for your logo & name in the program with recognition of your donation. A description of your business/organization will be placed on our website with a link to your website. You will be provided an opportunity to speak from the stage. A vendor space with table & chairs will be made available to you with preferred advance reservation space.

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Blue

A generous sponsorship of $500 offers great recognition with a logo & name listing of your donation in the program. A description of your business/organization will be placed on our website with a link to your website. A vendor space with table & chairs will be made available to you with preferred advance reservation space.

Pride Foundation Washington Peninsulas  Supports local students and organizations with scholarships and grants.  All the money is raised locally by local volunteers.

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Green

Kitsap County HIV AIDS Foundation Local AIDS Agency recently added Chicken Soup Brigade services. Also Operates the Q center for lgbtq youth ages 14-19. Walk with them this September 12th at AIDS Walk Kitsap.

Kitsap PFLAG The Kitsap County chapter of Parents, Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Noveing Equality through Kitsap County.

Kitsap Safe Schools Network Because No Student Should be Bullied at School Gay, Straight, Whatever.

Positive Solutions  Helping people on SSI/SSDI understand there benefits and incentive programs to return to work.

Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship  An open and affirming church
St Paul’s Episcopal Church An open and Affirming congregation in Bremerton

A sponsorship of $250 offers logo & name listing in the program with recognition of your donation. A description of your business/organization will be placed on our website, a vendor space with table & chairs will be made available to you with advance reservation.

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Yellow

A sponsorship of $100 offers a name listing in the program and on our website with recognition of your support.

Denise Farkas & Jennifer Christine

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Orange

A donation of $50 offers a name listing in the program and on our website.

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Red

A donation of $25 offers a name listing in the program and on our website.

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If you are interested receiving the recognition of supporting the 2008 Kitsap Pride event and the benefits of this offer, please contact us.
 
Last Updated ( Jul 03, 2009 at 02:54 PM )  

 
 

Kitsap Pride is excited to bring to the 2009 stage some great local talent.  This year we’ve added the pop band Vera, the Ghost and pop/rock singer Ricky Schultz.  We are also pleased to have back on our stage the folk sound of Inga Nova and the soulful funk of the  Kim Archer Band.  We’ve go a great new layout to encourage folks to dance and soak up sounds and sun.  Plan to bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the day.  Thanks to Red Star for sponsoring the stage.  Check out the Red Star Pride Party – it’s a fabulous way to wrap up your pride. 

Kitsap Pride is hosting a special showing of Milk at the Historic Orchard Theater on Bay Street in Port Orchard at 7pm on Thursday, February 5th. 

Tickets are $12 and include a small drink and a small popcorn.  It such a deal and we are raising money to boot! 

Tickets are currently available in advance at the Historic Orchard Theater. 

Here is a link for more information about the film.

Get them early – We do expect this to sell out.

BUY TICKETS SECURELY ONLINE – CLOSED

There are still a few tickets left today for this special showing through the Orchard Theater’s Box Office.

Seattle Women’s Chorus in Bremerton Saturday, April 4th. 
Presented by the Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

LULLABY OF BROADWAY
“Come on along and listen to…”
This harmonious musical staging celebrates the women of Broadway: Mama Rose, Auntie Mame, Annie Oakley, Mrs. Lovett, Evita, Elphaba, and Tracy Turnblad to name a few. Seattle Women’s Chorus will pay tribute to these great characters, as well as shining the spotlight on some of the many great musical numbers for women, about women, and written by women.

04/04: BREMERTON, WA
Admiral Theatre – 7:00 PM
515 Pacific Ave. — Bremerton, WA

Tickets:  $25 Main Floor
$20 Loge
$12 Balcony

TO ORDER TICKETS:
call (360) 373-6743

website:
www.admiraltheatre.org