Click on link to read the entired story courtesy of Diversity News & Examiner.comCountdown to the 9th Annual WEHO Awards Nominee Celebration Party
Friday, January 29, 2010
Countdown to the 9th Annual WEHO Awards Nominee Celebration Party
Click on link to read the entired story courtesy of Diversity News & Examiner.comCountdown to the 9th Annual WEHO Awards Nominee Celebration Party
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner; Keynote Speaker U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Saturday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. -Reception 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Program
Hyatt Century Plaza
2025 Avenue Of The StarsLos Angeles, CA 90067
Keynote Speaker
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
A forceful advocate for families, children, consumers, the environment, and her State of California, Barbara Boxer became a United States Senator in January 1993 after 10 years of service in the House of Representatives and six years on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Elected to a third term in 2004, she received more than 6.9 million votes, the highest total for any Senate candidate in American history.
A national leader on environmental protection, Senator Boxer is the first woman to Chair the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). She is a powerful advocate for clean air and water, and focuses much of her Committee work on climate change, transportation and infrastructure.
Chairman Boxer secured passage of the Water Resources Development Act, which authorized $1.3 billion for 54 flood control, ecosystem restoration and navigation projects in California. The bill had languished for six years until she led the fight to pass it and override a veto by President George W. Bush.
Senator Boxer has won numerous awards for her efforts to create a cleaner, healthier environment. She fought to remove arsenic from drinking water and authored an amendment ensuring that drinking water standards protect children. She has fought to protect California’s coast from the harmful effects of oil drilling and fought the unethical use of human subjects in pesticide testing by federal agencies.
To ensure that generations of Californians will be able to enjoy our environmental heritage, Senator Boxer wrote laws protecting approximately 1 million acres of priceless California wilderness. Boxer also authored the California Missions Preservation Act to protect and restore California’s 21 historic missions, which are major historic and tourist attractions.
A champion of quality public education, Senator Boxer wrote landmark legislation establishing the first-ever federal funding for afterschool programs. Her law now covers 1.4 million children.
To protect children from dangerous toys, Boxer authored a provision in the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Law requiring children’s products sold over the internet to list cautionary warnings in their advertisements. Boxer was also a leading figure in negotiating language to protect children from lead and other dangerous chemicals.
A strong proponent of life-saving medical research, Senator Boxer wrote bipartisan legislation to accelerate America’s contribution to combat global HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. She wrote a bill to make health insurance tax deductible and another bill to let any American buy into the same health insurance program that members of Congress are provided. She authored the bipartisan "Caring for An Aging America Act of 2009,” legislation to fund educational loan forgiveness and training for healthcare professionals who make a commitment to caring for older adults.
A leading defender of a woman’s right to choose, Senator Boxer helped lead the floor fight for passage of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. She continues to lead efforts to stop extremists in Congress from weakening a woman’s right to privacy.
A leading defender of a woman’s right to choose, Senator Boxer helped lead the floor fight for passage of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. She continues to lead efforts to stop extremists in Congress from weakening a woman’s right to privacy.
In response to the September 11th attacks, Senator Boxer wrote the law requiring that air marshals be on board high-risk flights and the law allowing airline pilots with special training to carry guns in the cockpit.
Senator Boxer joined colleagues to pass the 1994 Crime Bill, which led to the lowest crime rate in 25 years. She has worked to fund anti-gang programs, pass the Violence Against Women Law (VAWA), and the Community Policy “COPS” Program. She strongly supports a ban on cop-killer bullets and authored legislation to require child safety locks on guns. Her bill to prevent the criminal use of personal information obtained through motor vehicle records was signed into law and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. She has authored the Violence Against Children Act, based on the successful VAWA.
To ensure our men and women in uniform receive the best possible medical care and treatment, Senator Boxer worked to establish the West Coast Combat Care Center in San Diego to treat wounded service members. In addition, Senator Boxer worked to create the Defense Task Force on Mental Health. She has also secured millions in federal funding to improve medical care for severely burned soldiers.
In addition to her Chairmanship of the EPW Committee, Senator Boxer also serves on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where she chairs the Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s Issues.
Senator Boxer also chairs the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, making her the only sitting Senator to hold two Committee Chairmanships.
Senator Boxer is also a member of the Democratic leadership in the Senate, serving as the Chief Deputy Whip since 2005.
Senator Barbara Boxer met her husband of 48 years, Stewart Boxer, at Brooklyn College. The couple moved to California in 1965 to raise their two children, Doug and Nicole. They have been blessed with four grandchildren—Zachary, Zain, Sawyer and Reyna.
A forceful advocate for families, children, consumers, the environment, and her State of California, Barbara Boxer became a United States Senator in January 1993 after 10 years of service in the House of Representatives and six years on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Elected to a third term in 2004, she received more than 6.9 million votes, the highest total for any Senate candidate in American history.
A national leader on environmental protection, Senator Boxer is the first woman to Chair the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). She is a powerful advocate for clean air and water, and focuses much of her Committee work on climate change, transportation and infrastructure.
Chairman Boxer secured passage of the Water Resources Development Act, which authorized $1.3 billion for 54 flood control, ecosystem restoration and navigation projects in California. The bill had languished for six years until she led the fight to pass it and override a veto by President George W. Bush.
Senator Boxer has won numerous awards for her efforts to create a cleaner, healthier environment. She fought to remove arsenic from drinking water and authored an amendment ensuring that drinking water standards protect children. She has fought to protect California’s coast from the harmful effects of oil drilling and fought the unethical use of human subjects in pesticide testing by federal agencies.
To ensure that generations of Californians will be able to enjoy our environmental heritage, Senator Boxer wrote laws protecting approximately 1 million acres of priceless California wilderness. Boxer also authored the California Missions Preservation Act to protect and restore California’s 21 historic missions, which are major historic and tourist attractions.
A champion of quality public education, Senator Boxer wrote landmark legislation establishing the first-ever federal funding for afterschool programs. Her law now covers 1.4 million children.
To protect children from dangerous toys, Boxer authored a provision in the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Commission Law requiring children’s products sold over the internet to list cautionary warnings in their advertisements. Boxer was also a leading figure in negotiating language to protect children from lead and other dangerous chemicals.
A strong proponent of life-saving medical research, Senator Boxer wrote bipartisan legislation to accelerate America’s contribution to combat global HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. She wrote a bill to make health insurance tax deductible and another bill to let any American buy into the same health insurance program that members of Congress are provided. She authored the bipartisan "Caring for An Aging America Act of 2009,” legislation to fund educational loan forgiveness and training for healthcare professionals who make a commitment to caring for older adults.
A leading defender of a woman’s right to choose, Senator Boxer helped lead the floor fight for passage of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. She continues to lead efforts to stop extremists in Congress from weakening a woman’s right to privacy.
A leading defender of a woman’s right to choose, Senator Boxer helped lead the floor fight for passage of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. She continues to lead efforts to stop extremists in Congress from weakening a woman’s right to privacy.
In response to the September 11th attacks, Senator Boxer wrote the law requiring that air marshals be on board high-risk flights and the law allowing airline pilots with special training to carry guns in the cockpit.
Senator Boxer joined colleagues to pass the 1994 Crime Bill, which led to the lowest crime rate in 25 years. She has worked to fund anti-gang programs, pass the Violence Against Women Law (VAWA), and the Community Policy “COPS” Program. She strongly supports a ban on cop-killer bullets and authored legislation to require child safety locks on guns. Her bill to prevent the criminal use of personal information obtained through motor vehicle records was signed into law and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. She has authored the Violence Against Children Act, based on the successful VAWA.
To ensure our men and women in uniform receive the best possible medical care and treatment, Senator Boxer worked to establish the West Coast Combat Care Center in San Diego to treat wounded service members. In addition, Senator Boxer worked to create the Defense Task Force on Mental Health. She has also secured millions in federal funding to improve medical care for severely burned soldiers.
In addition to her Chairmanship of the EPW Committee, Senator Boxer also serves on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where she chairs the Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s Issues.
Senator Boxer also chairs the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, making her the only sitting Senator to hold two Committee Chairmanships.
Senator Boxer is also a member of the Democratic leadership in the Senate, serving as the Chief Deputy Whip since 2005.
Senator Barbara Boxer met her husband of 48 years, Stewart Boxer, at Brooklyn College. The couple moved to California in 1965 to raise their two children, Doug and Nicole. They have been blessed with four grandchildren—Zachary, Zain, Sawyer and Reyna.
2010 E-Hero AwardsHRC Los Angeles will again be honoring an E-Hero at our 2010 Gala. The E-Hero was conceived to pay tribute to the year's most effective, influential, and entertaining LGBT online viral videos. The 2009 E-Hero winner was "Mac vs PC: And She's the California Constitution" (created by Homotracker).
Visibility Award to Portia de Rossi
The 2010 submissions should reflect this year's dinner theme 'Speak the Truth'. Three finalists will be selected and will be awarded two tickets each to the dinner. Winner will be announced at the Gala.
Nominate your E-Hero by Friday, February 5th, by sending us a link to the video at eheroaward@hrcladinner.com
Nominate your E-Hero by Friday, February 5th, by sending us a link to the video at eheroaward@hrcladinner.com
Submission requirements:
Must have had a positive impact on the LGBT community
Less than 6 minutes in length and deal with LGBT issues
Will only qualify if they truly found their widest audience on the web
Must have debuted online sometime in 2009
Must have had a positive impact on the LGBT community
Less than 6 minutes in length and deal with LGBT issues
Will only qualify if they truly found their widest audience on the web
Must have debuted online sometime in 2009
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!
Tickets for the Gala can be purchased online, phone, fax, mail, carrier pigeon (well, we are working on the last one!) When purchasing tickets please consider becoming a Federal Club
Tickets for the Gala can be purchased online, phone, fax, mail, carrier pigeon (well, we are working on the last one!) When purchasing tickets please consider becoming a Federal Club
Member and you will received $150 discount on your gala ticket (up to 2 tickets).
V.I.P. Ticket $400 ($250 for Federal Club Members)Cocktail Reception, Preferred Gala Dinner Seating
Regular Ticket $275 ($125 for Federal Club Members)Cocktail Reception, Gala Dinner
V.I.P. Ticket $400 ($250 for Federal Club Members)Cocktail Reception, Preferred Gala Dinner Seating
Regular Ticket $275 ($125 for Federal Club Members)Cocktail Reception, Gala Dinner
Via internet:
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
Order via phone:Robin Winston, Levy, Pazanti & AssociatesPhone: 310-201-5033, x 14Email: Robin@lpaevents.com
Order via mail or fax:Click here to download ticket form.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
Order via phone:Robin Winston, Levy, Pazanti & AssociatesPhone: 310-201-5033, x 14Email: Robin@lpaevents.com
Order via mail or fax:Click here to download ticket form.
Event Schedule:
5:30 pm Reception
7:30 pm Dinner & Awards
Enjoy the event with your friends and colleagues...become a Table Captain
To Sit With A Registered Table CaptainIf you are invited to sit with a registered Table Captain, you should choose his/her name from the Table Captain pull-down menu in the "check out" section when purchasing tickets online, or download the ticket form and write the name of your Table Captain preference where indicated. Please note: Table Captains reserve the right to determine which guests sit at their tables.
To Sit With A Registered Table CaptainIf you are invited to sit with a registered Table Captain, you should choose his/her name from the Table Captain pull-down menu in the "check out" section when purchasing tickets online, or download the ticket form and write the name of your Table Captain preference where indicated. Please note: Table Captains reserve the right to determine which guests sit at their tables.
Local Sponsors
2010 Awards Committee
Event Co-Chairs
Andy Arnold
Clare Thomas
David Beckwith
Ray Brewer
Pearson Brown
Trevor Daly
Andy Gelb
Truett Griffin
Ted Holmquist
Travis Jackson
Barry Karas
Bryan Keller
Jason Landau
Adela Milano
Tim Morneau
Carlos Munguia
Dana Perlman
Kelly Rouse
David Steiman
Kevin Stone
Alan Uphold
Lamar Williams
Camille RodriguezAssoc. Director of Events,HRC
Robin WinstonTicketing & SponsorshipLevy, Pazanti & Associates
2010 Awards Committee
Event Co-Chairs
Andy Arnold
Clare Thomas
David Beckwith
Ray Brewer
Pearson Brown
Trevor Daly
Andy Gelb
Truett Griffin
Ted Holmquist
Travis Jackson
Barry Karas
Bryan Keller
Jason Landau
Adela Milano
Tim Morneau
Carlos Munguia
Dana Perlman
Kelly Rouse
David Steiman
Kevin Stone
Alan Uphold
Lamar Williams
Camille RodriguezAssoc. Director of Events,HRC
Robin WinstonTicketing & SponsorshipLevy, Pazanti & Associates
ABOUT US HRC:
Human Rights CampaignHRC envisions an America where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community.
HRC represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering CommitteeThe Los Angeles Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area.
Donate to HRCJoin the Federal Club and enjoy monthly mixers and invitations to special events for Federal Club Members only. Also, receive discounts on event tickets, including $150 discount on up to 2 Gala tickets (a savings of $300!) Join now!
For more information contact:
Tim Morneau - Federal Club Co-ChairEmail: marchtmm@aol.com
Anton Mack -Federal Club Co-ChairEmail: antonmack@paulhastings.com
Human Rights CampaignHRC envisions an America where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community.
HRC represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering CommitteeThe Los Angeles Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area.
Donate to HRCJoin the Federal Club and enjoy monthly mixers and invitations to special events for Federal Club Members only. Also, receive discounts on event tickets, including $150 discount on up to 2 Gala tickets (a savings of $300!) Join now!
For more information contact:
Tim Morneau - Federal Club Co-ChairEmail: marchtmm@aol.com
Anton Mack -Federal Club Co-ChairEmail: antonmack@paulhastings.com
EDITOR NOTE: Steven Escobar, Editor of Diversity News & Writer for Examiner.com, Alex Palomares, Diversity News Photographer have been invited to this event as VIP and MEDIA. Also Alex Palomares, a volunteer and a Exclusive photographer for Diversity News, a consumer news magazine. We Want to say Thank You to the Committee who invited us.
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