In this newsletter:

1. Reindeer Romp 5k – 12/8/07
2. Cooper River Bridge Run
3. 2008 Human Rights Campaign Carolinas Gala Sets Theme
4. HRC Carolinas Seeks Award Nominations


1. Reindeer Romp 5k – 12/8/07

The 2007 Reindeer Romp 5k will be part of the Thunder Road Marathon
race weekend. We will organize a group of Front Runners to run again
this year. We need someone to coordinate the event for us including
setting up a meeting place and time before the event. Please let me
know if you want to volunteer.

For more details on the race, go to http://www.runcharlotte.com/


2. Cooper River Bridge Run

From: "Ray Cline" <ray.w.cline@...>

Hey Folks.
a few of us were talking at the run about the upcoming cooper bridge
run. They have opened the registration. It is for Saturday april 5th
08.

I'm doing the beachhouse thing again as well. If you think you are
planning to go to charleston go ahead and register, they will mail
you the registration stuff as the run gets closer.

This is WAY in advance.... I just got confirmation that we've secured
the same beach house at folly beach for the Weekend of the run. As
the weekend gets closer we can discuss pricing. It sleeps 8, 4 slots
are already spoken for.

I don't know what the price will be this time.. last year it was like
150/ night for the house.. so divided by 6-8 it was really cheap.

www.bridgerun.com

--
If you want to call me click here:
https://me.vonage.com/raywcline



3. 2008 Human Rights Campaign Carolinas Gala Sets Theme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2007

Contact:
Bert Woodard, 2008 HRC Carolinas Dinner Public Relations/Marketing Co-
Chair
704-332-9060, woodardbert@...

2008 Human Rights Campaign Carolinas Gala Announces Gala Theme
"WE"

CHARLOTTE – To celebrate a sense of community, diversity and
inclusion, and affirm the mission of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC),
the HRC Carolinas Gala committee has chosen "WE" as the theme for its
annual fundraising event.

The 2008 HRC Carolinas Gala Dinner will be held at the Charlotte
Convention Center on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Event planners are
projecting more than 1,500 in attendance in hopes of maintaining the
Carolinas dinner as the second largest dinner in the country, second
only to the National dinner in Washington, D.C. The Charlotte Westin
will be the host hotel for the fourth year.

The theme highlights the following objectives of the 2008 HRC
Carolinas Gala Committee, according to Robert Dogens, one of the
three 2008 dinner co-chairs:

We want to work with everyone to advance the rights of LGBT Americans
because these rights are CIVIL RIGHTS;

We all belong to the human race and as humans we share the same joys,
happiness, beliefs, values, disappointments, fears, and passions;

No longer is this about us and them...we want to build a bridge where
ALL Americans live in a country void of bias and prejudice, where
equality is the norm and not the exception;

"Our theme `WE' celebrates the unity and solidarity we feel not only
toward each other but also to our friends, families and allies,
because in the end WE are all alike," Dogens said.

Dogens is serving as dinner co-chair with Scott Bishop and Cherie
Green.

Founded in 1980, HRC is America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
equality. HRC effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support
to fair-minded candidates, and works to educate the public on a wide
array of topics affecting LGBT Americans, including relationship
recognition, workplace, family, and health issues. HRC currently has
more than 700,000 members, including more than 18,000 in the
Carolinas.

HRC hosts annual fundraising dinners throughout the country to
support its mission of building an America where LGBT people are
ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe
at home, at work and in the community.

The HRC Carolinas Dinner is not an `invitation only' event; it is
open to everyone who buys a ticket. The Gala ticket price, which is
$190 through Jan. 31, 2008, and $225 after February 1, 2008, includes
a one-year membership in HRC and a subscription to the quarterly HRC
magazine. Tickets to the event can be purchased online by visiting
the event website www.hrccarolinas.org and following links to Box
Office Tickets.


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4. HRC Carolinas Seeks Award Nominations

Equality, and Legacy/Trailblazer Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Bert Woodard, 2007 HRC Carolinas Gala Public Relations/Marketing Co-
Chair
704-332-9060, woodardbert@...


HRC Carolinas Seeks Nominations for Equality,
and Legacy/Trailblazer Awards


Charlotte, NC ¡V October 16, 2007 ¡V The Human Rights Campaign's (HRC)
2008 Carolinas Gala Committee is seeking nominations from residents
of North and South Carolina for the annual Equality Award and the
Legacy/Trailblazer Award that honor service to the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The awards will be
presented at the 2008 HRC Carolinas Gala on Saturday, February 16,
2008, at the Charlotte Convention Center.

The HRC Carolinas Steering Committee selects annual recipients for
three awards:
ƒæ Equality Award ¡V Individual,
ƒæ Equality Award ¡V Organization (for profit or not-for-profit),
and
ľ Legacy/Trailblazer Award.
These awards are intended to recognize leadership in North and South
Carolina related to service to the LGBT community and the mission
statement of HRC.

"The Equality Award and Legacy/Trailblazer Award are the only LGBT
recognitions that are truly meant to focus on the amazing efforts
happening in both North Carolina and South Carolina," said Tim Cable,
Awards Committee Chairman of the 2008 HRC Carolinas Gala. "There are
many individuals and organizations in both states who work tirelessly
for tolerance, fairness and equality. The open call for nominations
ensures that we have an opportunity to reflect our diverse community
and the inspirational efforts toward achieving full acceptance and
equality. HRC believes that an open process for nominations allows
maximum involvement and consideration of our entire community -
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and our straight allies."

For more information about the awards, and to download nomination
forms, visit the website at www.hrccarolinas.org. The website also
includes information on corporate sponsorship opportunities,
volunteer opportunities, program advertising, and pre- and post-Gala
events.


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