Cleveland Pride is gearing up for its 24th Annual Cleveland Pride parade, rally and festival held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012; at Voinovich Park, Cleveland, OH…

Cleveland Pride’s annual parade, rally and festival is the single largest and fastest growing LGBT and straight-allied event each year!!! No other one-time or annual LGBT gathering, benefit, festival, conference or celebration attracts large scale numbers in the Northeast Ohio area. Make sure you are a part of our 24th Anniversary of Cleveland Pride in June, 2012.

During our annual pride celebration, individuals and organizations join our event to demonstrate their mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences that make each individual and organization unique in our community. We enjoy the participation of people in all classes and categories of age, race, culture, educational achievement, ethnicity, life/skill-based work experience, active military or veteran, socioeconomic, disability, and those who choose (or not) to embrace a broad spectrum of faith-based practices or religions.

We are proud to proclaim that we have an extremely diversified set of sponsors, vendors, parade marchers and volunteers. We continue to grow in numbers and diversity.

So, welcome to all those transgender, asexual, bisexual, trisexual, pansexual, gay, lesbian, queer/questioning, intersex, undecided, alternative, and heterosexual allies to our 24th Annual 2012 Cleveland Pride Parade, Rally and Festival. Spread the word… find our event on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/126024194174393/

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!

Since Cleveland pride is a non-profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and your business will receive a large amount of media exposure within the community. We anticipate over 20,000 people will attend Cleveland pride every year and each one will see your logo somewhere! Banners, ads, signs, placement in our brochure and lots of new business for you are just a few of the perks of becoming a sponsor this year!

SUPPORT CLEVELAND PRIDE BY BECOMING A SPONSOR NOW!

2012 Cleveland Pride Sponsor – Media Package v2011-11-22 (PDF VERSION)

2012 Cleveland Pride Sponsor – Media Package v2011-11-22 (WORD VERSION)

VENDOR BOOTHS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR!

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have a captive audience of over 20,000 people to which you can sell your product? Cleveland Pride gives you this opportunity! Increase awareness for your brand and your company! Get an amazing connection with the LGBT community! You can’t get these opportunities anywhere else!

SIGN UP NOW TO GET THE BEST SPOT IN THE PARK FOR YOUR BOOTH!

2012 Cleveland Pride Vendor Package WORD FORMAT v2012-01-14

2012 Cleveland Pride Vendor Package PDF FORMAT v2012-01-14

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Becoming part of a team that has a deep commitment to the community has more benefits than you can imagine! Meet the incredible movers and shakers of the LGBT crowd and get a behind the scenes look at how Cleveland Pride is run! Get FREE admission into the festival for just a few hours of your time. Connect with your community and take pride in helping us put together this once a year event.

MEET-GREET-CONNECT-VOLUNTEER TODAY!

http://www.clevelandpride.org/home/get-involved-at-pride/volunteer/volunteer-application/

PARADE MARCHERS WANTED!

Ever want to strut your stuff in front of thousands of adoring eyes? Do you have a great costume that you have been working on all year to show us how divalicious you are? Do you have an eye catching idea for a float? Do you just want the unique experience of being able to say you marched in a parade? Then come and march with us this year in the Cleveland Pride parade! We are accepting floats and marchers…you don’t have to be part of a group, just be PROUD and march with us!

SIGN UP TO STRUT YOUR STUFF TODAY!

2012 Cleveland Pride Parade Registration Package v2011-11-25 (WORD FORMAT)

2012 Cleveland Pride Parade Registration Package v2011-11-25 (PDF FORMAT)

source: http://dare2careusa.org/scholarship/

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Dare2Care, in collaboration with The Global Youth Leadership Institute (http://gyli.org/) is piloting it’s first student/teacher leadership scholarship program this summer (2012) in Connecticut. Dare2Care’s student/teacher leadership opportunity is part of an initiative by Dare2Care designed to support new and courageous conversations around bullying, sexual and gender identity, respectful communities, and discrimination. The leadership program is fully-funded, (including travel and accommodation), and will provide 4 students* and 2 teachers  with the chance to develop their leadership skills in a creative, challenging, and culturally diverse environment. Participants will be expected to meet certain learning objectives (including project implementation), throughout the year. This program runs for three years (for one week each summer). All applicants will be asked to commit to the full three years. As this is a pilot program which will involve an IMPACT ASSESSMENT, application is restricted to LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN ONLY.

Applications will be available on-line and in print April 5th, 2012 and will be due April 25th.

In -person interviews for qualified applicants will be conducted during the week of April 26th – 30th. The approximate date for the first program is June 25th-29th, 2012, Mystic, CT. For a full description of the program and program locations please go to GYLI’s website: http://gyli.org/)

* All applications are subject to final approval of student’s parent, or guardian, and the Lakewood Board of Education.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY UPLOADING A SIGNATURE PAGE YOU CAN BRING IT TO THE IN-PERSON INTERVIEW, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON SCHOOL PREMISES.

TO OUR SUPPORTERS

source: http://dare2careusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TO-OUR-SUPPORTERS1.pdf
Dare2Care is a developing, Ohio based non-profit Organization dedicated to uniting lesbian, gay, transgender, and straight youth in the Greater Cleveland community. Our goal is to create transformational fundraising events that support Dare2Care’s mission to provide scholarship dollars for inclusive educational programming that prepares participants to explore and realize their unique leadership talents.
Dare2Care’s inaugural fundraising event May 1st, 2011, in collaboration with The Human Rights Campaign, highlighted the devastating effects of bullying on our youth, and brought together an audience of like-minded individuals who have pledged their commitment to ‘be the change they want to see.’ To that end, Dare2Care is uniting with the Global Youth Leadership Institute, (www.gyli.org), bringing students and teachers together to engage in a conversation about leadership and identity that is rarely
happening in our schools. GYLI has been a leader in experiential youth programming since 2002. Its unique curriculum nurtures collaborative leadership for global communities to assist schools in their mission to inspire socially responsible young people.
Dare2Care, in unity with GYLI, is piloting a 3 year high school program in a Cleveland public school that immerses all participants – both students and teachers – into the experiences of pluralism based on: sex, race, religion, gender identity, age, class, sexual orientation, cultural background and ability. Students and faculty then develop Leader Learning Plans (LLP) projects that are implemented in their homes, schools, and communities during the following year.

We invite you to be a courageous supporter of Dare2Care’s groundbreaking initiative. Sponsorship of one participant in this 3 year program is approximately $8000 and includes transportation and accommodation costs to the following locations:
Year 1 – On board a historic schooner, Connecticut or Port Washington WI
Year 2 – Lama Foundation, New Mexico
Year 3 – United World College Costa Rica, Mahindra United World College India

Our goal for 2012 is to send up to 4 students and 2 teachers from a Cleveland area high school while tracking and evaluating program results using a qualitative and evidence-based objective analysis. Dare2Care as an emerging Organization in the Greater Cleveland area is committed to the principles of transparent and ethical leadership. We believe that as an Organization we must imbue and demonstrate the character and courage that we hope to inspire in our youth to facilitate meaningful change (please seethe 10 C’s Model of Awareness and Change available at: (www.world-afairs.org/sites/default/files/student_resource_packet_gyli_2011.pdf).
Until Dare2Care has received its full 501(c)(3) status funding management for our program will be facilitated through The Cleveland Foundation and/or GYLI – both of whom have long-established nonprofit reputations – making all donations tax deductible.
Dare2Care Executive Board
Please visit our website at www.dare2careusa.org

COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AT:

source: http://dare2careusa.org/scholarship/

2012 Diversity Center

2012 Diversity Center 10th Annual

source: http://www.diversitycenterneo.org/walk_rock_run.html

3-mi Walk and 5K Run

Starts and ends at the Rock Hall Plaza

Walk, Rock & Run unifies communities across Northeast Ohio while raising awareness of diversity issues.

Since 2002, The Diversity Center has partnered with The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to host the walk and run for more than 5,000 participants to celebrate diversity. Artists, entertainers, and community sponsors provide great music, delicious food, and other family entertainment. All participants gain free entry into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Great Lakes Science Center, and Baseball Heritage Museum.

All proceeds support The Diversity Center’s School & Youth initiatives in nine Northeast Ohio counties.

The Diversity Center would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2010 Walk, Rock & Run. Through your friendship and support, we surpassed our participation and financial goals.

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN SETTING UP YOUR PAGE:

–CLICK FOR WALK OR RUN REGISTRATION–

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
ALL VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE:
Entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Entry into the Great Lakes Science Center
Entry into the Baseball Heritage Museum
10th Annual Walk, Rock & Run T-shirt
Food and refreshments
Our appreciation!
Please CLICK HERE to download a Volunteer Form! Thank you!

PARTNER SPONSOR

TITLE SPONSOR

STAR SPONSOR

RUN SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSOR

RADIO SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Brent Donnell

Stephen O’Bryan

Larry Pollack

Fareed Siddiq

IN-KIND GIFTS

1-2-1 Fitness

Blue Canyon

Buca di Beppo, Westlake

Cleveland Cinemas

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Running Co.

Creations by Arooj Ashraf

Danny’s The Hair Salon

Deweys Coffee

Double Tree By Hilton Cleveland/Independence

Fire Food & Drink

Funke Hair Body Soul

Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

Laurice Skincare

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

Nautica Queen

Olive Garden, Middleburg Heights

Playhouse Square

Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland

Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cleveland Orchestra

Colors of Cleveland Pride

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Saturday, April 14, 2012
10am-2pm at
Greater Tabernacle Church
9417 Orleans Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44105

JOIN US
FOR OUR ANNUAL
HEALTH & INFORMATION FAIR
Admission:  FREE

Home Health Care & Hospice Information to help you and your family

Get your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and many other needs checked today

Information on Healthy Food and Hair Options

In-Home Safety Tips by Cleveland Police & Fire Departments

J&S Marketing, Inc. Displaying Healthy & Affordable Stainless Steel Jewelry

CherylCherylsGoodez Selling Wonderful Edible Treats

Many workshops such as “Hurting Women, Where Are You?”

Darling Dazzles Made with Delight

Kreative Kreations you must see

Cleveland Employment Listings and much more!

VENDOR TABLES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

$30 per Table

For More Information Contact:

Teresa Stewart 216.501.1607

Contact Information

COLORS OF CLEVELAND PRIDE INC

PO Box 23123

Cleveland, OH

44123

216-923-1518

www.colorsofclevelandpride.org

info@colorsofclevelandpride.org

CLAW Date Logo 2012

RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties will now be exclusively managed and operated by FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym, a subsidiary of and the FLEX® Baths chain.

CLAW Corp. will continue to receive the same portion of your ticket price as a contribution benefiting CLAW Charities. There will be no change in the proceeds that benefit CLAW Corp. CLAW will participate in the planning and programming of the event.

CLAW expects over 2,000 attendees in April 2012 and FLEX Cleveland is limited to 550 guests in our Bath per night. A little over 10% of the CLAW 11 (2012) patrons will be accommodated at the FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym, which separate from the the RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties hosted on Level II of the Mean Bull Nightclub. Level I of the Mean Bull Nightclub will continue to host bar crawl themed parties on Thursday, April 26th; Friday, April 27th; and Saturday, April 28th.

GENERAL INFORMATION & SCHEDULING: http://clawinfo.org/
RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties, and FLEX Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym amenities: https://secureagent.net/rsvp/

THREE VENUES UNDER ONE COMPLEX:
–Mean Bull Nightclub LEVEL I : Themed parties: Thursday, April 26th (Dick Off: Volunteer Party), Friday, April 27th (Sports & Jocks), Saturday, April 28th (Military)
–Mean Bull Nightclub LEVEL II: RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties (exhibition, participation, control, live demonstration, patron direct interaction)
–FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym (lockers, rooms, hotels, kitchen, bar/lounge, jacuzzi, indoor/outdoor pools, steam rooms, saunas, gym)

SEE MORE OF OUR FLEX® Cleveland Complex at: http://www.flexbaths.com/content/view/121/205/

RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Party – Level II Mean Bull Nightclub

9PM-6AM Thursday, April 26th ~ Falcon & Mustang Exclusive Tom Wolfe
9PM-6AM Friday, April 27th ~ Raging Stallion Studios Exclusive RICKY SINZ
9PM-6AM Friday, April 28th ~ Raging Stallion Studios Exclusive RICKY SINZ

Tom Wolfe: www.tomwolfexxx.com
Ricky Sinz: http://www.rickysinzxxx.com/

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE MEAN BULL NIGHTCLUB:

8PM-4AM Thursday, April 26th~ Dick Off: The CLAW Volunteer Party
8PM-4AM Friday, April 27th~ Sports & Jocks Fetish
8PM-4AM Friday, April 28th~ Military Commandos

DEMONSTRATIONS & TRAINING:

10AM-5PM Friday, April 27th ~ Education & Skills Workshops
10AM-5PM Friday, April 28th ~ Education & Skills Workshops

ADVANCED SALES PROGRAM – CLAW 11 EXCLUSIVE:
This advanced purchase program is a CLAW Exclusive – you can only purchase your RECON REFLEX Warehouse Party Tickets and optional add-on Room or Locker through this site. (No reservations taken by calling FLEX® Cleveland directly).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2012!

• The RECON REFLEX Warehouse Parties will now be exclusively managed and operated by FLEX® Cleveland and the FLEX® Baths chain.
• By popular demand, FLEX® Cleveland and the FLEX® Baths chain has expanded the event to add Thursday, April 26th as an additional night of The RECON REFLEX Warehouse Parties.
• RECON REFLEX Warehouse party ticket(s) provide access only to the warehouse party area above Mean Bull Nightclub, connected to the FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Spa & Gym. Warehouse ticket holders will not have access to the entire FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Spa & Gym. RECON REFLEX Warehouse ONLY party ticket holders will have limited coat check storage capacity and access during the event offered at the Mean Bull Nightclub.
• ADVANCE BATHS PURCHASE PROGRAM for RECON REFLEX Warehouse Party participants: FLEX® Cleveland is offering advanced purchase for FLEX® Baths lockers and rooms. This advance program will guarantee your ability to enjoy both the warehouse party and have all full access to the FLEX® Baths Cleveland facility.
• FLEX® is offering 150 SHORT Lockers (3 cubic ft) • 65 TALL Lockers (6 cubic ft) • 70 STANDARD CABANA Rooms (2nd Floor) and • 14 QUIET CABANA Rooms (1st Floor) at an average 22% discount per hour for advanced purchase through this site. If you purchase a FLEX® Room / Locker (at an additional cost), you will have full access to the entire complex from 9 PM until 7 AM. All Rooms / Lockers must be vacated by 7 AM each morning for them to clean the complex.
• Advanced Reservations are based on availability, and end at Midnight, Friday, April 20th, 2011 EST.
• All Sales Are Final – No Refunds, Cancellations, or Exchanges. Tickets, Lockers & Rooms are Not-Transferable.

ArtCares 2012

source: facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/330771850298750/

To purchase tickets, please use this link:
https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=49955

Since 2003, ArtCares has grown to be the signature event benefiting the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (and on Facebook). In 2011 we were able to have a record-breaking year with over 600 attendees and $85,000 raised!

ArtCares 2012 will be no different. We look forward to another fantastic year! The 10th Anniversary of the event will take place at MOCA Cleveland (and on Facebook), on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The VIP reception will begin at 6:30pm, and the party and auction will begin at 8pm.

The event will feature silent and live auctions of art and other items, live entertainment, and great food and drink. All proceeds raised go directly to supporting our mission to provide a compassionate and collaborative response to the needs of people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS.

Our Honorary Chair, Howard Lake, is returning once again along with event co-chairs Jon Benedict and Noelle Celeste. They are joined this year by two more co-chairs, Carrie Carpenter and John Corlett. We will be honoring Jill Snyder, Executive Director of MOCA Cleveland, as our 2012 ArtCares Icon for her commitment to the art and HIV/AIDS communities.

ArtCares 2012 is presented by Nordstrom, University Hospitals and Toby Devan Lewis (who has been with us from the beginning). Consolidated Graphics Group, Charter One Bank, Medical Mutual, Adcom, MOCA Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art, MetroHealth and Mills, Potoczak & Co., US Bank, Ron Bailey & Bill Edwards, 78th Street Studios, Utrecht Art Supplies, Huntington Bank, Todd Associates and First Federal of Lakewood are our event partners.

To purchase tickets, please go to our website: http://www.aidstaskforce.org/2012/02/13/artcares-2012/

For more information about the event, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Farina at 216-357-2221, or jfarina@atfgc.org

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2012 Cleveland Pride Festival Map

source: www.facebook.com/clevelandpride

Cleveland Pride is gearing up for its 24th Annual Cleveland Pride parade, rally and festival held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012; at Voinovich Park, Cleveland, OH…

THEME: Equality for All: Embracing our Diversity…During our annual pride celebration, individuals and organizations join our event to demonstrate their mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences that make each individual and organization unique in our community. We enjoy the participation of people in all classes and categories of age, race, culture, educational achievement, ethnicity, life/skill-based work experience, active military or veteran, socioeconomic, disability, and those who choose (or not) to embrace a broad spectrum of faith-based practices or religions.

JOIN OUR EVENT: Spread the word… find our EVENT on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/265501850204957/

Cleveland Pride converts Facebook Timeline to Page, adds revised Event Invitation to the Saturday, June 23rd Parade, Rally & Festival

2012 Day of Silence

source: http://www.dayofsilence.org/resources/

About the Day of Silence
The National Day of Silence is a day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.

History
Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, to the organizing efforts in over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country in 2008, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.

Organizing for Day of Silence
Organizing a Day of Silence (DOS) activity or event can be a positive tool for change-both personally and community-wide. By taking a vow of silence, you’re making a powerful statement about the important issue of anti-LGBT bullying,and when you organize others to join you that message becomes stronger. Discover ways of organizing your event here.

Your Rights
While you DO have a right to participate in the Day of Silence between classes and before and after school, you may NOT have the right to stay silent during instructional time if a teacher requests for you to speak. According to Lambda Legal, “Under the Constitution, public schools must respect students’ right to free speech. The right to speak includes the right not to speak, as well as the right to wear buttons or T-shirts expressing support for a cause.” However, this right to free speech doesn’t extend to classroom time. “If a teacher tells a student to answer a question during class, the student generally doesn’t have a constitutional right to refuse to answer.” We remind participants that students who talk with their teachers ahead of time are more likely to be able to remain silent during class. Find more Lamda Legal advice here.

Legal Help: Report It!
If you think your rights are not being respected, or want to report your experience of resistant administration, click here to report it. GLSEN and Lambda Legal will review your situation.

The Truth about the Day of Silence
As the Day of Silence continues to grow, some people have confused the mission and goals of the Action. Clear up any misinformation by reading The Truth about the Day of Silence.

2012 CIFF 36th Anniversary

source: www.clevelandfilm.org

North Sea Texas
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Pim is a dreamer, an introspective teenager who lives a dead-end life on a dead-end street on the Belgian coast. He’s neglected by his mother Yvette, a washed-up former glamour girl. Pim longs for a life of beauty; as a child, he dressed up in Yvette’s tiara, pretending he was a princess. Now his dreams focus on Gino, the older biker boy next door. When Yvette runs off with a hunky carnival worker, Pim goes to live with Gino’s family. Swearing him to secrecy, Gino takes the younger boy camping and introduces him to sex. When Gino decides it’s time to grow up and take an interest in girls, Pim’s world falls apart. But one rainy day, something happens to bring his dreams within reach. Director Bavo Defurne imbues every scene of NORTH SEA TEXAS with grace. He has called it a happy film about the life the boys from “Brokeback Mountain” could have had. Winner of two prizes at the Montréal World Film Festival. (In Dutch with subtitles) – B.B.

North Sea Texas

source: www.facebook.com/clevelandpride

Cleveland Pride is gearing up for its 24th Annual Cleveland Pride parade, rally and festival held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012; at Voinovich Park, Cleveland, OH…

THEME: Equality for All: Embracing our Diversity…During our annual pride celebration, individuals and organizations join our event to demonstrate their mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences that make each individual and organization unique in our community. We enjoy the participation of people in all classes and categories of age, race, culture, educational achievement, ethnicity, life/skill-based work experience, active military or veteran, socioeconomic, disability, and those who choose (or not) to embrace a broad spectrum of faith-based practices or religions.

JOIN OUR EVENT: Spread the word… find our EVENT on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/265501850204957/

Cleveland Pride converts Facebook Timeline to Page, adds revised Event Invitation to the Saturday, June 23rd Parade, Rally & Festival

source: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/03/true-lgbt-story-mother-and-son-one-story-two-perspectives/

“I’m from Driftwood,” a collection of “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer stories from all over the world,” appears weekends on LGBTQ Nation. For more true LGBT stories, or to share your own, visit “I’m from Driftwood.”

We collected the following two stories in Salt Lake City on our 50-state Story Tour. Gay Lynn Costa and her son, Kyle McElwain, hosted us while we were in SLC and were quick to become our friends whom we’re in regular contact with now.

We filmed Kyle’s video story in front of the Mormon Temple and a few days later, Gay Lynn submitted her written story. Neither knew what the other’s story was going to be about, but they both ended up sharing the same story from their own perspective.

After you watch Kyle’s video story, be sure to continue reading for Gay Lynn’s empowering story. It will give you goosebumps.

I’m from Salt Lake City, Ut.
By Kyle McElwain

I’m for Choctak, Okla.
By Gay Lynn Costa

When my son, Kyle, was fourteen years old, I asked him point-blank if he was gay. He admitted to me tearfully that he was. We hugged and cried together, and I let him know in no uncertain terms that it made no difference to me whatsoever. We began an adventure together that day, mother and son, that has been wonderful and heartbreaking, joyful and painful. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Gay Lynn Costa and Kyle McElwain

From that day forward Kyle never saw any reason to hide from the rest of the world. Admittedly, I worried from time to time that he may have come a bit too far out of that safe closet, but I didn’t ever want to make him feel ashamed of who he was by asking him to “be more discrete.” I didn’t want to shove even one of his toes back into the darkness.

In the small, predominately Mormon town of Kaysville, Utah, Kyle confidently made his way through junior high and into high school. His outgoing personality and sense of humor won him a lot of friends, and all seemed to be going well. So when the principal called me one afternoon to tell me Kyle had been “mobbed” by a group of guys after school, the world as I knew it was turned upside down.

I raced to the school with tears streaming down my face. The flood of emotions that was surging through me is difficult to describe. I wanted to find the little mother fucker who had instigated this and beat the shit out of him myself.

I burst through the doors of the school and into the principal’s office to find Kyle physically okay – a couple of scratches, but nothing major. The real damage came to light as the principal explained to me what had happened.

As Kyle was leaving school that day, a group of the football players followed him and began verbally assaulting him regarding his being gay. The terms they used were horrific, and the humiliation was beyond what anyone should have to endure. There was a physical scuffle as they surrounded him, but before they could throw many punches someone broke the crowd up.

The ring leader, I was told, was waiting in another room, and his mother was on her way.

I was in a fog of outrage and pain. Kyle sat next to me, quiet and sad. I was seething. It’s a good thing I didn’t know what room that kid was in.

The principal had called the police, and they showed up to investigate. They were calling this a “hate crime”, a term I’d hardly heard in 1996, and they were promising to prosecute. Good, I thought. Good for the principal and the police officers who took this as seriously as they should have.

Then the door opened and this kid’s mom walked in. Oh, my god. I knew her.

I had been an active member of the LDS church for many years, but because of my differing liberal opinions (regarding issues such as homosexuality) I had long been inactive. Julie Smith (not her real name) was the president of the Relief Society – the LDS women’s group for the ward. She had been to my house a couple of times, urging me to reconsider and come back to church. Each time I explained to her that I just didn’t believe the way they did, and would never be back.

Wow. Here she now stood, as stunned to see me as I was to see her. She sat in a chair near me and tearfully begged me not to press charges. “My son,” she said, “is not this kind of boy. Please don’t let this ruin his life”.

Her tears aroused sympathy in me, and for just a few seconds, I thought of how she must have felt, and considered her wishes. But I looked back at Kyle, and all the anger roared back into my heart and I looked her straight in the eye.

“Your son IS this kind of boy. He did do this.”

We sat there, the six of us in silence for the next couple of minutes. Two policemen, the principal, Julie, Kyle, and me. Then one of the officers asked me if there was anything else I’d like to say. All I could think of was that I wanted to talk to this kid. I wanted to see him. I wanted to try and understand.

He was brought into the room and my jaw was clenched. He was big – close to six feet tall, and quite husky. He was wearing a letter jacket and a sheepish look. I couldn’t tell if that look represented shame, or merely frustration at having been caught.

It took me a minute to collect my thoughts, but I finally spoke to him.

“You’re a good-looking kid. I’ll bet you are quite popular.” It came out as more of a question. He shook his head yes. “Lots of friends?” Again the head shook yes. “Good for you.”

“Let me tell you something. My son might be gay, but you’ll never be half the man he is.”

This caught his attention and he looked up at me, slightly startled that I would say such a thing. I continued.

“You are a coward. Kyle is not ashamed of who he is. I can only hope that you’re ashamed of who you are.”

It was one of my finer moments.

I mention the fact that this kid’s mother was heavily involved in the LDS church – not to disparage the church or its teachings. I mention it because, sadly, religion is often inexplicably a conduit for judgment and hatred. I have no doubt that “Julie Smith” would never have outwardly encouraged her son to do what he did. However, if you, as a religious, spiritual person, ever say, “we don’t believe in that” to your child (or congregation) without adding, “but we should never judge or criticize those who do”, then you are sending the wrong message.

It’s time to change that message.

Kyle survived the incident amazingly. I’m sure it left some scars, but he has continued these last several years without changing who he is. He inspires me.

The football player was charged with a hate crime. It was his senior year in high school and he wasn’t allowed to participate in any more sports, and spent six months on house arrest. I hope he learned something. I wonder.
© 2012, Nathan Manske, “I’m from Driftwood.” All Rights Reserved.
Nathan Manske is the founder and Executive Director of I’m From Driftwood, a non-profit organization which collects and shares LGBTQ stories from all walks of life.

Hello Friends,

I am Todd Saporito, and i am honored to be returning to fulfill another term as your Board President & CEO of Cleveland Pride. It has been a wonderful journey watching the Greater Cleveland/Greater Akron area’s LGBT community grow and shine.   But we have much more work to get done.

I’m excited to announce a dedicated team of individuals that I truly consider friends and passionate change agents who now reside on our board.   These board members are in place for the 2011-2012 Cleveland Pride Board of Directors.  We are also excited to announce our appointed directors (non-board members) serving in critical, significant volunteer positions:

Please send a warm welcome to our returning board members and newly appointed board members and 2012 Significant Volunteers:

Devona Barnett, Board Vice-President/COO (NEW)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Festival – Sponsorship Development
devona.barnett@clevelandpride.org

Ervin Reed, Board Treasurer/CFO (RETURNING)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – College/High School Advocates
ervin.reed@clevelandpride.org

Nicholas Dybo, Board Member (RETURNING)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – Logistics /Execution
(previously 2007-8 and 2008-9 Board Treasurer/CFO)
nicholas.dybo@clevelandpride.org

Erica Higginbotham, Board Member (NEW)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – Vendor Acquisition/Management
erica.higginbotham@clevelandpride.org

Dan Miller, Board Member (RETURNING)
Director, 2112 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – Special Events
dan.miller@clevelandpride.org

Jon Brittain, appointed significant volunteer (RETURNING)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – Parade Logistics / Executions
(previously 2009-10, 2010-11 Board Member & Board Vice-President)
jon.brittain@clevelandpride.org

Brionna Brooks, appointed significant volunteer (NEW)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – All Entertainment Programming
brionna.brooks@clevelandpride.org

Charles Mesrobian, appointed significant volunteer (RETURNING)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival & Fundraisers – Volunteers
charles.mesrobian@clevelandpride.org

Bobby Sergent Jr , appointed significant volunteer (NEW)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – LCCC Liaison/Advocate
bobby.sergent@clevelandpride.org

George Antonaklas, appointed non-board member (RETURNING)
Director, 2012 Cleveland Pride Annual Festival – Food Vendors
george.antonaklas@clevelandpride.org

We remind our supporters and followers that in a show of support and solidarity, we have become co-tenant at the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, located at 3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH  44115.  Our direct number is 216.226.9005 and we can be emailed as stated directly above – or, you may reach us at our general mailbox of executiveboard@clevelandpride.org.

Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime.  I can be found at www.facebook.com/toddjsaporito.
216.905.8005

Breaking the Silence

Break the Silence | Make a Joyful Noise

Event Information

Join us for a Friend Raiser to support the thousands of students nationwide that took part in GLSEN’s National Day of Silence helping to bring attention to anti-LGBT name calling, bullying, and harassment in their schools

Join friends and colleagues to support GLSEN and enjoy a special performance by The North Coast Men’s Chorus and remarks by State Representative Nickie Antonio and the local and national GLSEN representatives.
Location and Date

04/20/2012 – 04/20/2012
05:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Cleveland Indians Terrace Club
Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH

Other Event Information

S P O N S O R S

Linear Creative  | North Coast Men’s Chorus |  Plexus | Plexus Education Foundation

S U P P O R T E R S

Gay Games 9 | Human Rights Campaign | LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland | WH2

EVENT PROMOTION CALENDAR:
March 9, 2012 and Week of March 12, 2012
LAUNCH Email – I would suggest that you launch it in an email to you supporters and email list.

March 12, 2012 – MEDIA PRESS RELEASE sent off to the press by Linear Creative

March 12, 2012 – Begin Social Marketing program: I would suggest we all promote via our websites, facebook and twitter and our friends

March 26, 2012 – Resend off E-BLAST to remind everyone of the event.

April 2, 2012 – Second wave of SOCIAL MARKETING PROGRAM again promote via our websites, facebook and twitter and our friends

April 9, 2012 – Send out a new E-BLAST to remind everyone of the event. Linear to send to everyone before this date

April 9, 2012 – 2nd MEDIA PRESS RELEASE sent off to the press by Linear Creative

April 9, 2012 – 2nd PRESS RELEASE TO CITY, COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS sent off to the press by Linear Creative

April 19 2012 – 3rd REQUEST FOR PRESS COVERAGE sent off to the press by Linear Creative

April 20 2012 – 3rd MEDIA PRESS RELEASE sent off to the press by Linear Creative

THANK YOU everyone for all of your support and help to make this a great event.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Also if you should need flyers for an upcoming event let me know.

ALSO ANY PARTNERS THAT COME ON AFTER TODAY WILL BE ADDED TO THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
1) Future emails
2) Social Marketing
3) WALL OF LOGOS

Thank you again

- Ray

About Us

This is the first social networking site for lesbians of color. I am always questioned about this bold statement so let me explain. This is not a site just for African American lesbians. Nor is it a site for lesbians of color. This is a SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE for ALL LESBIANS OF COLOR — AFRICAN AMERICAN, BLACK, ASIAN, LATINA, NATIVE AMERICAN & BI-RACIAL LESBIANS.. I launched this site in October 2009 and I am very proud of it. Lesbians of color have very unique issues that need to be addressed. We deal with gender AND sexuality AND class AND race.

It is important to me to create a safe, respectful, nurturing and supportive environment to do this. And I am glad you are a part of our community!

My name is Nicole Breedlove and in October 2009 I launched the first social networking site for lesbians of color—www.oursistacircle.com.

The mission of my site is to unite, inform, support and educate lesbians of color—Black, Latina, Asian, Native American & Biracial. Since this is truly a grassroots effort to spread the word I am reaching out to you. My goal is to bridge the gap with lesbians of color worldwide. I am so passionate about the goal and need for this website I am paying for it entirely out of pocket.

Since 2009, the site has grown from one member to close to 6400 active members. It has gained such a following I was forced to create a facebook group page to accommodate the popularity.

I look forward to hearing from you about whether you would be willing to post an announcement, send an email blast to your student groups or have any other suggestions that can help me get the word out about OSC. Or if you can kindly forward your advertising rates that would be helpful.

Thank you in advance for your prompt reply!!

OurSistaCircle – A social networking site for lesbians of color worldwide.
oursistacircle.com
A social networking site for lesbians of color worldwide.

ohioburlesque 2

source: http://www.ohioburlesque.com/index.html

Cleveland, OH- On Saturday August 4th The Ohio burlesque Festival will be holding their second biggest night of entertainment in the state at The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern located in 15711 Waterloo Rd Cleveland Ohio 44110 from 6:00PM to 2:00AM- Admission to the public is $15 in advance and $17 at the door the day of the event.

Our Event will feature burlesque performers from around the country along with vaudeville and sideshow. We look forward to also hosting Two amazing names as our headliners that are to be announced. This event is being sponsored by The Mission Boutique, Spookie Girl Bath and Body, Tital Cool Creations, Retro Tease and Pin Up Perfection Magazine. We are still accepting sponsors at this time.

Our application for performers along side vendors and sponsors are located on line and entries are excepted as of march 1st, 2012.

Our Masters of ceremonies are Phat Man Dee amazing jazz singer from Pittsburgh, PA. Jaime Moore the voice of Cleveland and Lil’ China a well achieving burlesque professional they will take us Thur and evening of tremendous excitement.

In honor of our burlesque history in the area there will be a small exhibit on the Cleveland roxy the old burlesque theater that once stood in this majestic rustbelt city.

For more information about our upcoming festival please go to www.ohioburlesque.com.

for upto day sponsor and entertainer information and further details or contact ohioburlesque@yahoo.com.

Thank you, OBF staff

LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

source: email eNewsletter Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:16 PM

The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland is seeking a fundraising-oriented, highly motivated individual to serve as Executive Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and developing new sources of revenue through a myriad of community channels and representing the organization to the community with an end goal of advancing the mission of the Center.

A master’s degree or equivalent is required and the applicant shall have held a senior level position in a similar non-profit or related field. A doctorate or J.D. is strongly preferred.

The search for this position will be handled by an independent agent. To express interest in the position, all interested parties should submit a cover letter that describes your specific skills, knowledge and abilities that qualify you along with your resume and salary requirements to edsearchlgbtcle@gmail.com

No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.  All information, inquiries and questions must be directed to the recruiter via the email address noted above. The Center would ask applicants to refrain from making any inquires to the staff or board of the Center regarding this search.

Please visit the website at http://lgbtcleveland.org/executive-director-position.html for full position details or see information below.

INFORMATION

AIDS Resource Center Ohio

source: www.archohio.org

Your Input Needed on Changes to Ohio HIV/AIDS services.

Public Input Sought on New Ohio Department of Health Guidelines.

We are seeking your input regarding an administrative change that would impact accessibility to medications for HIV-positive Ohioans.

Through January 23, 2012 the HIV Care Services Program at the Ohio Department of Health is seeking comment regarding proposed Rule 3701-44-03 http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/drafts/d3701-44.aspx that allows for greater flexibility in managing the Ryan White Part B Ohio HIV/AIDS Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP).

Of course, we are always advocating for sufficient funding to meet the needs of HIV-positive persons so that a waiting list will never be needed in Ohio again. The change would allow the use of medical criteria to triage the sickest and most medically vulnerable (based on CD4 counts and AIDS-defining illnesses) on a waiting list, should such a list become necessary again (no one is currently on a waiting list). These individuals would be prioritized to receive life-saving medications.

As part of this process, ODH is asking for your input!

AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio) and the Ohio AIDS Coalition (OAC) support the proposed change for these reasons:

Those already in the OHDAP program WILL NOT be removed from the program.
It is medically-sound. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health shows that lives can truly be saved by utilizing medical criteria to prioritize patients.
The proposed medical criteria were developed by the Ohio Ryan White Part B Advisory Board, including leading HIV clinicians, specialists and service providers from across the state. The criteria are also based on the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Treatment Guidelines for HIV.

The period of public comment through January 23, 2012 provides you with a unique and limited opportunity to make a difference by letting your voice be heard.

ARC Ohio and OAC believe strongly in supporting the doctors and clinicians who are experts on HIV/AIDS, and we are therefore in support of Rule 3701-44-03, which gives greater freedom to prioritize incoming program participants according to medical criteria.

In order to comply with the Ohio Department of Health submission criteria you’ll need to email them directly at hcs@odh.ohio.gov (Put “RULE CHANGE” in the subject line). Because this concerns the way your tax dollars are spent inside the State of Ohio when contacting them please make sure to include your name and the city in Ohio in which you reside. Emails do not need to be lengthy, consider simply stating “I agree with the proposed new rule that will give ODH greater freedom in administering Ohio’s Ryan White Part B funding” or, alternately, “I have the following concerns…” will be sufficient for this part of the public comment process, along with any personal comments you may have.

If you have questions, please contact the Ohio AIDS Coalition (A program of ARC Ohio) for more information at 1-800-226-5554 or via their Web site at www.ohioaidscoalition.org.

source: http://www.facebook.com/events/297446103621236/

With two successful protest behind us here comes the NEXT!
Our 1st protest was on 11/5 having 417 protesters in Cincinnati,OH , and or next was on 12/3 having 341 protesters in Columbus,OH! We are trying to keep the pressuring OHIO to hear our voice for EQUAL MARRIAGE/FULL EQUALITY! We have to keep the movement going.

Massive Marriage Ceremony also taking place after the protest at the free stamp in Cleveland, OH! Starts at 1:30 right after our protest! So far over 81 couples registered. For more information go to our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/282409811807382/

Organizations:
NKU Equality Now!: http://www.facebook.com/NKYEqualityNow
GetEQUAL OH: https://www.facebook.com/GetEQUALOH
Equality Ohio: https://www.facebook.com/equalityohio
Reformed Catholic Church: http://tinyurl.com/ReformedCC
Equality Beyond Gender: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Equality-Beyond-Gender/200224506684544
St.Patrick Church: www.stpatrick4u.com
dontsayh8.com: http://dontsayh8.com/
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders:http://www.glad.org/

Businesses
KalliCakes: http://kallicakesandconfections.com/
Fluff Confections: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fluff-Confections/278298362221891
NELimo: www.NEolimo.com

Speakers:
Tom Morgan from GetEQUAL OHio
Ed Mullen from Equality Ohio
Bishop M. Heckman from Reformed Catholic Church
Autumn Leaf from GetEQUAL OHio
Captain Steve Snyder-Hill plaintiff in a DOMA case and the soldier who was booed at the Republican debate in September.
Max Blachman from United States Senator Browns office
George Baum from St.Patrick

Ministers:
Father Gregory (Greg Lambert)/ Reverend Ashley (Ashley Lambert)/ Father Fox (David Fox)/ Father Kai (Kai Bennett – pronounced Ki)/ Father Amato
(Mike Amato)/ Rev. Bill Finnegan/ Minister Rhiannon Pasley/ Minister Pam Hoover/ Minister Alexa Gordy/ Minister Michelle Freeman/ Minister Micheal Lendzay/ Minister Atuman Heonessey/ Minister Anna Mcintire

Photographers:
Courtney Earls
Rene Micheo
Shelly Smith Cordel
Rob Manco
Jessie Steimle
Courtney Fredrick: www.cmaries-photograph.com

Video Crew:
Andrew Stone: http://www.Somethingmisleading.com/

Mass Wedding get you and your loved one registered online:
http://www.occindy.org/wedding.html

ADD US AS A FRIEND IF YOUR PLANNING ON COMING!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003003648734

Cleveland Pride is gearing up for its 24th Annual Cleveland Pride parade, rally and festival held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012; at Voinovich Park, Cleveland, OH…

Cleveland Pride’s annual parade, rally and festival is the single largest and fastest growing LGBT and straight-allied event each year!!!  No other one-time or annual LGBT gathering, benefit, festival, conference or celebration attracts large scale numbers in the Northeast Ohio area. Make sure you are a part of our 24th Anniversary of Cleveland Pride in June, 2012.

During our annual pride celebration, individuals and organizations join our event to demonstrate their mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences that make each individual and organization unique in our community. We enjoy the participation of people in all classes and categories of age, race, culture, educational achievement, ethnicity, life/skill-based work experience, active military or veteran, socioeconomic, disability, and those who choose (or not)  to embrace a broad spectrum of faith-based practices or religions.

We are proud to proclaim that we have an extremely diversified set of sponsors, vendors, parade marchers and volunteers.  We continue to grow in numbers and diversity.

So, welcome to all those transgender, asexual, bisexual, trisexual, pansexual, gay, lesbian, queer/questioning, intersex, undecided, alternative, and heterosexual allies to our 24th Annual 2012 Cleveland Pride Parade, Rally and Festival.   Spread the word… find our event on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/126024194174393/

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!

Since Cleveland pride is a non-profit organization, your donations are tax deductible and your business will receive a large amount of media exposure within the community. We anticipate over 20,000 people will attend Cleveland pride every year and each one will see your logo somewhere! Banners, ads, signs, placement in our brochure and lots of new business for you are just a few of the perks of becoming a sponsor this year!

SUPPORT CLEVELAND PRIDE BY BECOMING A SPONSOR NOW!

2012 Cleveland Pride Sponsor – Media Package v2011-11-22 (PDF VERSION)

2012 Cleveland Pride Sponsor – Media Package v2011-11-22 (WORD VERSION)

VENDOR BOOTHS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR!

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have a captive audience of over 20,000 people to which you can sell your product? Cleveland Pride gives you this opportunity! Increase awareness for your brand and your company! Get an amazing connection with the LGBT community! You can’t get these opportunities anywhere else!

SIGN UP NOW TO GET THE BEST SPOT IN THE PARK FOR YOUR BOOTH!

2012 Cleveland Pride Vendor Package WORD FORMAT v2012-01-14

2012 Cleveland Pride Vendor Package PDF FORMAT v2012-01-14

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Becoming part of a team that has a deep commitment to the community has more benefits than you can imagine! Meet the incredible movers and shakers of the LGBT crowd and get a behind the scenes look at how Cleveland Pride is run! Get FREE admission into the festival for just a few hours of your time. Connect with your community and take pride in helping us put together this once a year event.

MEET-GREET-CONNECT-VOLUNTEER TODAY!

http://www.clevelandpride.org/home/get-involved-at-pride/volunteer/volunteer-application/

PARADE MARCHERS WANTED!

Ever want to strut your stuff in front of thousands of adoring eyes? Do you have a great costume that you have been working on all year to show us how divalicious you are? Do you have an eye catching idea for a float?  Do you just want the unique experience of being able to say you marched in a parade? Then come and march with us this year in the Cleveland Pride parade! We are accepting floats and marchers…you don’t have to be part of a group, just be PROUD and march with us!

SIGN UP TO STRUT YOUR STUFF TODAY!

2012 Cleveland Pride Parade Registration Package v2011-11-25 (WORD FORMAT)

2012 Cleveland Pride Parade Registration Package v2011-11-25 (PDF FORMAT)

CLAW Date Logo 2012

RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties will now be exclusively managed and operated by FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym, a subsidiary of and the FLEX® Baths chain.

CLAW Corp. will continue to receive the same portion of your ticket price as a contribution benefiting CLAW Charities. There will be no change in the proceeds that benefit CLAW Corp. CLAW will participate in the planning and programming of the event.

CLAW expects over 2,000 attendees in April 2012 and FLEX Cleveland is limited to 550 guests in our Bath per night. A little over 10% of the CLAW 11 (2012) patrons will be accommodated at the FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym, which separate from the the RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties hosted on Level II of the Mean Bull Nightclub. Level I of the Mean Bull Nightclub will continue to host bar crawl themed parties on Thursday, April 26th; Friday, April 27th; and Saturday, April 28th.

GENERAL INFORMATION & SCHEDULING: http://clawinfo.org/
RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties, and FLEX Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym amenities: https://secureagent.net/rsvp/

THREE VENUES UNDER ONE COMPLEX:
–Mean Bull Nightclub LEVEL I : Themed parties: Thursday, April 26th (Dick Off: Volunteer Party), Friday, April 27th (Sports & Jocks), Saturday, April 28th (Military)
–Mean Bull Nightclub LEVEL II: RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Parties (exhibition, participation, control, live demonstration, patron direct interaction)
–FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Bath, Spa & Gym (lockers, rooms, hotels, kitchen, bar/lounge, jacuzzi, indoor/outdoor pools, steam rooms, saunas, gym)

SEE MORE OF OUR FLEX® Cleveland Complex at: http://www.flexbaths.com/content/view/121/205/

RECON REFLEX Warehouse (dungeon) Party – Level II Mean Bull Nightclub

9PM-6AM Thursday, April 26th ~ Falcon & Mustang Exclusive Tom Wolfe
9PM-6AM Friday, April 27th ~ Raging Stallion Studios Exclusive RICKY SINZ
9PM-6AM Friday, April 28th ~ Raging Stallion Studios Exclusive RICKY SINZ

Tom Wolfe: www.tomwolfexxx.com
Ricky Sinz: http://www.rickysinzxxx.com/

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE MEAN BULL NIGHTCLUB:

8PM-4AM Thursday, April 26th~ Dick Off: The CLAW Volunteer Party
8PM-4AM Friday, April 27th~ Sports & Jocks Fetish
8PM-4AM Friday, April 28th~ Military Commandos

DEMONSTRATIONS & TRAINING:

10AM-5PM Friday, April 27th ~ Education & Skills Workshops
10AM-5PM Friday, April 28th ~ Education & Skills Workshops

ADVANCED SALES PROGRAM – CLAW 11 EXCLUSIVE:
This advanced purchase program is a CLAW Exclusive – you can only purchase your RECON REFLEX Warehouse Party Tickets and optional add-on Room or Locker through this site. (No reservations taken by calling FLEX® Cleveland directly).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2012!

• The RECON REFLEX Warehouse Parties will now be exclusively managed and operated by FLEX® Cleveland and the FLEX® Baths chain.
• By popular demand, FLEX® Cleveland and the FLEX® Baths chain has expanded the event to add Thursday, April 26th as an additional night of The RECON REFLEX Warehouse Parties.
• RECON REFLEX Warehouse party ticket(s) provide access only to the warehouse party area above Mean Bull Nightclub, connected to the FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Spa & Gym. Warehouse ticket holders will not have access to the entire FLEX® Cleveland Hotel, Spa & Gym. RECON REFLEX Warehouse ONLY party ticket holders will have limited coat check storage capacity and access during the event offered at the Mean Bull Nightclub.
• ADVANCE BATHS PURCHASE PROGRAM for RECON REFLEX Warehouse Party participants: FLEX® Cleveland is offering advanced purchase for FLEX® Baths lockers and rooms. This advance program will guarantee your ability to enjoy both the warehouse party and have all full access to the FLEX® Baths Cleveland facility.
• FLEX® is offering 150 SHORT Lockers (3 cubic ft) • 65 TALL Lockers (6 cubic ft) • 70 STANDARD CABANA Rooms (2nd Floor) and • 14 QUIET CABANA Rooms (1st Floor) at an average 22% discount per hour for advanced purchase through this site. If you purchase a FLEX® Room / Locker (at an additional cost), you will have full access to the entire complex from 9 PM until 7 AM. All Rooms / Lockers must be vacated by 7 AM each morning for them to clean the complex.
• Advanced Reservations are based on availability, and end at Midnight, Friday, April 20th, 2011 EST.
• All Sales Are Final – No Refunds, Cancellations, or Exchanges. Tickets, Lockers & Rooms are Not-Transferable.