Tuesday, March 6, 2007

The future is up to you…with some free breakfast

Speaking of the community, I just got this from the Cathedral Business Network, a union (?) of “gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly business owners, independent service providers, and business professionals committed to building quality business relationships, promoting their products and services, and generating business opportunities” that is stemmed out from the Cathedral of Hope. They are hosting a workshop this Saturday with some probably valuable info concering future life planning within the GLBT community. Good stuff. Check it out:

Hands on Workshop: Wills & Life Planning
March 10, 2007

Greetings!

Please be our guest… Saturday, March 10, as the Cathedral Business Network (CBN) will host “Wills & Life Planning,” a hands-on workshop presented by attorney, Lorie Burch. The four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m. The cost is $50 for CBN members and spouse and $75 for non-members and spouse. Breakfast is included. RSVP to save your spot today!!

Sincerely,

Carmen Field & Gary Brownfield, Co-Facilitators


DoubleTree Hotel-Campbell Centre
8250 North Central Expressway
Skyline Ballroom - 21st Floor
Dallas, Texas 75206
March 10, 2007
8:00AM-12:00PM

The 21st floor Skyline Ballroom affords breathtaking Dallas views.

From DAL / Dallas Love Field Airport (6 miles). Exit airport to Mockingbird Lane East. Pass the Dallas Tollway and stay on Mockingbird Lane until Central Expressway (Highway 75), Turn left (north) onto Central Expressway (Highway 75) service road and travel North to Caruth Haven. Once you exit at Caruth Haven, the Doubletree Hotel Campbell Centre is to the right between 2 gold towers.

Map to the DoubleTree Hotel

About Lorie Burch Originally from California, Lorie relocated to Texas with her parents after spending two exciting years in Indonesia. Lorie attended Plano Senior High and then attended Trinity University in San Antonio and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science. After college, Lorie moved to Washington, D.C. to attend the George Washington University School of Law worked for various non-profits, including the Human Rights Campaign and People for the American Way, and eventually the Securities & Exchange Commission

Lorie is a solo practitioner who primarily focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and probate. Lorie is on the Board of Directors for the Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance and is passionate about helping unmarried couples legitimize their relationship and enhance their rights with this important planning.

RSVP for this Event NOW!

Cathedral Business Network
5910 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75235
Contact via Email
On the Web

 The Cathedral Business Network is made up of gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly business owners, independent service providers, and business professionals committed to building quality business relationships, promoting their products and services, and generating business opportunities. We believe that, in our community, it is equally important to support each other’s success in business, as in all areas of life.
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Time to start saving

Much like the Passbook, I found this coupon book geared toward the GLBT community. A nifty idea in which gay or gay friendly companies offer discounts to their items and services such as “dining, entertainment, car service needs, home décor, lodging, spa/fitness and more.” And they are in the process of signing on even more businesses to get on board. But better yet, 20 per cent of the sales go to the Human Rights Campaign, an organization I believe highly in if I may say.

So head on over to Crossroads Bookstore or whatever their name is now and get you a copy. Gay or not, extra scratch in your wallet is always a good thing. The books are priced at $20.

Pride in Purchase: coupon book, discount, advertising and business merchants for GLBT community in Dallas

They also mention an upcoming HRC mixer/member recruitment shindig as well. Here are the details:

HRC Member Mixer & New Member Recruiting Event
Friday, March 16, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Luqa Restaurant - Roof Garden
1217 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Brief Remarks on the work of HRC at 7:00PM
Happy Hour Drink Prices.
$5 Valet Parking

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Ballsy or obnoxious?

There’s always good, fun and juicy stuff to be found on Craigslist. Now, I don’t think I could classify the following as any of these three. It kind of comes off as obnoxious but I am also of the belief that people should take a chance at matters of the heart. Now, those of you who know me very well know that I of ALL people can’t sit here and judge this ad (found under Missed Connections) considering the proclivities of my crushes, but it just kinda puts a bad taste in my mouth. No jokes. You tell me:

You bought the jewelry box for your girlfriend. - m4m

Reply to: pers-277136780@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-02-11, 4:18PM CST

A way long shot I know because I thnk your straight……..but!! You came in the store twice to find a gift for your girlfriend, I suggested Lingerie, but you opted for a jewelry box. Your name ais Fillipee. Your hot man. Great smile and the eye contact was fun. Beer or coffee sometime if your into it? Tell me what store.

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