Page 8 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

August, 1991

Stonewall Cleveland begins holding ward meetings

Stonewall Cleveland has made a strategic decision to extend its political clout by organizing outside its general monthly meetings. In an effort to better represent the needs of the broadest spectrum of lesbians and gay men, to encourage greater participation in community decisions and to add numbers and volume to the voting power of the gay and lesbian community, Stonewall is organizing community meetings in wards.

Wards are geographic areas in the city of Cleveland, defined by the city, and are represented by a member of the City Council. Ward 14, Ohio City, and Ward 18,

Garden Party raises $20,000 for Center

by Martha Pontoni

Temperatures were at a record high, and so was generosity, as the Lesbian and Gay Community Center raised over $20,000 at its second annual Garden Party on July 21.

Over 200 guests bid on art items donated for the event, in order to help the Center raise operating funds. Even though the Center has been the recipient of some large grants recently, none of that money can be used to run the Center on a day-to-day basis.

which covers west Cleveland and extends south of Clifton Boulevard, have already had their first ward meetings.

According to those who attended, the chance to come together and discuss local issues has been extremely well-received. Specifically, those at the Ward 18 meeting expressed concern for crime prevention, an interest in meeting local police representatives, a desire for coordination with individual street committees that already exist and an interest in learning from one another.

Each of those who attended made a commitment to tell another gay man and

The Garden Party is a low-key, funfilled afternoon of champagne, food and people spending money. Auctioneer Evelyn Hayes led the way with the live auction, charming and cajoling guests to spend what they could for the magnificent pieces of work that had been donated. Some of the pieces included gifts from artists and galleries as well as vacations, dinners and theater tickets.

This year's committee, headed by Marc Goodman, was given special recognition for a fine job by Robert Laycock, president of the Center's board. Committee member Floyd Fike was credited with the procuring most of the items up for bid. And Bryan Byrd was very successful in getting food and alcohol donations, so the Center could get as much benefit as possible from the funds brought in by the auction.▼

lesbian on their street and to bring at least one other person to the next Ward 18 meeting.

Council President Jay Westbrook represents for Ward 18. An aide contacted a Stonewall representative the following day to learn of the group's concerns. Political candidates in both Cleveland and Lakewood have expressed their desire to meet with local groups. And, according to Cleveland Police Chief Edward Kovacic, inviting neighborhood precinct police representatives is one of the best ways to

establish better relationships with local police.

Additional Cleveland wards, as well as those in other cities like Lakewood, are being organized and meetings scheduled. The next meeting of Ward 18 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, at the Cudell Recreation Center.

Stonewall encourages anyone who is interested in organizing a neighborhood meeting to discuss local issues to do so. Stonewall representatives will help.▼

Cleveland City Country Dancers organize first 'Fly-In' event

Organizing efforts are well under way for the first Cleveland City Country Dancers Fly-In. This year's theme is "Load The Boat," an advanced call in square dancing. Announcements have been mailed throughout the United States and Canada and reservations are already coming in from people intending to 'fly in' to town.

The weekend event is scheduled for October 4, 5 and 6. The Dancers will be host to callers from Phoenix and Los Angeles. The agenda includes dancing at Mix Drinkery Friday night, dancing Saturday afternoon and evening and a speical party and late-night dance at Ohio City Oasis. Sunday will kick off with brunch and con-

clude with another round of square dancing and line dancing.

The Cleveland City Country Dancers have provided demonstrations at local bars as well as at Pride '91. Members regularly travel to other clubs in such cities as Toronto, Chicago and Miami, where square dancers unite every year for their national convention.

Cleveland's local club provides instruction for all levels of ability each Wednesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Center. If you've never square-danced before, they can have you hootin', hollerin' and kickin' up a storm in no time at all—and most certainly by the Fly-In.▼

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