8 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE November 26, 1999

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Mark the calendar for HRC's seventh annual dinner

Cleveland-The Human Rights Campaign's Cleveland chapter has announced that its seventh annual dinner, a major social and political event among northeastern Ohio's gay and lesbian community, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2000.

Themed "Outreachout 2000," the dinner has been moved to Executive Caterers at Landerhaven.

"The dinner has enjoyed tremendous growth in its brief history, moving from the

Marriott Key Center to the Renaissance, and now to Landerhaven, said dinner committee co-chair Frank November. "It's a beautiful facility for this type of event, and we're excited about the flexibility it affords us for the varied activities the night will hold."

Those activities will include a grand reception, silent and live auctions, dinner program and HRC Cleveland's first on-site "after party." This brand new feature will include four additional hours of music and

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"We had great feedback from people who've attended past dinners, saying that they'd like the opportunity to ‘party on' with friends," said co-chair Anne Duli. "Instead of splitting up, and heading to different clubs or people's homes, we can enjoy that additional time together right Landerhaven."

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November and Duli also ⚫ promise that there will be abbreviated programming, with fewer speakers and light entertainment.

"Without question, HRC's mission is both serious and political," said November, "But this event is also a cel-

ebration of our community,

our allies and how much progress we've made.”

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raising more than $100,000 toward HRC initiatives. This year's planners anticipate a sellout crowd of 1,100 paid attendees.

A payment plan is available, offering monthly installment payments of $25. Further information about this and every aspect of the dinner may be obtained via HRC Cleveland's local hotline, 440-779-6444. Regular updates can be found online at www.hrc-cleveland.org.

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Volunteers are needed to help achieve the dinner committee's ambitious goals.

"We're inviting everyone who wants to know more about HRC to attend one of our monthly parties," said Duli. "We have a number of different venues and loca-

tions (all of which will be

advertised in the Chronicle),

where we hope to help

people know the organization better-from a national

perspective, and right here

at home. Those of us who are already involved believe strongly that once people understand how much HRC does, they'll want to work with us."

Award is given annually to a person or organization that CAMPAIGN has demonstrated long term. leadership and commitment to the gay and lesbian community in Cleveland and Ohio. This year's honoree is P-FLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of Akron and Cleveland, recognizing the parents, family and friends whose support and advocacy have demonstrated their commitment to equality for all people.

Since 1994, HRC's Cleveland dinner has experienced consistent growth; it is now one of the largest HRC dinners in the nation, and one of Cleveland's largest fundraisers. Nearly 1,000 supporters attended the 1999 dinner,

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian and gay political organization in the United States. The 300,000 members of HRC support its vision of an America where lesbian and gay people are ensured basic rights and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work, and in the community. HRC members, whether gay or not, work to secure equal rights for all.

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