Event Date
Friday, November 11 2011 : 6:00pm – 8:30pmLocation
The CenterDescription
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, November 11, 2011
Reception 6PM
LGBT Veteran’s Day Reception: A Celebration of Service
Join us for A Celebration of Service, an LGBT Veteran's Day Reception, an evening event recognizing the first Veterans Day in which lesbian, gay and bisexual servicemembers can serve openly and proudly in the United States. It will highlight the journey traveled by our community which led to the eventual and groundbreaking repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. It will showcase individuals and their stories – servicemembers, partners, and families, all of whom have something to celebrate and commemorate for this momentous occasion.
Veterans Day is an American holiday that honors America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This Veterans Day, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center will celebrate the end of “DADT” and openly honor our LGBT Veterans and Servicemembers. The Center warmly welcomes all members of the community to celebrate this holiday with us and take part in this special event.
The Center is proud to co-sponsor this event with American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA), OutServe, Knights Out, Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), and Military Partners and Families Coalition (MPFC).
Center Families will be providing play space for children (ages 2-8) of LGBT parents and caregivers attending this event. To RSVP space for your child, please email centerfamilies@gaycenter.org or call 646.556.9297. There is a suggested donation of $10 per child, however no one will be turned away.
Price
Be our guest!
There will be wine and hors d'oeuvres served at the event.
Sponsored by Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, Roy Braeger Events, Cress Flowers, Kupkake Diva, and Stortz Lighting.
Register
Feel free to register at the door. All our servicemembers are welcome!
For More Information
Adrian Ogle, aogle@gaycenter.org, 212-620-7310
