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New DCDD Board Members
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On September 29, elections were held for the 2003-2004 administrative year. The new Board member officers are: Greg Tarker, President; Jayson Irion, Vice-President; Larry Dominguez, Treasurer; Keith Glaeske, Secretary; Judy Myers, At-Large Board member; Doug Campbell, At-Large Board Member; Blake Velde, At-Large Board Member; Bob Miailovich, Community At-large Board member; and Patricia Tomczyszn, Community At-large Board member. The DCDD Board acts to represent of the Band and serve its members. If you have any questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact them.
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DCDD Banquet
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Its time again for the yearly DCDD banquet, and time to celebrate all those who have made this organization so special. So why not consider spending an afternoon with all the friends you made in band. The Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th. The event begins at 2:00 pm, and will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel located at Thomas Circle. Expect your invitation soon!!
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December First Project
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DCDD and LGCW will hold a Quilting Bee on Sunday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will create a 12x12 quilt to memorialize the members of DCDD and LGCW we have lost to HIV and AIDS. The quilt will be displayed at the World Premiere of Quilt Panels, by Robert Maggio. In addition, the DCDD Symphonic Band will perform "Unfolding", a movement from Quilt Panels, at its November 8 concert. At this performance, the quilt will be used in an unfolding ceremony. For more information or to RSVP, contact TC Duong of the LGCW at tcduong@searac.org.
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DCDD Swing!
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The Swing band will be performing at the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network 11th Annual 'End the Witch Hunts' Reception, Dinner & Auction. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is dedicated to ending witch hunts, death threats, imprisonment, lesbian-baiting, discharges and other discriminatory actions against men and women in the military harmed by 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue, Don't Harass, and related policies, through direct legal assistance, watchdog activities, policy work, outreach and education, and litigation support. The gala is their annual fundraiser for the organization, and will be held Saturday, October 4 at the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park, DC, from 6 10 pm. Tickets are $175 per person and benefits SLDN. For more info go to www.sldn.org/templates/events
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Volunteers needed
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With the annual Banquet approaching, our committee chair needs help. Please donate two or three hours with various tasks such as stuffing envelopes with invitations, decorating, or collecting tickets at the door. It wont require much, but your help can go a long way in making this event go much smoother.
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LGBA Conference
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This years Lesbian and Gay Band Association was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was attended by DCDD delegates Jana Fry and David McBee. Conference events included board elections, initiation of new bands, a joint concert, and celebrating anniversaries. New York Big Apple Corps and San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Band are both celebrating their 25th anniversary. Organizations that were accepted as Bands-in-formation are, The Marching Pride of South Carolina, and The Buffalo Lesbian and Gay Band. The Church St. Pipe Band of Toronto asked to become an LGBA partner organization. The Mid American Freedom Band (Kansas City, Missouri) was accepted as full member band in LGBA. The following were elected to the LGBA Board of Directors: Judy Ames President (Rochester); David E. McBee Secretary (Washington, DC); Lisa DAmore (Cincinnati) completing a one-year term; Debbie Frank (Rochester); Rice Majors (Portland); Rhonda Tullis (Chicago); Russell Ben Williams (Houston); Rick Wolfe (South Florida); Eddie Young (Atlanta); Remaining on the LGBA Board for one more year are: Roy Vestal Vice President; Loren McGlade Treasurer; David Burch (Los Angeles); Kay (Jinx) Jenkins (North Carolina); Doug Litwin (Los Angeles); Bruce Sinor (San Francisco); Kevin Taylor (Houston); James Rose. The next conference will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida over the weekend of November 11-14, 2004
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