[2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 4 May 2013
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[2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 4 May 2013
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2013
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Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
2013 Equality Gala
Saturday, May 4th, 2012 at the
Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa Ballroom
100 Civic Center
Cocktails and the Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm Dinner and Program at 8:00 pm
Concert at 10:00 pm
Eric Himan Band performing the music of Queen
Our Gala Chair Kirk Holt and Honorary Chairs Miranda & Philip Kaiser invite you to join over 600 Oklahomans for dinner, a live concert and a program honoring this year's award recipients:
Paul Allen for the
Lifetime Achievement Award
TulsaPeople Magazine for the
Media Advocate Award
Rev. Nancy Eggen for the
Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award
Senator Judy MacIntyre Eason for the
Legislative Ally Award
Tempest Cartwright for the
Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award
Jerry Custer for the
OkEq Volunteer of the Year
Randy Vineyard AKA Kris Kohl for the
Community Hero Award
This is the premiere fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality and the important work of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
Sponsorships are still available
Individual tickets are $150 and may be purchased online
Dress is formal or rock-star attire
Interpretive services for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired will be available. Please email Lucas.Green@okeq.org to arrange for interpretive service.
Please purchase your tickets by Monday April 29th, 2013
Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Northwest entrance to the Tulsa Convention Center (Off South Houston Ave)
Auctioneer Pam McKissick of Williams, Williams & McKissick Companies will lead our Live Auction.
Some of the items for the evening include:
Aunt Pearl Dinner for 10
Aunt Pearl (Joe Sears) from the famous play "Greater Tuna" will cook a dinner for 10 people from her recipes of BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad, Bake Beans and her famous Peach Cobbler at the home of Tom and Kathy Williams. Pool side cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the dinner.
Joe Sears is co-author and co-star of the wildly successful Tuna plays, "Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas, Red White and Tuna, and Tuna Does Vegas". Joe as been one of the past playwrights for the Cherokee Nation's outdoor drama The Trail of Tears. He is currently the Artistic Director for Theatre Bartlesville.
Donated by Kathy & Tom Williams and David Nelson
Comedy & Errors Feast for 8 with Celebrity Guests:
Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch
Eight lucky guests will feast on a magnificent dinner prepared by James Shrader
of Palace Café, sip on fabulous wines from the private collection of Dr. Greg Holt, and laugh to the hysterics, antics & humor of comedian celebrities Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch, all in the beautifully renovated modern home of Jay and Ryan.
Mutually agreed upon dates.
Donated By Dr. Greg Holt, Jay Krottinger, Ryan Tanner, & Palace Café
Historic Mansion Dinner
Return to the elegance of Tulsa's past with a dinner for 10 in the historic McFarlin Mansion. Enjoy your dinner catered by Tim Williams of TW's ABFAB Catering while listening to the new grand piano. What a spectacular evening for a lucky few!
Donated by Pete Harmon and Richard Sims
New York City Stay & Broadway Show
Enjoy New York City like never before with a 2-night stay at the worlds first "Straight friendly" hotel, The OUT Hotel - NYC! While in New York, enjoy two tickets to the First Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Tony award winner, Diane Paulus. The original Broadway production of Pippin won five Tony Awards during its original five-year run ending in 1977. Trip includes round trip airfare for two on American Airlines. Mutually agreed upon dates.
Donated By Square 1 Theatrics, The OUT Hotel - NYC, Jay Krottinger & Ryan Tanner
Lake Keystone Dinner for 8
An incredible evening of fine dining for 8 at the McCutchen Lake Keystone Residence, prepared by Chef Tuck Curren from Biga. Enjoy this beautiful home that overlooks Lake Keystone, take in the views of Keystone Dam while looking Eastward down the Arkansas River Valley towards Tulsa. After dinner enjoy the entertainment/game room with a full bar.
(Home is handicap accessible) Donated by Chris McCutcheon
Martini Party w/ Catered Food for 12
The party will be hosted by the LaButti's at their residence with Ron showcasing hi fabulous bartending skills and catered food for 12. The party will be held on a Friday or Saturday night on a date mutually agreed upon.
Donated by Ron & Robin LaButti
White Lion International Beer Tasting & 4-Course Dinner
A Beer Connoisseur will explain the pairing and origin, brewing method and short history of each brew throughout the dinner. Each course is paired with imported beers selected to please the palate.
Donated by John Southard
Pool Party for 20
Bring your swimsuits, towels & floaties for a fabulous pool party. Enjoy swimming, some lounging in the cabana and have a sauna. Catering is by Terri Fermo of Bohemia Catering, featuring the Food Truck Jezebel. Of course there will be ample supply of Perfect Margaritas, beer and soft drinks.
Donated by John Southard & Dennis Neill
Four Seasons Jackson Hole Unit #856
The hotel is located about 12 miles from Jackson Town Square at the base of the ski runs that are used as hiking trails in the summer, but walking distance from Teton village & 20 miles from the airport. The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and the living area has a sofa bed. The unit can accommodate 7 - 8 adults. The property has a spa, gym, outdoor heated pool used all year round, whirlpool and on-property Concierge.
2013 Equality Gala Sponsors
Live Performance Sponsor
George Kaiser Family Foundation
High Fidelity Sound Sponsors
209 - The Arts Bar
Irene and Stan Burnstein
Coretz Family Foundation
Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Theatre Sound Sponsors
Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa
Joe Hukills
Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Surround Sound Sponsors
Bank of Oklahoma Cisar-Holt, Inc.
Charles Faudree and Bill Carpenter The Garden Trug
Rachel Hutchinson
Andy Kinslow and Russ Kirkpatrick George W. Krumme
Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe
McAfee & Taft
Gwen & Steve Malcolm David Nelson & ConocoPhillips Mike Redman and Daryn Drake Sara and Philip Snow
Vocal Pride Foundation / COMC Williams, Williams & McKissick Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross WPX Energy
Stereo Sound Sponsors
James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Thomas A. Adelson
Anonymous
Sheryl and John Boone
Jack Brown
Rusty Clyma and George W. McCauslan
Tery Deshong & Barbara Abercrombie Rosemary Harris & Tracy Spears
Miranda & Philip Kaiser
Julie & Sanjay Meshri
Julie & John Nickel
Clint Robison
Van N. Wilde & Williams
Youth Table Sponsors
James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Anonymous
Laurie Cooper
Debra and Richard Gordon & Family
Dwight Kealiher
George W. Krumme
Stacy & Joe Lytle
Julie & Sanjay Meshri
Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation
Carol Tandy
Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington
Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation
(As of April 8th, 2013)
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297
The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center
in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week.
(Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm)
2013 Equality Gala
Saturday, May 4th, 2012 at the
Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa Ballroom
100 Civic Center
Cocktails and the Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm Dinner and Program at 8:00 pm
Concert at 10:00 pm
Eric Himan Band performing the music of Queen
Our Gala Chair Kirk Holt and Honorary Chairs Miranda & Philip Kaiser invite you to join over 600 Oklahomans for dinner, a live concert and a program honoring this year's award recipients:
Paul Allen for the
Lifetime Achievement Award
TulsaPeople Magazine for the
Media Advocate Award
Rev. Nancy Eggen for the
Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award
Senator Judy MacIntyre Eason for the
Legislative Ally Award
Tempest Cartwright for the
Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award
Jerry Custer for the
OkEq Volunteer of the Year
Randy Vineyard AKA Kris Kohl for the
Community Hero Award
This is the premiere fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality and the important work of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
Sponsorships are still available
Individual tickets are $150 and may be purchased online
Dress is formal or rock-star attire
Interpretive services for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired will be available. Please email Lucas.Green@okeq.org to arrange for interpretive service.
Please purchase your tickets by Monday April 29th, 2013
Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Northwest entrance to the Tulsa Convention Center (Off South Houston Ave)
Auctioneer Pam McKissick of Williams, Williams & McKissick Companies will lead our Live Auction.
Some of the items for the evening include:
Aunt Pearl Dinner for 10
Aunt Pearl (Joe Sears) from the famous play "Greater Tuna" will cook a dinner for 10 people from her recipes of BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad, Bake Beans and her famous Peach Cobbler at the home of Tom and Kathy Williams. Pool side cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the dinner.
Joe Sears is co-author and co-star of the wildly successful Tuna plays, "Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas, Red White and Tuna, and Tuna Does Vegas". Joe as been one of the past playwrights for the Cherokee Nation's outdoor drama The Trail of Tears. He is currently the Artistic Director for Theatre Bartlesville.
Donated by Kathy & Tom Williams and David Nelson
Comedy & Errors Feast for 8 with Celebrity Guests:
Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch
Eight lucky guests will feast on a magnificent dinner prepared by James Shrader
of Palace Café, sip on fabulous wines from the private collection of Dr. Greg Holt, and laugh to the hysterics, antics & humor of comedian celebrities Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch, all in the beautifully renovated modern home of Jay and Ryan.
Mutually agreed upon dates.
Donated By Dr. Greg Holt, Jay Krottinger, Ryan Tanner, & Palace Café
Historic Mansion Dinner
Return to the elegance of Tulsa's past with a dinner for 10 in the historic McFarlin Mansion. Enjoy your dinner catered by Tim Williams of TW's ABFAB Catering while listening to the new grand piano. What a spectacular evening for a lucky few!
Donated by Pete Harmon and Richard Sims
New York City Stay & Broadway Show
Enjoy New York City like never before with a 2-night stay at the worlds first "Straight friendly" hotel, The OUT Hotel - NYC! While in New York, enjoy two tickets to the First Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Tony award winner, Diane Paulus. The original Broadway production of Pippin won five Tony Awards during its original five-year run ending in 1977. Trip includes round trip airfare for two on American Airlines. Mutually agreed upon dates.
Donated By Square 1 Theatrics, The OUT Hotel - NYC, Jay Krottinger & Ryan Tanner
Lake Keystone Dinner for 8
An incredible evening of fine dining for 8 at the McCutchen Lake Keystone Residence, prepared by Chef Tuck Curren from Biga. Enjoy this beautiful home that overlooks Lake Keystone, take in the views of Keystone Dam while looking Eastward down the Arkansas River Valley towards Tulsa. After dinner enjoy the entertainment/game room with a full bar.
(Home is handicap accessible) Donated by Chris McCutcheon
Martini Party w/ Catered Food for 12
The party will be hosted by the LaButti's at their residence with Ron showcasing hi fabulous bartending skills and catered food for 12. The party will be held on a Friday or Saturday night on a date mutually agreed upon.
Donated by Ron & Robin LaButti
White Lion International Beer Tasting & 4-Course Dinner
A Beer Connoisseur will explain the pairing and origin, brewing method and short history of each brew throughout the dinner. Each course is paired with imported beers selected to please the palate.
Donated by John Southard
Pool Party for 20
Bring your swimsuits, towels & floaties for a fabulous pool party. Enjoy swimming, some lounging in the cabana and have a sauna. Catering is by Terri Fermo of Bohemia Catering, featuring the Food Truck Jezebel. Of course there will be ample supply of Perfect Margaritas, beer and soft drinks.
Donated by John Southard & Dennis Neill
Four Seasons Jackson Hole Unit #856
The hotel is located about 12 miles from Jackson Town Square at the base of the ski runs that are used as hiking trails in the summer, but walking distance from Teton village & 20 miles from the airport. The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and the living area has a sofa bed. The unit can accommodate 7 - 8 adults. The property has a spa, gym, outdoor heated pool used all year round, whirlpool and on-property Concierge.
2013 Equality Gala Sponsors
Live Performance Sponsor
George Kaiser Family Foundation
High Fidelity Sound Sponsors
209 - The Arts Bar
Irene and Stan Burnstein
Coretz Family Foundation
Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Theatre Sound Sponsors
Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa
Joe Hukills
Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Surround Sound Sponsors
Bank of Oklahoma Cisar-Holt, Inc.
Charles Faudree and Bill Carpenter The Garden Trug
Rachel Hutchinson
Andy Kinslow and Russ Kirkpatrick George W. Krumme
Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe
McAfee & Taft
Gwen & Steve Malcolm David Nelson & ConocoPhillips Mike Redman and Daryn Drake Sara and Philip Snow
Vocal Pride Foundation / COMC Williams, Williams & McKissick Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross WPX Energy
Stereo Sound Sponsors
James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Thomas A. Adelson
Anonymous
Sheryl and John Boone
Jack Brown
Rusty Clyma and George W. McCauslan
Tery Deshong & Barbara Abercrombie Rosemary Harris & Tracy Spears
Miranda & Philip Kaiser
Julie & Sanjay Meshri
Julie & John Nickel
Clint Robison
Van N. Wilde & Williams
Youth Table Sponsors
James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Anonymous
Laurie Cooper
Debra and Richard Gordon & Family
Dwight Kealiher
George W. Krumme
Stacy & Joe Lytle
Julie & Sanjay Meshri
Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation
Carol Tandy
Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington
Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation
(As of April 8th, 2013)
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297
The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center
in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week.
(Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm)
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