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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 6, 2003)
juna fi, °flfn Lions and Meet tigers and qunnrs, oh my! the Pride Northwest board by 100 % Financing! J im R a d o st a P ortland Pride is a mas sive effort that wouldn’t happen without the blrxxl, sweat and tears of the 10 volunteers on the Pride Northwest board. They’re always interested in receiving applications for new members, so read on, and per haps you’ll be inspired to get involved. Nam e: Jack Keegan Title: President Pm excited about: See From left, Pride Northwest art director Andru Johnson, president ing the whole thing come Jack Keegan, treasurer and security co-chairman James Arrington, together and, at the end, all festival coordinator S B Collins, volunteer coordinator Sunsong K. the people filling up Water Firedancer, security cochairwoman Patricia Muhlbauer and front Park. entertainment chairman Brian Robinson Why I got involved: A desire to add to the diversity of the board struc Nam e: Rich Kibbons ture at the time I joined, mostly in the area of age Title: Board secretary and parade chairman I’m excited about: I think it’s great to see and being a parent. 1 felt that those were some perspectives that were not on the board and that so many folks attend our Pride event. Why 1 got involved: I got involved with Pride the event needed to reflect more of those voices. Northwest so I axild have the opportunity to Nam e: Aimee J. Wilson work with folks who put on large public events. Title: Vice chairwoman and media relations coordinator Nam e: SB Collins I’m excited about: It’s not often that you Title: Festival coordinator get so many people from a constituency affect I’m excited about: That Portland Pride ed by similar issues gather in one central place. was the very first Pride festival/parade I ever Also, last year 1 got to carry a bullhorn. went to at 16. 1 remember what an amazing Why I got involved: Pride Northwest seemed moment that was for me, to for the first time ever to be surrounded by hundreds of people to be working to actively recruit people who had not previous been engaged in the planning of the like me. event, and I thought that was really exciting. Why I got involved: To be a part of an event which can be life-changing for people Nam e: James Arrington who are recently out of the closet, and affirm Title: Treasurer and security co-chairman ing for people who don’t have the chance to be I’m excited about: Since the first time I around a community of queers. attended Pride hack in 1997 to now, it fasci Nam e: Andru J. Johnson nates me to see the variety o f different people Title: Art director that turn out. Why I got involved: Volunteering to I’m excited about: The chance to collect a organize a Pride event sounded fun and excit widespread, diverse community all in one spot ing. 1 wanted a way to support my local com to educate, entertain and receive feedback as to needs and desires. munity by sharing my skills. 1 treat it as an Why 1 got involved: At times I feel left out ongoing learning experience. of the larger queer movement. I figure there are more people that feel like me. 1 want to bring Nam e: Patricia Muhlbauer them back so they can still feel some owner Title: Security co-chairwoman ship in the event. I’m excited about: It is getting bigger and better every year, and it’s still a safe and fun- Nam e: Brian Robinson filled event to the community. Title: Entertainment chairman Why I got involved: Wanted to be part of I’m excited about: W hat I love about it the planning and putting on this event. I the most is all the people I get to meet, and thought I could put my expertise to g xxl use for o f course to celebrate the heritage of my the community to have a safe event. sexuality. Why I got involved: Three years ago, Nam e: Paula Funatake friends had invited me to join the entertain Title: Technical coordinator ment committee and help with Pride North I’m excited about: Expanding the feeling of west. I was very excited about doing it. JT1 inclusion to families. Why I got involved: Solicitation from Jack PRIDE N orthwest will hold a volunteer party and and chance to add a different perspective to (mentation I p.m . June 8 at Portland State the event planning. University's M ulticultural Center, Room 228 m Smith M emorial Center, 1825 S.W . Broadway. Nam e: Sunsong K. Firedancer Attendees will have the chance to find out what Title: Volunteer coordinator positions are available, sign up for spots and meet I’m excited about: Community building the board. Organizers also will give an overview o f and the possibility for connecting with many the event as well as specific trainings for safety, different types o f folks. parade, entertainment and festival volunteers. Why I got involved: I think it is impor Snacks will be served. For more information e-mail tant work and because 1 felt I had some good Sunsong Firedancer at volunteer@pridenw.org or skills to offer, as well as access to some visit www.pridenw.org. underrepresented communities. lA k e tt°m * Happy Pride! $0 Down / No Closing Costs Loans! BEST RATE! Low Fees! Pre-Approval By Phone Tim Gallagher Loan Consultant 5 0 3 -2 3 5 -2 8 5 8 tgallagher@themortgagecrew.com Crew h Happen! 2327 east burnside 503.234.8610 stumptown coffee pastries, vegan treats sandwiches on grand central bread ▼ pride special bring us this ad buy one, get one free buy one coffee beverage and get another of equal or lesser value at time of purchase Credit Problems are Always Welcome! Home furnishings for proud homes 1301 Northwest GliMn St Portland. Oregon 97209 503 827 6037 Mon -Sat. 10-6. Sun 12-5
