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100 Parties, 100 Ways to Support the 2006 Chicago Gay Games
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~ Countdown To Gay Games VII ~
2005-10-21
Chicago supporters will hold up to 100 Parties in private homes, clubs, cultural centers and restaurants around Chicago, across America and throughout the world. Each of the 100 Parties will raise visibility, fundraise and increase registrations for the Gay Games. With an average of 50 people attending each party, more than 5,000 people worldwide will participate in the parties taking place from the last week of October through November 2005.
Party hosts are still needed. To learn how to become a host of one of the 100 Parties, visit the online Party Page. Learn the Top VII Reasons to Host a Party, Top VII Party Ideas, Facts about the Gay Games, and the contents of “Party in a Box,” a kit sent out to every party host. “Party in a Box” includes beautiful four-color brochures, promotional post cards, sponsorship information, registration forms, a wonderful DVD about the Games, a Gay Games tee shirt for the host and tons of information and tips. Each Host is asked to raise at least USD$500 at his or her party through cash donations or by registering Gay Games athletes and artists.
For those who can’t host a party but are willing to attend and support the Gay Games, view the online list of public events. Friends, work colleagues, neighbors, friends – all are welcome at these public events. Selected public parties include:
- Tue, 1 Nov 2005 – Pow Wow Tuesday, 7401 S. Chicago Ave, Chicago, 7 pm to midnight. Featured poets include Art of Change, Lee’s Unleaded Blues. Great raffle prizes, Gay Games Trivia. $5 cover. No RSVP necessary, call (773) 592-3492 for more information.
- Wed, 2 Nov 2005 – Women Got Game, Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, 7 pm to midnight. Presented by the CFW Lesbian Leadership Council, and the African American Coalition for Gay Games. $10 donation requested. No RSVP required.
- Fri, 4 Nov 2005 – Argentine Women’s Soccer Team Benefit, T’s Restaurant & Bar, a Gay Games sponsor, 5025 N. Clark Street, 7 to 10 pm. Co-hosted by local soccer athletes and Amigas Latinas. Donation requested. No RSVP needed.
- Fri, 4 Nov 2005 – Fundraising Party, home of Debrah Goodman on North Lake Shore Drive. $60 minimum donation requested. RSVP to (773) 907-2006.
- Fri, 4 Nov 2005 – Joburg/Chicago Gay Games Party, Club Ramp Divas, 154 Annabella Rd, Bartless, East Rand., South Africa. Phone 082 680 3691. 15 Rand ($2USD) donation requested. No RSVP required.
- Sun, 6 Nov 2005 – Benefit for South African Lesbian Athletes, 1900 S. Prairie Historic Home, Chicago, 3 to 6 pm. Hosted by Tracy Baim, co-hosted by Affinity. Donation requested. No RSVP needed.
- Sun, 6 Nov 2005 – Turnabout Show at Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, Chicago, 9 to 11 pm. Hydrate bar, a Gay Games sponsor, hosts this fun event to benefit the Gay Games.
- Mon, 7 Nov 2005 – Plaza Club Celebration & Benefit, 130 E. Randolph Street, 40th Floor, Chicago, hosted by Michael Leppen. $100 minimum donation requested. RSVP to (773) 907-2006.
"We hope all our thousands of supporters can host a party or attend one of the 100 parties," said Shawn McCormick, Chicago Games, Inc. (CGI) Board member and organizer of the 100 parties. "Become a volunteer, register for your favor sport or cultural event, or get on our mailing list all from our website at GayGamesChicago.org. Whatever your choice, you should become involved in what will be one of the most significant events of the decade."
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