MEMO: "Gay Sports Night" at TIMES SQUARE SOCIAL
EVENT GAY SPORTS NIGHT at TIMES SQUARE SOCIAL
(Times Square's HIT Gay Networking Event)
Hosted by TheMenEvent.com, Next Magazine, Out of Bounds and Team NY
in co-operation with the Times Square Alliance and the New York Times
DATE Monday January 28, 2008
If you are going to be setting up our team's table, please arrive 5 and 5:45pm (please arrive NO later than 545 to set up). If you are planning on attending the event, but not working the table, the event begins at 6pm and runs until 9pm.
WHERE Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway at 43 St (enter on 43rd Street)
COVER There is NO COVER charge to attend the event. Drinks are cheap. Food is also available.
PURPOSE The event will be a great opportunity to recruit new members, find new supporters, network with attendees, meet other teams, enjoy!
INVITE Invite your ENTIRE Team to attend the event. What better way to attract new athletic supporters than to show them the team that they will be joining or supporting?
WHO ATTENDS TheMenEvent.com has been hosting this gay Times Square networking event for 4 years and their parties tend to draw anywhere from 250-400 gay professionals from the Metro NYC area.
RSVP FOR TEAM MEMBERS: To rsvp for this event please go to http://www.themenevent.com/timessqsocial.htm and then click on the "RSVP FOR THIS EVENT" link.
See you on the 28th of January!
Hugh Hysell, TheMenEvent.com
Out of Bounds and Team New York are non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that has been a community resource network for LGBT athletes, artists, sports & cultural organizations, and their friends and supporters for many years.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Letter from Christine Quinn, Speaker
Dear Friend,
I thought you might be interested in reading the following news article.
Thank you.
- Sincerely, Christine C. Quinn, Speaker
New York Times
January 22, 2008
Letters
The Battle Against H.I.V.: No Letup
To the Editor:
In "H.I.V. Rises Among Young Gay Men" (editorial, Jan. 14), you correctly link the lack of a comprehensive H.I.V. and AIDS policy that focuses on the groups most at risk to the rise in AIDS cases nationwide.
It's heartening that New York City's health commissioner has raised the facts about the increase of H.I.V. and AIDS among the city's young gay population, and has pledged to address this issue. But until our national leadership implements policies that will help eradicate root causes such as stigma, discrimination, racism and poverty that mostly affect at-risk populations, we will continue to see a rise in AIDS cases nationwide.
A national approach supported by strong leadership in Congress and the White House - which includes collecting additional data on vulnerable populations, advances policies and financing, and supports front-line evidence-based interventions among grass-roots AIDS organizations - will help jump-start the next wave in the war against AIDS.
Kevin Robert Frost
Chief Executive, American Foundation for AIDS Research
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
Your editorial suggests that a significant decline in H.I.V. among gay men over 30 might be the result of personal loss. Many of us, including men in their 50s like me, are still grieving; our friends are no longer with us, and we feel their absence in our lives every day.
Our goal is to remain H.I.V.-negative and to live. Casual sex is out. For us, the discussion and the debates are over.
Benjamin M. Hamilton
Astoria, Queens, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
Your editorial rightly expresses concern about the spike in H.I.V. among young gay men, but it does not mention the equally troubling increase in H.I.V. and AIDS among women, especially women of color.
A 2005 report by the New York State AIDS Advisory Council found that the proportion of newly reported AIDS cases involving women has more than tripled in New York, rising from 12 percent in 1986 to 34 percent in 2003.
In New York, women account for 48 percent of new H.I.V. infections among teenagers between ages 13 and 19, and 43 percent of new infections among young adults between ages 20 and 24, according to the report.
The problem is particularly acute in communities of color. Black and Hispanic women represent 86 percent of women who have been diagnosed with H.I.V. and AIDS in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2004 H.I.V. infection was the leading cause of death among black women between the ages of 25 and 34.
H.I.V. and AIDS prevention strategies must include initiatives to stop the virus's spread among women. A good first step is to provide comprehensive sexuality education in schools, and ending the current ban on condom demonstrations.
We need to equip our children - male and female, gay and straight - with the information and skills to protect themselves against H.I.V. and AIDS.
Donna Lieberman
Executive Director
New York Civil Liberties Union
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
The H.I.V. and AIDS epidemic continues to be one of the greatest health challenges facing our city, and providing resources for H.I.V. and AIDS prevention has been, and will continue to be, a major priority for the City Council.
The Council has financed H.I.V. and AIDS prevention and education services for communities of color and women; counseling and education services at hospitals; H.I.V. prevention and literacy for seniors; and needle exchange programs to prevent the spread of H.I.V. and AIDS through intravenous drug use. But despite the number of programs throughout New York City, it is extremely difficult to stop the spread of H.I.V. and AIDS unless people get tested.
In order to help New Yorkers, the City Council and the Health and Hospital Corporation announced additional Council financing of $5.6 million for public hospitals to expand rapid H.I.V. testing. This investment has helped the hospitals expand their reach beyond AIDS centers and prenatal care clinics to offer rapid H.I.V. testing to current hospital patients, visitors to the emergency rooms and outpatient clinics.
Rapid testing helped hospitals test almost 134,000 patients last year, and allowed doctors and counselors the chance to provide education and services on the spot if a person tested positive.
Increasing the availability of testing can be vital in the early detection of H.I.V., and early detection can be the crucial factor in fighting this devastating illness.
The only way to truly combat this crisis is to ensure that all New Yorkers take a simple first step - learn their H.I.V. status. Only then can we arm those residents who are positive with both the medication and education they need to keep themselves and their partners healthy.
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker, New York City Council
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
I thought you might be interested in reading the following news article.
Thank you.
- Sincerely, Christine C. Quinn, Speaker
New York Times
January 22, 2008
Letters
The Battle Against H.I.V.: No Letup
To the Editor:
In "H.I.V. Rises Among Young Gay Men" (editorial, Jan. 14), you correctly link the lack of a comprehensive H.I.V. and AIDS policy that focuses on the groups most at risk to the rise in AIDS cases nationwide.
It's heartening that New York City's health commissioner has raised the facts about the increase of H.I.V. and AIDS among the city's young gay population, and has pledged to address this issue. But until our national leadership implements policies that will help eradicate root causes such as stigma, discrimination, racism and poverty that mostly affect at-risk populations, we will continue to see a rise in AIDS cases nationwide.
A national approach supported by strong leadership in Congress and the White House - which includes collecting additional data on vulnerable populations, advances policies and financing, and supports front-line evidence-based interventions among grass-roots AIDS organizations - will help jump-start the next wave in the war against AIDS.
Kevin Robert Frost
Chief Executive, American Foundation for AIDS Research
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
Your editorial suggests that a significant decline in H.I.V. among gay men over 30 might be the result of personal loss. Many of us, including men in their 50s like me, are still grieving; our friends are no longer with us, and we feel their absence in our lives every day.
Our goal is to remain H.I.V.-negative and to live. Casual sex is out. For us, the discussion and the debates are over.
Benjamin M. Hamilton
Astoria, Queens, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
Your editorial rightly expresses concern about the spike in H.I.V. among young gay men, but it does not mention the equally troubling increase in H.I.V. and AIDS among women, especially women of color.
A 2005 report by the New York State AIDS Advisory Council found that the proportion of newly reported AIDS cases involving women has more than tripled in New York, rising from 12 percent in 1986 to 34 percent in 2003.
In New York, women account for 48 percent of new H.I.V. infections among teenagers between ages 13 and 19, and 43 percent of new infections among young adults between ages 20 and 24, according to the report.
The problem is particularly acute in communities of color. Black and Hispanic women represent 86 percent of women who have been diagnosed with H.I.V. and AIDS in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2004 H.I.V. infection was the leading cause of death among black women between the ages of 25 and 34.
H.I.V. and AIDS prevention strategies must include initiatives to stop the virus's spread among women. A good first step is to provide comprehensive sexuality education in schools, and ending the current ban on condom demonstrations.
We need to equip our children - male and female, gay and straight - with the information and skills to protect themselves against H.I.V. and AIDS.
Donna Lieberman
Executive Director
New York Civil Liberties Union
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
To the Editor:
The H.I.V. and AIDS epidemic continues to be one of the greatest health challenges facing our city, and providing resources for H.I.V. and AIDS prevention has been, and will continue to be, a major priority for the City Council.
The Council has financed H.I.V. and AIDS prevention and education services for communities of color and women; counseling and education services at hospitals; H.I.V. prevention and literacy for seniors; and needle exchange programs to prevent the spread of H.I.V. and AIDS through intravenous drug use. But despite the number of programs throughout New York City, it is extremely difficult to stop the spread of H.I.V. and AIDS unless people get tested.
In order to help New Yorkers, the City Council and the Health and Hospital Corporation announced additional Council financing of $5.6 million for public hospitals to expand rapid H.I.V. testing. This investment has helped the hospitals expand their reach beyond AIDS centers and prenatal care clinics to offer rapid H.I.V. testing to current hospital patients, visitors to the emergency rooms and outpatient clinics.
Rapid testing helped hospitals test almost 134,000 patients last year, and allowed doctors and counselors the chance to provide education and services on the spot if a person tested positive.
Increasing the availability of testing can be vital in the early detection of H.I.V., and early detection can be the crucial factor in fighting this devastating illness.
The only way to truly combat this crisis is to ensure that all New Yorkers take a simple first step - learn their H.I.V. status. Only then can we arm those residents who are positive with both the medication and education they need to keep themselves and their partners healthy.
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker, New York City Council
New York, Jan. 14, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
NYC Gay Basketball League: Spring Season Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Ron Sheppard, Commissioner
NYC Gay Basketball League
glba1@aol.com
Jeff Kagan, Board Secretary
NYC Gay Basketball League
kagan@nycgaybasketball.org
The New York City Gay Basketball League Announces the Launch of the Spring 2008 Season
New York, NY (January 14, 2008) - The New York City Gay Basketball League (hereafter, “NYCGBL”) today officially announces the schedule for its Spring 2008 season. League play will commence on February 24, 2008 at the Little Red School (LREI) in Manhattan. In its fourth season, the league looks to expand its membership base with players of all skill levels.
“People may be intimidated to play in the league based on their limited experience with the game,” says NYCGBL Commissioner Ron Sheppard, “but we want to let the community know that this league is open to all skill levels, from first time dribblers to college-level players.”
“The New York City Gay Basketball League was created to give those who love to play the game a chance to compete with others on their same skill level. We invite players of all skill levels to come out, play and have fun this spring season,” says Co-founder and League Secretary, Jeff Kagan.
The league has two divisions, competitive and recreational. The competitive division is for those individuals who have previous experience playing, whether that be through participation in frequent pick-up games, high school or college play. The recreational division is for those who are less experienced players, intermediate or beginners. Teams in both divisions will be comprised of 10 players per squad.
“We look at the Spring 2008 season as a time we can help players from both divisions improve their playing skills,” says NYCGBL Board Member George McCormick.
There will be 8 regular season games played during the spring season as well as playoff games. The cost per player is $125. The games are held at Little Red School (located at 145 Thompson St., just south of Houston St.) on Sunday afternoons. The recreational division teams play at 1pm and 3pm. The competitive division teams plays at 2p.m. and 4p.m.
The spring season games will be played on the following dates:
• February 24
• March 2, 9, 16, 30
• April 6, 13, 20
• Playoffs: April 27 and May 4
New player evaluations will be held at LREI on Sunday, February 10th and Sunday, February 17th from 3pm to 5pm. New players can register by contacting the league at play@nycgaybasketball.org.
There will be a recruiting party held at Gym Bar on Thursday, February 13th from 8pm-10pm. Gym Sports Bar is located at 167 Eighth Avenue between 18th & 19th Street.
There will also be a Draft Party at Gym Sports Bar on Sunday, February 17th from 6pm to 8pm to announce the Spring 2008 Team Rosters.
At the conclusion of the Spring Season the teams will battle it out in playoffs to win their respective division championships. The championship celebration party will be held at a venue to be determined.
Those who want to participate in the spring league should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org with their contact details (i.e., name, phone number and email). An NYCGBL board member will reply to them with additional information for the season.
The league is also currently accepting sponsorships for the spring season. Those with sponsorship inquiries should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org.
For general information on NYCGBL visit www.nycgaybasketball.org
About the New York Gay Basketball League
Founded in 2006, the New York Gay Basketball League fosters an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. It also promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics.
###
Press Contact:
Ron Sheppard, Commissioner
NYC Gay Basketball League
glba1@aol.com
Jeff Kagan, Board Secretary
NYC Gay Basketball League
kagan@nycgaybasketball.org
The New York City Gay Basketball League Announces the Launch of the Spring 2008 Season
New York, NY (January 14, 2008) - The New York City Gay Basketball League (hereafter, “NYCGBL”) today officially announces the schedule for its Spring 2008 season. League play will commence on February 24, 2008 at the Little Red School (LREI) in Manhattan. In its fourth season, the league looks to expand its membership base with players of all skill levels.
“People may be intimidated to play in the league based on their limited experience with the game,” says NYCGBL Commissioner Ron Sheppard, “but we want to let the community know that this league is open to all skill levels, from first time dribblers to college-level players.”
“The New York City Gay Basketball League was created to give those who love to play the game a chance to compete with others on their same skill level. We invite players of all skill levels to come out, play and have fun this spring season,” says Co-founder and League Secretary, Jeff Kagan.
The league has two divisions, competitive and recreational. The competitive division is for those individuals who have previous experience playing, whether that be through participation in frequent pick-up games, high school or college play. The recreational division is for those who are less experienced players, intermediate or beginners. Teams in both divisions will be comprised of 10 players per squad.
“We look at the Spring 2008 season as a time we can help players from both divisions improve their playing skills,” says NYCGBL Board Member George McCormick.
There will be 8 regular season games played during the spring season as well as playoff games. The cost per player is $125. The games are held at Little Red School (located at 145 Thompson St., just south of Houston St.) on Sunday afternoons. The recreational division teams play at 1pm and 3pm. The competitive division teams plays at 2p.m. and 4p.m.
The spring season games will be played on the following dates:
• February 24
• March 2, 9, 16, 30
• April 6, 13, 20
• Playoffs: April 27 and May 4
New player evaluations will be held at LREI on Sunday, February 10th and Sunday, February 17th from 3pm to 5pm. New players can register by contacting the league at play@nycgaybasketball.org.
There will be a recruiting party held at Gym Bar on Thursday, February 13th from 8pm-10pm. Gym Sports Bar is located at 167 Eighth Avenue between 18th & 19th Street.
There will also be a Draft Party at Gym Sports Bar on Sunday, February 17th from 6pm to 8pm to announce the Spring 2008 Team Rosters.
At the conclusion of the Spring Season the teams will battle it out in playoffs to win their respective division championships. The championship celebration party will be held at a venue to be determined.
Those who want to participate in the spring league should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org with their contact details (i.e., name, phone number and email). An NYCGBL board member will reply to them with additional information for the season.
The league is also currently accepting sponsorships for the spring season. Those with sponsorship inquiries should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org.
For general information on NYCGBL visit www.nycgaybasketball.org
About the New York Gay Basketball League
Founded in 2006, the New York Gay Basketball League fosters an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. It also promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
HOWDY from BIG APPLE DODGEBALL (BAD!)
HOWDY from BIG APPLE DODGEBALL (BAD!)
Hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and a Fun New Year! Now let's talk DODGEBALL!
This Sunday (1/6) is BAD!'s first End of Season / Awards Party. Here's the details:
when: Sunday 1/6 @ 6PM
where: THE EAGLE NYC (554 west 28th street / 11th avenue) 646.473.1866 - on the 2nd floor - we'll have flip-cup and beer specials!
6:00pm: be there
6:30pm: pizza
7:00pm: awards - Team MVP's, 1st-2nd-3rd Place teams, 6 special "mystery" awards given to certain players in the league voted on by BAD!'s board
7:30pm: announcement from outgoing Commissioner - Mark Marraccini - and introduction of BAD!'s new Commissioner and new Board members
Also we'll be doing Season 2 registration FOR RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY (NO NEW PLAYER REGISTRATIONS AT THIS PARTY).
If you want to play again in Season 2, please bring a check or money order made out to BIG APPLE DODGEBALL and please clearly print your name in the MEMO section of the check so we know who the check is from.
Along with the check, please print out the attached Voluntary Liability Waiver form and fill out ALL areas CLEARLY so we have your contact info updated for Season 2.
Hand in your Waiver form and check together at the party.
We are NOT registering teams this season - teams for Season 2 will be created by the league and will be made up of returning players from Season 1 and new players signed up after several upcoming registration events. If you have any questions about this or anything else regarding Season 2, please ask us at the Awards party.
Happy New Year and we'll see you all at THE EAGLE this Sunday!
Thanks!
BAD!
--
Big Apple Dodgeball...be BAD!
www.bigappledodgeball.com
Hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and a Fun New Year! Now let's talk DODGEBALL!
This Sunday (1/6) is BAD!'s first End of Season / Awards Party. Here's the details:
when: Sunday 1/6 @ 6PM
where: THE EAGLE NYC (554 west 28th street / 11th avenue) 646.473.1866 - on the 2nd floor - we'll have flip-cup and beer specials!
6:00pm: be there
6:30pm: pizza
7:00pm: awards - Team MVP's, 1st-2nd-3rd Place teams, 6 special "mystery" awards given to certain players in the league voted on by BAD!'s board
7:30pm: announcement from outgoing Commissioner - Mark Marraccini - and introduction of BAD!'s new Commissioner and new Board members
Also we'll be doing Season 2 registration FOR RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY (NO NEW PLAYER REGISTRATIONS AT THIS PARTY).
If you want to play again in Season 2, please bring a check or money order made out to BIG APPLE DODGEBALL and please clearly print your name in the MEMO section of the check so we know who the check is from.
Along with the check, please print out the attached Voluntary Liability Waiver form and fill out ALL areas CLEARLY so we have your contact info updated for Season 2.
Hand in your Waiver form and check together at the party.
We are NOT registering teams this season - teams for Season 2 will be created by the league and will be made up of returning players from Season 1 and new players signed up after several upcoming registration events. If you have any questions about this or anything else regarding Season 2, please ask us at the Awards party.
Happy New Year and we'll see you all at THE EAGLE this Sunday!
Thanks!
BAD!
--
Big Apple Dodgeball...be BAD!
www.bigappledodgeball.com
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