May 10, 2011

Pride Party
Honorary Hosts
Fernando Ventura &
Greg Sherrell,
997 Now Radio Dear Friend,
Scott Shafer, KQED
Thank you so much for your past support of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center.
Jan Wahl, KRON We deeply appreciate working with corporate partners to build a stronger, healthier and
more equitable world. I’m excited to invite you to be part of our 6th Annual Pride Party,
Eric Jansen, a Center-hosted arts and entertainment festival that kicks off Pride Week on June 18,
Out in the Bay, 2011. The Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Honorary Hosts of the event
KALW-FM includes Yigit Pura of BRAVO’S “Top Chef Just Desserts, ”Jan Wahl, KRON; Fernando
Ventura & Greg Sherrell, 997 Now Radio; Scott Shafer, KQED; Eric Jansen Out in the
Yigit Pura Bay, KALW-FM. We look forward to welcoming 500 community members to the event.
Taste Catering &
Event Planning;
BRAVO’s “Top Chef
We would be delighted to have you participate in this year’s Pride Party as an
Just Desserts” auction donor. Gift cards and gift certificates in one hundred dollar increments, for
example, are extremely popular items. Other popular items have included:

Board of Directors Trip to Los Angeles and Two Tickets to the Ellen Show
Co-Chairs Olivia Cruise for Two to the Caribbean
Debbie Chaw Roundtrip Tickets to London on Virgin Atlantic Airlines
James Williamson
Platinum Feast for Eight at AsiaSF
Michael Albert VIP Tour and Tasting for Four at St Supery Winery
Juan Barajas
Dr. Frankie Bashan Your in-kind contribution will make a difference in the lives of LGBT community
Jacqueline Bennett members in need. During the height of the AIDS pandemic fifteen years ago, the San
Diana Berry Francisco LGBT Community Center arose as a beacon for queer community members
Beth Burkhart determined to forge a better tomorrow. Today the need is greater than ever as
Erika Carlsen demonstrated by demand for services only available at the Center last year:
Masen Davis
Wade Estey
Michael Hickcox Job seekers attending job fairs at the Center this last year: 615
Amanda Keton People annually accessing our Information and Referral services: over 5,000
Paula Lykins Meals served over last year to homeless youth: 953
Terry Micheau Average number of building visitor to the Center per month: 9,000
Kelly Porter
Joel Preston
We hope you will join them in supporting this spectacular afternoon of entertainment,
David Rak
Dr. Paul Silvestre dance, food, beverage, silent auction bidding, and proud celebration. In order to provide
Paul B. Tan the best possible presentation of your auction item, we are asking that we have your
Shannon Wentworth item in hand by May 27th. A Pride Party volunteer will be following up with you
shortly to answer any questions you may have.
Executive Director
Rebecca Rolfe Your business will be recognized in the auction program, display, and event website. Please contact
me for further information or questions. On behalf of the thousands of LGBT adults youth and
families who benefit from the services provided by San Francisco LGBT Center, thank you for
supporting the Pride Party auction!

Sincerely,

Rebecca Rolfe
Executive Director
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
Auction@sfcenter.org

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