THANK YOU
love letters Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Governor Ed Rendell
Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh Board of Directors Gary A. Van Horn, Jr., President Steven R. Herforth, Vice President Peter J. Karlovich, Treasurer Patrick R. O’Boyle, Secretary Members Samuel C. Badger and Joseph A. Senatore
Greetings: It gives me great pleasure to join with the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh in welcoming everyone to Pittsburgh Pride Week 2009. Over the years, I have seen the GLBT community across our Commonwealth go through tremendous change and acceptance into society. The cultural fabric of our Commonwealth has been woven from the proud histories and traditions of our various citizens, and this diversity makes the freedoms of expression and association that we enjoy as Americans so extraordinary. By celebrating and embracing our diversity, we uphold the principles and ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy. During this special week, I hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy everything this great city has to offer – the goodness of its people, the richness of its historical significance, and its vibrant cultural diversity. As governor, and on behalf of all Pennsylvanians, I wish to extend my support of GLBT Pride Week, and again welcome everyone to this year’s festivities. Best wishes for a memorable week. Sincerely,
Emeritus Board Members Charles W. Honse, William R. Kaelin, Donald R. Thinnes, and Charles P. Tierney Cassandra Buncie – Director of Marketing & Development Hugh N. Stumpp – Intern / Volunteer Coordinator Entertainment Committee Christopher Eckles & Richard Parsakian, Co-Chairs G. Michael Beigay, Cassandra Buncie, Kierra Darshell, Philip Ezzo, John McMarlin, and Hugh Stumpp Creative Design Committee: Victoria Bradley, Editor Jonathan Fobear, Art Director Samuel Badger, Bunny Bixler, Christopher Boscy, Damian A. Campbell, Victor Capone, John Colombo, C.J. Daro, Ingrid Elizabeth, Philip Ezzo, Eric Himan, Vanessa Joseph, Amy Loveridge, Andy Moore, Joy Royes, Mark Segal, Joe Stevens, Lindsay Talbot, Eric Toal, Jared N. Tuk, Miranda Vey, Bruce Vilanch and Family Communications Inc. PrideFest & Pride Awareness March Committee Jeff Freedman, Chair Kelly Kinsey, Assistant Chair G. Michael Beigay, David Dean, Susan Haugh, Ken Haywood, Heather Krainz, Jezebele Opulence, James Richards, Sarah Rosso, Maurice Samuels, Lyndsey Sickler, John Shollenberger, Mark Thompson, Keith Vario and GLENDA Volunteers,
Edward G. Rendell Governor
Decorating Committee Bill Volbrecht - Chair Matthias Bodnar, Craig Conn and Steven Herforth Operations Committee Gary A. Van Horn Jr., Chair Samuel Badger, Trevor Benyack, Paul Block, James Foster, Steven Herforth, Gilbert Jackson, Nancy Johnson, Peter Karlovich, Jimmy McDonald, Diane Mezza, Kim Schlanger and Robert Yager Vincent Lighting Systems, Lighting Design J4 Event Systems, Sound Design Mountain Productions, Staging/Rigging
Pride Pittsburgh Magazine | PittsburghPride.org
Partner Organizations 5801, ACLU, August Wilson Center, Black Pride , Blue Moon, Borders Eastside, Brewers, Burgh Bears, Carnegie Library of Homestead, Carnegie Mellon University, Cattivo, Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, Donny’s Place, Dreams of Hope, East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Equality Advocates PA, Forward Lanes, G2H2 Pittsburgh, Gay & Lesbian Community Center, Grey Box Theater, Hard Rock Café, Images, Lez Liquor Hour, Mattress Factory, New Hazlett Theater, ONEchurch Pittsburgh, Palate Bistro, Patrick Arena Music, Pegasus, Persad Center, PFLAG Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, Pittsburgh Corporate GLBT Roundtable, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Pittsburgh Eagle, Pittsburgh International Lesbian & Gay Film Society, Pittsburgh Pride Bowling League, Privilege Ultralounge, P-Town, Real Luck Café, Red Revolver, Renaissance City Choir, Spin, Steel City Stonewall Democrats, There Video Lounge, Thomas C. Waters, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Women’s Law Project and WYEP SPECIAL THANKS Deborah Acklin, Amber Alke, Richard Allison, Gary Altavilla, Howard Andrew, Duane Ashley, Kristen Baginski, Brandon Baker, Michael Bartley, Diana Besoiu, Lauren Bracey, Nadine Brnilovich, Janet Buncie, Patty Burk, Janis Burley-Wilson, Joanna Camarda, Charles L. Caputo Esq., Louis F. Caputo Esq., Dan Catanzaro, Guy Costa, Eric Davis Esq., Representative Dan Deasey, Rodney Decchis, Nick DiMartino, Roberta Dunn, Mike Edwards, Dana Elmendorf, Kevin Evanto, Barb Feige, State Senator Jim Ferlo, Michael Ferraro, Gretchen Fieser, Enzo Fiorello, Bill Flanagan, Sean Fox, State Representative Dan Frankel, Ofc. Christie Gasiorowski, Denise Gaynor, Hollie Geitner, Ofc. Linda Gigliotti, Jeff Goldammer, Keith Greene, Michael Griener, Dave Hallewell, George Hazimanolis, Andy Henderson, Jennifer Highfield, Betty Hill, Jeffrey Hurant, Marguerite Jarrett Marks, Aja Jones, Patrick Jordan, Christine Kaczkowski, Jake Kaskey, Peter Katz, Miranda Kent, Kevin Kinross, Paul Klatzin, Melanie Koscelnak, Allison Krawec, Eric Kukura, Bobby LaVella, Tinsy Lipchak, Eddie Lowy, Renee’ & Frank Malto, Ralph Marrow, Michael Marsico, Rosemary Martinelli, Brian Masters, J. Kevin McMahon, Weezie Michaels, Tony Molnar-Strejcek, Paul Morack, Ralph Morrow, Ruggero Morselli, Josh Neal, Scott Noxon, County Executive Dan Onorato, Vanessa Otto, Mary Ann Papale, Callie Phillips, Eve Picker, Hollie Plevyak, Chris Potter, Nancy Previch, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Governor Edward G. Rendell, Jonathan Robison, Ron Romano, Chuck Rompala, Joy Royes, Gigi Saladna, Jim Sampson, Kristin Schake, Melanie Schall, Selena Schmidt, Rodney Schwartz, Sgt. Larry Scirotto, Donavan Smandra, Seth Smiley, Darrin Smith, Scott Stegman, Deryk Tines, Amy Tingler, Ryan Tinn, Fritz Toomer, Zachary Tyler, Ann Ungar, Carol Untch, John Valentine, Debra Van Horn, Sean Van Saint, Treshea Wade, Shay Wafer, Jeff Wheeler, David White, Thomas Wyse Jr., Robert Yager, Thomas Yargo, Yarone Zober, Allegheny County Council, Bravo Designs, Pittsburgh City Council, Steel City Media and US Sign & Safety