2015 Prides of the Southeast Conference Program

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On behalf of the Charlotte Pride Board of Directors and 2015 POSE Planning Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Prides of the Southeast (POSE) Annual Conference. I am extremely proud that Charlotte was selected as the host city for this year’s conference.

I hope this event provides you the opportunity to visit with friends, make new acquaintances, and share your experiences in planning and producing your Pride events. May you find encouragement as you listen to speakers, participate in workshops and interact with other Pride organizers from around the southeast.

If you have the time this weekend, I hope you will journey out into the Queen City and take in all that Charlotte has to offer. I am certain that you will witness firsthand the southern hospitality and friendliness for which our city is famous.

Again, welcome to the 2015 Prides of the Southeast (POSE) Annual Conference.

With Pride, Craig Hopkins Charlotte Pride | Director InterPride | Region 5 Director 2015 POSE Planning Committee: Craig Hopkins, Kimberly Brent, Matt Comer, Jamie Hildreth Douglas Lowe, Gwen Pearson, Marshall Varner Charlotte Pride Board of Directors: Richard Grimstad, Craig Hopkins, Paul Kelly, Tara Moser, Gwen Pearson, Marshall Varner, Jonathan Hill, Kimberly Brent, Jeff Sampson, Dave Webb, Scott Hinzman, Marc Alexander

Thursday, April 16 EVENT / TIME

LOCATION

Registration (4 p.m.) & Reception (8-10 p.m.)

Aloft Hotel Lobby/Bar

Weekend Highlights: At a Glance EVENT

LOCATION

TIME

Registration & Welcome Workshops Science on the Rocks Workshops Plenary: POSE Business Saturday dinner Plenary: Corine Mack

Aloft Lobby & Lounge Foundation For The Carolinas Discovery Place Foundation For The Carolinas Foundatoin For The Carolinas The Avenue Foundation For The Carolinas

4/16, 7 p.m.

4/17, All day 4/17, 6-9 p.m.

4/18, All day 4/18, 3:30 p.m.

4/18, 7:30 p.m.

4/19, 10:30 a.m.

Key Locations & Program Info KEY CONFERENCE LOCATIONS & ADDRESSES Host Hotel: Alternate Hotel:

Aloft Hotel, 210 E. Trade St. Omni Charlotte Hotel, 132 E. Trade St.

Workshops: Discovery Place: The Bar at 316:

Foundation For The Carolinas, 220 N. Tryon St. 301 N. Tryon St. 316 Rensselaer Ave.

The Avenue: Cathode Azure:

210 N. Church St. 1820 South Blvd.

LYNX Light Rail: Charlotte Transportation Center (access to both hotels)

LYNX Light Rail: Bland St. Station

LYNX Light Rail: East/West Blvd. Station

EXPANDED PROGRAM INFORMATION You can view a detailed and expanded version of our day-by-day conference program, including descriptions for individual workshops as well as biographies for all presenters, on our conference website at:

CHARLOTTEPRIDE.ORG/POSE

Copies of workshop presentations can be found at charlottepride.org/pose/presentations/

Friday, April 17 EVENT TIME

LOCATION

Registration

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Foundation For The Carolinas

Opening/Welcome

9-9:30 a.m.

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Workshops

9:30-10:30 a.m.

InterPride 101

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Insurance Risk Management for Prides

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Break 10:30-10:40 a.m.

Workshops

10:40-11:40 a.m.

Non-profit Accounting & Tax Compliance

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Effectively Engaging LGBTQ Youth as Leaders FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor) Connecting the Dots

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Lunch

11:40 a.m.-1 p.m.

Workshops

1-2 p.m.

On your own

Non-profit Accounting & Tax Compliance

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

History is a Weapon: Incorporating Queer History into Pride Celebrations

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Governing Through Transition

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break 2-2:10 p.m.

Workshops

2:10-3:10 p.m.

Marketing & Community Outreach

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

History is a Weapon: Incorporating Queer History into Pride Celebrations

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Event Planning: A City/County Perspective

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break 3:10-3:30 p.m.

Workshops

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Ticketing Done Right

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Together, You & I

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Marketing & Community Outreach

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Dinner 4:30-6 p.m.

On your own

Science on the Rocks 6-9 p.m.

Discovery Place

Out on the Town

The Bar at 316 (or on your own)

9 p.m.-until

Saturday, April 18 EVENT TIME

LOCATION

Registration

8:30-11 a.m.

Foundation For The Carolinas

Breathe Works

8:30-9 a.m.

FFTC / 4th floor

Workshops

9-10 a.m.

Event Planning: Untucked

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Engaging Conversations

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Success with Sponsorships

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break & Breath Works 10-10:15 a.m.

Workshops

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Success with Sponsorships

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Creating a Diverse Fundraising Plan

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Engaging Conversations

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Lunch

11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Vapiano, 201 S. Tryon St.

Workshops

1-2 p.m.

Beyond Marriage: HRC’s Work in the South and HRC/Pride Partnerships

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Insurance Risk Management for Prides

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Creating a Diverse Fundraising Plan

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break 2-2:10 p.m.

Workshops

2:10-3:10 p.m.

Beyond Marriage: HRC’s Work in the South and HRC/Pride Partnerships

FFTC / Turner (2nd floor)

Ticketing Done Right

FFTC / Richardson (2nd floor)

Event Planning: Untucked

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break 3:10-3:30 p.m.

Plenary: POSE Business 3:30-4:15 p.m.

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

Break 4:15-7 p.m.

Dinner/Reception

7-10 p.m.

The Avenue Club House

Out on the Town

10 p.m.-until

Cathode Azure (or on your own)

REMINDER: You can view a detailed and expanded day-by-day program on our conference website at: CHARLOTTEPRIDE.ORG/POSE

Free entry with your conference badge on Saturday, April 18 PLUS: Special VIP area for POSE Conference attendees

Sunday, April 19 EVENT TIME

LOCATION

Morning Worship

8-8:30 a.m.

FFTC / 2nd floor

Continental Breakfast

8:00-9:30 a.m.

FFTC / 2nd floor

Best Practices Roundtables

9-10:15 a.m.

FFTC / 2nd floor

Break 10:15-10:30 a.m.

Plenary: Corine Mack

10:30 a.m.-Noon

FFTC / Sklut (4th floor)

REMINDER: You can view a detailed and expanded day-by-day program on our conference website at: CHARLOTTEPRIDE.ORG/POSE Copies of workshop presentations can be found at charlottepride.org/pose/presentations/

Many thanks...

WELCOME BAG GIFTS

Many thanks to the companies and organizations which donated items for this year’s welcome bags.

- Denotes North Carolina-based company.

Adams Beverage Bojangles Brood Soda Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Cottage Lane Kitchen Dee Dee’s Gourmet Frito Lay Kerr Lake Candles Krispy Kreme Mother’s Little Helper Old Town Soap Co. Pinnacle Vodka Playgirl Pride Socks Red Bull Rex Goliath Wet

POSE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

Many thanks to those who sponsored conference registration fees for InterPride members, including these generous donors: Ashley Arrington, Dustin Brookshire , Casswood Insurance Agency, Ltd, Charlotte Pride, Max Corwell, John Cowley, James Hermansen-Parker, Isaac Kelly, Debbie Naylor, Zobair Nagamia, Eric Ryan, Sara Stirne, Robert Warrington, Gary Van Horn

Keynote Speaker CORINE MACK

Sunday Plenary, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Mack is the newly elected Charlotte NAACP President. Prior to this appointment, she was the Community Affairs Chairperson for the Charlotte NAACP, while also serving on their Executive Board. She also worked at the Center for Community Change, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. Mack recently finalized a “JOBS” pilot program to give formerly incarcerated and long term unemployed people jobs. The program is collaboration with Charlotte Works and Charlotte Area Fund.

Corine has been told she is a leader amongst leaders. She has led and presided over 40,000 workers in the New York Transit System to ministering to hundreds of incarcerated inmates in the New York Prison System. She has been organizing communities in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. She has organized communities and campaigns with the NAACP in cities from Mississippi and Florida to Arizona to fight for economic and social justice.

Mack attended the Cornell University Labor Relation School (B.S. General Business Administration) and George Meany School of Labor (B.A. Personnel and Labor Relations) where she studied labor law, mediation and arbitration and business administration and sociology. Ordained Elder in 1982, Corine was commissioned as a minister in the Perfecting Faith Church in New York by her spiritual father Pastor Donnie McClurkin. Her educational and spiritual background as well as her work experience helped to create her passion for fighting injustice. Mack has received awards for Woman of the Year in Labor (First Lady Hillary Clinton) and Leader of the Year (NYC Transit African American Society).

THANK YOU TO OUR OTHER SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS: Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs, Beth Allen, O’Neale Atkinson, Chad Ballard, John Bennett, Travis Brookshire, Joshua Burford, David Christopher, Wil Coleman, Buck Cooke, Heath Dillard, Jenni Gaisbauer, James Hermansen-Parker, Rob Hill, David Miller, Jim Murphy, Ashley Smith, Paula Tilley, Laura White, Jonathan Winn, Joe Yanicak

Conference & Local Information CONFERENCE INFORMATION

DINING OPTIONS

BADGES Badges must be worn at all times and serve as your entry ticket to all meal and reception functions.

The Aloft Hotel at the Epicentre has two dining options in the hotel.

WXYZ bar at Aloft Hotel offers cocktails and a snack-attack menu (Cuisine: Light Fare). Re:fuel by Aloft is a self serve grab & go 24/7 gourmet eatery.

Everyone, including spouses and exhibitor staff must have a badge.

FFTC Security requires the badge for access to the conference space.

Badges also serve as your free entry to The Bar at 316 and Cathode Azure.

The following restaurants or eateries are located at the Epicentre: Average entree prices: $ under $10 — $$ $10-$30 — $$$ $30 or more

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Your conference registration includes the following meals, events and entertainment activities: • Breaks: Refreshments including coffee, sodas and light snacks (at selected breaks) • Thursday evening reception at the Aloft Lounge • Friday evening: Science on the Rocks (no meal included) • Saturday lunch at Vapiano • Saturday dinner at The Avenue • Sunday continental breakfast SURVEY Within 5 days of the conference you will receive a survey by email that will ask you to rate the educational programs, social events and logistics.

Please take the time to fill this out so that we can use the information to improve future conferences. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Bruegger’s Bagels $ Firehouse Subs $ Five Guys $ Fuji Hibachi & Teriyaki $ Jason’s Deli $ Libretto’s Pizzeria $ Moe’s Southwest Grill $ Smoothie King $ BlackFinn American Saloon $$ Ios Greek Kitchen $$ La Tagliatella $$ Mortimer’s Cafe and Pub $$ Tin Roof $$ Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina $$ Wild Wing Cafe $$ Fleming’s Steakhouse $$$ Need more dining options? Check out the Charlotte Visitor’s Guide & Map in your conference welcome bag.

Conference & Local Information DINING OPTIONS Near Foundation for The Carolinas: Cowbell Burger & Bar $$ 201 N Tryon St Mert’s Heart & Soul $ 214 N College St Newk’s Express Cafe $ 101 N Tryon Street Not Just Coffee $ 224 E 7th Street The Pita Pit $ 214 N Tryon St SOHO Bistro $ 214 N Tryon St Ste 110 Malabar $$-$$$ 214 N Tryon St Ste 3 Basil Thai Restaurant $$ 210 N. Church St. Cosmos Cafe $$ 300 N College St Ste 101 Dandelion Market $$ 118 W 5th Street Aria Tuscan Grille $$ 100 North Tryon Street Rock Bottom Brewery $$ 401 N Tryon St Ste 100 The Asbury $$$ 235 N Tryon St The Capital Grille $$$ 201 North Tryon Street Luce Restaurant & Bar $$$ 214 N Tryon St

Uptown Charlotte is home to amazing pieces of public art, like Niki de Saint Phalle’s 17-foot, 5-inch tall mirrored sculpture, ‘Le Grand Oiseau de Feu Sur l’Arche,’ or ‘The Large Bird of Fire on the Arch.’ Locals lovingly call her the ‘Firebird’ or ‘Disco Chicken.’

Photo Credit: Carissa Rogers (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Conference & Local Information LGBT/FRIENDLY BARS/CLUBS The Bar at 316 316 Rensselaer Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 Neighborhood: South End/Dilworth Details: Bars, Karaoke, Outdoor Terrace Popular with: Gay Men

Petra’s 1919 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood Details: Bars, Cabaret, Live Performances, Outdoor Terrace; Popular with: LGBT Mixed

Cathode Azure 1820 South Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28203 Neighborhood: South End/Dilworth Details: Bars, Dance Floor, Drag Shows, Outdoor Terrace; Popular with: Gay Men

The Scorpio 2301 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Neighborhood: FreeMoreWest Details: Club, Dance Floor,Drag Shows, Pageants Popular with: Gay Men, LGBT Mixed

Central Station 2131 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood Details: Bars, Billiards, Karaoke, Outdoor Terrace

Sidelines Sports Bar 4544 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209 Neighborhood: South Charlotte Details: Bars, Billiards, Sports Bar Popular with: Gay Men

Chasers Charlotte 3217 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 Neighborhood: NoDa; Popular with: Gay Men Charlotte’s only gay male adult dance club.

L4 Lounge 2906 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood Details: Bar food, Dance Floor,Hookah, Outdoor Terrace; Popular with: Lesbians, LGBT Mixed Nickel Bar 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Road Charlotte, NC 28208 Neighborhood: West Charlotte Popular with: LGBT Mixed, African-American Find an interactive map online: CHARLOTTEPRIDE.ORG/POSE/

Snug Harbor 1228 Gordon Street Charlotte, NC 28205 Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood; Popular with: Friendly; 21+ Gay Night on Thursdays Taste Lounge Charlotte 2415 W. Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28208 Neighborhood: FreeMoreWest Details: Bar food, Bars, Dance Floor, Outdoor Terrace; Popular with: Lesbians, LGBT Mixed The Woodshed Lounge 4000 Queen City Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Neighborhood: West Charlotte Details: Bears, Leather, Outdoor Terrace Popular with: Gay Men

Photos: Charlotte Pride 2014

Photo by Jennifer L Hogan

Photo by Jennifer L Hogan

Photo by Carl Miller

Photo by Matt Comer