Out Brunch 2024 Program

Welcome to

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Out Brunch Sponsors

Table Sponsors

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Beth Meyerson & Jill German Miguel Cruz Carbon Health Nick Wayne Eggman Chris Charles Nathan Wade Colette Barajas & Kristen Birner Old Pueblo Community Services Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Southern Arizona Senior Pride Cynthia Garcia Scott Koenig Liberal Catholic Church International Teresita Flores Meaghan Sheehan Tucson Queerstory

Welcome to Out Brunch Welcome to Out Brunch 2024! I am thrilled that you were able to join us today as we gather to celebrate our community's resilience, unity, and achievements.

I am honored to be a part of this event and delighted to applaud Tucson Queerstory, Miguel Cruz, Nick Wayne Eggman, Paul Durham, and Philippe Waterinckx . Our organization has been dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by HIV/AIDS for over three decades. We have seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with being a part of this community, and we are committed to providing support, resources, and advocacy for all.

As we gather today, let us recommit ourselves to the values of love, acceptance, and inclusivity. Thank you for being a part of Out Brunch. I look forward to celebrating with you all and continuing to work together to create a world where everyone can live their authentic selves without fear of discrimination or prejudice.

Lauren Smith

President

Melissa Vito

President-Elect

Scott Koenig

Treasurer

Cynthia Garcia

Secretary

DIRECTORS

SAAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Beth Frantz Chief Executive Officer

Marc Acuña Joshua Anderson Lauryn Bianco Lee Bucyk Patti Caldwell Joel Isaias Beth Meyerson

Pratichee Shukla Waco Starr

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Schedule of Events WELCOME

STEVE HALL AWARD Tucson Queerstory ´ PUBLIC SERVANT AWARD RICHARD ELIAS Paul Durham & Philippe Waterinckx GODAT AWARD Nick Wayne Eggman DR. JEAN BAKER COMMUNITY ALLY AWARD Miguel Cruz

THANK YOU

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Out Brunch Award Categories Steve Hall Award The Steve Hall Award is given to an individual/organization who makes outstanding volunteer contributions to further the mission of promoting freedom, equality, safety, and well-being of LGBTQ+ people in Southern Arizona.

Honoring the dedication and consistent commitment of the volunteer’s life to the LGBTQ+ community, the Steve Hall Award honors the past work and promotes the future volunteer endeavors of the recipient. The award is named after Steve Hall, a pioneering volunteer who served the LGBTQ+ community with tireless dedication.

Godat Award The Godat Award was inaugurated in 1998 to recognize extraordinary long-term contributions by an individual to Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community. Recipients of this prestigious award have shown keen leadership in the LGBTQ+ community and advocated throughout their careers for the advancement of the whole community. Ken Godat, after whom the award is named, was the first recipient. Since its inception, the Godat Award has celebrated the personal commitment and public advocacy of Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ leaders.

Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally Award In 2001, an award was created to honor a straight ally who has made significant contributions to advance the freedom, equality, safety, and well-being of LGBTQ+ people in Southern Arizona. Knowing that the work of so many in the LGBTQ+ community is aided and furthered by our straight allies. The Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally Award shines a light on the faithful and indefatigable efforts of an ally working with Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community.

Richard Elías Public Servant Award Inaugurated last year, the Richard Elías Public Servant Award will be presented to public or government servants who have made significant or extraordinary contributions to the equality, equity, health, and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community of Tucson and Arizona. This award is named after Representative Richard Elías for his long time support to both the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community, and other marginalized groups.

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2024 Out Brunch Honorees TUCSON QUEERSTORY

Steve Hall Award Recipient Tucson Queerstory is an active archive of personal stories of the LGBTQ+ Tucson community.

Their mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, celebrate, and make our community's history accessible to the public. It is important to Tucson Queerstory to acknowledge, support and promote a comprehensive understanding of the diversity within Tucson's LGBTQ+ community; to support and collaborate with other local organizations and schools.

PAUL DURHAM & PHILIPPE WATERINCKX

Richard Elías Public Servant Award Recipient

Paul and Philippe were not only connected by their love for each other, but also by their passion to positively impact their community. Paul was a fearless advocate for Tucson serving on the City Council for four years. We can still see some of the changes that were led by Paul through his dedication to climate change. Philippe believed so strongly in the power of community supported agriculture, that he founded Tucson CSA in 2004. This allowed local organic produce to be more accessible to Tucsonans.

Although their loss is heavy, both leave behind legacies that continue to be felt by the citizens of this beautiful community.

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2024 Out Brunch Honorees NICK WAYNE EGGMAN

Godat Award Recipient

Nick Wayne is the founder of HighWire Tucson, a prominent bar, nightlife and community space located in the heart of downtown. HighWire is known for its molecular mixology and signature Pearl Shots. After leaving his corporate finance job in 2010, Nick began his entrepreneurial journey by flipping houses across Arizona. Recognizing the need for a brick and mortar business, HighWire was established in 2015.

Nick is committed to creating job opportunities, supporting the local community, and implementing green initiatives in downtown. Initially starting as a cozy cocktail lounge, HighWire has since grown into one of downtown Tucson's largest and most popular establishments.

MIGUEL CRUZ

Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally Award Recipient Miguel is a multi-disciplinary international business professional who has gained experience in developing and executing strategies in different industries for more than thirty-five years. The breadth of his professional acumen has been gained in the areas of bioscience, financial services, healthcare, and media. For more than 25 years, Miguel has served as a board member in many organizations. Cynthia is Miguel’s rock-solid foundation who has helped him to shape, guide, and learn about the importance of being involved in the community.

Their two daughters, Madison Adia and Hannah Citlalli are the main reasons both contribute to making our city a better place to live.

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Past Out Brunch Honorees 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Steve Hall Award

Steve Hall Jim Sincox, PsyD Lavina Tomer David Eyde Kathy Altman, PA-C, MPH

2006 Kevin Maxey 2007 Reflection on 10 Years of Wingspan Awards 2008 Shirley Snow & AngieRose Tilghman 2009 Elliott 2010 Helen H. Anderson, PhD

2011 2012 2013 2015 2017

Godat Award

Ken Godat Jean M. Baker, PhD Colette Barajas Ana “Bertie” Lozano Bob Ellis

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Alexander John Goodrum Alan Storm Mae Krueger Craig Snow Reflection on 10 Years of Wingspan Awards

Ana Jimenez & Alex Lopez Noel de la Tierra Randy Spaulding Rick Jorgenson Dea Brasgalla

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Noel Matkin, PhD Maurice Grossman Kayla Boyer, DVM Jennifer Hoefle Joyce Bolinger Beverly Seckinger

2011 2012 2013 2015 2017

Mari Herreras Sharon Schubitzke Jonathan Rothschild Richard Elías Laura Alexander

2019 Robert Bell 2020 Curt Beall 2021 Mike Steinberg & Alan Taylor 2022 Southern Arizona Senior Pride 2023 Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce Board "The Gaymber"

2015 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Rick Jorgenson Kent Burbank Dr. Ravi Shah Erin Russ Liane Wong Scott Blades Natalie Perry

Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally Award 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Ernesto Portillo Jr. George Miller Rev. David Wilkinson Dr. Kevin J. Carmichael Tim Rupel

2006 Donna Rochester 2007 Reflection on 10 Years of Wingspan Awards 2008 Mary Ellen Beaurain 2009 Raúl Grijalva 2010 David “Fitz” Fitzsimmons

Richard Elías Public Servant Award 2021 Richard Elías 2022 Karin Uhlich

2023 Andrés Cano

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Naomi Cramer Dr. Tracey Kurtzman Lizette Trujillo Dr. Kay Bauman Tom Litwicki

A Special Thanks to all of our community partners that helped make Out Brunch 2024 possible:

5th Avenue Productions Creatista Studio FlowerBee

is proud to sponsor

Nivek Metal Art Tohono Chul

Arizona law allows donations to SAAF made during 2023 or donations made from January 1, 2024 through April 15, 2024 to be claimed on the 2023 Arizona income tax return. The maximum credit that can be claimed on the 2023 Arizona return for donations made is $421 for single, married filing separate or head of household taxpayers, and $841 for married filing joint taxpayers.

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LGBTQ+ PROGRAMS Arizona's Life Links for Youth (ALLY)

LGBTQ+ Training Series

Anti-Violence Project (AVP)

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Arizona's Life Links for Youth focuses on reducing the rate of attempted and completed suicides among Arizona's LGBTQ+ youth. This program utilizes both Sources of Strength curriculum for youth and Question, Persuade, & Refer training for the community.

AVP works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within the LGBTQ+ communities of Southern Arizona. Through crisis intervention, AVP case maagers provide emergency housing, support, and empowerment to victims of violence.

Eon Youth Lounge

Eon Youth Lounge is a program that approaches LGBTQ+ youth from an asset-based, empowerment model that focuses on education, leadership, and peer-to-peer relationships.

Family Pride Initiative

Family Pride Initiative to reduce behavioral health disparities and improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth by strengthening supports for youth, caregivers, families, and the providers who serve them.

SAAF is proud to act as a fiscal sponsor for the following LGBTQ+ focused community groups: World AIDS Day, National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

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SAAF offers LGBTQ+ Community Education aimed to provide relevant and appropriate inclusion support and resources to the community in playing an active role in achieving, protecting, and sustaining their health and wellness.

Link, is a sexual violence prevention program for middle and high school students. Using the evidence-based Safe Dates curriculum, youth dissect what constitutes healthy and abusive relationships, the causes and consequences of dating abuse, and develop the skills necessary to advocate for themselves, their partners, and their peers.

Spectrum+ Spectrum+ is a project aiming to provide HIV prevention and education services and to expand and enhance co-occurring disorder screening, referral to treatment, and outreach and pretreatment services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 12-24, primarily Latinx, African American and Native American, who are at high risk for contracting HIV.

Youth Empowerment Leadership & Lifeskills (YELL) YELL is a substance abuse prevention program that implements a wide variety of strategies to educate about prescription drug, tobacco, and alcohol misuse among youth between the ages of 12 and 24.

SAAF is advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ and underserved communities through the establishment of SAAF Health, our region's inaugural LGBTQ+ affirming health center. At SAAF Health, we deliver primary care in a secure and CLINIC supportive environment with two main objectives: enhancing healthcare accessibility and improving health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized groups, while also addressing health disparities within Pima County's LGBTQ+ community.

HEALTH

Our focus extends to diverse demographics, including LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized groups such as houseless individuals, substance users (including participants in our Syringe Access Program), refugees, undocumented immigrants, and people of color. We offer primary care services at no charge to the patient, further diminishing obstacles to care and bolstering access for our community's most vulnerable members. SAAF Health serves patients aged 13 and above, providing a comprehensive range of outpatient medical services.

Our services encompass essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly found in medical practices or at the initial point of healthcare delivery, ensuring holistic care for all individuals who seek our support.

For more information, visit SAAF.org

SAAF’s Monthly Giving Club is an exclusive membership of people who care the most about promoting health, well-being, and social justice for those living with HIV, LGBTQ+ individuals, and communities marginalized by society.

Members of this special group make a monthly gift to SAAF through an automatic charge on their credit card. For most of us, this is an easy and convenient way to make a significant gift.

If you want to join, you can set up a monthly gift online at www.saaf.org/ways-to-support/monthly-giving-club.

You can also contact Fred Rodriguez, Associate Director of Development, at frodriguez@saaf.org or by calling 520-547-6107.

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This June, in conjunction with Pride Month, SAAF wishes to invite the Tucson community to celebrate together. Ways you can do this are: Hold a fundraiser for SAAF during June Attend one of our events Ask friends and family to donate to SAAF Reach out to businesses you know and ask them to hold a fundraiser for SAAF Share our content on social media If you're interested in partnering with SAAF during Pride month or any other time of the year, please contact Shannon Stone, SAAF's Development and Volunteer Manager at 520-547-6174

Thank you for joining us today.

We'll see you at next year's Out Brunch!

Your love and support empowers our community’s LGBTQ+ and allied youth.

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