Sunday, March
2024 Welcome to
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Out Brunch Sponsors
Table Sponsors
Beth Meyerson & Jill German
Carbon Health
Chris Charles
Colette Barajas & Kristen Birner
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Cynthia Garcia
Liberal Catholic Church International
Meaghan Sheehan
Miguel Cruz
Nick Wayne Eggman
Nathan Wade
Old Pueblo Community Services
Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Scott Koenig
Teresita Flores
Tucson Queerstory
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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.
Beth Frantz Chief Executive Officer
SAAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lauren Smith President
OFFICERS DIRECTORS
Melissa Vito President-Elect
Scott Koenig Treasurer
Cynthia Garcia Secretary
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
RICHARD ELIAS PUBLIC SERVANT AWARD
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
Steve Hall Award
2001 Steve Hall
2002 Jim Sincox, PsyD
2003 Lavina Tomer
2004 David Eyde
2005 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 Ana Jimenez & Alex Lopez
2012 Noel de la Tierra
2013 Randy Spaulding
2015 Rick Jorgenson
2017 Dea Brasgalla
Godat Award
1998 Ken Godat
1999 Jean M. Baker, PhD
2000 Colette Barajas
2001 Ana “Bertie” Lozano
2002 Bob Ellis
2003 Alexander John Goodrum
2004 Alan Storm
2005 Mae Krueger
2006 Craig Snow
2007 Reflection on 10 Years of Wingspan Awards
2008 Noel Matkin, PhD
2009 Maurice Grossman
2010 Kayla Boyer, DVM
2011 Jennifer Hoefle
2012 Joyce Bolinger
2013 Beverly Seckinger
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 Rick Jorgenson
2017 Kent Burbank
2019 Dr. Ravi Shah
2020 Erin Russ
2021 Liane Wong
2022 Scott Blades
2023 Natalie Perry
Dr. Jean Baker Community Ally Award
2001 Ernesto Portillo Jr.
2002 George Miller
2003 Rev. David Wilkinson
2004 Dr. Kevin J. Carmichael
2005 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
2011 Mari Herreras
2012 Sharon Schubitzke
2013 Jonathan Rothschild
2015 Richard Elías
2017 Laura Alexander
2019 Naomi Cramer
2020 Dr. Tracey Kurtzman
2021 Lizette Trujillo
2022 Dr. Kay Bauman
2023 Tom Litwicki
A Special Thanks
to all of our community partners that helped make Out Brunch 2024 possible:
5th Avenue Productions
Creatista Studio FlowerBee
Nivek Metal Art
Tohono Chul is
proud to sponsor
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)
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.
Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
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.
LGBTQ+ Training Series
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 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)
SAAF is proud to act as a fiscal sponsor for the following LGBTQ+ focused community groups:
World AIDS Day, National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
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.
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HEALTH
CLINIC
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 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.
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
We'll see you at next year's Out Brunch!
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