Index A Letter from the Executive Director to the Community It is with great excitement that I write to you about a subject that is very dear to me, Stonewall Columbus Pride. I began volunteering for Stonewall Columbus when I moved to Columbus in 1994. In 1998 my life partner, Linda Schuler, and I were asked to join the Pride Committee as the Chairs of the Parade. That year, the March and Festival combined had approximately 15,000 people in attendance. It is hard to believe that it was fifteen years ago that we began working on the team that produces Pride. Now in 2013, Stonewall will probably host 300,000 people and touch the lives of countless others who believe in and hope for fairness and equality for all.
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• Welcome from Karla Rothan
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• Welcome from Jay Poroda • Dog Tags and Merch
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• Mayor’s Citation of Recognition
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• Pride Changes Lives
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• Family Area • Teen Village
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• Relaxation Station • Trailblazers
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• GenderLife! • Network Columbus • Get Committed at Pride
• Go Green • Fusion at Pride • Latino Group at Pride • Bike Corral
Linda and I always worked together as a family and volunteering for this event was always part of our yearly plans. We also invited many of our friends and family members to help us share in the fun and excitement of the day. It is a wonderful feeling to know that you work very hard for a cause which gives so many people happiness and hope. I can’t think of a better way to spend the weekend with my family and, in turn, with all of you who will be joining us June 21-23.
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• Grand Marshals
Our Pride committee, board and staff consists of thirty-three of the most highly professional and skilled individuals that I have ever met. Each of them brings a unique skill set to their area of responsibility and they work hundreds of hours to produce Pride 2013. They make this event a success and do so with a mix of grace, precision and humor.
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I want to encourage all of you to come out, bring your families, volunteer, have fun and raise money for a good cause. Stonewall Columbus serves the Central Ohio LGBT community by providing a community center and offering programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of our diverse community through discovery, affirmation and celebration. Happy Pride, Columbus!
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Page 23 • Parade Map & Judges Pages 24-25 • Festival Map Pages 26-27 • Entertainment Line-up Pages 28-29 • Pride Park Street Patio Pages 34-35 • CBUS of Love Page 37
• Be Safe Be Neighborly • $5 for Pride
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• Parking Info
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• Volunteer Spotlight
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Karla Rothan Executive Director Stonewall Columbus, Inc.
• Human Hamster Balls • Vendors
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• SWC Programs and Services
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• Banner Project • Pride Committee • Stonewall Board • Stonewall Staff
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• Pride Circle Donors
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