Honor Our Trailblazing LGBT Seniors at Columbus Pride 2011

Stonewall Columbus is seeking Central Ohio LGBT senior adults for recognition during the annual Columbus Pride celebration June 17, 18 and 19, 2011.

“We owe a debt of gratitude to all of our LGBT senior adults, who lived, worked and loved during a time of great challenge for gay people and we hope to show our appreciation with this recognition.”  Karla Rothan, Stonewall Columbus Executive Director said.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Stonewall Columbus plans to recognize LGBT senior adults 70 and over in several ways throughout the Pride weekend festivities:

• All honorees will be invited to ride together in the parade on June 18, 2011 and each will be recognized by all those in attendance as a “Trailblazer.”
• A special Trailblazer’s Lounge will be open at Goodale Park during the Pride Festival for all honorees. The Trailblazer’s Lounge will be reserved for honored seniors and their guests and will feature food and beverages, music and a private restroom.
• AAll honorees and a guest will be invited to attend the Pride Brunch on June 19, 2011 free of charge, where they will be recognized for their life’s journey and contributions which made Central Ohio a better place for all of us.

To participate — please submit the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address for the senior adult to Rob Berger at thurber1961@aol.com. If you are nominating someone other than yourself, please also provide your contact information. All Trailblazers must be 70 years of age by December 31, 2011 and be a current or former resident of Ohio. Participants will be invited to participate in all events, but participation is not required.

For more information or to submit a Trailblazer nomination, please contact Rob Berger at thurber1961@aol.com or 614-487-9306.