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  WELCOMETo Black Tie Dinner, Inc.Bishop V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Church, has been announced as the 2008 recipient of the Elizabeth Birch Equality Award to be presented at the Black Tie Dinner on November 22, 2008 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, formerly Adam’s Mark Hotel Dallas. To honor national leaders, and in recognition of the inspirational leadership of former Human Rights Campaign Executive Director Elizabeth Birch, this award is given discretionally (but no more than annually) to an individual, organization or company that has made a significant contribution of national scope to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Past recipients include Elizabeth Birch and Showtime Networks/Robert Greenblatt, Alan Cumming and Sharon Stone. Listen to the NPR Terry Gross Interview with Gene Robinson.If you are interested in sponsoring the 2008 dinner, contact Maggie McQuown at mmcquown@blacktie.org or 972.733.9200 x 8. NEWS2008 KUCHLING HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED. Attorney Rebecca Covell and gay historian Phil Johnson named 2008 Kuchling Humanitarian Award Recipients. Read BTD Press Release and Dallas Voice Article. BECOME A 2008 BLACK TIE DINNER TABLE CAPTAIN. Download the 2008 Table Captain Guide and learn more about how to become a Table Captain. Interested in purchasing tickets? Read more about the new Ticket Sales Happy Hour. 2008 BENEFICIARIES ANNOUNCED The Black Tie Dinner Board of Directors is proud to announce the recently selected 18 local organizations, in addition to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, as the beneficiaries for its 2008 Black Tie Dinner on November 22 to be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, formerly Adams Mark Hotel Dallas. MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Donating to the Silent Auction or Advertising in the Dinner Journal are excellent opportunities to advertise your product or service. The Black Tie Dinner audience supports those that appreciate and acknowledge its diversity. The Black Tie Dinner’s designation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization allows Silent Auction donors to deduct their contributions in accordance with tax laws. INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING BLACK TIE? Are you interested in sponsoring Black Tie? Or perhaps you would like to serve on a committee? Or maybe you would like to be a Table Captain? Or you want to purchase VIP tickets? Whatever your interest, download this form and return it to Nan Arnold and someone from Black Tie will connect with you. EISEMAN'S JEWELS OFFERS SPECIAL BLACK TIE DINNER CUFFLINKS Eiseman Jewels has a special offer for all BTD attendees and supporters--Nikos cufflinks similar to those Martin Sheen auctioned during the November 17 Dinner. 5% of all sales benefit Black Tie Dinner. Click here for more information and then click the Black Tie Dinner cufflinks in the bottom right hand corner. BLACK TIE DINNER DISTRIBUTES $1.27 MILLION TO 2007 BENEFICIARIES SUPPORT BLACK TIE DINNER'S 2007 SPONSORS Planning on taking a trip in 2007 or 2008? If yes, consider using Black Tie Dinner's partnership code "BTD" at a Sofitel Hotel and use Black Tie Dinner's American Airlines Business ExtrAA #527567.
MISSIONBlack Tie Dinner, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender supportive organizations serving North Texas through a premier event of empowerment, education, and entertainment in partnership with the community. The Black Tie Dinner is the largest in the nation, and now has set the record for fundraising as well. The success of the last year's event was directly related to the tremendous support of the North Texas community. We want to thank the generous community and the support of our loyal sponsors and table captains. In 2007, this support resulted in a $1.27 million net distribution, the largest distribution of any gay and lesbian fundraising dinner in the nation, and brought our cumulative 26-year distribution total to nearly $12 million.    |
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