http://www.vapride.org VAPride Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:07:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en September 25th will be here before you know it and and many changes are coming to Pride this year! We are very excited to bring to life a family friendly event that will further celebrate the diversity this festival is designed to showcase. In an effort to make sure all these changes are managed as smooth as possible, VA Pride is seeking dedicated volunteers for the event as well as the days and weeks leading up to the festival.   If you have ever wanted to be part of VAPride, this is your opportunity! There will be many exciting new opportunities with this new festival plan.  There will also be some sections which we have used in the past with great success.  Although early morning and evening shifts will require the most hands, the entire day will be dedicated to enjoyment of not only those visiting the event, but for our wonderful volunteers as well. How do YOU want to be a part of  VA. Pride 2010? Shifts are as follows. 8:00am  - 1:30        (breakfast begins at 8am and lunch tickets will be provided when available) DECORATIONS, SET-UP, VENDOR RELATIONS, ENTERTAINER WELCOME, VIP SUPPORT, SIGNAGE, etc. 1:00pm  - 6:15        (Lunch tickets will be provided) FESTIVAL SUPPORT, ENTERTAINER ASSISTANCE, BREAK FILL IN, ERRANDS, SPOT CLEANING, etc. 5:45pm  -  finished cleaning the plaza     (dinner special to be announced) FESTIVAL SUPPORT, ENTERTAINER ASSISTANCE, BREAK FILL IN, CLEANING AT END OF FESTIVAL, etc. Remember, we aren't just VA PRIDE,  we are YOUR VA Pride!  With your support, VAPride will be a great success! I look forward to hearing from each of you very soon! Sincerely, Scott Sibley volunteer@vapride.org Volunteer Coordinator VA Pride http://www.vapride.org/2010/07/23/volunteers-needed-for-pridefest/ Join us on Facebook to get all the details and updates as PrideFest nears! PrideFest 2010 [1] The easiest way to stay informed! [1] http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=279608448292&ref=ts http://www.vapride.org/2010/07/22/pridefest-on-facebook/ PrideGuide 2010 ad space is now available. [1] Full details can be located at http://vapride2010.eventbrite.com [2] Bonus Packages are also available [1] http://www.vapride.org/images/PrideGuideAds.jpg [2] http://vapride2010.eventbrite.com http://www.vapride.org/2010/06/14/prideguide-ads-now-available/ Due to the July Board Meeting falling on July 4th, the date has been changed to July 11th. The time and place are still the same, 2pm at the Gay Community Center of Richmond.  The meetings are always open to the public and all are invited. Thank you! http://www.vapride.org/2010/06/14/july-board-meeting-moved/ Coming up this Sunday! You won't want to miss Miss Esta Bunny's Trailer Trash Drag Show. Hosted by Esta Bunny and Tiffany Devereaux Trailer Court Members: Candy Pantzzz, Divika Monroe, Enya Pantzzz, and Magnolia Jackson Pickett Burnside Also Starring: Deija Diamond-Miss Capital City Pride 2010, Xavier Drake-King of Kings 2010, Lance Johnson-Mr. Pride 2010, Millenium Snow, Monica Duvall, Tristan, Carrie Monroe, Gwendolyn Goodhead, Lady Chanel and MORE! Come out and support Virginia Pride! $5 door cover. All tips dontated to Virginia Pride. Check out the Facebook event [1]! [2] [1] http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=366375309003&ref=mf [2] http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=366375309003&ref=mf http://www.vapride.org/2010/05/25/esta-bunnys-trailer-trash-drag-show/ THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU for coming out last night and supporting Virginia Pride and the Scholarship Fund. Because of you we raised over $4,400 dollars!! Don't forget about Esta Bunny's Trailer Trash Drag Show this coming Sunday, Babes of Carytown at 8pm. Great Fun, Great Games, Great Prizes! http://www.vapride.org/2010/05/24/date-auction-thank-you/ Don't forget tomorrow night, 7pm at Nations.  VA Pride Date Auction 2010 [1] to benefit the VA Pride Scholarship Fund. Lots of great dates and restaurants.  Preview the dates on our Facebook page [2]. See you there! [1] http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=361059436703&index=1 [2] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Gay-Pride-Virginia/128378304264?ref=ts http://www.vapride.org/2010/05/22/va-pride-date-auction-2010/ On this special day of mourning and remembrance for those who lost their lives at Virginia Tech, Virginia Pride is proud to say we are all Hokies today.  We stand behind all who fight for justice and peace against those who would try to take our rights and liberties from us and affirm our commitment to celebrating life. http://www.vapride.org/2010/04/16/we-are-virginia-tech/ In light of the recent events here in Richmond, VA Pride would like to restate our commitment to Virginia's LGBT community and to the great establishments who support all Virginians. Our community is large, proud, united and extremely loyal to the many gay-friendly businesses across the Commonwealth of Virginia. VA Pride will continue to actively support those forward-thinking businesses who serve as a model of inclusiveness and equality and who recognize the true value and basic humanity in respecting the diverse nature of all Virginians. http://www.vapride.org/2010/04/10/va-pride-commitment/ Sign up today to be "auctioned off" for a good cause! The buyer receives a gift certificate and a date with you. Anyone interested in being auctioned off or if you have a buisness willing to donate, email us @ vapride@vapride.org today! As always, all bids and donations are tax deductible To sign up go to: www.vapride.org/dateauctionsignup.pdf [1] [1] http://www.vapride.org/dateauctionsignup.pdf http://www.vapride.org/2010/04/05/daters-needed/