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Dear SAVE Members and Supporters,
Welcome to SAVE News Now, a periodic round-up of local news that affects the Miami-Dade County LGBT community and a pulse on the efforts of SAVE.
In this issue, read about changes within SAVE's Guardian Society, hosting your own house fundraising party, our call for volunteers, the honor SAVE will receive from the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and the successful Communion Celebrates Art 3 event that benefited SAVE.
Let us know what you think about SAVE News Now. If you have news or events to share click here and let us know. Thanks!
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SAVE GUARDIAN SOCIETY PASSES THE TORCH OF LEADERSHIP
Robin Schwartz & Eddie Padilla Take Co-Chair Reigns from Mark Steinberg & John Messer
 Miami, FL (Send to Friend) - The SAVE Guardian Society is proud to welcome its two new Co-Chairs, Eddie Padilla and Robin Schwartz. Thank you for the tremendous contributions of outgoing Co-Chairs, Mark Steinberg and John Messer.
Robin and Eddie have big shoes to fill and are up for the challenge. Mark and John led the  Society from its start twoyears ago to where it is today - a 90-member strong SAVE community of major donors. The new team seeks to maintain current members via renewals and grow the membership base.
Robin Schwartz, a long-time SAVE supporter and community leader, is a mortgage banker with JP Morgan Chase. Among other organizations, she serves on the board of directors of the Aqua Foundation for Women and is a Young Founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation.
Eddie Padilla, is a founding member of Safeguarding American Values for Everyone and has been involved as a volunteer and supporter ever since. Eddie works for the City of Miami as a Neighborhood Enhancement Team Administrator.
Created in 2006, the Guardian Society established a permanent donor community for SAVE. With giving levels ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, Guardian members join an exclusive donor group that funds SAVE's vital work for the LGBT community of Miami-Dade County. Make a big difference by joining SAVE's Guardian Society today. Call SAVE at 305-751-SAVE (7283) and ask for Heddy Peña or email her at heddy@savedade.org for more information.
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HOUSE FUNDRAISING PARTIES RELAUNCH TO FIGHT AMENDMENT 2
Herbert Brito House Party Exceeds Expectations. Help SAVE: Host Your Own Party Soon.
 Coconut Grove, FL (Send to Friend) - SAVE supporter, Herbert Brito, knew he had to make a big impact to help defeat Amendment 2, the anti-gay marriage measure on Florida's November ballot. "Bringing together, into your home, friends and colleagues with the real potential to give is an essential fundraising and community awareness tool for SAVE," says Herbert.
"House parties mobilize the community in a festive atmosphere, raise awareness about critical LGBT issues, provide an audience of potential donors, and create an opportunity for hosts to connect with their family, friends and co-workers," says Carlos Hernandez, Associate Director of SAVE. "More importantly, we raise significant funds on the spot."
Herbert's SAVE House Party, held in May at his Coconut Grove home, brought together 55 of his close friends and associates. The two hour party with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, light music, great company, and guest speaker, Billy Bean, raised more than $4,600. "Twenty house parties like Herbert's can make a huge impact to help defeat Amendment 2," says Carlos. "We look forward to others in the community coming forward to host their own events."
Host your own SAVE House Party! Call 305-751-SAVE (7283) and ask for Carlos Hernandez or email him at carlos@savedade.org to find out more.
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VOLUNTEER! PHONE BANK, OFFICE & CANVASS HELP NEEDED!
Collapsible, Easily Portable Chairs & Tables Also Needed For Growing Volunteer Base
 Miami, FL (Send to Friend) - "Volunteers are not paid - not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." - Unknown
SAVE needs your help to defeat Amendment 2, the anti-gay marriage measure on November's ballot! While the vote will be close, we can tip the balance to defeat it, but only if you make a commitment today to volunteer at SAVE. Make a difference and volunteer right now!
HELP PHONE. Raise awareness on the phone. DAYS: Wednesdays & Thursdays. TIME: 6:30 pm to 9 pm. WHERE: FL Red & Blue, Terranova Bldg, 4th fl (801 Arthur Godfrey Rd, 33140).
HELP OFFICE. Help with office work 3 hours a week. DAYS: Weekdays. TIME: 10 am to 6 pm. WHERE: SAVE office, American Legion Bldg, 2nd fl (6445 NE 7th Ave, 33138).
HELP CANVASS. Raise awareness going door to door. DATE: Saturday, June 14. TIME: 3 pm to 8 pm. WHERE: Unity on the Bay Church (411 NE 21st St, 33137).
HELP VOLUNTEERS. SAVE needs folding tables & chairs for our volunteers that are easy to set-up, use, move around, and break down. If you have any to spare, let us know soon.
Call Kelly Anthony, SAVE's Field Director, at 305-751-SAVE (7283) or email her at kelly@savedade.org and let her know when you can volunteer. Don't wait, call now!
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SAVE IS THE MDGLCC 2008 NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Announces Gala Award Honorees
 Miami, FL (Send to Friend) - Annually, the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence and leadership among the community's businesses, not-for-profits and entrepreneurs. SAVE is proud to be honored as the "Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year." The MDGLCC has reserved a SAVE table with tickets priced at $125 per person.
SAVE congratulates the other honorees: WILLIAMSON CADILLAC, Business of the Year, and YESI LEON & ALISON, Business Persons of the Year. Join SAVE and attend the MDGLCC 7th Annual Awards Dinner to celebrate this special honor:
- DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
PLACE: Hilton Miami Biscayne Bay (1601 Biscayne Blvd in Miami), Grand Ballroom. HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails, Silent Auction, Dinner, Gala, Awards Ceremony, Cabaret
- TICKETS: SAVE table tickets $125 (valet parking included). To buy call 305-573-4000.
SAVE thanks the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for this award.
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