THE BRANDON PRIDE TIMES 2007 ISSUE ;)


Hi Folks,

Can you believe how quickly this year went?? So much has happened
both good and bad, but we ALL made it through....TOGETHER! We here at
Brandon Pride Times have decided that we are not going to bombard you
with so much flashback from memory road. But we would like to
challenge everyone with this two part question...What did you do to
celebrate Pride, and stand up for Equality in 2006, and what will you
do in 2007??? Yes, there were many opportunities in 2006. But we here
at Brandon Pride want to challenge everyone to stand up for your
rights in 2007.
having said that......

What is happening in 2007???
Glad you asked.
Those of us who put together the short 15 minute film "UNbanned!" in
2006 will be working on a longer expanded hour long version of it in
2007. Like I said earlier we have alot of opportunities to create
positive change, and those of us who put the 15 minute film together
are going to continue to pursue that in 2007. If you have not seen
the the short 15 minute film UNbanned, feel free to view it at
www.unbanned.org
If you like to join us as we work on UNbanned or other film projects
please email me directly at markf33603@..., or Zeke at
pridetb@...

Sound Off! is on for a second season!
This is really fantastic news for those involved with the public
access TV show "Sound Off." Eventhough Jean Batronie was not allowed
back at the station for a political TV debate when she was running
for Hillsborough County Commission District 4 this did not stop her
and her partner Arlene from producing "Sound OFF." With Jean calling
into the station from her home, and with co-host Mark
Ferguson, "Sound Off" tackles some issues that are important to our
community. So we are looking forward to another exciting season of
Sound OFF! If you ever want to email questions, or concerns to Jean
feel free to contact her at jeanbatronie@...
http://www.watermarkonline.com/content.php?cid=1767

Finally what is Brandon Pride doing in 2007???
We been kinda sorta quiet lately. We are being careful to not let the
cat out of the bag too soon. But we promise that you will be informed
way ahead of time as we get close to some Equality/Pride events
planned for 2007. But we are also looking very carefully on how
responsive the new Hillsborough County Commission will be towards our
community/family especially on 1/4/07 where 19 Words Could End Suit
Over County Gay Pride Policy.
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBUOEZ00WE.html
Lets also keep an eye on how the City of Tampa elections will shape
up. Once again, there will be opportunities to create positive change
in 2007, and if anyone is interested in being a part of that once
again email me directly at markf33603@..., or Zeke at
pridetb@...

Finally, Finally, and Finally, we here at Brandon Pride would like to
thank the following who have been a big source of support in 2006.
* Amy Nestor
* Shelby McIntyre
* Alex Frades
* Zeke Fread
* Chris Crutcher
* Kelly Milner
* Jimmy B. and Staff at City Side Lounge
* Shirley Rhodes
* Jean, and Arleen Batronie
* Bart Birdsall
* Mark Nash
* Kevin Beckner, and Staff of HRC - Human Rights Campaign
* Michael Friencle, and Members Brandon GSA - Gay/Straight Alliance
* Liz Mossad, and Members of Brandon PFLAG - Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays
* Pastor Caroln Mobley
* Jonas Urba, Attorney of Law
* Julie Beamguard, and Staff of Bloomingdale Library
* Dr. Linda Alexander, & Dr. Kathleen De La McCook
* Marc and Carrie, MC FilmFest
* Staff at Brandon Library
* Melanie Boucher
* Mark Spencer, and David Stroud
* Cliff Beasley, and Chris
* Scott Kelly, and Carl Shultz
* Jerry Notaro
* Tony Lacolla
* Don Bentz
* David Lee and Band Canaan
* Michelle and Jon Kenoyer
* Tom Stovall, GayPinellas.com
* Russ Patterson, Nadine Smith and Staff at Equality Florida
* Jennifer Edwards, Brian Longstreth, and Staff of St. Pete Pride
* Kris K. Doubles/Jim Luscombe, and Staff Grand Central
Station/Platform,

* Wayne Garcia of Weekly Planet
* Stephen Reigns
* Steve Blanchard and Staff of Watermark - WatermarkOnline
* WMNF 88.5 FM
* Tampa Bay Business Guild
* Folks at Sarasota Pride
* Brian Feist, Tanya Baker, and Staff of Gazette Tampa Bay

* Lesa Weikel, and Staff of Winter Pride Tampa Bay
* Alex Shoor, GLAAD - Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
* Beth Maple Bays at Out and About Magazine
* Jan Lowe, and Friends MCC Tampa - Metropolitan Community Church of
Tampa
* Sally Phillips
* Rebecca Steele, and MJ
* Pat the Plumber Womyn's Words
* Suzanne at ProSuzy
* Sara Rosenbaum, St Petersburg Times
* Chris Echegaray, Tampa Tribune
* Jerry and Kathy Reavis, Pop and Sons Restaurant
* Rebecca the Treehugger, University of South Florida
* Staff of Mimi's Cafe Brandon
* Mike and Staff, Emerald Coast Pride

Well thats all for now...all of us hear at Brandon Pride would like
to wish everyone a Happy and Prideful New Year.

Pridefully Yours,
Mark Ferguson
Brandon Pride President
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brandon_Gay_Pride/
http://groups.myspace.com/BrandonGayPride
http://blog.myspace.com/brandongaypride