HRC Carolina Gala "not all are welcome"

About the 2009 Carolinas GALA

Imagination. It’s a word that conjures thoughts of chasing fire flies in an open field, of floating bubbles in the wind, of a pinwheel in a summer breeze. Imagination also stirs thoughts of equality, of a community free of barriers, of a community free of fear.  Imagination is a trait that we all share as humans. You could call it a “human right.”

Last year, the celebration was about WE. The inclusive community of WE. WE as the power of a dedicated group of individuals moving forward toward a common goal. A goal that was once imagined by a single individual.

This year WE ask you to Imagine. Imagine the possibilities of our community. Imagine a community free of barriers. Imagine what can happen as others share the Imagination. Share your imagination on equality, human rights and fairness to all of WE. Your imagination may spark another to dream, to imagine and to act. And, just imagine how it could grow…

Our symbol for the 2009 Gala is a pinwheel -- a symbol of the imagination of our youth. A time when our imagination conjures thoughts of fighting pirates, dancing, flying, being President, marrying the person we fell in love with and not being afraid of showing our true selves. And, we were encouraged to dream because we could do anything.

We ask you to help us imagine a wonderful evening at the 2009 HRC Carolinas Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Sign up today to be a Table Captain for the 2009 HRC Carolinas Gala and motivate 9 friends to join you at your table. As a Table Captain, you’re only responsible for influencing your friends to buy their tickets and choose your table to enjoy the festivities. Click on Table Captains link to the left.
Imagination. Share it. Live it. Achieve it.

Here we go again, another gala where those under a certain income are not welcome, They archive this by  choosing a venue far away, the cost of tickets, they make sure their over head for the Gala is high to justify the high price tickets. They plan for a week long event, which are held at high cost bars, and hotels where if you truly want to attend this event you are force to spent between one thousand to 5 thousand; dollars. Then they make it a Black Tie affair when means more money, so those LGBT member who are not able to afford the hotel, travel cost and tuxes rents won't be there.

This is how they make sure they only get those who are able to give those large gifts, don't have to see those who are beneath them. So they can feel superior. Nice to know even in our little community those with the cash rule. At least when the NC Equality held their gala they offer afford price reductions for those who need it.

I find it funny that Ms Hagan who really didn't speak our name while campaign but can now that she is in office is the key note speake, and I'm sure ms Westenhoefer is getting something for her time.