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20th ANNIVERSARY DELAWARE STONEWALL PAC SUMMER EVENT

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 2 PM – 4 PM

Shrimpy’s Bar and Grill
18585 Coastal Highway,
Midway Shopping Center
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(Get Directions)

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Our Keynote Speaker is Kevin Naff, author of “How We Won the War for LGBTQ Equality — And How Our Enemies Could Take It All Away.”
Our Honorees are the Board Members of Delaware Stonewall PAC over the last 20 years.

Tickets are now on sale and begin at $75; Hosts begin at $250.

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See below for our Hosts for this event!

Rainbow Hosts:

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long
Sen. Sarah McBride
Dwayne J. Bensing & Christopher Howland
John Neff
Sen. Kyra Hoffner
Treasurer Colleen Davis
Delaware Senate Democrats
NCC Exec. Matt Meyer

Advocate Hosts:

U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Scott Strickler
Peter Schott & Jeffrey Davis
Leslie Calman & Jane Gruenebaum
Richard Perry & Edward Chrzanowski
Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker
Sen. Kyle Evans Gay
Dan Cole & Roashan Ayene

Ally Hosts:

Jon Sheehan
Marie Mayor
Roddy Flynn
Colonel (Ret) Debbie Harrington
Tara Sheldon
Marty Rendon & John Cianciosi
Leslie Ledogar & Marilyn Hewitt
Rep. Cyndie Romer & Monica Beard
Sen. Russ Huxtable
Frank Burns
Mitch Crane & John Workman
Rev. Elizabeth Kaeton & Barbara Conroy
Gary Colangelo & Gerald Duvall
Mark Brainard
Robert Mapou
Dr. Robb Mapou & Mike Zufall
Sen. Bryan Townsend
Sen. Trey Paradee
Terrell Williams
Joseph Daigle
Charlie Browne & Rod Cook

Delaware Stonewall PAC is a non-partisan political organization whose purpose is the promotion of the rights of LGBT Delawareans. The mission of Delaware Stonewall Political Action Committee is to help elect candidates who support equality, fairness, and opportunity for all, and who support the full inclusion of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender individuals in the life of Delaware. Browse our website to learn more, including information about our candidate questionnaires and endorsements, and join us as a member ($25)! Email President@DelawareStonewall.org for more information.

If you are unable to attend but want to support the work of the PAC, contributions can be made online or via check.

Make checks payable to Delaware Stonewall PAC

Delaware Stonewall PAC
Post Office Box 1024
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Join Delaware Stonewall PAC for a happy hour fundraiser to support the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in Delaware. The event will feature beer, wine, light refreshments, guest speakers, and a silent auction.

The theme of the event is “Honoring our Allies,” where we will recognize individuals who stand with and support the LGBTQ+ community. All guests will receive a one-year Delaware Stonewall PAC membership with admission. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Delaware Stonewall PAC and how you can get involved in the fight for equality. Don’t miss out on this fun and meaningful evening!

Visit Eventbrite to purchase your $25 General Admission.

Keynote Speakers Include:

• Senator Sarah McBride- First Senate District
• DeShannna Neal- Founder, Intersections of Pride Foundation
• Others to be announced!

This event will be held in Wilmington at Brew HaHa! Avenue North located at 1000 Renaissance Way Wilmington, DE 19803

Please email President @ DelawareStonewall.org for more information.

Delaware Stonewall PAC

2023 Annual Organizational Meeting

On Saturday, January 28th at 10:30 AM, we will be giving our annual impact statement, discussing upcoming legislative goals, and electing President, Vice President for Political Action, Secretary, Treasurer (vacant), and THREE at-large members to the board! Those interested in serving should prepare a short statement of interest.

* Please do not attend if you have any COVID symptoms. Members are encouraged to be vaccinated & test beforehand and/or wear a mask.

The meeting will be held at Christ Church Dover, 501 S State St, Dover, DE 19903.

18th ANNUAL DELAWARE STONEWALL PAC SUMMER EVENT

Saturday, August 13, 2022, 2 PM – 4 PM

Shrimpy’s Bar and Grill
18585 Coastal Highway,
Midway Shopping Center
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

See the flyer below for details and Honorees.

Tickets begin at $75; Hosts begin at $250.

Delaware Stonewall PAC is a non-partisan political organization whose purpose is the promotion of the rights of LGBT Delawareans. The mission of Delaware Stonewall Political Action Committee is to help elect candidates who support equality, fairness and opportunity for all, and who support the full inclusion of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender individuals in the life of Delaware. Browse our website to learn more, including information about our candidate questionnaires and endorsements, and join us as a member ($25)! Email President@DelawareStonewall.org for more information.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

If you are unable to attend but want to support the work of the PAC, contributions can be made online or via check.

Make checks payable to Delaware Stonewall PAC

Delaware Stonewall PAC
Post Office Box 1024
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Hold the date: Annual meeting on Zoom

Due to the spread of the COVID virus, we want to protect the safety of our friends and members and therefore our annual meeting shall be virtual, via Zoom.  It will still be necessary to sign up so we can send you the zoom address closer to the event.

Saturday, January 29, 2022, 10 AM-Noon

As we begin our 20th year . . .

• We will share our successes and discuss the issues we still have ahead of us
• We will select new officers
• We will hear from elected officials
• We will provide refreshments, but we will need to know how much to prepare so let us know if you are planning to attend
• Only members will be able to vote

Sign Up to attend via Zoom

Sign up using the RSVP form below or contact Peter Schott dc2de@aol.com.

You can renew your membership online or by mail

17th ANNUAL DELAWARE STONEWALL PAC SUMMER EVENT

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

DELAWARE STONEWALL PAC
WISHES TO THANK

RAINBOW HOSTS

Senator Tom Carper
Senator Chris Coons
U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester
Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Attorney General Kathleen Jennings
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro
State Senator Bryan and LilianaTownsend
Dwayne Bensing and Christopher Howland
Erik and Jonathan Raser-Schramm

ADVOCATE HOSTS

State Senator Krista Griffith
Gary Colangelo and Gerald Duvall
Marty Rendon and John Cianciosi
Peter Schott and Jeffrey Davis
Tara and Em Sheldon
Scott Strickler and David Dagenais

ALLY HOSTS

Charlie Brown, Diego’s Bar and Night Club, Mitch Crane and John Workman, Joe Daigle, Senator Kyle Gay, Patrick Gossett, Michael Hill-Shaner,
Leslie Ledogar, David Mariner, Randy Reed, State Senator David Sokola,
Patrick Keating, State Treasurer Colleen Davis, Dr. M. Lisa Attebery of Comprehensive Breast and Surgical Center, Robert Boleslawski

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Marie Mayor@Lavender Fields, Randy Reed@Oak Creek Wine, Lighthouse Catering, Chris Selitto@Fit-Well Personal Training, Robb the Uke Guy,
Jeff Balk and Matt Stark@Snyder’s Candy, Christopher Edginton, Tony Purcell

The Board, Peter Schott-President, Erik Raser-Schramm-Political Vice President, Marty Rendon-Acting Secretary, Scott Strickler-Treasurer, Dwayne Bensing, Leslie Ledogar, and Tara Sheldon

Hold the date:

Annual meeting

Saturday, January 25, 2020, 12 PM (noon)

All Saint’s Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach

Featuring Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings

Please renew your membership online or by mail

ANNUAL DELAWARE STONEWALL PAC SUMMER EVENT

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of “Stonewall Uprising”

Honoring those fighting for LGBT Rights at the National, State and Local Levels

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 pm
Mariachi Restaurant
14 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE

Special guests:

• Paul Kuntzler, Gay Rights Pioneer,
• Congressman Jamie Raskin (D Maryland) Senior House Democratic Whip

KEYNOTE SPEAKER– US SENATOR CHRIS COONS

For 16 years, Delaware Stonewall PAC has been in the forefront in moving legislation supportive of the LGBT community in the State of Delaware by:

• Supporting candidates and office holders who sponsored and voted for our legislation in both the Delaware State House and Senate, as well as advocates seeking statewide office;
• Writing the hospital visitation bill;
• Securing passage of the non-discrimination bill
• lobbying for civil unions
• helping lead the charge for marriage equality
• Working to enact gender identity protections

Our 2019 Annual Summer Fundraiser will be held at Mariachi’s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1 PM. Lite fare and a limited open bar will be provided at the event.

Tickets are $50 per person at Delawarestonewall.org/events/purchase-tickets or by check to Delaware Stonewall PAC, Post Office Box 1024, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Questions: Contact Dave Mangler dmangler@comcast.net, Peter Schott dc2de@aol.com or Mitch Crane judgemitch@aol.com

Membership in the PAC can be obtained for an additional fee of $25.00. This will be for a yearly membership from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.  This will allow you to be a voting member of Delaware Stonewall PAC.

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THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED. STAY TUNED FOR  2019 EVENT INFORMATION.

Our 2018 Annual Summer Fundraiser will be held at Rigby’s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 1-4 PM. Lite fare and a limited open bar will be provided at the event. Tickets are $50 per person.

Membership in the PAC can be obtained for an additional fee of $25.00.  This will be for a yearly membership from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  This will allow you to be a voting member of Delaware Stonewall PAC.

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