Greater Fort Lauderdale has been rolling out the Rainbow Carpet for the last decade. We are pleased to announce that Fort Lauderdale recently has been named as a finalist in the TripOut Gay Travel Awards for "Sexiest Place on Earth." We need your vote to shine above the competition including Mykonos, Buenos Aires, Paris and Madrid. With your support, we just might become "Sexiest Place on Earth."   Cast your vote at http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/fort-lauderdale-united-states, and make sure your voice is heard loud and proud for Fort Lauderdale. The winners will be announced in early November, so vote early and vote often.

Signaling President Barack Obama's commitment to the LGBT community and as a precursor to what the community can expect in the future, Democratic National Committee Chair Gov. Tim Kaine tonight released his nominations for key DNC positions and committees which delivered historic LGBT numbers and diversity.   Responding to the DNC's LGBT Caucus priority for the appointment of the first transgender Democrat to the national body, Gov. Kaine delivered in the appointment of Babs Casbar Siperstein, a nationally-known advocate for transgender rights and education.  Her appointment was only one of six LGBT at-large nominees made in his 75 total appointments.  Kaine doubles the number of LGBT individuals ever appointed through this process and brings the overall LGBT representation on the DNC to near parity to the estimated LGBT Democratic vote loyalty.  Kaine further delivered on historic diversity with his remaining five representatives--who come from the labor, elected official, Hispanic, Asian, and African American communities.  They are Hon. Evan Low of California, Hon. Lupe Valdez of Dallas, Texas, Earl Fowlkes of the District of Columbia, Terry Bean of Oregon and Randi Weingarten of New York.   In addition, Kaine appointed Maryland DNC Member and State Delegate Heather Mizeur as one of his 10 Executive Committee appointments.  She will join DNC Treasurer Andy Tobias, ASDC Chair and DNC Vice Chair Raymond Buckley and myself on the 45-member DNC Executive Committee.   Kaine continued making history in his Standing Committee appointments by doubling LGBT representation on the four bodies--Rules & Bylaws, Credentials, Resolutions, and Budget & Finance.   One sad note was that Garry Shay of California, a key leader in the 2007 enactment of the LGBT Inclusion Program provisions in the DNC party affairs process was not reappointed to the Rules and Bylaws Committee.  However, the LGBT community will see three new LGBT representatives on this important and powerful committee--an increase of one.  I personally want to thank Shay for his leadership and tenacity on behalf of the LGBT community!!   President Obama told LGBT representatives at the White House in June to judge him by what he delivers, and I can hardly wait  to see the great public policy victories the  LGBT community will see from this administration.  While impatient, I know President  Obama will deliver the "Change We Can Believe In" for the LGBT community.   Rick Stafford, Chair DNC LGBT Americans Caucus DNC Member, Minnesota

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Dorian Banyas • Paul Barthole • Hussa Blake • Christian Deese • Allison Gilbert

James Harden • Andrew Korge • Alexander Lewy • August Mangeney

Alex Miranda • Cedric McMinn • Pat Mellerson • Ron Mills • Janet Nostro

Kyle Stevens • Barbara Stuart • Shannon Sullivan • William Wells

(Host Committee in formation)

Cordially invite you to a Birthday Fundraiser

honoring

Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (FL-17)

In support of his U.S. Senate campaign

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

At the Biltmore Hotel

1200 Anastasia Avenue

Miami, FL

Host: $20.10 Recurring Contribution or Recruit 10 Friends

Friend: $20.10 One-Time Contribution

Please make checks payable to:

Kendrick Meek for Florida

111 NW 183^rd Street

Suite 325

Miami, FL 33169

To Host: RSVP Online at http://www.kendrickmeek.com/BirthdayHost

To Attend: RSVP Online at http://www.kendrickmeek.com/Birthday

Or contact Chris Harris at (305) 655-3213, e-mail: chris@kendrickmeek.com

Contributions to this committee are not tax deductible. Federal Election law allows individuals to donate up to $4,800 per election cycle: $2,400 designated for the primary election and $2,400 for the general election. Federal multi-candidate PACs can contribute $10,000 per election cycle: $5,000 for designated for the primary election and $5,000 for the general election. Federal law requires this committee to report the name, address, occupation and employer for each individual whose contributions total $200 or more during a calendar year. Corporate and union contributions are prohibited.

YES! I would like to attend the reception with Congressman Kendrick Meek.

__ I would like to Host the event by joining the $20.10 Committee. (Recurring)

__ I would like to Host the event with a contribution of $20.10 and recruit 10 friends.

__ I would like to be a friend of the event with a contribution of $20.10.

__ I am unable to attend but would like to contribute to Kendrick Meek for Florida.

Enclosed is my contribution of $__________.

Please Make checks Payable to

Kendrick Meek for Florida

111 NW 183^rd Street

Suite 325

Miami, FL 33169

Phone: (305) 655-3213

Fax: (305) 654-7237

If you prefer to pay by credit card, please complete the following information and return by mail, or visit

To Host: https://donate.kendrickmeek.com/page/contribute/BirthdayHost

To Attend: https://donate.kendrickmeek.com/page/contribute/Birthday

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Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer for the individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

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Federal Election law allows individuals to donate up to $4,800 per election cycle: $2,400 designated for the primary election and $2,400 for the general election. Political contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Federal law prohibits contributions from foreign nationals or persons lacking permanent U.S. resident status. Corporate checks cannot be accepted.