TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
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Changing Names
Johnny and I were married recently and have a formed our own family. I liked the idea of having us share one name together, to clearly identify our family. As the broader society continues to balk at using the label of "marriage" to same-sex relationships, I have the power to affix my own label to my family. In my case, that label is "Malanga".
I get to use "Malanga" all day long when I answer my phone, mail a letter, or send an email. It’s an easy type of activism and one that I have found to be very empowering. I particularly enjoy when people who I know are uncomfortable with same-sex marriage are now forced to refer to me as "Mr. Malanga."
I'm still getting used to my new name, but I'm extremely happy with it. To me, it marks a new, fresh beginning -- a new life. I hope that my friends at Vishnick McGovern Milizio feel the same way about their new name.
Now if I could only get a logo as cool as theirs...
We are now on Facebook - Check it out!
Just sign in or up and click on the link to be added to the group.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48437677511
Outlook Awards Dinner
The food was great , the music super and it was wonderful to be in the company of so many of Long Island's LGBT's Movers and Shakers. We had a blast!
Although Out In Front did not win Best New Organization, we were really honored to be nominated. Congratulations to the Long Island Men Chorus for picking up the award, they certainly have earned it.
And Big Congrats to OIF member Kim Schultze for picking up the award for Best Entreprenuer and OIF's Organization Sponsor, Human Rights Campaign Long Island for being chosen Best Polictial Organization for the third year in a row.
And finally, last but not least, congratulations to all the nominated and winners of Outlook Awards 2008!
Guerilla Marketing
Health Insurance
Out In Front gets write up in LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS - 11-14-08
Our Attorney Professional Outreach Group gets a mention.
It’s getting easier to be gay in the legal world
http://libn.com/blog/2008/11/13/it%E2%80%99s-getting-easier-to-be-gay-in-the-legal-world
Out In Front nominated BEST NEW ORGANIZATION 2008 by OUTLOOK MAGAZINE
What an honor just to be nominated.
Four of our members have been nominated as well for:
ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR - Bridgette Nicolini
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Domenick D'Ercole - Kim Schultze - Joe Milizio
BEST BUSINESS - Capell Vishnick
I guess we'll be getting a table at the OUTLOOK AWARDS DINNER this year :)
stay tuned to find out how you can vote online and purchase tickets to the dinner.
OUT IN FRONT co-sponsor MACY'S PASSPORT EVENT fundraiser for PRIDE FOR YOUTH
Hello out there the Macy's Passport Event at the UA Stadium on October 23 was a huge success.
More than 200 people showed up for the show and to support the "Pride For Youth".
Out In Front members were out in force.
Pride For Youth asked that we especially thank the following members for their Corporate Sponsorship:
Joe Milizio - Capell-Vishnick
Nalini Jamangal - Washington Mutual
Concetta Spirio - Concetta Spirio, Esq.
Domenick D'Ercole - Met Life
Randy Shotland - NY Life
Emmett Hughes - Huntington Health and Healing
You guys rock!
Out In Front's Website and Blog Launch
I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on our new improve website and your suggestions as well.
More on this in the days, weeks to come.
What is OUT IN FRONT'S BIZZ BUZZ BLOG
The BBB is a forum for OIF Member's to write, publish and share their thoughts and or expertise on their business or a subject of interest to them.
It will also be a forum for the Community to repond to those thoughts.
As Executive Director of OUT IN FRONT I am very excited about the potential benefits this forum will give our community.
to be continued......
Bridgette Nicolini