Aloha all!
Where is everyone? No one seems to be posting any blogs. By the way I am not the only one allowed to post blogs. Please everyone check your junk mail folder or let the people know to check your junk mail or bulk mail to find the invitation to this blog. Also please keep everyone updated on what you are up to :D.
Also if you could put a little something about yourself it would be appreciated. Mahalo to Susan and E for doing so already.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Next Conference Call
Next Meeting is June 6, 2007
7pm EST/4pmPST/1pmHST
Please be sure to be on the call :D
Call #: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
Mahalo :D
7pm EST/4pmPST/1pmHST
Please be sure to be on the call :D
Call #: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
Mahalo :D
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Today's Notes
Ground Rules (to honor everyone’s contribution to this subcommittee):
§ It is important that everyone contributes their voice.
§ Please be aware of varying comfort levels (i.e. “being out) related to identifying as being LGBTQ.
§ Respect all people at all times. This includes NO racism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination.
§ It is okay to ask questions about an issue that may be bothering you. If you feel uncomfortable speaking about the issue in the group, please contact R.E. or Sheryll.
§ Assume good intentions as we learn from each other. Provide & accept feedback.
§ New rules can be added to this list as participants feel necessary.
I. Introductions: name, pronoun preference, 2 sentence intro
April
Antonio
E
R.E.
Gustavo
Sheryll
Susan
II. Blog update: Sheryll
Has everyone received the invitation?
www.lgbttalks.blogspot.com
Blog contains: reminders about meetings, introductions, meeting notes…
E: minutes from other calls could go up.
Antonio will join the blog.
III. MySpace update: E
Wasn’t able to create the myspace group yet b/c created a new profile.
Profile name…
Will let us know as soon as it’s up, by the end of this week.
IV. Flier update: E
Took off no smoking icon. Mostly just created more space. Also trying to create another for recruiting people to come – for myspace or the blog.
V. Ball Planning:
a. Contacts in Minneapolis:
§ Shiney Shapiro, Program Manager, District 202. www.dist202.org. R.E. will ask to be on the next call.
§ Damien Hughes, House of Manolo Blahnik – Chico can contact. Will ask him to be on the next call.
§ Other houses? – Chico will find out
§ Minneapolis area drag troupes? - R.E. will ask about this.
§ Holly – heads the new youth tobacco free mvmt with blue cross blue shield. Will probably be heading all youth activities at the NCToH
R.E. hasn’t been successful in reaching Shiney.
Antonio: Dist202 is in a time of huge transition right now, so many things are up in the air. Some staff leaving, also space may be moving. Will call Alex, the interim director, and follow up with Shiney.
b. Tobacco prevention / youth marketing related categories for performances
Who could draft some tobacco prevention categories? Sheryll & Gustavo. R.E. will ask Chico.
Susan loves the rhyming.
c. Logistics
Date?
Tuesday? Depends on the time. Content committee…has a question mark behind a 6-8pm dinner or reception. R.E. What if the ball was merged with this? Antonio: if at Dist202, then people over 21 may be prohibited from coming. E – definitely adults should be allowed.
Gustavo – likes the idea. Flow so everything works together. There may be more participation. E – would mean it would start at 8. Seems like a really long day. R.E. – any day would be that way, though, b/c of the conference. Antonio – would hate to see it get lost in the general conference. April – has been working with other committees on the youth component. Would get more crossover on a later night.
Who are we really trying to target? The people going to the summit or the national conference? E – people at the conference would be the best b/c could get exposed to new things. GLBT community at least know something about what a ball is. A different way to do prevention
Wednesday night? Susan – would get other youth. Antonio – think about sizable group of Minneapolis youth that would attend. Susan – would they come on a Tuesday or Wednesday? Antonio – don’t think day matters. Gustavo – exposing people outside of this community; educating about the disproportionate impact.
WEDNESDAY as PRIMARY CHOICE.
Location:
Will District 202 allow adults?
At Summit space? Antonio: might be a pricey option, not best, most friendly. Other space could feel more intimate. Dist 202 would be best. But Wed is a drop-in night.
Downtown:
Tuesday night – Salera restaurant with event/reception space.
Patrick’s Cabaret – it’s kind of far, in South Minneapolis
Ask people in the ball community… R.E. will check back with Chico.
Antonio: Budget… by 31st need all budget items at Steering Committee meeting. Allocated $150 for youth materials. Would include space rental if we don’t get it donated.
E – Content Committee – will be asking for youth committee breakout session proposals…
VII. During the LGBTI Anti-Tobacco Summit… What do we want to happen?
a. Action Room? E – having a few different things in one room for youth to do… making zines, buttons, fliers… could pass out at the summit or conference. Youth can make a difference.
Antonio – 5 breakout rooms total. Possible to have one youth-oriented room where youth workshops take place? E – that would be awesome! R.E. agrees.
E - Place before the ball for youth to prepare… in same room.
b. Workshops?
§ E – content committee had ideas of topics / suggestions.
§ Susan – content areas included: youth subcommittee planning peer to peer trainings; training new advocates – youth program coordinators; local work presentations. Targeted 2 workshops for youth subcommittee to decide what they should be. Only 2 afternoon breakout sessions, 1 ½ hours each. Want to involve peer youth leaders & presenters & learn from youth. Trainings mainstream tobacco advocates to include our youth. Never before have we had the opportunity for youth to give input in this summit.
§ Susan – poster accepted on making school-based cessation programs more sensitive; (with Loretta) more broad…
Possible Topics
§ E – it’s hard to approach friends who smoke. How to have this conversation…
§ Gustavo – tobacco industry marketing to LGBTQ community; advocacy session on how to be a youth advocate… how to fight the industry. Youth Advocacy and Marketing
§ Panel with projects
c. Youth Caucus?
§ E – Whatever info youth talk about, should have a PowerPoint or Poster to present back to general summit.
d. Other??
Gustavo… create working documents for each thing we’re planning, so it’s more structured. Will draft some. R.E. has all the notes.
VIII. Funding Update
Who’s applied for scholarships??
www.tobaccocontrolconference.org/2007
link on scholarship program.
May 27 = deadline!
Antonio: with all scholarships we’ll be offering, we’ll probably need to decrease these. Possibly reserving 2 or 3 in each that will only be for people attending the LGBTI summit. Daunting budget. Last year only $8-10,000; this year it’s about $38,000.
VII. Next Meeting: Friday, June 1 4pm EST / 1pm PST / 10am Hawaii
Phone number: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
§ It is important that everyone contributes their voice.
§ Please be aware of varying comfort levels (i.e. “being out) related to identifying as being LGBTQ.
§ Respect all people at all times. This includes NO racism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination.
§ It is okay to ask questions about an issue that may be bothering you. If you feel uncomfortable speaking about the issue in the group, please contact R.E. or Sheryll.
§ Assume good intentions as we learn from each other. Provide & accept feedback.
§ New rules can be added to this list as participants feel necessary.
I. Introductions: name, pronoun preference, 2 sentence intro
April
Antonio
E
R.E.
Gustavo
Sheryll
Susan
II. Blog update: Sheryll
Has everyone received the invitation?
www.lgbttalks.blogspot.com
Blog contains: reminders about meetings, introductions, meeting notes…
E: minutes from other calls could go up.
Antonio will join the blog.
III. MySpace update: E
Wasn’t able to create the myspace group yet b/c created a new profile.
Profile name…
Will let us know as soon as it’s up, by the end of this week.
IV. Flier update: E
Took off no smoking icon. Mostly just created more space. Also trying to create another for recruiting people to come – for myspace or the blog.
V. Ball Planning:
a. Contacts in Minneapolis:
§ Shiney Shapiro, Program Manager, District 202. www.dist202.org. R.E. will ask to be on the next call.
§ Damien Hughes, House of Manolo Blahnik – Chico can contact. Will ask him to be on the next call.
§ Other houses? – Chico will find out
§ Minneapolis area drag troupes? - R.E. will ask about this.
§ Holly – heads the new youth tobacco free mvmt with blue cross blue shield. Will probably be heading all youth activities at the NCToH
R.E. hasn’t been successful in reaching Shiney.
Antonio: Dist202 is in a time of huge transition right now, so many things are up in the air. Some staff leaving, also space may be moving. Will call Alex, the interim director, and follow up with Shiney.
b. Tobacco prevention / youth marketing related categories for performances
Who could draft some tobacco prevention categories? Sheryll & Gustavo. R.E. will ask Chico.
Susan loves the rhyming.
c. Logistics
Date?
Tuesday? Depends on the time. Content committee…has a question mark behind a 6-8pm dinner or reception. R.E. What if the ball was merged with this? Antonio: if at Dist202, then people over 21 may be prohibited from coming. E – definitely adults should be allowed.
Gustavo – likes the idea. Flow so everything works together. There may be more participation. E – would mean it would start at 8. Seems like a really long day. R.E. – any day would be that way, though, b/c of the conference. Antonio – would hate to see it get lost in the general conference. April – has been working with other committees on the youth component. Would get more crossover on a later night.
Who are we really trying to target? The people going to the summit or the national conference? E – people at the conference would be the best b/c could get exposed to new things. GLBT community at least know something about what a ball is. A different way to do prevention
Wednesday night? Susan – would get other youth. Antonio – think about sizable group of Minneapolis youth that would attend. Susan – would they come on a Tuesday or Wednesday? Antonio – don’t think day matters. Gustavo – exposing people outside of this community; educating about the disproportionate impact.
WEDNESDAY as PRIMARY CHOICE.
Location:
Will District 202 allow adults?
At Summit space? Antonio: might be a pricey option, not best, most friendly. Other space could feel more intimate. Dist 202 would be best. But Wed is a drop-in night.
Downtown:
Tuesday night – Salera restaurant with event/reception space.
Patrick’s Cabaret – it’s kind of far, in South Minneapolis
Ask people in the ball community… R.E. will check back with Chico.
Antonio: Budget… by 31st need all budget items at Steering Committee meeting. Allocated $150 for youth materials. Would include space rental if we don’t get it donated.
E – Content Committee – will be asking for youth committee breakout session proposals…
VII. During the LGBTI Anti-Tobacco Summit… What do we want to happen?
a. Action Room? E – having a few different things in one room for youth to do… making zines, buttons, fliers… could pass out at the summit or conference. Youth can make a difference.
Antonio – 5 breakout rooms total. Possible to have one youth-oriented room where youth workshops take place? E – that would be awesome! R.E. agrees.
E - Place before the ball for youth to prepare… in same room.
b. Workshops?
§ E – content committee had ideas of topics / suggestions.
§ Susan – content areas included: youth subcommittee planning peer to peer trainings; training new advocates – youth program coordinators; local work presentations. Targeted 2 workshops for youth subcommittee to decide what they should be. Only 2 afternoon breakout sessions, 1 ½ hours each. Want to involve peer youth leaders & presenters & learn from youth. Trainings mainstream tobacco advocates to include our youth. Never before have we had the opportunity for youth to give input in this summit.
§ Susan – poster accepted on making school-based cessation programs more sensitive; (with Loretta) more broad…
Possible Topics
§ E – it’s hard to approach friends who smoke. How to have this conversation…
§ Gustavo – tobacco industry marketing to LGBTQ community; advocacy session on how to be a youth advocate… how to fight the industry. Youth Advocacy and Marketing
§ Panel with projects
c. Youth Caucus?
§ E – Whatever info youth talk about, should have a PowerPoint or Poster to present back to general summit.
d. Other??
Gustavo… create working documents for each thing we’re planning, so it’s more structured. Will draft some. R.E. has all the notes.
VIII. Funding Update
Who’s applied for scholarships??
www.tobaccocontrolconference.org/2007
link on scholarship program.
May 27 = deadline!
Antonio: with all scholarships we’ll be offering, we’ll probably need to decrease these. Possibly reserving 2 or 3 in each that will only be for people attending the LGBTI summit. Daunting budget. Last year only $8-10,000; this year it’s about $38,000.
VII. Next Meeting: Friday, June 1 4pm EST / 1pm PST / 10am Hawaii
Phone number: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
Ball Categories
Here are the categories that Chico said during the last conference call May 9,2007
This is what a category sheet might look like.
The Legendary Godfather Jihad Ebony ¨And ¨Emperor Omari Ebony¨ ¨Presents¨ ¨The Making of a Legend IV" ¨Come and partake in the most controversial event of the year. Statements will emerge as Stars and Legends will be born. This night promises to be an evening that will join the legacy of ballroom history! ¨ ¨Labor Day Weekend¨Atlanta, GA ¨The Legendary Nike Pavilion¨311 Marrietta St. Atlanta, GA (directly next to TRAXX) ¨Sunday September 5th, 2004 ¨Doors open at 8:00pm¨ ¨$30.00 all night ¨Tables $100.00 VIP Tables $ 130.00 ¨Tables include: 1 bottle of Moet, Food Platter, exclusive seating, table seats 10 
VIP Tables include: 1 bottles of Moet, 1 bottle of white and 1 bottle of red wine, Food Platter, exclusive section seating, tables seat 10¨
¨Contact Information ¨ ¨Godfather Jihad Ebony¨ Ynobeey1@aol.com¨ 818-795-4516 ¨Emperor Omari Ebony¨Hershypapi@aol.com¨ 678-887-3352 ¨Grandfather Dray Ebony ¨Ebony25th@aol.com ¨973-280-6278¨ ¨For years we have brought to you the œMaking of a Legend Ball.
On these nights a profound spiritual presence encompassing the essence of elegance has brought together some of the best of all schools: The old school, old new school, and the new school. In the name of those that have passed on, we remember you, we love you, and tonight honor you as we come dressed befitting the occasion to celebrate ourselves, our rivals, mothers, fathers, sons, and our daughters.
Tonight we will grace the red carpet with our heads held high, energized, and prepared for battle. For on this night, we ALL will be remembered! Come in PEACE or Leave in PIECES!
Women" $Face: Mask, then reveal, Walk and Seal, upset them all and it's the cash you will STEAL" "Runway: Bring it topless with only a vest! Put her skills to the test! The one that wins will be crowned the best!
"Body: Shake ya Body Body, Move ya Body "
¨Vogue: Old way vs. New "
¨$Labels: They say the NY Divas have this one on lock! But ATL begs to differ claiming that there are new girls on the Block! You must have on sickening eyewear, footwear, and always a punishing handbag! (Fall 2004 only)¨
¨Butches¨ ¨Realness: Rock, Sock, could never be clocked! That
Butch and
his Bitch from off da block!¨
¨$Face: Take a turban and wrap it tight. Who will be sitting for Face tonight?
Pretty Boy vs. Masculine¨
¨Butch Queen in Drags¨
¨$Face: Like a diva from a far away land, sell your face with feathers or fans! ¨
¨Realness: Dressed to impress and why not? You don’t need a shot to make it hot!¨
¨Weeping Widow: May he rest in peace while you fall in pieces! This should be a show stopper!¨
¨Mini Grand¨ ¨Fem Queen Sex Siren: The Sex Symbol $500.00¨ ¨She's
a sex symbol and
prominent too. ¨Master her image and bring it through. ¨Is it
Cat Woman or Marilyn Monroe ¨Maybe Wonder Woman or Greta Garbo?
¨However you bring it production a must ¨This cash will be worked for
and that you can trust!!!¨
¨Models Magazine Face - Picture Perfect $1000.00¨ ¨That Models Magazine
Face¨ That Cover 2 Cover there is no other Face ¨That Butch queen not
selling it like a fem queen Face¨ For $1000.00, in what ever effect
you choose ¨From Stewart, Tony, Whitney & Ira¨To Josh, David, Lopez,
and Zerrick ¨Whether Icon, Legend, Statement, or Star ¨Tonight it doesn't
matter who you are ¨Tonight you are a celebrity ¨That means
somebody everyone knows ¨Tonight they're gonna recognize your ¨Eyes, lips, teeth, and nose ¨Tonight you will appear from the shadow of your own portrait to prove ¨That you are truly and undeniably
¨PICTURE PERFECT¨ ¨Butch Queens¨ ¨Facial Performance: Vogue in one spot
and make it extremely HOT! Get your tens and let the battle begin
Big Boys Face: If they can walk it, then so can you. With a Big Mac burger bring it on through!¨ ¨Urban Street wear: Take us back to our
roots! Totally done in a legendary urban street wear way!¨
¨Body: Sexy Models vs. Muscular! Models sexy in thongs or Bikinis and Muscular in timbs and boxer briefs¨
¨Realness: You look real and they say that you're down, but only one tonight will leave with the crown!¨Thugs in urban street wear. ¨School
boys in polo. ¨Executive in your choice of a pin stripe suit.¨
"$BQ in Pumps: They say you've got it, so let's see if you do. Bring it
in Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo¨
¨American Runway: Bring it in honor of the American Flag¨
¨$New Face: Never walked a ball before, Don't be scared it's just a score. With a touch of sex, in baby blue, it's the Making of a Legend
and this could be you!¨
¨Sex Siren: There is a 5 alarm fire and you are the cause. Selling sex in all red make the ball room pause!¨
¨Realness w/a twist: Get your tens voguing fem, but can you come back for realness secure the win?¨ ¨European Runway: Touched by an angel or cursed by sin, bring us the ultimate effect that will guarantee the win!¨
¨$Label Villain: Buy it, Steal it, Charge it, or Bill it, but when you hit the runway peel and reveal it!!¨
Performance: You are the heart and soul of the ballroom. Tonight we honor you, so honor us with a show stopping performance in the name all those who passed on.
¨Old way- Conceal and reveal-vs. - Bangy in Tims-vs.-New way in white gloves, dressed like a mime.¨
¨Foot and Eye wear: Bring us something that we've never seen gag the kids and make them scream! Bring us future and bring us past, place it on the panel and make us gasp!¨
¨Vogue fem: Dressed in pink from head to toe, It's pussy! It's pussy!
It's a one girl show!¨OTA "
¨$Bazaar: No whips, no flowers, no chains, no leaves, Bring a wild effect using other creative things¨
¨Free Agent: Whether you're leaving your house or storming through, walk
your category and show what you can do! Just where is it that you want to be? Name the house and just hope that they see!¨
¨$Lip sync: Bring us a medley of five songs or more. The two minutes start once u hit the floor!¨
¨Realness as a house: You are real as a house or at least that's what they say. Bring it from abroad in a foreign way!¨
¨American Idol: Whatever you sing, just don't choke. The one who wins holds the longest note!¨
¨Runway: Shade fest of the century! No touching, just walking. Let your body language and expressions do the talking!¨
¨Fem Queens¨ ¨$Big Girls Sexy Face: They say you're big, but that don't
stop you. Show them little bitches just what you can do!"
¨Body: You've got work and it's done right! Who will shut it down tonight! Bring it sexy, bring it right, bring that body to the light!"
¨Realness: LINE EM UP! You know the deal, who's that unclockable bitch for real!¨ ¨New Face: Bone snatch it and let the judges catch it! 

Runway: Tyra vs. Naomi, The Victoria secret showdown!"
¨$Vogue: Bring us to our feet, Beat to Beat! Have a sickening selling performance or seduction, Beat to Beat"
¨Foot and Eyewear: Tyra Supreme we welcome you home. Are there any other girls that can claim this throne?"
¨GRAND PRIZE 
OTA 
Tag Team Performance: WONDER TWINS POWER ACTIVATE $2000.00¨ ¨Evil beware and watch what you do ¨As a tag team duo might
devastate
you ¨One butch queen and one fem figure with all the power ¨Or tag team open to all destine to devour ¨Be precise
and
on point and stick to the theme ¨A cash jackpot for you both as the wonder twin
team
¨Come in costume it's a must ¨Props and skits may be a plus ¨But if you
are not precise and the crowd was not rocked ¨You and your teammate,
No
Shade, will be chopped¨ ¨History in the Making-Fem Queen/Figure Face
$5000.00¨ ¨On this historical night ¨Battle for the cash with all your
might. ¨The Grandest entrance there ever will be ¨Reveal your face for
the judges and hope they see ¨For the way you come is the way you'll
go. ¨If we're not impressed you will be the first to know. ¨Its face
and ovahness in every way ¨Who will shut it down for grand on this day? ¨Be on point and make it clear ¨Make your statement of the year. ¨Three
or more you know the deal ¨Anything less would be a steal! ¨You will
be judge equally on Four aspects ¨Entrance, Face, Appearance, Exit
This is what a category sheet might look like.
The Legendary Godfather Jihad Ebony ¨And ¨Emperor Omari Ebony¨ ¨Presents¨ ¨The Making of a Legend IV" ¨Come and partake in the most controversial event of the year. Statements will emerge as Stars and Legends will be born. This night promises to be an evening that will join the legacy of ballroom history! ¨ ¨Labor Day Weekend¨Atlanta, GA ¨The Legendary Nike Pavilion¨311 Marrietta St. Atlanta, GA (directly next to TRAXX) ¨Sunday September 5th, 2004 ¨Doors open at 8:00pm¨ ¨$30.00 all night ¨Tables $100.00 VIP Tables $ 130.00 ¨Tables include: 1 bottle of Moet, Food Platter, exclusive seating, table seats 10 
VIP Tables include: 1 bottles of Moet, 1 bottle of white and 1 bottle of red wine, Food Platter, exclusive section seating, tables seat 10¨
¨Contact Information ¨ ¨Godfather Jihad Ebony¨ Ynobeey1@aol.com¨ 818-795-4516 ¨Emperor Omari Ebony¨Hershypapi@aol.com¨ 678-887-3352 ¨Grandfather Dray Ebony ¨Ebony25th@aol.com ¨973-280-6278¨ ¨For years we have brought to you the œMaking of a Legend Ball.
On these nights a profound spiritual presence encompassing the essence of elegance has brought together some of the best of all schools: The old school, old new school, and the new school. In the name of those that have passed on, we remember you, we love you, and tonight honor you as we come dressed befitting the occasion to celebrate ourselves, our rivals, mothers, fathers, sons, and our daughters.
Tonight we will grace the red carpet with our heads held high, energized, and prepared for battle. For on this night, we ALL will be remembered! Come in PEACE or Leave in PIECES!
Women" $Face: Mask, then reveal, Walk and Seal, upset them all and it's the cash you will STEAL" "Runway: Bring it topless with only a vest! Put her skills to the test! The one that wins will be crowned the best!
"Body: Shake ya Body Body, Move ya Body "
¨Vogue: Old way vs. New "
¨$Labels: They say the NY Divas have this one on lock! But ATL begs to differ claiming that there are new girls on the Block! You must have on sickening eyewear, footwear, and always a punishing handbag! (Fall 2004 only)¨
¨Butches¨ ¨Realness: Rock, Sock, could never be clocked! That
Butch and
his Bitch from off da block!¨
¨$Face: Take a turban and wrap it tight. Who will be sitting for Face tonight?
Pretty Boy vs. Masculine¨
¨Butch Queen in Drags¨
¨$Face: Like a diva from a far away land, sell your face with feathers or fans! ¨
¨Realness: Dressed to impress and why not? You don’t need a shot to make it hot!¨
¨Weeping Widow: May he rest in peace while you fall in pieces! This should be a show stopper!¨
¨Mini Grand¨ ¨Fem Queen Sex Siren: The Sex Symbol $500.00¨ ¨She's
a sex symbol and
prominent too. ¨Master her image and bring it through. ¨Is it
Cat Woman or Marilyn Monroe ¨Maybe Wonder Woman or Greta Garbo?
¨However you bring it production a must ¨This cash will be worked for
and that you can trust!!!¨
¨Models Magazine Face - Picture Perfect $1000.00¨ ¨That Models Magazine
Face¨ That Cover 2 Cover there is no other Face ¨That Butch queen not
selling it like a fem queen Face¨ For $1000.00, in what ever effect
you choose ¨From Stewart, Tony, Whitney & Ira¨To Josh, David, Lopez,
and Zerrick ¨Whether Icon, Legend, Statement, or Star ¨Tonight it doesn't
matter who you are ¨Tonight you are a celebrity ¨That means
somebody everyone knows ¨Tonight they're gonna recognize your ¨Eyes, lips, teeth, and nose ¨Tonight you will appear from the shadow of your own portrait to prove ¨That you are truly and undeniably
¨PICTURE PERFECT¨ ¨Butch Queens¨ ¨Facial Performance: Vogue in one spot
and make it extremely HOT! Get your tens and let the battle begin
Big Boys Face: If they can walk it, then so can you. With a Big Mac burger bring it on through!¨ ¨Urban Street wear: Take us back to our
roots! Totally done in a legendary urban street wear way!¨
¨Body: Sexy Models vs. Muscular! Models sexy in thongs or Bikinis and Muscular in timbs and boxer briefs¨
¨Realness: You look real and they say that you're down, but only one tonight will leave with the crown!¨Thugs in urban street wear. ¨School
boys in polo. ¨Executive in your choice of a pin stripe suit.¨
"$BQ in Pumps: They say you've got it, so let's see if you do. Bring it
in Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo¨
¨American Runway: Bring it in honor of the American Flag¨
¨$New Face: Never walked a ball before, Don't be scared it's just a score. With a touch of sex, in baby blue, it's the Making of a Legend
and this could be you!¨
¨Sex Siren: There is a 5 alarm fire and you are the cause. Selling sex in all red make the ball room pause!¨
¨Realness w/a twist: Get your tens voguing fem, but can you come back for realness secure the win?¨ ¨European Runway: Touched by an angel or cursed by sin, bring us the ultimate effect that will guarantee the win!¨
¨$Label Villain: Buy it, Steal it, Charge it, or Bill it, but when you hit the runway peel and reveal it!!¨
Performance: You are the heart and soul of the ballroom. Tonight we honor you, so honor us with a show stopping performance in the name all those who passed on.
¨Old way- Conceal and reveal-vs. - Bangy in Tims-vs.-New way in white gloves, dressed like a mime.¨
¨Foot and Eye wear: Bring us something that we've never seen gag the kids and make them scream! Bring us future and bring us past, place it on the panel and make us gasp!¨
¨Vogue fem: Dressed in pink from head to toe, It's pussy! It's pussy!
It's a one girl show!¨OTA "
¨$Bazaar: No whips, no flowers, no chains, no leaves, Bring a wild effect using other creative things¨
¨Free Agent: Whether you're leaving your house or storming through, walk
your category and show what you can do! Just where is it that you want to be? Name the house and just hope that they see!¨
¨$Lip sync: Bring us a medley of five songs or more. The two minutes start once u hit the floor!¨
¨Realness as a house: You are real as a house or at least that's what they say. Bring it from abroad in a foreign way!¨
¨American Idol: Whatever you sing, just don't choke. The one who wins holds the longest note!¨
¨Runway: Shade fest of the century! No touching, just walking. Let your body language and expressions do the talking!¨
¨Fem Queens¨ ¨$Big Girls Sexy Face: They say you're big, but that don't
stop you. Show them little bitches just what you can do!"
¨Body: You've got work and it's done right! Who will shut it down tonight! Bring it sexy, bring it right, bring that body to the light!"
¨Realness: LINE EM UP! You know the deal, who's that unclockable bitch for real!¨ ¨New Face: Bone snatch it and let the judges catch it! 

Runway: Tyra vs. Naomi, The Victoria secret showdown!"
¨$Vogue: Bring us to our feet, Beat to Beat! Have a sickening selling performance or seduction, Beat to Beat"
¨Foot and Eyewear: Tyra Supreme we welcome you home. Are there any other girls that can claim this throne?"
¨GRAND PRIZE 
OTA 
Tag Team Performance: WONDER TWINS POWER ACTIVATE $2000.00¨ ¨Evil beware and watch what you do ¨As a tag team duo might
devastate
you ¨One butch queen and one fem figure with all the power ¨Or tag team open to all destine to devour ¨Be precise
and
on point and stick to the theme ¨A cash jackpot for you both as the wonder twin
team
¨Come in costume it's a must ¨Props and skits may be a plus ¨But if you
are not precise and the crowd was not rocked ¨You and your teammate,
No
Shade, will be chopped¨ ¨History in the Making-Fem Queen/Figure Face
$5000.00¨ ¨On this historical night ¨Battle for the cash with all your
might. ¨The Grandest entrance there ever will be ¨Reveal your face for
the judges and hope they see ¨For the way you come is the way you'll
go. ¨If we're not impressed you will be the first to know. ¨Its face
and ovahness in every way ¨Who will shut it down for grand on this day? ¨Be on point and make it clear ¨Make your statement of the year. ¨Three
or more you know the deal ¨Anything less would be a steal! ¨You will
be judge equally on Four aspects ¨Entrance, Face, Appearance, Exit
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
CONFERNCE CALL REMiNDER
PLEASE BE ON OUR NEXT CONFERENCE CALL
SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007.
5PM EST
2PM PST
11AM HST
MAHALO :D
Friday, May 11, 2007
Just a quick thanx :D
Hey Everyone :D!
How are you? How was the latest conference call? Who wrote the notes? If any of you did, please post it on the blog :D
Also is everyone still having trouble entering the blog? I repeatedly invite everyone, every week, if I see someone's name there. :D. Please tell the others to look in their junk/spam folders, that is possibly where the invitation is at.
I also apologize for missing the conference call. This week has been very busy for students at my college since it was finals week, everyone knows how that goes:D whoosh! I'm thrilled that it's over, and I begin my summer vacation.
Please let me know what's been happening, and write posts whenever you can. This is our way to connect.
Also thank you E and Susan for putting something of yourselves in a post.
Mahalo nui loa,
Sheryll :P
How are you? How was the latest conference call? Who wrote the notes? If any of you did, please post it on the blog :D
Also is everyone still having trouble entering the blog? I repeatedly invite everyone, every week, if I see someone's name there. :D. Please tell the others to look in their junk/spam folders, that is possibly where the invitation is at.
I also apologize for missing the conference call. This week has been very busy for students at my college since it was finals week, everyone knows how that goes:D whoosh! I'm thrilled that it's over, and I begin my summer vacation.
Please let me know what's been happening, and write posts whenever you can. This is our way to connect.
Also thank you E and Susan for putting something of yourselves in a post.
Mahalo nui loa,
Sheryll :P
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Reminder
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
6:30 EST / 3:30 PST / 12:30 HST
Phone number: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
Phone number: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Just a day in the life of E
Okay so mine wont be as poetic as Shy's but it will be something.
lets start small
Im 19, graduated from HS here in portland, currently employed by american eagle outfitters, live in downtown portland, currently dating a wonderful boy. My passions unclude; volunteering, hugs and massages, arcade Dance Dance Revolution, myspace, and teaching/talking about sex, gander, and Sexuality.
I was born in Mexico (baja California) have 3 siblings 2 older one younger. Have 6 neices and nephews (all from my older sister) currently live with 15 house mates in a 14 room house. I work 30 hrs a week, and dedicate about 15-20 hrs to non profits every week. Im queer, i enjoy all pronouns and just like making frinds....Not sure what else to post. Again ask if you have any questions and I will answer
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
A Question to Put Forth
Hi,
Can anyone let me know what the dates and times we need to be in MN by? I need to know ASAP if you please. It would be much appreciated :D.
Also my suggestion is to check out the blogger as much as possible. :D Thanx
Mahalo nui loa,
Shy
Can anyone let me know what the dates and times we need to be in MN by? I need to know ASAP if you please. It would be much appreciated :D.
Also my suggestion is to check out the blogger as much as possible. :D Thanx
Mahalo nui loa,
Shy
A Bit About Myself
My name is Sheryll
and I love to write stories, articles, poetry, plays :D
I'm not very good at them, I think;
but I do enjoy writing.
I tend to write in poetry form
Such as right now
I hate to rhyme but love to free verse
'Cuz it shows individuality.
I am going to be 20-years-old on September 19
Born and raised on Kauai, Hawaii
Also known as the Garden Isle
Gasp! Its not my paradise, but to most other people it is
I believe paradise is where you wish it
Where you want it
You create it
And I just haven't found mine.
I do not know how to show a picture
I do not know if I'm doing this right.
But I'm writing my bio in my own little way
And you can do it however you wish :D
I like to use these smiley icons :D xD to show how I feel
I'm always excited to make new friends
Or learn new things.
But I'm shy in my own little way.
Which by the way is my nickname
A shortening of my whole name :P
I do have a myspace by the way
Just type in my email from the agenda and there I will be
so add away if you wish
I hope this is a pretty good example,
And that more of you will write away
Just something simple
A song, a paragraph, just a lil somethin'
I hope I can bring my spontaneous ideas,
My quiet slow observations
My media skills ... which by the way
I like to work behind the scenes
I come from two amazing and totally different groups
One from Hawaii where I learned my passion
REAL! Hawaii's Youth Exposing the Lies Against the Tobacco Industry; and
American Legacy Foundation :D
In this group I hope to learn more skills to help me with my dream
My dream is to build a world wide business, an activism business
That helps and joins in with all types of activism, in all shapes and forms
This is just another step towards building this dream. And I hope everyone is as excited as I :D.
I can't wait to hear from you
I can't wait till we finally get to meet
Just remember to share your ideas and thoughts
No matter if they sound asinine or inane or not
Have a beautiful and wonderful day :D
~if there is anything else you wish to know, just ask a question and I will answer, I hope everyone else feels this way too :D let's all become better friends :D
xD From Sheryll H. Y. :D
Sunday, April 29, 2007
A Wonderful Suggestion from E
Hey Everyone,
If you haven't seen E's comment to my last post. This is what he is asking for everyone to do:
To post a bio about yourself, maybe a paragraph or so :D and a picture too.
Wonderful idea E :)
Anymore suggestions?
~sheryll
If you haven't seen E's comment to my last post. This is what he is asking for everyone to do:
To post a bio about yourself, maybe a paragraph or so :D and a picture too.
Wonderful idea E :)
Anymore suggestions?
~sheryll
Friday, April 27, 2007
Some News and Updates
Aloha :D
By the request of R.E. the mission statement has been posted. Is there anything else, anyone can think of to post on the front page, so that if anyone were to visit the site they would understand what we are all about?
Also,I'm not sure, but I believe invited people can fix things as well? If not let me know and I can do it,just let me know :D.
You can also email me, my email address is found on the agenda's that R.E. sends out. More news and updates later :D.
Have a wonderful day or night ;)
~Sheryll
By the request of R.E. the mission statement has been posted. Is there anything else, anyone can think of to post on the front page, so that if anyone were to visit the site they would understand what we are all about?
Also,I'm not sure, but I believe invited people can fix things as well? If not let me know and I can do it,just let me know :D.
You can also email me, my email address is found on the agenda's that R.E. sends out. More news and updates later :D.
Have a wonderful day or night ;)
~Sheryll
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
today's notes
II. Blog update: Sheryll
Susan posted…
Some invites may be in spam folders.
Sheryll. Can use the blog to write updates. Tried to make it conversational. 3 example posts. If you think of any suggestions to change it, I think all people on it can change it. Also to organize… to talk without phone call.
E: tangible way for everyone to have notes.
Sheryll: can copy & paste mtg notes.
Susan: Blog basics? Tips? Hoping to use it for organizing so people could comment if they’re not on the calls. Useful for process issues.
E: has a blog used more as a diary. You can call or email if you have questions. You can vote on an item using the comments.
III. Flier update: E
E: Used what R.E. already had… made it more square. It’s not a final, looking for suggestions. Catering to whatever specific population.
Chico had seen another flier
E can put it on the blog.
Gustavo – one flier went out that to recruit people for the NCToH
Chico – colorful version w/ quitline number inside a rotary dial, “ignite change.”
Susan – it’s for the National LGBT Tobacco Control Network.
Please make suggestions on the blog by the next Wednesday.
Laura – submit comments and then let E use discretion to incorporate as many as you want. So we can email quickly.
E will send it back by the end of next week.
IV. Ball Planning:
a. Contacts in Minneapolis:
Shiney Shapiro, Program Manager, District 202. www.dist202.org. R.E. will ask to be on the next call.
Damien Hughes, House of Manolo Blahnik – Chico can contact. Will ask him to be on the next call.
Other houses? – Chico will find out
Minneapolis area drag troupes? - R.E. will ask about this.
Holly – heads the new youth tobacco free mvmt with blue cross blue shield. Will probably be heading all youth activities at the NCToH
Susan: thought we were having youth perform, not professionals. Create numbers while there.
R.E.: get seasoned performers to mentor?
Laura: not at a ball setting for learning…. People will show up if you set the categories. The houses will be able to help out. The youth will be prepared to perform.
Chico: main idea I tried to bring up is to have a mini-ball like that. Everything will be based about dealing with tobacco issues in the youth communities. More things catered to youth at this. Like a peep show.
Laura: helped host a mini-ball in D.C. for transgender women. Limited how many members over the age range could come. If wanting it to be a youth ball, this needs to be considered.
Chico: my experience, organizers usually adults. Used to be a house parent so could do a lot of organizing. Will think about categories & how to make this more youth friendly.
Laura: if not asking house parents to perform… might ask them to be judges. To give them a place of honor, but focus on under age 24.
Chico: will send out a copy of a category sheet from a ball.
b. Tobacco prevention / youth marketing related categories for performances
wait until next meeting when we’ve looked at category sheet.
c. Performers: drag, slam poetry, rap, badvertising…
In D.C. people do more open-mics that combine both. Would be difficult to incorporate both in a mini-ball.
Will be open to youth not attending the conference.
Susan: it’s a youth space… will District 202 allow adults?
R.E. will ask Shiney
April: what night?
Susan: whether we could tie the ball into another youth activity at the conference. Would mean that it would have to take place during the national conference, not the summit?
Laura: good question for house parents in the community.
National conference is 2 nights (wed & thurs).
When would we get more people?
Chico: trying to get scholarships for youth to come to summit, and hopefully for the conference.
Laura: need to make it so that youth on this committee could attend.
E: would be good to have non-LGBTI people come. Would be more respectful to find out what the performers would be comfortable. Would be better to have everyone going to both conferences come.
R.E.: Would be helpful to have folks from Minneapolis on the phone calls!
Chico: other clubs where members of houses frequent… to reach out to those folks.
Susan: We should also start planning for the Summit itself.
Will bring this to the blog.
V. How people can participate not on conference calls – blog
E: MySpace? Will set up a MySpace profile and a MySpace Group.
VI. Funding Update
Susan: We’re doing our best to get as much funding as we can. Advocating with a lot of places. It’s just a process.
April: Registration for the national conference scholarships are up:
www.tobaccocontrolconference.org/2007
link on scholarship program.
May 27 = deadline!
E’s putting a bunch of stuff up on the blog.
VII. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 9 - 6:30 EST / 3:30 PST / 12:30 Hawaii
Phone number: 1-877-791-3294
Passcode: 77350
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