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From: "Jerry@b-bobs.com" <jerrybbobs@cox.net>
To: "Jerry@B-Bob's Downtown" <jerrybbobs@aol.com>
Subject: Updates, Info & PSA's from Mobile, AL
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 6:30 PM
Hello Everyone,
I hope this note finds you all well...
I realize that the B-Bob's web-site has been down since the storm, (it will be back up soon. Bear with me...) I want to let you all know that we are up & open for you and have been since the Thursday following Katrina... I appreciate all of you calling to check on the Club, me and our staff... We have been featuring Toni D. and Nicole Du Bois in the shows (from Biloxi/Gulfport) They have certainly appreciated your support and Love... Miss Toni D. will be here this Friday night as well... Rosalyn Heights will be the special guest on Saturday...
We have been open upstairs on Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. for Top 40 & Hip-Hop night!! It has been very successful and there is an amateur show at Midnight with some "fresh, upcoming talent!" C'mon out and see us if you are looking for some mid-week entertainment.
We are BOOMING with BINGO on Tuesdays!! Hope to see you out on Tuesdays to win some Fun Prizes!!
As some of you may know I also have the web-site www.GayMobile.info...
If you have any info that you would like to add to the site, such as rooms or houses for rent (or sale) for displaced folks or disaster relief workers, please let me know and I will pass it along... some of these workers are traveling 3, 4, or 5 hours a day to help out folks in Biloxi thru Slidell... some of the "Family" are looking for local places to stay... contact me at GayMobile@cox.net if you have anything you want listed... there is no fee for this...
Finally, I have a house for sale in West Mobile if anyone is looking... Please contact me for details and info... (serious inquiries only, please) (Please note my new e-mail address is now JerryBBobs@cox.net (instead of comcast.net)) Or you can continue to use Jerry@B-Bobs.com as always.
PSA's
Just a reminder, AQUA'S Night At The Theater is next Thursday, Sept. 22nd at the Mobile Theater Guild.
Last Years sellout crowd had a great time and this years production of "BIG BANG" will also make for another great evening.
Tickets are $20.00 and include complimentary beer and wine at intermission as well as an After Party at Gabriel's. Tickets are now on sale at B-Bobs, Vision's, Over The Rainbow and Gabriel's.
Time is running out so we hope you will get your tickets tonight.
Visit Pensacola's
A week Long Event For The Community of our friends to the East of Mobile... there are details of the week-long event at www.gaymobile.info ... click the "events" tab.
Hope to see you all soon,
--Jerry & The B-Bob's Family
From: "Mike Marshall" <Mike@underoneroof.org>
To: "Mike Marshall" <Mike@underoneroof.org>
Subject: Press Release re: Emergency Relief Funds for HIV Organizations
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 2:29 PM
"The Above and Beyond Fund" Raises & Distributes $4750
Emergency Relief Fund Established by Under One Roof
San Francisco-Under One Roof, the San Francisco based organization
which generates unrestricted funding on behalf of 35 AIDS service
organizations announced today that it had raised and is distributing
$4750 to three AIDS service organizations in Louisiana and Alabama. The
organizations receiving the funds are the Baton Rouge AIDS Society on
behalf of Brotherhood Inc. ($2000), the Mobile AIDS Support Services
($2000) and Montgomery AIDS Outreach ($750).
"After placing numerous calls to their colleagues in the region, our
expert advisory panel recommended we immediately wire money to these
three organizations on the frontline of this tragedy" said Mike
Marshall, Executive Director of Under One Roof. "We have had difficulty
reaching functioning organizations in New Orleans or southern
Mississippi to support at this time, but we expect that our next
disbursements will go to these devastated communities."
"Its clear from our due diligence that most of these organizations need
funds to help feed, house and provide basic services to their HIV
positive clients" said Mike Smith, Executive Director of the AIDS
Emergency Fund, an Above and Beyond Fund advisory panel member.
Under One Roof established "The Above and Beyond Fund" in order to
raise emergency funds on behalf of AIDS service organizations impacted
by Hurricane Katrina to assist them in providing critical services to
individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
The Above and Beyond fund relies on its advisory panel who are in touch
with AIDS organizations in affected communities. The panel is in weekly
contact with AIDS services organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama and Texas and meets weekly to recommend disbursement of funds
that have been donated the previous week. Advisory panel members include
Perry Lang, Executive Director of the Black Coalition on AIDS, Gloria
Nieto, Executive Director of Lyon-Martin Women's health Services; Kevin
Burns, Executive Director of Shanti and Brett Andrews, Executive
Director of the Positive Resource Center.
100% of donated funds are re-granted to agencies in need. Individuals
and organizations can contribute to the fund online at
www.UnderOneRoof.org or mail a contribution to Under One Roof, 549
Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
From: "JAMES J SIMPSON" <ammovnvmc@msn.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: For Sale
Date: Monday, September 19, 2005 1:48 AM
I have a gulfstream sunvoager loaded with every thing you would need to sleep 6 and all the nessesary tolls oven water bath kitchen class a motor home will sell cheap to victims of Katrina
From: "Deany Cheramie, PhD" <drdeany@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [CavaliersMC] Tree Removal in the Westbank ?
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:38 PM
A division of Army Airborne is staying at Holy Cross College in Algiers.
They came by when we were clearing our yard (704 River Oaks Dr. in Algiers)
and offered to help. If you contact them the soldiers are willing to help
with such tasks. You should drive over to their location and ask for help.
Also, my neighbor Don (lives right across the street from my house at 705 or
707 River Oaks) will cut down trees for a fee. He is at home and is looking
for things to do. He has been working for people all over the westbank. But
I don't have a phone number for him. Drop by his house and say that Deany
Cheramie sent you.
--Doc
Sec. of Cavaliers MC
From: "adlai neubauer" <ADLAI56@peoplepc.com>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: housing offer
Date: Sunday, September 18, 2005 10:35 AM
I am a lesbian and live in a serene country setting in central Ohio. I have two spare bedrooms that I would like to offer to either a lesbian couple or to a lesbian/lesbian couple with 1-2 children who have been left homeless from Katrina. No smokers. Please pass this info. on along with my email address or phone number (740) 587-2974 to anyone who may be interested in coming to Ohio. Autumn is beautiful here.
Sincerely,
--Adlai
From: "Tibby" <cajunbeartibby@sw.rr.com>
Subject: NOBBTSC HURRICANE RELIEF FUND
Date: Saturday, September 17, 2005 4:36 PM
Many people from around the country have been asking to donate funds to NOBBTSC, here is the latest information on the New Orleans Bear and Bear Trapper Hurricane Relief Fund:
Please make all donations (check or money order) NO CASH PLEASE! to NOBBTSC. In the bottom left hand corner please write Hurricane Relief Fund.
Send all donations to:
NOBBTSC
P. O. Box 740894
New Orleans, LA 70174-0894
An alternate address
George Tresch
30 Plaza Square
Suite 1216
St. Louis, MO 63103
(NOBBTSC) Vice-President , Danny LeCompte will collect donations from the New Orleans Address and (NOBBTSC) Treasurer, George Tresch will collect donations in St. Louis.
Big Bear Hugs to all!
--Tibby
NOBBTSC
Lieutenant 2005
the bushes go fishing...From: "Joe and Kent" <joeandkent@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 12:39 PM
Subject: the bushes go fishing....
From: "John E. Cabell" <Lumberjackjohn@lumberjackscampground.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: FREE RV SITES AT LUMBERJACK'S
Date: Friday, September 16, 2005 8:24 AM
Lumberjack's Camping Resort of Unadilla, Georgia would like to extend an
invitation to the displaced residents of New Orleans that we are offering
Full hook-up RV sites and campsites at no charge to victims of Katrina. For
more information please call us at 478-783-2267.
From: "Todd Blauvelt" <strazahund@iwon.com>
Subject:
Date: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:56 AM
Hello all, I am now back in New Orleans. I arrived yesterday and stayed the night at my sister's house in Algiers. I did drive down to my house on Algiers Point and everything is exactly as I left it. I have been extremely blessed. As I understand, Nagin is inviting Businesses back to the French Quarter, Algiers, and the CBD over the weekend and residents of Algiers are officially allowed back in on Monday, 70115 on Wed. and 70118 on Fri. If anybody needs anything while I'm here and you are not, please let me know. I am more than happy to do anything I can. Hope to see you all here as soon as possible. I haven't had time to assess things though on the drive in I saw lots of damage. Anyway I'm hoping the ferry will be up or the bridge opened monday so I can check out the quarter. E-mail or call Strazahund@iwon.com or 504-361-8273.--Todd
From: "GARY WYANT" <gglitter04@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: RETURN TO LIFE!!!!!
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:19 PM
SO GLAD TO SEE THAT THINGS ARE LOOKING UP FOR ALL OF US FROM NEW ORLEANS. GLAD THAT YOU ARE KEEPING UP WITH THE PROGRESS, AND LIKE YOU I CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK TO MY HOME AND BE ABLE TO BE COMFY ONCE MORE.
WHEN I RETURN WILL CHECK WITH YOU AND SEE IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH GETTING OUT THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE PAPER.
HAVE HAD SO MANY NICE OFFERS FROM FRIENDS TO COME AND VISIT WITH THEM, FROM CHICAGO, ATLANTA, AND LAS VEGAS. IT'S MARVELOUS TO FIND HOW MANY PEOPLE WANT TO HELP IN A TIME OF NEED.
I TELL EVERYONE THAT YOU CAN REST ASSURE THAT THERE WILL BE "MARDI GRAS" THIS YEAR NO MATTER WHAT. EVEN IF IT MEANS THAT THERE WILL NOT BE SO MANY PARADES, BUT, THERE WILL DEFINITELY BE OUR USUAL HOOPLA!!!!
AND I CAN ASSURE EVERYONE THAT UNDOUBTEDLY THERE WILL BE THE "GAY MARDI GRAS BALLS" JUST AS THERE HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST. (WE MIGHT HAVE TO HAVE SKIMPIER COSTUMES, BUT, THAT WOULD BE LOVELY) WE LOVE SKIMPY!
NEVER FEAR SISSY'S ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO GO ON WITH THE SHOW, AND MAKE IT BETTER THAN BEFORE.
CAN'T WAIT TO GET BACK AND SEE EVERYONE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
--GARY GLITTER
From: "Info" <info@sequoiajewelry.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Is help needed...?
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:26 PM
Farrah MoansHello,
I'm a member and the webmistress of the Imperial Court of New York. I
was wondering if you knew of any small AIDS organizations or
organizations with AIDS Services that might need money? We hold
fundraisers for PWA's and I'm looking for an organization in New
Orleans I can throw a fundraiser for.
Thank you,
--Chris Crouch
A.K.A. Vi-countess Farrah Moans
From: "Vastine Stabler" <vstabler@lsu.edu>
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: LSU Theatre Announces Additional Performances For Fund Raiser
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:08 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2005
Contact: Vastine Stabler 225-578-9278
LSU Theatre Announces Additional Performances For Fund Raiser
In response to the anticipated attendance, the LSU Department of Theatre has
added two extra performances to The Boy Who Cried Wolfman adapted by Jamie
Angell. This kinetic production of folk tales from around the world for
children of all ages is dedicated to relief and recovery from Hurricane
Katrina. All of the proceeds raised through ticket sales will be donated
to Habitat for Humanity in support of their rebuilding efforts and the LSU
School of Veterinary Medicine with the Louisiana Veterinary Medical
Association for the care of animals displaced by the hurricane.
Directing a cast of LSU students will be Nick Erickson, LSU Theatre
Assistant Professor of Movement and longtime movement coach for Angell's
Company in Los Angeles.
The four stories in the hour long performance are:
Butterball is a Norwegian story of little Butterball outwitting a family of
evil Trolls.
A Chey's Book of Lies is a Cambodian tale about a clever trickster who wins
a place in the King's heart with his foolery.
The Flying Lion from South Africa is a story about the mythic origin of the majestic lion of the Savanna.
The Boy Who Cried Wolfman merges classic tales of the Wolfman and "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" into a modern folk tale.
The suggested donation at the door is $6.00. The show will run September
27, 28, 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm; October 1 and 2 at 2:00 and 5:00 pm at Hatcher
Hall Theatre. More information is available at (225) 578-3527 or
<http://www.theatre.lsu.edu/> www.theatre.lsu.edu.
From: <dherlihy32@aol.com>
Subject: Re: UPDATE NOBBTSC Member List September 13, 2005
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:59 AM
I contacted the MS Dept of Health and they are recommending shots for folks returning to NOLA. They are free of charge. Shots include tetanus and hepatitis A & B. The B shot is followed 3 three months later, followed by the final one 6 months later. The follow-up shots can be taken wherever. These shots given at the health department willl save you many hundreds of $$.God Speed, --Dennis Herlhy
From: "BeachReporter" <beachreporter90802@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: 2006 INFO
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:24 PM
Needless to say the outpouring of support for New
Orleans and all gay events is mounting. Interest in
returning
and supporting bars, restaurants and shops is at an
all time high. We suspect that Mardi Gras 2006 will
be bigger than anyone expects. We will rely on Ambush
Mag
on-line for info on any and all gay events and for the
status of bars and restaurants.
From: "Phyllis Denmark" <phyllisdenmark@hotmail.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Southern Decadence
Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:40 PM
Dear Rip,
I had to write to let you know that I got a hate phone call on my cell. At
first I thought it was someone joking with me. They said I hear you fags
didn't get to celebrate Southern Decadence this year. I thought it was a
joke and replied Next year we'll be back the caller replied so will AIDS.
I was wrecked. I can't believe that in a situation such as this where so
many people are displaced that someone would waste their time bashing me and
the gay community. All in the name of a God I am not familiar with. What
happened to love thy neighbor as thyself. I thought the looters on Canal St.
took the human race to a very low spot but for someone to think that the
hurricane happened because of God punishing the people of New Orleans is just sick!
Typical of all hypocrites and radicals their phone call was restricted. I
will make it a point in the future to make sure my cell phone number is not
publishes so assholes like this can't kick me when I'm down.
Southern Decadence and New Orleans will survive and be back bigger and
better.
Sincerely
--Phyllis Denmark
"The Big Diva"
From: "Jason Daisey" <jdaisey@pbs.org>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Offer to Help
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 5:09 PM
I'd like to post the following offer for help!!!!
Gay couple in Maryland eager to help another gay individual or couple
dislocated by the disaster down south. We live on a comfortable horse
farm in rural Maryland - about 60 miles northwest of Washington DC and
Baltimore. We have plenty of room for you to stay - whether it's just a
couple of weeks till you can head back or enough time to get relocated
and get on your feet. We have dogs and cats and would seek a nonsmoker.
Email us so we can learn more about how we might be able to help you
out. j_daisey@yahoo.com
From: "Patrick Foy" <patrickfoy1@cox.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Place to live
Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 8:48 PM
Kevin & Patrick
Would like to open our guest house to any Gay or Leslbians who would like AZ
Please contact --Kevin Or Patrick
Patrick@proinnovative.com
From: "David R. W. Wadsworth" <drwwadsworth@greencafe.com>
To: <info@gayneworleans.org>
Subject: Are there gays and lesbians in New Orleans who need help
Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:17 PM
I don't know why it didn't dawn on me before! I live in Idyllwild, CA.
I have a big 5200 sq ft 3 house complex with four guest rooms at 6,000
feet in the San Jacinto mountains between Hemet on the west side and
Palm Springs on the East side of the mountain. I can take up to 8
coupled spouses (commonly referred to as lovers) or 4 singles. I can
help with transportation and maybe with a fund raiser, I can pay for it
all but March Air Force base is not too far away.
I'm a 58 year old, disabled gai male, twice divorced, once from my wife
and once from my male spouse with two lovable and very friendly dogs.
Idyllwild is a small resort town, former summer and winter playground
for the stars until they got too uppity an rich they could fly to
Europe. We have a fairly sizable and active gay community and many gay
owned businesses.
I would imagine that time is of the essence. Have never been convicted
of a crime other an speeding ticket and that was about 15 or 20 years
ago. However, will submit to any criminal or background investigation.
Gays and Lesbians are the last to get help when they need it. Is there
anyone there who needs a roof, a bed or meals. I am her to help.
Pass the word and advise. Thank you.
From: "Michael" <sweetguy70003@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Please pass this along
Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:52 PM
September 12, 2005
To All My French Quarter Friends:
I was born and raised in Metairie. I started going to the Quarter when I was 15 years old. I've seen many changes thru the years, but alas, the changes that took place in city government in the early 70's have lead us ( in my humble opinion) to many of the situations we face today. I watched in disbelief as the news media reported all of the things that happened in our dear city during Katrina. I was embarrased..... ashamed.
I saw a posting on the internet today. I'll share it with you now:
In case you aren't familiar with how our government is SUPPOSED to work:
The chain of responsiblity for the protection of the citizens in New Orleans is:
1. The Mayor
2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security (a political appointee of the Governor who reports to the Governor)
3. The Governor
4. The Head of Homeland Security
5. The President
What did each do?
1. The mayor, with 5 days advance, waited until 2 days before he announced a mandatory evacuation (at the behest of the President). The he failed to provide transportation for those without transport even though he had hundreds of buses at his disposal.
2. The New Orleans director of Homeland Security failed to have any plan for a contingency that has been talked about for 50 years. Then he blames the Feds for not doing what he should have done. (So much for political appointees)
3. The Governor, despite a declaration of disaster by the President 2 DAYS BEFORE the storm hit, failed to take advantage of the offer of Federal troops and aid. Until 2 DAYS AFTER the storm hit.
4. The Director of Homeland Security positioned assets in the area to be ready when the Governor called for them
5. The President urged a mandatory evacuation, and even declared a disaster State of Emergency, freeing up millions of dollars of federal assistance, should the Governor decide to use it.
Oh and by the way, the levees that broke were the responsibility of the local landowners and the local levee board to maintain, NOT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
The disaster in New Orleans is what you get after decades of corrupt government going all the way back to Huey Long.
Funds for disaster protection and relief have been flowing into this city for decades, and where has it gone, but into the pockets of the politicos and their friends.
Decades of socialist government in New Orleans has sapped all self reliance from the community, and made them dependent upon government for every little thing.
Political correctness and a lack of will to fight crime have created the single most corrupt police force in the country, and has permitted gang violence to flourish.
The sad thing is that there are many poor folks who have suffered and died needlessly because those that they voted into office failed them.
For those who missed item 5 (where the President s level of accountability is discussed), it is made more clear in a New Orleans Times-Picayune article dated August 28:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) In the face of a catastrophic Hurricane Katrina, a mandatory evacuation was ordered Sunday for New Orleans by Mayor Ray Nagin.
Acknowledging that large numbers of people, many of them stranded tourists, would be unable to leave, the city set up 10 places of last resort for people to go, including the Superdome.
The mayor called the order unprecedented and said anyone who could leave the city should. He exempted hotels from the evacuation order because airlines had already cancelled all flights.
Gov. Kathleen Blanco, standing beside the mayor at a news conference, said President Bush called and personally appealed for a mandatory evacuation for the low-lying city, which is prone to flooding. (emphasis mine)
The ball was placed in Mayor Nagin s court to carry out the evacuation order. With a 5-day heads-up, he had the authority to use any and all services to evacuate all residents from the city, as documented in a city emergency preparedness plan. By waiting until the last minute, and failing to make full use of resources available within city limits, Nagin and his administration goofed.
Mayor Nagin and his emergency sidekick Terry Ebbert have displayed lethal, mind boggling incompetence before, during and after Katrina.
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As for Mayor Nagin, he and his profile in pathetic leadership police chief should resign as well. That city s government is incompetent from one end to the other. The people of New Orleans deserve better than this crowd of clowns is capable of giving them.
If you re keeping track, these boobs let 569 buses that could have carried 33,350 people out of New Orleans in one trip get ruined in the floods. Whatever plan these guys had, it was a dud. Or it probably would have been if they d bothered to follow it.
As for all the race-baiting rhetoric and Bush-bashing coming from prominent blacks on the left, don't expect Ray Nagin to be called out on the carpet for falling short. You want to know why? Here s why:
It's more convenient to blame a white president for what went wrong than to hold a black mayor and his administration accountable for gross negligence and failing to fully carry out an established emergency preparedness plan.
To hold Nagin and his administration accountable for dropping the ball amounts to letting loose the shouts and cries of Racism! . It s sad, it's wrong, but it s standard operating procedure for the media and left-wing black leadership.
Mark my words: you will not hear a word of criticism from Jesse Jackson Sr., Randall Robinson, the Congressional Black Caucus, the NAACP, or Kanye West being directed toward Clarence Ray Nagin Jr. Why? Because he is just another black politician instead of a responsible elected official who happens to be black. In the mindset of more-blacker-than-thou blacks, black politicians who are on their side can do no wrong.
--Offshore Mike
Now in St. Louis
President Bush Visits, Jefferson Parish Update,
New Orleans CBD Entry Passes
From: "Jim Hlavac" <hlavac13@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: gay flags on Rampart St, 9/10/05
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:15 AM
Gay Flags on N. Rampart St.Rip and Marsha,
just thought you'd like to see this picture I took
yesterday. Sept 10, 2005, on Rampart Street at
Barracks looking towards downtown -- with every
Rainbow flag still flying!
Feel free to post it.
I took a long drive through the city yesterday, and
can report that the vast majority is far better off
than some national news folks are portraying.
Cheers,
--Jim Hlavac
a regular reader
From: "Ambush, Inc." <ripna@ambushmag.com>
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:30 AM
Everythings Coming Up Roses.....Miss ya all.....always optimistic.....--Donnie Jay
From: "Paul Spicer" <pspicer@mnsi.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Words of Hope and encourgement
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2005 12:36 AM
TO whom it may concern,
The the communtiy stricken at large,
I am a Canadian , living in Windsor, Ont,(across from Detroit) I have
posted on Nola.com that we a gay couple can open our home to other gay
men for a period of time in this time of need. Give warm meals too , and
a listening ear. The good ol Canadain hospitality or as you all know the
southern hospitality of our souls.
And yet as sad as it is, because we are in Canada, we cannot seem to
help, I would be willing to even come there and help voleenter in some
capacity if someone could put me up for a short period of time. Being an
unemployed restaurant mgr has gives me the time and knowledge to atleast
help cook or whatever for some displaced folk.
If you know of any way I can help out, please email me. at
windsorebayer@yahoo.com
Thanks for your time
Good wishes to you all.
--Paul
From: "tom sparks" <jts1412@cox.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Katrina & HELP
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:51 PM
Hi all, I was just reading the responses from all over. It's great to see our own be willing to help in this time of great need. I do know of one place that has established a KATRINA site for donations for HIV/AIDS related needs for persons affected by the hurricane. It's at Callen-Lourde clinic in
Manhattan. Steve Albert,one of my dearest friends and formerly of the NOLA area has started this. There are 3 sep. ones that are accepting contributions: The Katrina Alliance Emergency Fund, The Montrose Clinic-Houston, and Acadiana C.A.R.E.S The web address is @
Callen-Lorde.org If anyone is in the Baton Rouge area and has time to donate,the LAMAR-
DIXON Arena is being used to house rescued animals. Volunteers are desperately needed.
Another shelter is at the LSU-AG center on campus. Hundreds of animals are arriving daily.
Please help if you can. Best to all.Thanks
--Tom Sparks
From: "Gregg Kodelman" <kodelman@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Katrina housing
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:17 AM
Dear Ambush,
We are a gay couple in the Ft Lauderdale area willing to share our home with a displaced gay male single or couple. We can allow a dog and smokers are welcome to smoke outside. Please feel free to call us: Gregg 954-663-4734 or Steve 954-260-6497 Our thought go out to you all. Be Well.
From: "Jim Donovan" <donovan@ntelos.net>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: Curious/ Katrina rebuild
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:04 AM
I am wondering how I can get information out there in your area
regarding the upcoming restoration process. I have a complete
woodworking shop and am experienced in residential, light commercial and
historic restoration. I am willing to move the shop as needed to your
area in the restoration process and offer my skills. Naturally I can't
work for nothing although I wish I could but knowing the length of time
the resoration takes in some previously ravaged areas of the US getting
people and the work done is a lengthly process. Can your organization
offer any help in my getting the word to your community?Thanks
--Jim Donovan
From: <WSHERWOODFOREST@aol.com>
Subject: Leather update for general circulation
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:46 AM
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TRUE TALES
Gay Leather News, Narratives, and Nonfiction
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MAsT Members and Ambush Mag Columnist Located
(September 6, 10 p.m. EDT)
Two more MAsT New Orleans members have been located, the head of
organization, Master Lanie, announced on Tuesday. As a result, all members of the
pansexual M/s group are now accounted for.
Meanwhile, a post on the e-mail list of the New Orleans Bears and Bear
Trappers Social Club by a non-member revealed that Wally Sherwood, who had been
declared missing by several New Orleans groups, is safe in Waco, Texas.
Wally Sherwood was the Man of the Year in this year's Pantheon of Leather,
sponsored by The Leather Journal. Two New Orleans clubs, the Lords of Leather
and the New Orleans Bears and Bear Trappers Social Club, had Mr. Sherwood
listed as missing. He was also declared missing by Ambush Mag, the New Orleans
GLBT magazine that he works for.
Mr. Sherwood sent a brief message to friends that began, "Wally is alive and
well deep in the heart of Texas."
In the meantime, affected leather, BDSM, and related groups are continuing
to track their members.
The New Orleans Bears have announced that they have located five more
members: Gary C., Gary L., James Van D., John L., and Tim H. Thirteen members
remain unaccounted for.
NOBLE (New Orleans Bondage and Leather Enthusiasts) is attempting to figure
out which members are safe. A member of the pansexual group's e-mail list has
started a database of survivors through the Yahoo Groups Website for the
list.
A representative of SMART (Southern Mississippi Associates in Roses and
Thorns) in Moss Point says that the pansexual group now has three members who
"have lost everything and are homeless."
RELATED LINKS
_New Orleans Bears and Bear Trappers Social Club_
(http://www.pridespecialty.com/BearClub.html) and its _e-mail list_
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/neworleansbears/) .
_NOBLE_ (http://lanoble.org/) and its _e-mail list_
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA-NOBLE) .
____________________________________
Most MAsT New Orleans Members are Safe
Three Ambush Mag Staff Members are Missing
(September 6, 4 p.m. EDT)
MAsT New Orleans has located all but two of its m
embers, a member of MAsT Houston announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a New
Orleans leather-friendly GLBT magazine announced that three of its staff members
are missing, including two leatherfolk.
MAsT NEW ORLEANS
According to Master Ces, a member of MAsT Houston and founder of the D/s
discussion group The Open Door–Houston, nearly all of the members of MAsT New
Orleans have checked in. Two members who do not live in New Orleans are still
unaccounted for.
Master Ces received her information from Master Lanie, head of MAsT New
Orleans.
MAsT New Orleans is a pansexual chapter of Masters And slaves Together, a
national network of organizations for "adults who live the Dominant/submissive
lifestyle."
AMBUSH MAG
The New Orleans magazine Ambush Mag, noteworthy for its heavy coverage of
leather news, has updated its Website with information provided by its
publishers, Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain.
Rip Naquin-Delain posted a vivid description of what it was like to be in
New Orleans during the crisis:
"We all heard a crash down the street and saw that a police cruiser had
pulled up to Mary's and was breaking down the door. Apparently, we thought, they
were getting supplies they needed to insure the Quarter's safety. Another car
drove up and a police officer, with what looked like a machine gun, got out
and stood guard while both cars were loaded from Mary's. That was certainly
scary. Little did we know that that would be the last time we'd see police
officers through the night and the next morning, Wednesday.
"As the city became pitch black with nightfall, the noise began. . . ."
Mr. Naquin-Delain said that three of their New Orleans staff members have
not yet contacted the magazine: Toni Pizanie, Wally Sherwood, and Kevin M.
Butler.
Toni Pizanie was the first runner-up in the Miss Louisiana Leatherette
contest in 2004, which was sponsored by the Lords of Leather Mardi Gras Krewe.
Wally Sherwood was the Man of the Year in this year's Pantheon of Leather,
sponsored by The Leather Journal. Two New Orleans clubs, the Lords of Leather
Mardi Gras Krewe and the New Orleans Bears and Bear Trappers Social Club,
have Mr. Sherwood listed as missing.
Ambush Mag has published a number of e-mails it has received which offer h
elp and tell who has survived from New Orleans.
The magazine is one of the sponsors of the Southern Decadence gay festival,
which attracts many leatherfolk. The magazine earlier announced that an
Unofficial Southern Decadence in Exile will take place on Wednesday, September 7,
at 5 p.m. in Lafayette, Louisiana.
GLBT and mainstream news sites around the nation have been providing
information on a small, impromptu Southern Decadence celebration that took place in
New Orleans on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the news site Gay365.com quoted Dan Craig, FEMA's director of
recovery, as saying that it could take up to two years of repairs before New
Orleans residents were permitted to return to their city.
RELATED LINKS
_MAsT New Orleans_ (http://www.mast.net/nola/index.htm) and its _e-mail
list_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MAsT_NewOrleans/) .
_Ambush Mag_ (http://www.ambushmag.com/) .
_Gays Defiant in Katrina's Wake_
(http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/09/090505nola.htm) . A news article from Gay365.com.
____________________________________
IML 2005 Urges Leatherfolk to Respond Quickly to Hurricane Victims
Texas Leatherfolk Offer Housing
(September 6, 1 a.m. EDT)
In a post to the Leather Titleholders e-mail list on September 3, this
year's International Mr. Leather, Michael Egdes, urged leatherfolk to set aside
debates over which charity to donate to, and simply respond quickly to the
emergency situation faced by hurricane victims.
"Those who are trapped, starving, sick and homeless cannot afford the luxury
of time," he said. "Gay or straight, young or old, black or white, they need
help now. The gay community has, from all reports, vacated, and it will be
some time before they can inform us of their needs. We should do whatever we
can to help all those who need our help."
Mr. Egdes is coordinating a national relief effort for the leather community
that is aimed at assisting all hurricane victims. A second national relief
effort, sponsored by International LeatherSIR and Leatherboy, is specifically
aimed to assist leatherfolk who have been harmed by the hurricane.
"It is heartwarming to witness the overwhelming response and compassion
demonstrated by our community in this time of need," Mr. Egdes said. "It makes me
so proud to be gay."
Mr. Egdes suggested that the donations should not be turned into a "public
relations opportunity. We should help because, at this time of suffering and
need, it is the right thing to do."
He added, "At the same time, there is no harm in our community taking credit
for doing something that is beneficial to the greater population. I suggest,
therefore, that when donations are made to an organization outside of the
gay community, they are made through an organization that can pass along the
donations in large sums to the respective relief organizations in the name of
the gay community."
MISSING LEATHERFOLK
Leather clubs and related groups continue to issue news on missing members.
As of late September 5, the Cavaliers Motorcycle Club had not yet heard from
four members, the Lords of Leather Mardi Gras Krewe were seeking twelve
members, and the New Orleans Bears and Bear Trappers Social Club says that it has
eighteen missing members. All members of the Crescent City Outlaws are safe.
The Knights d'Orleans and MAsT New Orleans have not yet issued official
reports.
A number of leatherfolk who were previously unaccounted for have made
contact with the clubs, including Mr. Louisiana Leather 1997, Melvin Knight.
Several gay, pansexual, and heterosexual groups in Mississippi and Alabama
have reported that their members are safe, though some members sustained
property damage.
Alabama groups reporting their status to True Tales were CAPE (Central
Alabama Power Exchange) in Montgomery, DARE in Sylacauga, FDMS, SAFE (Southeast
Alabama Fetish Enthusiasts) in Dothan, and the Steel City Centurions in
Birmingham.
Mississippi groups were Jackson Munch in Jackson and SMART (Southern
Mississippi Associates in Roses and Thorns) in Moss Point.
TEXAS LEATHERFOLK HELP OUT
In the meantime, offers of assistance to the hurricane victims continued to
pour in from the leather and BDSM communities.
Travis Wilson, former chairman of the pansexual group Houston People
Exchanging Power, has paired up with Leo il Maestro, president of the Austin
pansexual group GWNN (Group With No Name), to run a project providing housing for
leatherfolk refugees in Texas.
Mr. Wilson was the keynote speaker at the 2004 Leather Leadership
Conference, which was held in New Orleans. He says that his own part of the project now
has "over forty families ready to offer homes, etc., for temporary help to
these leather people in need."
Leo il Maestro wrote to various e-mail lists, "As your friends, family,
slaves, Masters, etc., contact you, please let them know that we now have a huge
number of folks from GWNN in Austin, as well as dozens in Houston and San
Antonio, who have offered us their homes, apartments, empty dungeons for those
needing shelter. We have volunteers who can get to the shelters in Houston,
Dallas, and San Antonio and retrieve folks."
From: Donald James
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:56 PM
Lisa Beaumann has arrived safely with her other half here in Nachez, that means both SDGMs XXXIII are with SDGM XXXII. We are having a gala party here at the Traveler's Rest Plantation this Sunday at 3 p.m. to celebrate our survival and the future of Southern Decadence. Our hosts are the finest Southern gentlemen I have ever met, thanks to them we are all comfortable and well.--SDGM XXXII Donnie Jay
Oz Employee
Benefit FundraiserTuesday, September 13 --- 10:30-ish
at EMERALD CITY
406 E. Wright Street
Pensacola, FL 32501Featuring the talents of
Lauren Mitchell
Ebony Sinclair
Penny Holliday
Anna Rexia
Venus Chante DaVis
and many more!
The Oz employees helped us out after Hurricane Ivan,
now it's time for us to do our part.
Rebuild ~ Relief ~ Recover
wrist bands available from all
Emerald City bartendersAll door proceeds as well as bartender and performer
tips will be donated to the Oz Employee Relief Fund
For more information, please e-mail
emcity@bellsouth.net or ozclub@bellsouth.net
From: <Mullinobud@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: (no subject)
Date: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:05 PM
Thanks for the update on the State of The Quarter - glad to hear you are all
safe, and hope you are able to return to the Qtr soon!
Am anxious to learn what lies in store for Halloween - but first thing
first,of course.
Good luck!
--Buddy Mullino
Dallas
From: <fnp14534@sbcglobal.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: housing offer
Date: Friday, September 09, 2005 7:40 PM
Hello,
I have a small two bedroom apartment on the west side of Cleveland. It is near the bus and train stations, and I would be able to provide the bare necessities for one person. When I lived in NOLA 20 years ago everyone was so nice to me and I would like to repay that kindness in any way I can.
The job market is not the best here but there are jobs to be found.
If anyone is interested in relocating and needs a place to stay during the transition, please do not hesitate to contact me at this email address fnp1301@sbcglobal.net.
--Fred
From: "Tibby" <cajunbeartibby@sw.rr.com>
Subject: Fw: Info to assist
Date: Friday, September 09, 2005 4:17 PM
Tom thanks for the info and I'll pass it on.
--Tibby
NOBBTSC
Lieutenant 2005
----- Original Message -----
From: Tmcdonagh11@aol.com
To: cajunbeartibby@sw.rr.com
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: Info to assist
Guys,
Through the securied site of the American REDCROSS they are issuing the Hurrican relief Master Card Debit Card to surviors and individuals that desperately need assistance, THere are also jobs and housing in the Charleston,SC area for individuals. Let me know if I can be of more help.
Friends forever, Really I do care,
--Tom McDonagh
From: "LARRY MOORE" <morewolf@isp.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Campground Spaces Available
Date: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:25 PM
My Partner Cal and I own a small private campground in So Illinois just
off of I-55.
We have several tent sites and 3 RV sites available free to displaced
gay citizens.
We also have a motor home that sleeps 6.
If any single or couple needs a place - have them call us toll free at
877-518-4377 or
email: rainbowranch@email.com or
Our web site -> http://gaycampers.com/rainbowranch/
Thanks
--Larry
From: "Randy Dotinga" <rdotinga@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Relief for GLBT journos in New Orleans...
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:04 PM
Hi,
I'm handling relief efforts for the National Lesbian & Gay
Journalists Association, which has several members in the Gulf Coast
area.
Also, I'm looking into ways to help freelancers of all types, whether
they're LGBT or not. A national fund may be set up for them.
How are you doing? Are you aware of GLBT journalists or freelance
journalists in need? If so, please put them in touch with me. (and
there's a great list of relief resources for journalists at
www.cnjo.org.)
Good luck to you!!!
Sincerely,
--Randy Dotinga
National board member
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (nlgja.org)
From: <kgil01@bellsouth.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Pet Rescue
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:47 PM
Dear Ambush,
I live in Baton Rouge and many of the pets and animals left stranded in New Orleans after the evacuation are now being rescued and taken to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. My partner of 16 years went to volunteer there today and came back home with many stories to tell. First of all there are literally hundreds of dogs being brought in on a daily basis. Just today they brought in over 400 alone. Many are weak and malnourished and many are coverd with oil from the contaminated water. Some did not make the trip in the horse trailer they were being transported in and died on the way.
The volunteers are doing everything they can do but the biggest problem is that there are not enough volunteers. They need more help desperately.
Could you please post this so that other people may read it and let them know that pets are being saved out of New Orleans. Also that any abody that may have time to donate to please go volunteer and help.
Thank you,
--Ken
Baton Rouge
From: "tom britton" <tbrittonb@peoplepc.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Katrina
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:34 PM
We are offering free lodging for Katrina victims please check out our
website –
HYPERLINK "http://www.inthewoodscampground.com/"www.inthewoodscampground.com
We hope to see you really soon ...in the woods.
--Tom L. Britton
From: "Brett Jellerson" <themermaidhouse@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Maybe We Can Help
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 2:18 PM
My partner and I own the production company that puts on the Louisiana Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. In the past, it has been in Mandeville. We are moving to Westwego, supposedly in December, but may have to reconsider. So, our hearts are in New Orleans at least twice a year.
We live in Ocean, NC (across Bogue Sound from Emerald Isle). We don't have a lot of space or much to offer. But, if a gay male couple or single gay male needs temporary housing during rebuild or even to relocate, we have room. Must be an animal lover as we have dogs and a cat. A reptile or exotic animal enthusiast with animals would definitely find comfort here. We are in our late 30's/early 40's and monogamous. Just want to help someone REALLY in need. Please write directly to us at themermaidhouse@yahoo.com
If there are any official Non-Profit organizations geared towards relief for GLBT community in NO, please let us know the info.
Our hearts are with you!
--Brett & Alex
From: <rw_gray@bellsouth.net>
Subject: The Bush jokes continue
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 1:13 PM
...from my friend Louis in Milwaukee
The U.S. Postal Service has created a stamp with a picture of
President George W. Bush to honor his first term achievements.
In daily use it has been shown that the stamp is not sticking to
envelopes.
This has enraged the President, who demanded a full investigation.
After a month of testing, a special presidential commission has made
the following findings:
1) The stamp is in perfect order.
2) There is nothing wrong with the applied adhesive.
3) People are spitting on the wrong side.
From: "MICHAEL S KLICK" <walker1200@msn.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: MN GLBT Prayers With You
Date: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:15 AM
I want to extend my prayers and sympathy to all in the New Orleans's GLBT community who have been and are still suffering as a result of Katrina. Your plight is in our minds at Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, MN. I am the co-chair of the Stonewall Alliance, the GLBT group of law school students on campus. Hopefully, our campus will band together to offer some support in whatever means we can. Please, know that the GLBT community in New Orleans has not been forgotten.
God Bless.
--Michael Klick
3L Hamline School of Law
From: "Bellini, Jason M" <JBellini@cbs.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Cc: "Bellini, Jason M" <JBellini@cbs.com>
Subject: Posting for your survivors bulletin board
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 2:49 PM
CBS News and Logo Asks for your help
Hello everyone. I'm the host/ correspondent for CBS News on Logo. CBS News
provides the news content for the new Logo network, which is an
entertainment channel aimed at the gay and lesbian audience. We do daily
newscasts.
We would appreciate your help with our coverage of the hurricane's aftermath
and the impact it has had upon the LGBT community of New Orleans.
We'd appreciate your suggestions for individuals who would make interesting
profiles -- LGBT people in extraordinary circumstances who are willing to
share their story.
We're interested in hearing from LGBT people who've documented on HOME VIDEO
their evacuation/ pre-and-post-hurricane experiences.
Finally, we'd like to know about same-sex partners experiencing legal
difficulties. These could include property rights, hospital visitation,
disaster relief benefits, body recovery, child custody, etc.
Thanks so much. Our prayers are with you.
--Jason Bellini
CBS News Correspondent
From: "Mark Hurte" <kybigdaddymark@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Offering what I have
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 2:05 PM
Hey all,
This email has been a very excrutiating email to have to compose. I don't have too much to offer , but I can make the offer to anyone there in the city that might be in need of shelter or a loved one that has already left the city and looking, a place to call home.
Offering what assistance I can be to anyone that might need to have someplace to stay while the clean up and build back up is in process. My home is in central KY and it is a very quaint small town outside the major city of Lexington.
If there is anything else that I can do please let me know.
Standing strong in the unity of my fellow brothers and sisters of prism of the rainbow!
--Mark D Hurte
kybigdaddymark@yahoo.com
From: Dale Jag [mailto:DaleJag@DaleJag.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 1:23 PM
To: DB Manager of The Phoenix, N.O.
Subject: Fw: [GayLouisianaEvents] How can we help?
I know your busy, but can you see that this gets to someone like the Gay Center in New Orleans? Also, send me the info so I can pass it on to others that are doing benefits. I'd rather see the money go to Gay people.
Also, Sidewinders Ranch in Albaqueque, NM is hiring bartenders / Barbacks. If anyone needs a job and wants to relocate.
Later,
--Dale Jag
Stop Faith Based Terrorism!
From: "alex bailey" <alexkevinbg@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 11:48 AM
Greetings Gay New Orleans,,,
Our hearts go out to you We are 2 men with 3 kids living in the Pacific Northwest and would love to help another gay male couple with kids. We have the room for you and would like to offer for you to stay with us while you get back on your feet. Please contact us via our email at alexkevinbg@yahoo.com . Our community needs to stick together on this and show America that we are strong members of society with values and morals and that we will stick together through adversity.
--Alex and Kevin
From: "Arthur Rodriguez" <gatordude2004@hotmail.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: hurricane katrina help
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 10:54 AM
QUESTION:
I live in Lafayette Louisiana. We have many gay folks from all over the
nation coming into our chat-rooms that want to donate money to a Gay
Organization here locally in Louisiana. I dont know of any 'organizations'
that are doing this. Many of these people would like to send money to a gay
group instead of red-cross. Do you know of a group that we can refer these
people to?
From: "L.I.F.E. AIDS" <info@blackaids.org>
To: <ripna@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Our Prayers with Katrina Survivors
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 10:28 AM
Sympathy and Concern for Katrina Survivors
September 7, 2005
We, the members of L.I.F.E. AIDS (Leaders in the
Fight to Eradicate AIDS), express our deepest
sympathy and concern for those affected by
Hurricane Katrina.
While primarily a movement to mobilize Black
college students in the awareness of HIV/AIDS, we
recognize that the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is
another battle to be dealt with by students across
this nation. We pledge to do everything in our power
to aid affected students at their respective
universities.
Again, we express our condolences to all
affected by this disaster.
From: "John or Mike" <rmcs35@cox.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Housing in Baton ROuge, Louisiana
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 9:53 AM
We are a gay couple in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Baton rouge metro area. We've got our power back and cable/internet as of yesterday. We had a friend from Jefferson Parish who has now departed for the East Coast on a vacation (good for him). We have a bed and couch. Anyone in the community or folks who know us that are displaced give us a call and maybe we can accomodate you. This has been such a catastrophe. We have dogs and places for your pets. John and Mike in Denham. Our website is http://members.cox.net/rmcs35
Good luck out there!!!!! Send us email to rmcs35@cox.net
From: "Robyn Blackwell" <robyn221@bellsouth.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Thank you!
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 8:04 AM
Dear Rip & Marsha:
Thank you very much for not letting Hurricane Katrina drown a New Orleans tradition. As a long-time Lafayette resident I am very honored that you've chosen our fair city to host the unofficial SD 2005. I am also heartened to read on your website that plans for next year's SD are already in the works, including the selection of the host hotel. This just goes to show the rest of the world that although you can drench New Orleans, you can't drown its spirit.
I wish you all the best for a wonderful celebration!
--Robyn Blackwell
From: "John Tiffany" <john@folsomfairnorth.com>
To: <info@southerndecadence.com>
Cc: "Dean" <dean@folsomfairnorth.com>
Subject: Hello & Help from Toronto!
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:10 PM
Hi Guys,
It is John & Dean the producers & founders of FOLSOM FAIR NORTH in Toronto,
hoping this finds you well... John is an American, Dean is a Canuck who
loves Americans!
We want to offer our help in whatever way we can -- hell our first fair and
this fair had a lot of rain, but the boys kept coming! We know there is a
lot of effort and focus on other things, but there has to be something we
can do?!
We want to help, we know if you are anything like us you probably invested a
lot of your own money (or at the very least unpaid time into your event!) We
saw the mini-parade on TV!
HOW can we help you? What do you need?
We are upset as can be with what you all are going through! Sending you the
best thoughts and wishes.
Can we send you all something? Some Folsom Fair North t-shirts and leather
love from Toronto?!
XO
--John & Dean
From: <Dschopperman@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: (no subject)
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:05 PM
HELLO-
MY PARTNER AND I OWN A SMALL UPSCALE HAIR SALON OUTSIDE OF ORLANDO FLORIDA.
OUR SALON IS BUSY AND COULD MAKE ROOM FOR ONE MORE TO HELP GET SOMEONE GET ON
THERE FEET IF SINGLE GUY WITH EXPERIENCE IN HAIRCOLOR MIGHT BE INTERESTED
COULD CONTACT ME AT THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.
WE ARE TAKING DONATION AT OUR SHOP TO ALSO HELP OUT WITH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.MY PARTNER AND I
HAVE HAVE EXTRA ROOM ALSO IN OUR HOME.
THANKS
--STEVEN
From: "jim houghton" <jwhangles@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Katina Benefit Funds
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:49 PM
Aloha
I own a nightclub in Waikiki and we would like to
offer our prayers to everyone touched by this
disaster.
Also, the club, myself, the staff and many of our
patrons want to know where we can best send help so
that its gets to members of our community in the Gulf
Area (and those displaced from those areas).
Please let us know what we can do to show our Aloha.
--Jim Houghton
Angles Waikiki
From: <Mduster1997@wmconnect.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Hello from Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:21 PM
Hi my name is Mark,
I have been watching the news with great distress of the devistation from
Katrina. I have been trying to help as much as possible.
I have a 3 bedroom home that I'm living in with just me and my dog. If there
is someone out there that needs a place to go for a new beginning I can help
with housing for single person or a couple. I'm alergic to cats so I can't
take any cats in, however dogs are welcomed.
If you know of anyone in need of something like this they may contact me at:
hemimfsm_forrest_98@yahoo.com
Thank you so verymuch.
--Mark Searer
Etters, PA (Near to Harrisburg PA)
From: "Tibby" <cajunbeartibby@sw.rr.com>
Subject: Fw: Federal Housing Info
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:46 PM
Passing information on.
--Tibby
----- Original Message -----
From: ChrisInRaleigh@aol.com
To: cajunbeartibby@sw.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:31 PM
Subject: Federal Housing Info
Tibby:
If you think this may be of relevance, please pass it on. I work in the multifamily housing business (apartments) and have just heard that the IRS has changed the rules for the tax credit housing program (a major source of assisted housing - not to be confused with city housing authority programs). There is some information on my home state of North Carolina's website about the changes: in a nutshell, people can now rent subsidized tax credit housing regardless of what their income is, and for a lease of less than a year. They only need prove they are "displaced". What this means is that at one of these properties folks can rent for lower than market rents (the program has rent caps). The North Carolina info is at
http://www.nchfa.com/About/hurricanek.aspx
or go to www.nchfa.com and click on the hurricane link. These rules would apply in ANY state - although I am not familiar with locations of apartment complexes in other states.
More specific info with links to other state's (including LA) housing sites is at:
http://www.novoco.com/resource.shtml
FYI to ALL! Just got this message! Thanks --Chris
From: "awnova" <awnova@yahoo.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Selected Help
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:41 PM
Hi N'orleaners,
I am an older retired, widowed male in Sunset
Beach, NC, just north of Myrle Beach, SC. I could
help a younger to older gay male, or bi-sexual female.
I have the bedroom space and willingness to help
until they can get on their feet. You must be able to
get yourself here.
--AW
From: <WABEHR55GARY@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Re: My prayers are with you all!
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:34 PM
To my GLBT brother and sisters in New Orleans,
Here I am sitting in my home in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State,
sick as a dog with a really bad cold.
I really don't understand hurricanes and have no experience of what they can
do other than what I read or see in the news. Reading and seeing how bad it
really is in New Orleans is very disheartening. The devastation I see is
beyond description!
I went surfing the web when I happened upon a site that I love (Chris Geary)
who always has lovely photos of gay events around the world.
As I went through the photos of Southern Decadence 2005 it smacked me in the
face that Labor Day Weekend is Southern Decadence and that many of my online
friends attend it.
I became worried that these friends may have been caught in this
horrific-Katrina-event!
I am so glad I found this web site. It seems that many got out even after
Katrina hit. I see that our community is trying to get in contact with family
who may still be in New Orleans.
I see that our community is already responding by scheduling benefits for
victim relief. Thank God for Drag Kings & Queens and Leather-people! They are
the frontrunners for our community. Their visibility will allow all of us to
become aware of the needs that New Orleans will be having over the next bunch
of months. Of course, I must also thank their wig/makeup crew, the host, the
DJs, the barhelp and the many patrons who willing give money to help dry up
the flood in New Orleans with a flood of cash.
My prayers are with you, know this God/Goddess Loves all of us the same!
Just because some of us are GLBT does not mean that She/He targeted our
community with Katrina!
If anything it was a test of our National Defense and its ability to
galvanize troops and help in the face of a natural disaster on our own shores!
As for those who cast stones... instead of giving a helping hand and food or
water...you are the true sinners or the goats at the gate! You know what is
meant when He said, "You saw me without a shirt and you gave me yours!" and
"You saw me without food and you fed me!"- don't you? Do you also understand
the meaning of the saying that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder?" If
this is true then offense is also in your eye - if your eye is offending you
pluck it out!
My Mother/ Father is about the business of showing LOVE! Now is the time for
all of us to show New Orleanians that we love them by helping them.
What would America be without a New Orleans? Don't even go there!
God/Goddess speed in your recovery New Orleans and your GLBT brothers and
sister will help you with your soon to happen facelift! May you shine even more
beautifully in the future than you did in the past!
Love always your friend,
--Gary Keene
From: "Joseph Hart" reper"
Subject: Red Magazine
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 4:25 PM
Dear Friends:
There are no words that can express how much hurt my soul has felt during the past week with Katrina. Thankfully at this time most my friends and family are safe.
With all of my focus going toward my friends and family in New Orleans and making sure Ambush Magazine is up and running as fast as humanly possible, I have decided to give up my job as Boy in the City with Red Magazine. I don't plan to be in Houston enough to write about what is actually going on here. Nor do I feel the need to write about Advertiser driven Fluff during this very serious time in our lives.
New Orleans has been my home for so many years, even after moving here to Houston, that I just feel like my words as well as my actions can be better served doing things to help my community rebuild.
Thank you all for your help during the past week, please know that New Orleans and others effective by this storm greatly love you for all you are doing and continue to do.
Ambush will be in print before you know it.
All My Love, --Joseph
From: "JAMES MORAN" <jimandglenn@msn.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Housing in Boston Area
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:44 AM
My partner Glenn and I have a private room/bath available for a Nola single/couple in need of temporary housing due to Katrina. We live in Salem, MA, 25 miles from Boston, MA. We have two dogs for those with allergy concerns.
From: "carla stevens" <naibselboy@msn.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Offer of help
Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 3:54 AM
Hi.So deeply sorry for your the multitude of your losses! My partner,
Barbara, and I have a large house and can accomodate either a lesbian single
or couple over 45. We live like nuns so no booze or smoke but a nice place
to hang out while you figure out a new life--or how to get back to your old
one! We live in Seattle and can be reached for further details at
naibselboy@msn. Please know our hearts are with you!!! We considered loading
up the cars with food and water but understand we might meet up with a few
snaffoos along the way so this is our (current) best offer. We will keep
this notice up until we get some takers or wear ourselves out trying to help
you all some other way.--Carla
From: "Cheryl Conner" <hamilcon@hotmail.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: We want to help
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:34 PM
Hello,We are contacting you from the San Juan Islands north of Seattle Washington. We live here now but are actually from Texas. We own a cabin just outside Huntsville Texas and are offering it as a home for a displaced family or person/s to regroup. It's nothing fancy, but, it is private and has a place for pets. As lesbians, we believe in taking care of our own. If there is a gay or lesbian family, couple or person that needs a small private cabin on a creek just north of Houston in Huntsville, give us a call. Cheryl 360-770-4142. It would be a place to regroup. It is pretty easy to get a job as a prison guard in Huntsville so employment could be fast. Best of luck from us.
--Cheryl and Stephanie
hamilcon@hotmail.com
From: Mike Marshall
To: ripna@ambushmag.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:20 PM
Subject: LGBT Response to Katrina Victims in Need
Dear Friends,
Under One Roof announced today the formation of "The Above and Beyond Fund," a special fund to assist HIV/AIDS service organizations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The goal in establishing the fund is to assist AIDS service organizations devastated by Hurricane Katrina in reopening their doors as soon as possible so that they may continue to provide critical services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We thought that this would make a great story idea on how the LGBT community is responding to the devastation. If you would like to know more about the fund or interview me, Mike Marshall, the executive director of Under One Roof, please contact me at the number below.
In addition to the development of the fund, Under One Roof has recruited a diverse advisory panel of local HIV/AIDS service providers who will advise the Board of Directors of Under One Roof on how the funds raised should be distributed. The panel consists of the following individuals:
1) Kevin Burns, Executive Director, Shanti
2) Brett Andrews, Executive Director, The Positive Resource Center
3) Gloria Nieto, Executive Director, Lyon Martin Women's Health Services
4) Mike Smith, Executive Director, San Francisco AIDS Emergency Fund
5) Perry Lang, Executive Director, Black Coalition on AIDS
Please contact me if you have any questions and as an FYI - Donations can be made online (www.UnderOneRoof.org) or mailed to "The Above and Beyond Fund, c/o Under One Roof, 549 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
Sincerely, --Mike Marshall, Executive Director, Under One Roof
Since 1990, the mission of Under One Roof has been to generate unrestricted funding for AIDS service organizations. To date, it has distributed more than $3.8 million to 70 organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
From: James M
To: info@ambushmag.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 5:08 PM
Subject: housing
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of my brothers and sisters in my home city of New Orleans.
I have just moved to Columbus, OH and would like to offer housing if any of my New Orleans family is in need. I know it's far from home, but I can take in 2 people including their "babies" (pets). As a former resident of the Quarter, I know how long it can take for the gov't to get things like safe water and power etc... back to normal - my home is open for as long as it takes.
Please email me if interested: columbusjames1@hotmail.com
My prayers are with you all! Rip and Marsha - I am so happy to hear you are ok, and that my fellow neighbors of the 800 - 900 block are as well!
From: <TwoFruits2000@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: A place of Comfort Tallahassee, FL.
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 2:41 PM
We are offering our Guest Bedroom or Home to Gay Single or Gay Couples in
Need of Refugee/Comfort and we also will help with Employment, Please Contact
Will and Paul for more info and our ph#. Also there is a BBC Big Bend Cares
that could assist in much needed meds if needed. Your needs are important to
us also so please contact us okay huggs.
From: "Santa Tim" <santatim@comcast.net>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Posting Housing for Gay Victims of Katrina
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 2:24 PM
To the Ambush Magazine,
This is to let you know that there is a group of quality men who have banded together to provide assistance to those gay men who are dislocated because of the devastation of hurricane Katrina in Atlanta. This offer of assistance is designed for those in the gay community who are most in need of housing, clothes and general assistance. We have business owners who have offered housing, clothes, haircuts, and jobs.
If any of your employees need assistance, please contact Santa Tim @ 404-246-0184, or email santatim@hotmail.com .
If any of your employees are currently in another city and don't want to relocate to Atlanta, email Santa Tim at santatim@hotmail.com and let us know what city you are in, and we will see if we can get you some assistance. We are attempting to set up a nationwide database/website to assist in connecting those in the gay community who need assistance with those who want to help.
>From the response in Atlanta, there are plenty of upstanding men who wish to help those who have been devastated by this disaster (there are also some not so upstanding men, and we are attempting to weed them out).
This is a grass roots effort by the gay community to help those in our community.
--Santa Tim
From: Jerome Hutin
To: marsha@ripandmarsha.com ; ripna@ambushmag.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 1:31 PM
Subject: where is Milton Sieler? in Lewisburg
Hey there
I saw your news and thank you. I eared about Hurricane of course; In your webpage you talk about one donator for Aids. his name is Milton Sieler.
Do you know him? I would like to be in touch with him. He lives hopefully at: 200 fountain Street, Lewisburg, Mandeville and he is the owner fo the largest Live oak of the World.
Can you try to be in touch with him? And let me know.
Here is his house and oak tree.
Thank you
--Jerome Hutin
From: <ELAN001@aol.com>
To: <sonnyc@linknet.net>; <gpatter340@linknet.net>; <ripna@ambushmag.com>
Subject: RE:Posting Housing for Gay Victims of Katrina
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:38 AM
i hope you are ok!...if you know places to post our ad..please..we want to
help! thanx Terry
HOUSING IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON _elan001_
Sat Sep 03 07:00:09 PDT 2005
We are a gay couple who has room for two people or a small family people in
need of shelter. We don't care if you have children. We have one small
adopted dog. We smoke ourselves outside, if you don't mind smoking outside. Race,
sex, or orientation doesn't matter. HIV positive people are also welcome, and
in fact encouraged. Please contact Terry a ELAN001@aol.com if this sounds
like it may work for you. WE WANT TO HELP YOU FOLKS AS BEST AS WE CAN..YOU ARE
ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!
From: "BILL MCC" <wmmnola@yahoo.com>
To: "Inc. Ambush" <ripna@ambushmag.com>; <Kcharpen@aol.com>
Subject: houston resourses
Date: Saturday, September 03, 2005 9:54 AM
montrose couseling center will host support group for
hurricane survivors on tuedays from 11:30-1p.m.
Gay lesbian hotline has a data base of safe homes from
people in the houston area 713-529-3211
online sources
www.montrosecounselingcenter.org
www.gayswitchboardhouston.org
www.livejournal.com/users/katrinaglbt
www.katrina.blogspot.com
www.googlegroups.com/group/katrinaglbt
hope this helps
--bill
From: "Queen Fashions" <info@queenfashions.com>
Subject: Queen Fashions Hiring
Date: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:37 AM
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From: "ArtSpot iBook" <ibook@artspotproductions.org>
Subject: letter to Congress
Date: Monday, September 05, 2005 6:19 PM
Dear Friends,
Last mass email, I promise, but I think this is a possible form of
action to take that might actually be heard now by our congress, it
would save them money too, which seems to be their highest priority.
I sent these to my senators and rep. Please email yours now if you
can (not just Louisiana!). Or call me a fanatical storm victim if
you must!
love you all.
Dear people who have political decision making power
I am a theatre artist born, raised and currently living in New
Orleans. My company, ArtSpot Productions has travelled around the
world representing the best of Louisiana's experimental theatre. We
have been greatly funded by the Louisiana Division of the Arts and
the Arts Council of New Orleans over our 10 year history.
I am writing today from a safe place in the mountains of Colorado, my
family's summer home. My parents and my sister, her husband and twin
boys (adopted from St. Elizabeth Foundation) are all New Orleans
residents, and we are all safe here.
I want to take this opportunity to ask you and all of the congresss
to bring the troops home. I am a spiritual person like most New
Orleanians and I believe in listening to messages the earth sends
us. The earth is speaking in a major way right now. The water
represents the divine femine in African, Native American and European
cultures. She is obviously speaking to us now. Please, take the
troops out of the Iraqi Gulf and bring them here to our Gulf, where
they are truly needed. It is time for the people of this great land
to send our money, resources, energy and love to acts of creation
rather than acts of destruction. I know you have been fighting for
our wetlands for years now. Perhaps the congress will finally listen
now. Now we will need much more than $14 billion. This is an
opportunity for Mr. Bush to turn the disaster of the war into a
massive humanitarian effort for our country.
I urge you to do all you can to bring the troops home and start
spending federal dollars on our country, our land. Creation, not
destruction, the time is now!
Yours,
--Kathy Randels
Artistic Director
http://www.artspotproductions.org
From: GallierBandB@aol.com
To: GayLouisianaEvents-owner@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [GayLouisianaEvents] How can we help?
Hey guys, we just moved here from Nawlins to the DC area. Lived in the Bywater and MId City, want to help our family members as well. Planning a fr. here in dc. but need some direction on how to get the funds raised to the right people down there who will help our family members.
We will be coming down to help wherever we can very soon, but in the meantime our prayers are with you.
--Art & John
Former Gallier Street Guesthouse Owners
& Former Country Club Mgr.
From: "Halo Video Bar" <halo@halobcs.com>
Cc: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: GLBT charity benefit 9/11/05 Halo Bar
Date: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:57 PM
Hi...Halo Bar in Bryan / College Station, Texas is having a charity
benefit next Sunday 9/11 for the vitims of Katrina. I am trying to
choose a GLBT charity in New Orleans and would like some suggestions
or contact info. We will open on Sunday at 7 with the shows starting
at 9:30. If you all could give some direction for the donations I
would greatly appreciate it! I am from the NOLA area so it is
especially motivating to send them help.
Thank you,
--Jeff Harmon
Halo Bar
Pride Houston
Hurricane Relief FundAmong the many lives devastated by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath are thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and families. GLBT victims of natural disasters often need special services that are affirming of our sexual orientations and gender identities. Using community resources, we can help ensure that our GLBT sisters and brothers from New Orleans and surrounding areas are not doubly victimized—first by the storm and then by a health care system not attuned to their needs. Pride Houston is partnering with the Montrose Counseling Center and Larry Bagneris, one of the founders of the Houston Pride Parade and Executive Director of the City of New Orleans Human Relations Commission, to provide a conduit for our community to take care of our own.
Your contribution today will be used by the Montrose Counseling Center to provide direct services to GLBT evacuees in the greater Houston area, including counseling, finding housing and navigating through the health care system. The Montrose Counseling Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is one of our community's most respected institutions. Since 1978, it has been providing culturally affirming, quality and affordable outpatient mental health, chemical dependency and case management services, education and research primarily for and about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, people living with HIV disease, and their significant others.
Assistance is needed immediately, so please donate today. Contribute online or download a donation form to mail a check. Pride Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We also invite you to read a personal letter from Larry Bagneris and to visit the Montrose Counseling Center website.
Pride Houston
PO Box 66071 Houston TX 77266-6071
713-529-6979 713-529-6929 fax
www.pridehouston.org info@pridehouston.org
From: "Gretchen M.Johnson" <gm_johnson@usa.net>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: offer for help from cincinnati
Date: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:20 PM
Hello,
My name is Gretchen and I am a lesbian living in Cincinnati, Ohio. My
partner and I would like to help the gays/lesbians in need in New Orleans.
What do you need?
--Gretchen & Phyllis
From: <Hkcf28a@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Katrina - The Bitch!
Date: Saturday, September 03, 2005 12:33 PM
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Please let me know where donations can be sent to best help our community in
the New Orleans and Gulf Coast area.
Thank you and stay safe.
--David from Los Angeles
From: "Cooper Smith" <newsalert@mailunique.com>
To: <ripna@ambushmag.com>
Subject: GLBT Hurricane Relief Fund
Date: Saturday, September 03, 2005 11:48 AM
PRIDE HOUSTON HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE
DISASTER RELIEF TO GLBT RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
New Orleans Mayor's Office and Houston Gay & Lesbian Center spearhead
fundraising; Coors Brewing Co. provides seed money to launch fund
September 3, 2005 Representatives from the New Orleans Mayor's Office
and the Houston Gay & Lesbian Center have partnered to spearhead a
campaign to raise disaster relief funds earmarked for GLBT residents of the
greater New Orleans area. Coors Brewing Company has donated $10,000 in
seed money to start the fund and has helped coordinate the logistics of
setting up this relief effort.
Concerned Americans can donate to the fund by credit card at
www.pridehouston.org or by mailing checks to Pride Houston Hurricane
Katrina Relief Fund, P.O. Box 66071, Houston, TX 77266.
Pride Houston Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund is a registered 501(c)(3)
organization (ID# 76-0360374). All donations are tax-deductible and will be
processed by the Montrose Counseling Center for distribution of clothing,
food, hygiene items, cash and counseling for those in need.
From: <U4me4funtime@aol.com>
To: <info@ambushmag.com>
Subject: Hi
Date: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:18 PM
Hi, My name is Michael....I have been watching the news here in Chicago of
the devastation down there. I am so so sorry. I have been desperately
trying to think of something that I can do to help. I have been unemployed
for a period of time (just today have landed a great job) but cash certainly
isn't something I can part with. What I can do...if someone needs it..is to
host someone who needs a place to land and start over. I have no idea how
to go about this....but found you magazine and thought that you may be a
great avenue.
If indeed there are people looking for a place to land....I have a 2 bedroom
condo so can take either a single....or a couple. I also have a futon so
could take a couple and a single or two singles. I have both a dog and a
cat...so they can't be allergic...and would certainly take people with their
pets.
If you know of anyone in need of something like this they can contact me at:
_u4me4funtime@aol.com_ (mailto:u4me4funtime@aol.com)
Thank you very much...
--Michael Gindhart
Chicago IL
From: Andrew Schuerman
To: info@gayneworleans.com
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:47 PM
Subject: How Can We Help?
To whom it may concern:
I am the president of the board of directors of the Lesbian & Gay Community Center of Greater Kansas City. We would love to help the LGBT people of New Orleans in any way we can after the devastating hurricane. We have been circulating e-mails regarding ways people can donate money and supplies to LGBT and non-LGBT families. Is there anything we can do to specifically help the Lesbian and Gay Community Center of New Orleans?
In any event, we are thinking of and praying for all affected by this tragedy!
Sincerely,
--Andy Schuerman, Board President
Lesbian & Gay Community Center
Greater Kansas City
From: "CALVIN VAUGHN JR" <calvin.vaughn@highpointnc.gov>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: we want to help
Date: Friday, September 02, 2005 3:48 PM
We are a gay church in North Carolina. Is there anything we can do to
help.
We may have lodging for displaced persons.
--Calvin Vaughn
pastorcalvinvaughn@yahoo.com
From: "BILL MCC" <wmmnola@yahoo.com>
To: "Inc. Ambush" <ripna@ambushmag.com>
Subject: HELP HERE IN HOUSTON
Date: Friday, September 02, 2005 2:07 PM
RIP AND MARSHA,
I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE FOUND SAFETY . THE VAST LOSS OF
LIFE THAT WILL TOUCH US ALL IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. I
HOPE THAT THOSE CLOSE YOU ARE SAFE AS WELL. ON THE
GLOOM AND DOOM TV WE ARE SEEING THE WORST OF MANS
INHUMANITY TO MAN. I THOUGHT THAT IT IS TIME TO SHOW
SOME OF THE LOVE AND CARING THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED
HERE IN HOUSTON.
ON MY FIRST NIGHT HERE MEMBER OF THE IMPERIAL COURT
OF HOUSTON OFFERED TO ADOPT THE KREWE OF ARMEINIUS.
STRANNGERS HAVE OFFERED HOUSING TO ANYONE THAT I MAY
KNOW OF IN NEED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EXTEND THIS TO
ANY YOU KNOW IN NEED.
THERE HAS BEEN HUGE OUTPOURING OF GENEROSITY THAT IS
AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN NEED. HOUSING,CLOTHING,MEDICAL
AND HOUSING. FUNDRAISERS AND CLOTHING DRIVES ARE
ALREADY IN PROGRESS. AT EJS ON RALPH ST. AT 7 P.M.ON
FRIDAY NIGHT THERE IS TO BE A MEETING FOR THOSE IN
NEED AND THOSE WILLING TO HELP.EVEN CASHIERS AT THE
GROCERY WERE HUGGING ME AND WISHING ME WELL.
YOUR IN EXILE,
--BILL MCCARTHY
From: "Bekki - OUTstanding Amarillo" <bekki@outstandingamarillo.org>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: Katrina
Date: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:45 AM
Hello,
I am so sorry to hear that Katrina interupted Souther Decadence.
If there is anything that out LGBT organization in Amarillo, TX can do
to help you let us know. We don't have much money, but we could
collect food or water for your community if you have a method to
receive such. Or even refuge if you can make it this far inland.
--Bekki
From: "Mindy Walter" <MWalter@nwbustel.com>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: HOUSING AVAILABLE
Date: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:40 PM
Hello,
I'm hoping eventually someone will be able to get online and read this. We are a gay couple located in Seattle, Washington and we are offering our home for a displaced couple, person or family. My partner works for the YWCA and we can help with transitional housing, getting kids into school and head start as well as assisting victims with jobs. I know we're far away but if they can get here, we can help them!! We have a large house with two extra rooms and a private bath. We feel helpless on this coast and just want to help!
Take care and know that your city and region is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
--Mindy Walter
Seattle, Washington
From: "Doug Meagher" <dmeagher@dvlaw-in.com>
To: <info@southerndecadence.com>
Subject: What do you need?
Date: Thursday, September 01, 2005 1:44 PM
If anyone gets this message, please tell if our gay friends in New
Orleans need help, what is needed, what is the best way to get it to
them?
--Doug Meagher, Indianapolis
From: "Jay Lammers" <dchjwl@frontiernet.net>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: Request
Date: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:38 AM
First of let me say that our hearts and prayers go out to you and everyone in the N.O. area.
My partner a I would like to help with a small financial donation. We would like it to go to a gay organization. Are their any organizations that are taking donations for the recovery?
Thank You
--Jay Lammers/Dan Hunt
Burnsville MN
From: Charlie
To: info@gayneworleans.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:27 PM
Subject: Katrina Victims
Please advise your group:
My partner and I have a couple of RV spaces with water and electric available for our Brothers & Sisters who have been left homeless from Katrina. Also have 2 tent spaces We are located West of St. Augustine Florida, near the St. Johns River. There is plenty of employment here, especially in new home construction, as well as many activities for seniors. I know this is a long way from you, but it is a good place to await recovery. The spaces are free to the victims.
Sincerely,
--Charlie & Randy
7717 Palmo Fish Camp Rd.
St. augustine, Florida 32092
From: "Miller, Edward" <emiller@wrallp.com>
To: <info@ambushonline.com>
Subject: Katrina Donations
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:04 PM
As part of the Gay Fathers Coalition in Baltimore, Md. we want to help
the GLBT community with this disaster. Do you have a contact?
From: "Michelle Wetzel" <mwetzel@lafchicago.org>
To: <info@gayneworleans.com>
Subject: What help do you all need?
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:41 PM
My partner and I in Chicago feel just terrible about the devastation you all are experiencing in New Orleans from the hurricane and the levee breaks. We want to know what we can do to help.
Other than money, can we collect items and ship them or drive them down to you?
We would even be willing to put people up in our home in NW Indiana if there are folks there who need to get out of town and need a place to stay.
Please respond to this e-mail if there is something we can do to help.
Sincerely,
--Michelle Wetzel & Dot Wood
From: "Dennis A. Coyle" <webmaster@agla.org>
To: <info@gayneworleans.org>
Subject: Recovery Assistance
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:17 PM
I'm with the Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance in Arlington, Virginia.
Some of our members have been asking where they can make donations, but
are reluctant to give to the Red Cross because of the ban on blood
donations on gay men. Are you aware of any LGBT organizations that are
actiely working on relief efforts? We'd be glad to refer our membership
to any resources you can recommend.
--Dennis
--
Dennis A. Coyle, webmaster
Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance
http://agla.org
Serving the Arlington Community Since 1981
AGLA is Walking, DC AIDS Walk 2005. You can help.
www.aidswalkwashington.org
From: "John "JP" Pollard" <jcpollard@gmail.com>
To: <info@southerndecadence.com>
Subject: Just a suggestion...
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:09 PM
but why not try to get all of those in the GLBT Community that were going to
come to Decadence to take the money that they WOULD have spent over the
weekend and make a donation to someone in need in New Orleans? The Lazarus
Project, etc.
I'm sure that you would be able to come up with quite a hefty sum, since it
is always figured that this weekend alone brings in millions of dollars to
the local economy.
Why not truly give BACK to a community that has made so many sacrifices in
the past, and will continue to make even bigger sacrifices as the horror of
this tragedy comes to light.
Please send this letter on to all in the SD database and see what sort of
response that you get. I'm sure it will help out.
Thanks,
--John "JP" Pollard
San Antonio, TX
agedinwood@gmail.com
P.S. Make sure that all funds are identified as money that would have been
spent by the GLBT community at SD. Please pass this on. Every little bit
will help.
From: "david reis" <reisdavid@mabeltel.coop>
Subject: refuge for gay brothers
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:52 AM
relief efforts, how can I help?
From: "Joseph Hart" <joseph_ambushhouston@yahoo.com>
Subject: Please Help!
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:20 PM
Rich's is willing to donate the space to hold a benefit party for our community of Nola. Any help that I could get to start the ball rolling on this would be great. Performers, dancers, people to work party, sponsers, what-ever , who -ever we can think of to get this started would be great. I'm in Austin all week after today and will work with Marcy to get all her great ideas. A huge part of our gay community in New Orleans is without any type of insurance and with our great american laws, many gay families may not qualify as much as a NORM ( what ever that is ) family would for help. Josh's grandmother has lost her house, luckily she is alright.
If you can't afford monies, can you afford time?
In the mean time, I'm working to locate all my friends and family and do what I can to help them just get the word out to each other that they are alright.
Please help me with ideas. This is a desperate time for so many that if we do not do something to help these people, frankly I could not live with my self. Please pass this to anyone you think would be willing to donate to helping us get the ball rolling on this event. Thank you all.
--Joseph
From: "Ben Jones / Bill Walters" <bnbtexas@yahoo.com>
Subject: assistance needed?
Date: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:06 PM
Don't know if any of you are on line. Just hoping we can connect somehow.
What assistance would help the gay community of NOLA get on their feet after the storm. Don't even know what we can do but are willing to try. Is a gay agency in NOLA helping? Is someone here in Houston already working on this?
Note that we prefer to work in the gay community believing that we should always take care of ourselves first.
--Ben & Bill
From: "Jason Davis" <HOME_BODY@peoplepc.com>
To: <info@southerndecadence.com>
Subject:
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 12:25 PM
Hey just a thought but I thought maybe you could post a message on your website when you are able to update it that the people who were attending decadence should donate at least a portion of what they would have spent to some kind of disaster relief. Just a thought, if enough people did that it would be a huge amount of money.
