Second Annual Family
Presentation Banquet

Public Recognition of Private Courage

Saturday, July 23, 2005, 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Buena Vista United Methodist Church
2311 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Dear Friends,

In Asian & Pacific Islander cultures, family belonging and social acceptance are very important. This makes it difficult for many API GLBTs to tell their family, because the stigma of homosexuality often brings shame and rejection. When API GLBTs “come out,” many parents have conflicted feelings, torn between love of child and fear of judgment from peers and other family members. Sadly, API GLBTs often become isolated and are deprived of the support and love of their families.

But there are examples where the opposite happens; where love and loyalty overcome shame and fear. Many API GLBTs have the open love, acceptance, and support of their parents, siblings and relatives. These “family coming out” struggles and successes are private ones, kept close to hearts and homes.

Times are changing. Public demonstrations challenge institutionalized homophobia and confirm the power of family love and loyalty that is transforming our homes and will ultimately transform our society. API Family Pride is dedicated to continue the opportunity for API GLBT people to publicly acknowledge and celebrate their personal family struggles with our Family Honor Roll. It is a scroll with the names of parents, siblings, relatives and friends who overcame the shame of homophobic society to love and accept their API GLBT children. Their example is important to acknowledge. Their stories are an inspiration to us all, but most especially to young API GLBT people who are just coming out.

We invite API GLBT children to submit the names of those who accepted and supported you to be placed on the parents, siblings, relatives and friends. We will put them on our Family Honor Roll. Then come with your honorees and family and friends to acknowledge their courage at our 2nd Annual API-FP Family Presentation Banquet.

Host Committee, API-FP Presentation Banquet

API-FP Family Honor Roll

GUIDELINES:

WHO MAY BE NAMED TO THE HONOR ROLL -- ANY parent, sibling, relative or friend who has overcome the shame of homophobic society to love and accept their API GLBT child/relative/friend. The person(s) may be living or deceased and may be of any race or ethnicity.

Submit the following by July 9, 2005 to API-FP, PO Box 473, Fremont, CA 94537 or Belinda@apifamilypride.org

1. Name, address, contact info of submitting API GLBT person and relationship to the honoree(s).

2. Full name(s), address and contact information of honoree(s).

3. Written summary statement attesting to the demonstrated love and acceptance by honoree(s) of an API GLBT person by actions taken within the family or in the public (approx. 100 words).

4. Photograph of honoree(s) suitable for publication; digital photo preferable.

5. $20 Processing Fee includes a souvenir booklet, poster board display, a memento, API-FP membership (newsletter & email posting).

NOTE: Unless otherwise requested, it is understood that by submission, the names and stories of the honorees will be used in future API-FP printed and internet publications. If there is any question regarding Honor Roll, please contact us at 510-818-0887 or email us at info@apifamilypride.org.

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To download and print a copy of the invitation & RSVP form:

• Banquet RSVP/Donor/Sponsor Forms
• Family Presentation Banquet Invitation
• Family, Faith & Religion in API Communities (1-5 PM)

TICKETS:

Adults or Children 13+yrs: $35
Children 4-12 yrs: $10

This year, tickets can be reserved and purchase online or via U.S. postal mail. Since space is limited, please send in your RSVP and payments to reserve you seats. All payments are non-refundable after July 12, 2005

U.S. Postal Mail – Please make checks payable to “API Family Pride”
Mail to API Family Pride, PO Box 473, Fremont, CA 94537
Include your name, address, phone and names of guest attending.

Online – by Credit Card, click “Buy Now” button and enter Total amount.
Please email names of guests to info@apifamilypride.org
Or call 510-818-0887.

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:
Platinum Sponsor (8 event tickets & listing) $1000
Gold Sponsor (6 event tickets & listing) $750
Silver Sponsor (4 event tickets & listing) $500
Bronze Sponsor (2 event tickets & listing) $250