Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA www.lakemerritthotel.com

The hotel is situated off Lakeside Drive at the corner of 17th and Madison Street.

Parking along Madison, Lakeside Dr. and 17th St.

Honoring Family:

"Public Recognition of Private Courage"

Our keynote speaker is former Oakland City Councilmember Danny Wan, and the master of ceremonies is transgender activist Tita Aida.
" Public Recognition of Private Courage" Honorees include families of Indian, Japanese, and Filipino origins, and entertainment will include Heiwa Taiko drum group, Hula Kawika dance troupe, and two Filipino singers Jonathan Aclan & Brian Cagadas.

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 3rd Annual API-FP Family Presentation Banquet.

Host Committee, API-FP Presentation Banquet

API-FP Family Honor Roll RECOGNITION PROCESS

WHO MAY BE RECOGNIZED-- ANY parent, sibling, relative or friend who loves and accepts their API LGBT child/relative/friend in spite of the shame and isolation imposed by a homophobic society may be recognized. The person(s) may be living or deceased and may be of any race or ethnicity.

WHO CAN SUBMIT NAMES FOR RECOGNITION -- ANY LGBTAsian or Asian Pacific Islander, or any organization that has an LGBT Asian and Pacific Islander constituency.

RECOGNITION PROCESS:

Submit the following by August 12, 2007 to API-FP, PO Box 473, Fremont, CA 94537 or belinda@apifamilypride.org

• Name, address, contact info of submitting API GLBT person and relationship to the honoree(s).
• Full name(s), address and contact information of honoree(s).
• 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).
• Photograph of honoree(s) suitable for publication; digital photo preferable.

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.

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

• Banquet RSVP/Donor/Sponsor Forms
• Family Presentation Banquet Invitations

TICKETS:

Adults & Teens 13+ yrs: $40
Children 5-12 yrs: $20

This year, tickets can be reserved and purchase online or via U.S. postal mail. Please send in your RSVP and payments to reserve you seats. All payments are non-refundable after August 14, 2007

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 "Make a Donation" button below and enter Total amount.

Please email names of guests to info@apifamilypride.org

Call 510-818-0887 or Fax 510-742-1102

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:

Platinum, Gold, Silver Sponsors: Acknowledgment in event program, website and souvenir booklet. For donations less than $500, your organization will be recognized in our program booklet.

Event Sponsors:

* A&PI Wellness Center *

* Asian Americans for Community Involvement *

* Center for Lesbians & Gay Studies *

* National Center for Lesbian Rights *

* Lake Merritt Hotel-Barbary Lane *

Donors:

Fung Bao, Sam & Julia Thoron, Danny Wan

Photographer 8/26/07: Charless Morello