6th Annual Juno Gala

The Altamonte Springs Hilton will never be the same. On February of this year, Lesbians, the Gaybros (Gay friendboys) and let’s not forget our straight allies, arrived from across Florida for the 6th Annual Juno Gala.  The nearly 200 people in attendance came down with Disco Fever- hot and sweaty- well, you know the symptoms, they just make ya wanna get up and shake your groove thang.

And a whole lot o’ groove shakin’ was goin’ on. The 70’s and the 80’s were back in a big way with the sounds of DJ Frankie D., keeping the crowd on the floor all night long… and just when you were ready for a break, a cocktail, a slow song– Disco Fever strikes and Evelyn “Champagne” King hits the stage. Talk about Love Come Down! The room was rockin’, the throngs were jumpin’ and some of those crazy Gaybros swarmed the stage (listen up Dr. Hal) and dirty danced with Miss Champagne King herself. Shame!

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QUARTERLY QUOTE:

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge – myth is more potent than history – dreams are more powerful than facts – hope always triumphs over experience – laughter is the cure for grief – love is stronger than death.

– Robert Fulghum

The J Report
by Genie Wood
President, JFO

For those of you who were unable to attend our J6 gala this past February, you missed one mighty-fine evening with Juno. I want to again thank each and every one who came to give their support to our organization. I just can’t say it enough… it is your giving that allows Juno to help others who desperately need the financial assistance we give.

Juno has posted our 2007 Annual Report. The report outlines our milestone achievements and financial reporting for last year.

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The 2008 Zena Award Goes to...

The Juno Foundation is pleased to award goddess Nadine Smith with our 2008 Zena Award. The Zena award is a humanitarian award in honor of Juno’s first grant recipient Zena Johnson, who lost her battle with cancer in 2006.

Nadine Smith has been executive director of Equality Florida since its inception in 1997 and was executive director of its predecessor, the Human Rights Task Force of Florida, prior to that. She joined the organization in 1993 after serving as one of four national co-chairs on the 1993 March on Washington and taking part in the historic, first-ever meeting between LGBT leaders and a sitting U.S. president (Clinton) in the White House.

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Goddesses Rest in Peace - Godspeed Angie and Sherri… you will be missed.

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The Hot Days of GayDays

What are you doing the first weekend in June? Well, you best be headin’ out to join all the Girls at Gay Days at the Regal Sun Resort. Because if you are not – you will be a very lonely someone in Orlando June 5th thru the 8th. Everyone will be there!

Girls at Gay Days have a full slate of fabulous entertainment for 2008, including the brand new “Red, Hot & Retro Dance” and a hilarious evening of comedy, starring favorites Suzanne Westenhoefer, Marga Gomez, and Karen Williams.

All events will be held at the newly renovated Regal Sun Resort on Hotel Plaza Boulevard. The Regal Sun Resort is the official host hotel of Girls at Gay Days 2008. This luxury hotel is offering rates starting at only $99 per night which includes admission to all the Girls at Gays Days pool parties.

For tickets and more information, go to www.girlsatgaydays.com and click on Events/Tickets.

Juno Scramble
Save the Date - September 27th

Hey Swingers! It will soon be that time again! The planning of the 2nd Annual Juno Golf Scramble is underway. Saturday, September 27th at the Country Club of Deer Run. You don’t have to be a good golfer- just make sure at least one person on your team is.

Sponsorships are available. The entry fee is $75.00 dollars and includes 18 holes of fun and lunch to boot! If you think you’d rather watch wet paint dry than play golf, then do just that, but make sure you come for lunch – only $25.00. All your friends will be there, don’t get left out of the cart. Sign up online!

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Pati Williams Joins Cast of Dyne

Every Sunday, see Juno co-founder Pati Williams and five of her friends LIVE as they gather to share dinner and conversation. Six women, one meal and zero privacy – as you and the world watch and interact with them in real time. It’s a web-based reality series called Dyne Live.

Co-creator Lisa Moody of Tampa has harnessed the power of the worldwide web and invites everyone to join in and support this first ever live streaming webisode interactive series.

Viewers may also recognize another Orlandoan Dyner, Kristina, a self-confessed spoiled girly-girl who views herself as a young Paula Deen clone. Check it out Sundays at 8pm, visit
Dyne online. These ladies know how to dish and they serve it up hot!